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Hello Everyone, 

Greetings from Phuket! I can hardly believe I’ve already been here for a week. I’m happy to report that I arrived safely and am now navigating the process of setting up my long-term visa.

A New Chapter for The Phuket Vision

The past seven days have been spent in close fellowship with the pastor at House of the Lord Church. I’m excited to share that we are starting a weekly English cell group! This small group will be a space where we can learn  English through the lens of Scripture, seeking ways to apply the Word to our lives. While it is rooted in the church, we are opening it to the public, and we’re already seeing interest from the local community.

This feels like a beautiful "next step" for the work we started last year. By using English lessons as a bridge, we identified key leaders within the church who share our heart for reaching Phuket with the Gospel.

How You Can Partner in Prayer 

As we develop this curriculum and settle into a rhythm, your prayers are so appreciated. Specifically, please pray for:

• Wisdom for the pastor and me as we build the lesson plans.
• Guidance to ensure the classes are culturally relevant and appropriate for the local community.
• Open Hearts for those from the neighborhood who are considering joining us.

Question1. What do you think might be a barrier to sharing the Gospel in your context?

Thank you for your continued support!

Tyler

Happy March, Everyone! Wow, what a month it’s been! March has been both challenging and rewarding, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m still deep in the adventure of learning Thai (sometimes my tongue gets twisted, but I’m getting there! ). Every week at Seed Church is an opportunity to connect, make new friends, and hear incredible life stories.And speaking of Seed Church—God is moving in amazing ways!  Over the past few months, we’ve seen incredible growth, especially among the younger generation. Many have been surrendering their lives to Christ, and it’s been a front-row seat to something truly special.

Thai people are deeply spiritual, and over the past few years, through connections with locals and fellow missionaries, I’ve noticed a shift. The younger generation is searching—questioning the traditions they grew up with and looking for something real. And guess what? That’s where Jesus steps in. This is a powerful moment to share the love of Christ, and I’m excited to be part of it. Keep praying, keep believing, and let’s keep planting seeds! #GodIsMoving #ThailandMission #NewBeginnings

Question: What’s a moment in your life when you questioned what you believed and went deeper with your faith because of it?

This past month in Thailand has been both busy and rewarding. I’ve started my Thai lessons and am now learning to read and write. Here’s how my name looks in Thai: ไทเลอร์.Over the past month, I’ve also been spending time with the congregation and getting more community involvement. For Christmas, we hosted a big event at the church that welcomed many people from the area. The celebration featured delicious food, a Christmas service, plays, and gift giveaways. It was such a blessing to see everyone come together.


Although I wasn’t part of it, a small group from the church went caroling in the community—a tradition I didn’t expect to see here in Thailand. While Thailand is predominantly Buddhist, Christmas is still celebrated as part of the culture. From what I understand, Thailand has a syncretic culture, blending traditions and influences. Considering that tourism plays a major role in the economy, it’s not surprising that Christmas is celebrated, even in a more secular way.


Lastly, I’ve connected with a Thai national who is eager to help with the ESL program when it launches. We’ve been friends for over a year and understand English. I’m excited to share her story with everyone next month!
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas (I'm late sorry) and a Happy New Year!