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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!

Happy Thanksgiving from Thailand! I can’t believe it’s already been two months since I arrived here. A lot has happened during this time, and I’m excited to share some updates from my second month in Thailand. I’ve been spending several days each week with the congregation, building relationships and getting to know everyone better. Every Wednesday, we gather for food, worship, and community, sharing how God is working in our lives. It’s very similar to small groups back home and has been a meaningful part of my week Last week, the church began setting up Christmas decorations. Everyone came together to prepare for the upcoming Christmas service in December. Unfortunately, I wasn’t feeling well, so I missed being part of the decorating team this time around. 

Another highlight has been the Friday night Gideon classes. During these sessions, Pastor Tor leads the congregation through a specific topic, and everyone takes notes. It reminds me of how teaching was done in the past, where the priest would guide and the congregation would listen and learn together.

Visa Update I’m also thrilled to share that my visa has been renewed, and I plan to start Thai lessons in early December. This will be a huge step forward in connecting with the community and understanding the culture even more.

ESL Update After discussing plans with the leadership team, we’ve decided to postpone the start of the ESL classes until the new year. While this might seem like a delay, it’s the right decision. December is a hectic month for the church, and we didn’t want to add extra pressure during the holiday season. This extra time will also allow me to focus on building relationships with the congregation, which is important in Thai culture, where community always comes first.

New Partnership Finally, I have some exciting news to share! Earlier this month, I connected with a local leader from For Freedom International who has big plans for an ESL program. She is highly respected by local pastors and the congregation at Seed Church, and I’m looking forward to partnering with her to expand the impact of ESL in the region. This feels like a significant step forward for the work we’re doing here. Thank you for your prayers and support. I’m excited to see what God has in store for the months ahead!

With gratitude,
Tyler

Exciting News! were delighted that ThePhuketVision is partnering with our esteemed friends at LifeChurch Canton! After years of friendship, we are thrilled to officially collaborate in our mission to spread the Gospel throughout Phuket through ESL (English as a Second Language). Our mission, Bridging Cultures, Embracing Faith, is dedicated to connecting Thailand with English proficiency and the message of Jesus, with the vision that all of Phuket will come to know Christ. This partnership is more than a collaboration; it’s a unified vision to bring hope, love, and the Gospel to our communities in Phuket. 

With LifeChurch Canton's incredible support and resources, we are poised to make a more significant and impactful difference together. This partnership will enable us to expand our reach and elevate the quality of our ESL programs. LifeChurch Canton brings invaluable expertise and resources, allowing us to develop more engaging and effective language lessons, provide comprehensive training and support for our teachers, and offer enhanced resources for students to deepen their faith and language skills. We warmly invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Whether through financial support, prayer or simply spreading the word your support is invaluable to us. To invest in the mission you may give on our GoFundMe page. https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-phuket-vision.

A link via Life Church Canton will be up for recurring giving soon. Let us witness the amazing ways God will work through us in this new chapter! Thank you for being a cherished part of our story.