You can plan and plan and plan, and prepare for things to go a certain way, but when you serve a God that is greater than our ideas, and who can do more than anything we can ever expect or imagine, you’e always in for AMAZING turn of events.

During discipleship training week, October 17-October 23, God came and did wonderful things with our 18 students!

We woke up Monday morning at 6am.. yes.. 6am..everyday…  bright eyed and bushy tailed.

Monday-Thursday we started the days off with a devotional and quiet time with the Lord, that led to worship where God’s presence came and spoke to our hearts

Then we had some phenomenal teachings and truths spoken to us, from God’s word. We learned about His heart, His love for His children, and His desire for a deeper more intimate relationship with us.

In the afternoons we had fellowship time, which quite often turned into impromptu worship sessions, and dance and drama practice for our end of the week outreach.

Friday was a unique day, in that Pi Ben bridged the cultural gap between Jesus and Thai culture. The students prayed a chant to God, and 8 students were baptized in the context of Thai culture.

The three incense sticks represent the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, whom they prayed to, and then the “baptism” was  a washing over the head, symbolizing new life with Christ.

And guess who made a decision to follow Christ, and be baptized…

Choke! He’s now the spiritual leader of his family. What a beautiful story of redemption God has turned these lives to be. Modern day trophies of God’s grace.

Friday afternoon we all headed off to our 3 1/2 hour drive to Pai to do our weekend outreach. We made it safe and sound through the over 700 curves on the road, and the students were able to pour out what had been poured into them throughout the week.

DTW was such a wonderful week, and just the beginning of what God is doing in the students involved. We know that this passion for more of God will continue to grow and will impact the future of Thailand.

-Lighthouse Staff