PARTICIPANTS of the six-day Celebration of God's Goodness in the Thailand mission trip from March 15 to 20, 2005, had a good understanding of our various missions work in Chiangmai.


The last day of their trip was spent worshipping with the local believers in three of the Methodist churches. Three participants followed the Rev James Nagulan, President of Emmanuel Tamil Annual Conference, who preached at Santi Methodist Church. Fifteen participants attended the worship service at Sanphranet Methodist Church where the Rev R. Prabhu, Chairman of the Field Board of Ministry and Pastor of Ang Mo Kio Tamil Methodist Church, gave the message. Bishop Dr Robert Solomon preached at Shineforth Methodist Church where 14 participants attended. Each congregation was attended by about 40 people.


As many of them were first-timers, the mission exposure trip opened their eyes to witness and led them to participate in mission works in Thailand. Some participants are looking forward to joining in future similar programmes.


Though the weather was scorching hot, the hearts of the participants were stirred. It was a short but enriching and meaningful trip to Thailand. The participants left Chiangmai knowing that much more could be, and has to be, done.


Let us come and serve alongside the people in Thailand with our God-given abilities, skills and giftings because many Thai people have yet to experience God's saving grace. They can know what real love is by our deeds.

PHOTOS BY
KAM LEONG HENG
AND LYNDON GAN

Leaders at the formation of Wesley Methodist Church in Thailand, from left, the Rev Erick Tan,
representing the Chinese Annual Conference; the Rev James Nagulan, ETAC President; the Rev
Wee Boon Hup, TRAC President; Bishop Dr Solomon; the Rev Dr Clarence Lim, MMS Director;
the Rev Ajit Hazra, MMS Field Director; the Rev R. Prabhu, Chairman of Field Board of Ministry;
and Col (Retd) Quek Koh Eng, MMS Home Director.

Mr Leong Seng Kok and his wife, Sharon (background), teaching a class in the English Camp.

Singapore delegates praying at the new site for Genesis Methodist Church.

The new Shineforth Methodist Church where the formation of Wesley Methodist
Church in Thailand was held.