Ministry Update

Joseph Lee Ministry Update October 2024

Ministry Update

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Joseph Lee

Joseph Lee serves as National Field Staff in Thailand’s Golden Triangle region where he works to cultivate partnerships with local organizations and activates local churches to engage in Integral Mission.

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! May His peace be with you. The peace from our Lord Jesus is especially precious in these chaotic times. I deeply appreciate your companionship on this mission journey. Your prayers and support have been a source of joy and comfort to me, and I want to express my heartfelt thanks to each one of you.

My daughter Sophia started the semester at a new school in August. I’m glad she is adapting well to school life and is making new friends.  

September Floods  

September has been a difficult time for the people of Northern Thailand and Myanmar. Tropical Storm Yagi hit the area, causing heavy rains that raised river levels, leading to floods. Landslides also damaged houses and roads in the mountainous regions. Many people lost their homes, farms and property, and some even lost loved ones. After the water receded, the area was left covered in mud, and the long, difficult process of cleaning has overwhelmed many. Our house was also affected, but compared to others, our loss is insignificant. We hope that the people here will get through this challenging time with strength and courage.

Crisis Response  

In response to the flooding crisis, our mission partner, Jireh Church in Chiang Rai, has collaborated with CBM to run a relief project. Church members are actively involved in volunteering, delivering food and water to flood victims, and assisting with cleaning and restoring damaged homes and farmland to help people rebuild their lives. CBM’s relief efforts have also supported refugees affected by the conflicts in Myanmar. The escalating and expanding conflicts have made life even more difficult for many.

Project Updates

This marks the wrap-up of our third-quarter projects in Thailand and Myanmar. The children from the student centers have completed their first semester and are enjoying their break. The farming activities in this project have been a success, and the fish are now ready to harvest as food for the children.  

After some delays, the nursing aide training was finally launched in September. Despite the challenges, 15 youths have enrolled in the program. In partnership with Grace Baptist Church, this project equips young people with valuable employment skills. The training is progressing well, and the trainees are gaining confidence and learning to care for others, preparing themselves for a brighter future

Prayer requests  

  • Please pray for the SENT teams in October 2024 and March 2025 – that they may witness the work of God in the field, and that through them, blessings will flow upon the local churches and communities, bringing glory to God’s name.
  • The 2025 project planning is underway – we thank God for expanding our ministry in the Golden Triangle Training. Please pray that these projects will strengthen our local partners and bless the vulnerable communities.
  • Please pray for the recovery process in the flood-affected areas of Thailand and Myanmar – may God comfort those impacted and help them navigate this difficult journey. Also, continue to remember Myanmar in your prayers, asking for peace and protection from God for its people.
  • Please pray for our family – for myself, my wife Lilian, and our daughter Sophia – that we may fulfill our responsibilities in our different roles. Pray that God strengthens us and grants us wisdom to continue in our mission.
     

Thank you for reading my ministry update. I hope this helps you understand more about our work in the Golden Triangle region and encourages you to uphold us in prayer. Through your prayers and support, we continue walking this mission journey. May God be with you always!

Thank you.

Your mission partner,
Joseph Lee 

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