Creating Safe Boundaries
We just returned from a working visit to our friends Guy and Micky (not their real names) in central Thailand. They have significant 'boundary' issues in setting up both home and ministry outreach. One of the most pressing - baby gates on their stairway for their baby girl! What a blast to custom build these safe guards for their little one.
We talked about creating healthy boundaries for nationals who might otherwise take inappropriate liberties with their child. We also talked about the balance of work (teaching English) and family time - their being willing to stand up for a healthy daily schedule of activities to Thai school administrators accustomed to absolute control over their teachers. Let's pray for this couple as they settle into family and work routines that their faith filled lives would be a beacon of light to all who come to know them.
Prayer Requests:
1. Pray for us as we travel to Nepal Nov. 21-29. Pray for our sensitivity to the needs of the workers there and for a wonderful sense of God's presence as we join them in a Thanksgiving celebration.
2. Pray for the Lord to bring a new executive director to The Well Counseling Ctr. here in Chiang Mai (where Steve is a board member). The giftings, experience and the need to raise financial support make this a challenging post to fill.
3. Pray for Alberta, Heather and Krista as they continue in the application process for postgrad studies.
Serving Christ with You, Steve and Alberta
We talked about creating healthy boundaries for nationals who might otherwise take inappropriate liberties with their child. We also talked about the balance of work (teaching English) and family time - their being willing to stand up for a healthy daily schedule of activities to Thai school administrators accustomed to absolute control over their teachers. Let's pray for this couple as they settle into family and work routines that their faith filled lives would be a beacon of light to all who come to know them.
Prayer Requests:
1. Pray for us as we travel to Nepal Nov. 21-29. Pray for our sensitivity to the needs of the workers there and for a wonderful sense of God's presence as we join them in a Thanksgiving celebration.
2. Pray for the Lord to bring a new executive director to The Well Counseling Ctr. here in Chiang Mai (where Steve is a board member). The giftings, experience and the need to raise financial support make this a challenging post to fill.
3. Pray for Alberta, Heather and Krista as they continue in the application process for postgrad studies.
Serving Christ with You, Steve and Alberta
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