Outreach Dos

Over the last two weeks the TC has been in an uproar. On Thursday, December 6th, we went out to downtown Madison and handed out hot chocolate for free as a fundraiser, as many of you know.
We were able to pass out all one thousand cups of hot chocolate and I was completely amazed at the amount of people who were willing to come behind me and my fellow students to sponsor and partner with us as we raise funds for outreach. So much money has already poured in and we are still waiting on others to be able to donate, but all of us agree: this is something special that we are privileged to be a part of.
In more was than one has this process of telling, asking, and receiving have I been overwhelmed.  Not only in the just asking, but the waiting to see who will support me in my journey, but also being supported. Each time my uncle says something to me, I think I am going to cry. I am almost positive he is my biggest supporter- not in finances because there have been larger donations, but in just overall support.
Thanks Wink. You make me so proud; mainly because I know and see the difference since Christ has been seated on the throne of your heart. I want to always be like you.
That was kind of a random side not, but I just had to get that out there and brag on my uncle. Obviously, he is the best. But he is not the only one. There are people who have heard and said "Yes, I would LOVE to support you." Or "I believe in what you are doing!" And, honestly, I am probably the worst person to be explaining about what God is doing, has done, and will do and about what we will be doing over in Thailand.
I would like to take a few moments to try to explain a little better about this journey myself and 16 other adults and a two year old will be taking.
On the 30th of December we will be flying out of the USA, layover in Tokyo, then onward to Bangkok, Thailand.  We will spend New Years in Bangkok, do prayer walks, and get to know the city. Our first stop will be on the border of Myanmar and Thailand in Mae Sai. Here we will be doing border ministry in various ways. We will be working with the Chinese, Burmese and hill tribes. Here we will work with refugees, orphanages, and English schools. We are also looking at doing some medical clinics, sports camps and, of course, evangelism. From here we will move on to Chiang Mai.
In Chiang Mai, we will work with Karen refugees! Our main focus here are the mountain villages, hostels, and providing medical clinics. We are also waiting to hear back from a boys' home here. From here we travel on to Mae Sot.
In Mae Sot, we will be working at a school called "Morning Glory". More than likely, we will be doing building projects as well as working some more with refugees.
Between these locations in Thailand we have to leave the country twice and go into Myanmar. At the moment, we are not too certain as to what we will be doing here nor when we will be going in.
I have now been working on this update off and on for about two hours. It is after 11 pm and I have work out in the morning. Fun stuff!
Good night my friends!