We kicked off with early morning devotion with Dylan leading. We travelled to Ubon Ratchatani from Surin and stopped off at the Elephant Village, which is about half way between the two cities. It was an interesting experience watching elephants stepping over the excited Thai children (volunteers) who lay down on the ground and squirm and shake as the large 1 tonne elephants step over them. The elephants do all sorts of 'tricks' and amuse the crowd by throwing basketballs through hoops and drawing pictures with their trunks. The group were brave enough to all go on an elephant ride around the block. It was a hot, humid day and Chris and Neil (Julia and Mark's son) missed out on an umbrella to protect them on the ride. Chris, the white guy, was sweating buckets by the end of the ride with his black T - shirt on.
We checked into the hotel in Ubon, had a quick break and then went to a cell group. The cell group was awesome. Meeting a new group of Christians, praying and talking to them - the language was no barrier as 'the boys' discussed soccer and the girls shared about life in Australia and listened to a testimony from the man that owned the house.. Jack and Danni shared their testimonies with the cell group.
It has been a great day for the group. We are enjoying the experience of meeting new people and learning what missions is all about.
See you tomorrow!
Comments today:
Lee says: ' I love 5 star hotels'
Danni: Danni must be a movie star because all the school children want photos with her
Chris: 'I keep seeing Pastors'
Dylan: Dylan looks like a Man United soccer player - all the Thai's think so....yeah....right....
Jack: My bag is 7 kgs and growing
Tham Fuan: That's so lame....and Lettice, can you please upload the photos.
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Have uploaded photos for Day 6. Looking forward to receive photos from Day 7 and today's update from your sharing @ Buntharik Village Church.
ReplyDeletePraying for you all.
Lettice