Rescued!
Paraphrased testimony of Arlung
When we lost our parents, my older sister and I went to
an orphanage, but my younger two sisters were sent to a
Buddhist temple 15 hours away. It was sad being
separated and we prayed for them often. Finally, when I
was 15 the orphanage allowed me to travel by bus to find
them. The Lord helped me and I was able to find them
and bring my sisters to live with us. They taught the Word
at the orphanage and my sisters and I accepted Jesus as
Savior.
Arlung-Orphanage Operator
I went to business school and now two of my sisters and
I, along with my wife and son, operate an orphanage that
takes in sibling groups so they do not have to be
separated. All 11 of the orphans that live with us as a
family have accepted Jesus also. We grow, dry, roast,
and sell coffee as a way to help support our ministry.
We would love to partner with a church who has interest
in our orphanage and would send teams to help us
expand so we can take in more sibling groups, help us
teach the kids life skills or help prepare them for college
with help in English, or has interest in sponsoring an
Coffee drying
orphan monthly.
Paraphrased testimony of Amy
My sister and I were sent to a Buddhist temple. We
worked, studied, and prayed a lot to Buddha. I was only 6
years old. (With a sheepish grin she adds) I think God
The coffee has to age
must have chosen me because every time we knelt to
10 months before it's
pray to Buddha, I would fall asleep. (The grin leaves)
ready to roast.
They would whip me though.
I was so happy when my brother, Arlung, found us and
took us out of the temple. Then I went to live where he
was and I heard about Jesus. I knew it was the truth and
I accepted Jesus as my Savior.
People ask me today if I want to get married. (The
sheepish grin returns) I tell them, only if God brings a
man with a lot of money because he is going to have a lot
of kids to take care of. This is my life. I love these kids
and I can help them because I know. I know what it is like
to have such loss in life. I know what it’s like to be
rescued.
These testimonies were 2 of the many that we heard from
different GAP partners in Thailand. We were moved by
Arlung's wfie, Jinda, Arlung,
and his sister, Amy.
their real and raw experiences as well as their love and
dedication to serving the Lord and furthering His kingdom
by caring for orphans and leading them to Christ. We
look forward to bringing teams from the US to partner with
Arlung and his family as they reach a vulnerable group in
his country for Jesus.
The goal of our trip to Thailand was to meet these GAP
partners and raise awareness on this side of the world as
to what the Lord is doing in Thailand. We are praying that
churches will be challenged to partner with these
works,and raise up people willing to go and be part of
One of their "kids." He was
carrying tables to help get
ready for the meal we had
with them.
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Thank you all for your support and prayers, especially for
us during our trip. It was a memorable time filled with
many blessings.
We had a challenge at both ends of our trip. The day we
were leaving our youngest daughter began throwing up
and continued to be sick with fevers and throwing up for 5
days. We thank the Lord for our friends who stepped in to
help take care of her. At the end of our trip, Mendi began
feeling sick. At first she just chalked it up to all of the
changes of reentry into this climate, the time change, and
jet lag, but it wasn't long before fevers and stomach pain
convinced her otherwise. She was sick and in bed with
fevers and stomach cramping for 4 days after we returned
to Salem. A doctor appointment confirmed it as a virus.
She's still not back to complete health yet, but she's at
least up and around, feeling much better.
Please continue to pray for us about our support
Another of their "kids." This
gal was a hard worker.
level. We have a monthly shortage of $1350 per month,
plus our travel costs for the year. If you'd like to be a part
of our team, please click the link here and sign up to
become a monthly supporter. Thank you!
Blessings,
Steve and Mendi Everett and kids
[email protected]
Faith Baptist Salem, OR
ABWE- GAP Ministries
act # 131773
4552 Prince Ct NE
Salem, OR 97305
503-370-9367
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