Sea-Gypsy Village

Black piglets and a big mama pig criss-cross the road when you go into the village of Thap Thawaan, Chan's new home. He moved in a few days ago and his family will come at the next term break of the children's school. Kennedy will be taking him out soon to buy the supplies he needs to start his electrical repair shop. His bamboo/cement home is still getting finished. We rented it for a year for about $50 a month. Chan will be opening a cell-group/Bible-study soon for the adults that have already said they are Christians. We are also making plans to do a regular kid's group for the kids that have believed, too, and anyone else who is interested in coming.
This is a big step of faith for all of us.

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