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April and May have been months of \u201cmoving up\u201d academically.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Natanya completed grade one with honors on April 29 and was promoted to grade two. She is looking forward to this new experience, even as she bemoans the fact that her schooling is moving so slowly. Her brother and her cousins are already in high school, and she wants to be there with them. That\u2019s the \u2018problem\u2019 with being the youngest in a large connected family\u2026it demands a lot of patience!<\/p>\n

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Ethan with his graduation medals<\/p><\/div>\n

On May 15, Ethan completed grade 10 with honors. A few years back, this would have been the completion of his high school studies, and instead of a \u2018moving up\u2019 ceremony, there would have been a graduation. However, that has now changed, and the Department of Education has added grades 11 and 12. Again, this is different from the school system in the States. Instead of continuing at the same school for grades 11 and 12, he can choose any high school that offers the courses he wants to take. Some high schools specialize in business courses, some in science, etc.<\/p>\n

Since childhood, Ethan has had one desire \u2013 to be a pilot. So he has enrolled in a high school \u2013 WCC \u2013 that offers studies in avionics. He will major in Avionics Technology for the last two years of senior high school. He will then continue at WCC for the next four years to complete his baccalaureate degree in Avionics Technology. This will qualify him to find employment in the aviation industry. After saving some money, he will be able to continue his studies to become a commercial pilot.<\/p>\n

We are so thankful that God has heard and answered so many prayers so Ethan can fulfill what he believes is God\u2019s direction for his life. All of his schooling from Testimony School in Eldoret, Kenya to Tarlac Living Faith Academy in Tarlac City, Philippines, has been in a Christian environment. These next two years will be a challenge to him as he enters a different educational setting. We ask you to join us in praying for him to be a strong Christian witness to faculty and students in this new academic environment.<\/p>\n

On May 1, I was privileged to speak to the 13 students from Rosario and Bacnatan, La Union, who have completed their first year of studies in the School of Ministry program. We are so thankful for these students who have taken time from their busy schedules to attend classes to prepare themselves for ministry.<\/p>\n

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Children at VBS<\/p><\/div>\n

Having started later than the La Union class, our SOM class in Tarlac City is about half-way through their first-year program. We are also looking forward to the students in Baguio scheduling their first-year completion ceremony soon. The studies are complete, but due to road work on the road leading to the church, it has been necessary to delay the ceremony. Now, the roadwork is almost complete and the ceremony should be held soon.<\/p>\n

At the end of May, Remy and Ethan taught VBS at the Urquico PH Church. Natanya was among the 40+ students that attended each day.<\/p>\n

God has been very good to the Barton family. We are all in good health and thankful for your prayers and financial support.<\/p>\n

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Blessings,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Douglas, Remy, Ethan, And Natanya Barton<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\r\n\r\nNuestros amados socios y amigos,<\/strong>\r\n\r\nEstamos agradecidos con Dios por el privilegio de continuar sirvi\u00e9ndole como misioneros aqu\u00ed en Tailandia desde 2001. Gracias por sus continuas oraciones y apoyo inquebrantable. Regresamos a Tailandia con acci\u00f3n de gracias en nuestros corazones el 24 de mayo, despu\u00e9s de nuestro permiso de seis meses en los Estados Unidos. Realmente disfrutamos nuestro tiempo con ustedes, nuestros parientes, amigos y nuestra encantadora hija, Liza. Nos conmovi\u00f3 inmensamente su amabilidad, c\u00e1lida hospitalidad y generosidad. Muchas gracias!\r\n\r\n\u00a1Alabado sea el Se\u00f1or! Hubo cinco budistas que recibieron al Se\u00f1or Jesucristo recientemente en nuestra iglesia en Don Muang, Bangkok, en diferentes servicios dominicales. Adem\u00e1s, el n\u00famero de miembros est\u00e1 aumentando, incluidos los ni\u00f1os. Oramos y esperamos comprar la propiedad junto a nuestra iglesia. Si el Se\u00f1or lo est\u00e1 guiando a ser parte de esta visi\u00f3n, env\u00ede su donaci\u00f3n al n\u00famero de proyecto WMM 74520P. Esta iglesia es la primera iglesia de IPHC en Tailandia.\r\n\r\nMi viaje a Ceb\u00fa, Filipinas, del 17 al 24 de junio, para una reuni\u00f3n familiar y participaci\u00f3n en conferencias en dos iglesias de IPHC fue incre\u00edble. Hubo tres personas que se salvaron, y pude alentar a mi familia, incluidos mis primos y mis hermanos y hermanas biol\u00f3gicos, al compartir la palabra de que nuestra esperanza est\u00e1 en Jesucristo. Regres\u00e9 a casa en Tailandia, alabando y glorificando al Dios Todopoderoso.\r\nAgradecemos a Dios por sus continuas bendiciones sobre el ministerio. Durante nuestra reuni\u00f3n trimestral en Bangkok, el 5 de julio, se inform\u00f3 que se plantaron varias iglesias y se agregaron nuevas iglesias independientes al IPHC Tailandia. Ahora estamos a punto de llegar a 80 iglesias de 70 en enero. El Seminario Teol\u00f3gico de Tailandia (TTS) tambi\u00e9n est\u00e1 progresando. Ahora hay cinco sucursales escolares al lado del TTS principal en Petchabun. Estos se encuentran en Bangkok, Petshanulok, Phraea, Pattaya y Mae Sai.\r\n\r\nAgradecemos a Dios por fortalecer nuestra relaci\u00f3n con el gobierno tailand\u00e9s, no solo en las \u00e1reas de Bangkok, sino tambi\u00e9n en las provincias, ayud\u00e1ndoles a llevar a cabo sus programas. Tuvimos una reuni\u00f3n maravillosa con el gobernador y el vicegobernador de la provincia de Petchabun, incluido el jefe del Departamento de Desarrollo Social y Bienestar y funcionarios del distrito escolar el 26 de junio. Hablamos sobre el Intercambio Cultural de Estudiantes de la ASEAN. Se nos pidi\u00f3 organizar y guiar a los estudiantes para que este programa gubernamental funcione. Hicimos un cronograma para impulsar este programa del 13 al 19 de octubre de 2019, en el que 12 estudiantes, dos maestros y el Gobernador y su esposa nos acompa\u00f1ar\u00e1n a Vietnam y ser\u00e1n dirigidos por el Dr. Wallapa Wisasukmongchol. \u00a1Alabado sea el Se\u00f1or!\r\n\r\nEl campamento de ingl\u00e9s que realizamos del 23 al 26 de julio para ayudar a los trabajadores voluntarios tailandeses a aprender comunicaci\u00f3n b\u00e1sica en ingl\u00e9s y formar equipos fue un gran \u00e9xito. A pesar de las leyes muy estrictas para que una organizaci\u00f3n cristiana opere en Tailandia, nuestra buena relaci\u00f3n con el gobierno tailand\u00e9s nos ayuda de muchas maneras, como renovar nuestra organizaci\u00f3n religiosa y licencias de fundaciones, visas y beneficios m\u00e9dicos para pastores, misioneros y trabajadores voluntarios \u00a1A Dios sea la gloria!\r\n\r\nQue el Se\u00f1or los bendiga ricamente y en abundancia a todos.\r\n\r\nTus colaboradores en Cristo,\r\n\r\nHermano Albert y hermana Jiep Gonzales<\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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