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Dear Partners and Friends,<\/p>\n

We are so thankful to God for allowing us to continue serving Him with you in this new year. It was encouraging and spiritually uplifting to see the mighty move of God in our midst in bringing more souls to Jesus in 2020. The ministry continued to prosper despite the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. We strongly believe that no one can distract us or stop God\u2019s wonderful plan for our group. He is our faithful God. The number of churches in IPHC Thailand\/Alliance Church Association increased from 81 in December 2019 to 94 in December 2020. However, the number of members decreased from 5,111 to 5,050.<\/p>\n

We are glad that the ministry in Thailand has expanded into the Indo-China Region since 2016 through the concerted effort of our dedicated leaders, such as Dr. Wallapa Wisawasukmongchol and Ajarn Sunit Wuttipanya. To date, we have six churches in Vietnam with 1,210 members and 10 churches with 2,090 members in Laos, according to the latest report from National Director Dr. Wallapa Wisawasukmngchol. The work in Myanmar is also progressing. To God be the glory!<\/p>\n

Praise God! The 17th IPHC\/ACA Annual Conference in Pak Chong, Ratchasima, from November 30 to December 3, 2020, was a success. Despite the unavailability of our invited guest speakers from the USA for this event, due to the Covid-19 pandemic crisis, the conference moved on with speakers from within our local leaders, including myself. There were about 130 pastors and leaders who attended. The theme of the conference was \u201cServe with Gladness.\u201d We were encouraged and tremendously blessed by the growing numbers of workers in the vineyard: 27 were commissioned to be mission workers, nine received their minister\u2019s licenses, and six were ordained as ministers. God is good!<\/p>\n

Blessed be the name of the Lord! The on-going Thailand Theological Seminary Building Project is progressing, and we are so excited to see this project completed by August 2021. Thank God to all of our donors from the USA and here in Thailand: IPHC WMM, Dr. Wallapa\u2019s families, Lorenzo Aguilar, Edgar Banaga, Russell Board, Don Muang Church, Trinity Church, Every Nation Church, Nigerian Church, and all the other local churches make this project possible. Whether great or small, any amount of contribution will always have a great impact in fulfilling the vision of making disciples in this predominantly Buddhist nation. We still need around $62,000 to complete this building project. Anyone who is being led by the Lord to donate will always be highly appreciated. Please send your donation to IPHC-WMM Oklahoma City under Project Account Number 74520.<\/p>\n

We had a wonderful and a blessed Christmas celebration with lots of fun on December 20, 2020, at Don Muang Church, Bangkok. Praise the Lord! There were seven Buddhists who received the Lord Jesus. We really enjoyed the worship service in the morning and the Christmas program in the afternoon, which featured great presentations from the Children, Youth, and Adult ministries, as well as ministries from the Filipino church. We experienced great fellowship and good food as well! Many people received a gift and went home rejoicing. There were about 120 people who attended.<\/p>\n

We are looking forward to winning more souls for Jesus to effect fruitful ministry expansion in Thailand and in the neighboring countries. Indeed, without Him, we cannot do anything. Our labor in the Lord together is not in vain. We miss you and America also.<\/p>\n

Thank you for your continuous prayers and unwavering support.<\/p>\n

Your Co-laborers in Christ,<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\nBrother Albert and Sister Jiep Gonzales<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Albert<\/a>

Albert with Dr. Wallapa and Pastor Sunit (wearing white shirt)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Albert<\/a>

Albert with the New Mission Workers<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Annual<\/a>

Annual Conference Group Photo<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Children's<\/a>

Children's Presentation<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Inside<\/a>

Inside View of TTS Building Project<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Seven<\/a>

Seven Buddhists Receiving the Lord Jesus Christ<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Front<\/a>

Front View of TTS Building Project<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dear Partners and Friends, We are so thankful to God for allowing us to continue serving Him with you in this new year. It was encouraging and spiritually uplifting to…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":3505,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,1,4],"tags":[407,175,280,410,82],"class_list":{"0":"post-4050","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-missionary-newsletters","8":"category-uncategorized","9":"category-world-missions","10":"tag-407","11":"tag-albert-jiep-gonzales","12":"tag-february","13":"tag-february-2021","14":"tag-gonzales","15":"entry"},"title_es":"Bolet\u00edn Gonzales: marzo 2020","content_es":"

Queridos y queridos socios y amigos: <\/p>

Estamos muy agradecidos con Dios por permitirnos continuar sirvi\u00e9ndole con usted, nuestros fieles socios y amigos de los Estados Unidos. Tambi\u00e9n estamos agradecidos al Reverendo Russell Board y al Director Nacional Dr. Wallapa Wisawasukmongchol. Ahora tenemos m\u00e1s de 19 a\u00f1os en el campo, y nos sentimos honrados de poder ver el poderoso movimiento de Dios al llevar la vida de las personas de la oscuridad a una luz maravillosa. Por su gracia y poder, el n\u00famero de iglesias aument\u00f3 a 81 de 75 en 2018, con cerca de 5,000 miembros de 4,500 a fines de diciembre de 2019. <\/p>

El programa de discipulado, a trav\u00e9s del Seminario Teol\u00f3gico de Tailandia (TTS) y el Centro de Capacitaci\u00f3n B\u00edblica del Mekong (MBTC), incluye las Conferencias Anuales de IPHC \/ ACA y una variedad de capacitaciones impartidas por iglesias individuales para equipar a los santos. Este programa est\u00e1 dando muchos frutos en la expansi\u00f3n del reino de Dios en Tailandia y en los pa\u00edses vecinos. Hubo siete graduados en MBTC en Mae Sai el 1 de febrero de 2020, para el programa de dos a\u00f1os. Esperamos que un total de 230 estudiantes en TTS se grad\u00faen (diplomas, licenciaturas, maestr\u00edas y grados dcotroales en el ministerio) en noviembre de este a\u00f1o. La construcci\u00f3n del edificio MBTC est\u00e1 progresando, y la construcci\u00f3n principal del edificio TTS en Petchabun est\u00e1 a punto de comenzar. \u00a1Gracias, IPHC WMM, socios y amigos, por sus continuas oraciones y apoyo inquebrantable! <\/p>

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\u00a1Alabado sea el Se\u00f1or! La celebraci\u00f3n del 18 aniversario de la Iglesia Pantamit Don Muang (la primera iglesia de IPHC en Tailandia) el 19 de enero de 2020, fue incre\u00edble. Asistieron m\u00e1s de 120 personas en presencia de Dios y disfrutamos de la celebraci\u00f3n de adoraci\u00f3n en la ma\u00f1ana. Tuvimos un gran almuerzo juntos y lo seguimos con un alegre momento de comuni\u00f3n por la tarde. Agradecemos a Dios por bendecir continuamente los ministerios de nuestros ni\u00f1os, j\u00f3venes, hombres y mujeres. Tambi\u00e9n le agradecemos por enviarnos l\u00edderes y trabajadores fieles para ayudarnos a cumplir el ministerio que el Se\u00f1or nos ha confiado que hagamos como pastor de la iglesia y como misioneros junto con Jiep. Agradecemos a Dios por bendecir el a\u00f1o 2019, y creemos que lo mejor est\u00e1 por venir este a\u00f1o. <\/p>

Pasamos un tiempo maravilloso celebrando la Navidad en nuestra iglesia en Don Muang el 22 de diciembre de 2019, la Iglesia Khon Suey con la tribu Akha en Chiang Rai el 31 de diciembre, y en la casa del Dr. Wallapa con pastores y l\u00edderes de la ACA el 10 de enero de 2020. Est\u00e1bamos abrumados de alegr\u00eda al ver la gloria de Dios manifestada en medio de nosotros. \u00a1Aleluya! De hecho, \u00e9l es la \u00fanica raz\u00f3n de este gran evento. <\/p>

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Nuestro equipo de 20 personas de Bangkok tuvo el honor de interpretar dos bailes y cuatro canciones con una multitud de m\u00e1s de 1,000 personas como p\u00fablico, incluidos el gobernador, el vicegobernador y el director del Departamento de Desarrollo Social y Bienestar durante la celebraci\u00f3n del "Festival del Tamarindo". en la provincia de Petchabun el 26 de enero. Fue una actuaci\u00f3n tan excelente que el gobernador y otros funcionarios del gobierno subieron al escenario despu\u00e9s y mostraron un gran aprecio por nuestra presencia y plena cooperaci\u00f3n con el programa gubernamental en el desarrollo comunitario. Agradecemos a Dios por tener una relaci\u00f3n armoniosa con el gobierno tailand\u00e9s, lo que nos ayuda a expandir el reino de Dios en Tailandia de manera legal y efectiva. <\/p>

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Que el Se\u00f1or los bendiga rica y abundantemente a todos. <\/p>

Tus colaboradores en Cristo,
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