{"id":5553,"date":"2023-04-21T12:33:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T17:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/?p=5553"},"modified":"2023-04-21T12:39:34","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T17:39:34","slug":"gonzales-newsletter-april-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/gonzales-newsletter-april-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Gonzales Newsletter: April 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dear Partners and Friends,<\/p>\n

\"Water<\/a>

Water Baptism of a new
Thai believer<\/p><\/div>\n

We are thankful to God for bringing us back to Thailand on Feb. 16, 2023, for another three-year term as career missionaries. We have been inspired and amazed tremendously to see God's mighty power since our arrival. The number of IPHC Thailand\/ACA churches has increased from 99 in the year 2021 to 114 in 2022, and the ministry is continually growing. Indeed, the best is yet to come. Hallelujah! We are praying and targeting to reach 200 churches within the next three years, beginning this year 2023. It\u2019s good to be part of the movement in carrying out the great commission to fulfill the IPHC WMM vision of Arise 2033 to see 5,000 new churches in 150 nations.<\/p>\n

\"Receiving<\/a>

Receiving the Lord Jesus led by Doug & Anne Bartlett at Don Muang Church<\/p><\/div>\n

Great things are happening at our church in Don Muang. A total of 23 Buddhists received the Lord, 23 were baptized (15 on March 26 and eight on April 9), and worshipers came before the altar in faith for prayer, salvation, and other various needs. In other developments, the church\u2019s lodging facility and construction project to become a church-based training center is progressing rapidly. Thank you to the following generous churches, supportive individuals, and church leaders who contributed to this project, namely: Mount Olive PHC, Word of Life PHC Marysville, Saint Matthew PHC, Oak Ridge PHC, Casa Del Alfarero, Harvest International Christian Church, Mossy Living Word PHC, Wilson First PH Church, Calvary Temple, Kingsway Christian Center, and Willie Thornton.<\/p>\n

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Ongoing Lodging Facility Project at Phanthamit Don Muang Church<\/p><\/div>\n

Praise the Lord! The 20th IPHC\/ACA Conference 2023 in Pak Chong, Nakhong Ratchasima on March 29-31 was a huge success! Thank you to the following anointed guest speakers who made this possible, namely: Rev. Russell Board, Rev. Doug Bartlett, and Rev. Dr. Edgar Banaga. Thank you also to our National Director, Dr. Wallapa Wisawasukmongchol for her outstanding leadership. There were 217 pastors, leaders, and workers from different ethnic groups under our organization who attended, all coming from various parts of Thailand. We had a wonderful time together worshipping, serving, and glorifying the Lord in our midst. The theme of the conference was \u201cUnity in Diversity\u201d. One of the highlights of this great event was the ordination service. As the ministry continually grows, the Lord has provided the additional workers needed in the vineyard: 27 of them were mission workers, 31 were licensed ministers of the Gospel, and 21 were ordained ministers. Hallelujah! Moreover, prior to this event, I had the opportunity to minister to the pastors and workers at the conference at Mekong Bible Training Center in Mae Sai near the Myanmar border on March 17 and 18 hosted by Rev. Chi Chang. There were 30 pastors and workers from Thais, Akha Tribe and Myanmar who attended. The theme of the conference was \u201cServe the Lord with Gladness\u201d. It was a great conference! To God be the glory!<\/p>\n

We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone for praying for Jiep\u2019s speedy recovery from her left knee surgery. God is good! She is recovering well and hoping that she can walk again without a walker next month.<\/p>\n

Thank you for your continuous prayers and unwavering support. God bless us all even more.<\/p>\n

Your Co-laborers in Christ,<\/p>\n

Brother Albert and Sister Jiep Gonzales<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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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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