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

We are thankful to God for His marvelous works that are happening in Thailand despite the many challenges we are facing to expand His kingdom. It is now very difficult to get a visa to stay in Thailand due to the new policies for foreign volunteer workers, including missionaries. The one-year \u201cNon-O\u201d visa being issued to volunteer workers in the past has changed to only three months; however, it is renewable. It is sad to know that some of the foundations have been closed. Your prayers are much appreciated.<\/p>\n

Despite this difficult situation, the Lord is still in control. In our IPHC\/ACA quarterly meeting on July 18, 2023, our National Director, Dr. Wallapa Wisawasukmongchol, reported that the number of churches had increased to 118 from 114 last January.<\/p>\n

\"Opening<\/a>

Opening of a new church in Phitsanulok.<\/p><\/div>\n

As the ministry continuously bears much fruit, the Lord sent missionaries to Thailand. Jose and Eloisa Mendez from Mexico have been assigned to Mae Sai in the North of Thailand near the Myanmar border to help the ministry works under the supervision of Pastor Chi-Chang of Lighthouse Alliance Church, and Raeha Butler from Oklahoma was sent to Petchabun in the North Central of Thailand under the supervision of Pastor Nattaphol Laddawan of Trinity Alliance Church. Abigail Bishop will also be joining us soon from North Carolina. Thank you, Jesus! Local workers in the vineyard are also increasing, including the two, newly ordained ministers and seven ministers licensed from the Karen tribes. Hallelujah!<\/p>\n

\"Albert<\/a>

Albert with Jose Mendez and family.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Albert<\/a>

Albert and Jiep with Raeha Butler at Trinity Church, Petchabun.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Karen<\/a>

Karen Ministers Licensing and Ordination.<\/p><\/div>\n

Praise the Lord! The completion of the lodging facilities project at Don Maung Church enhances the vision of the church to be a church-based training center. On June 4 and 5 there were about 50 delegates from Hope for the World Church under our umbrella who conducted \u201cEncounter with Jesus\u201d at Don Muang Church. The church also held a youth camp from June 24-25 with 15 attendees. Indeed, building facilities can impact the fruitfulness of the ministry. We have three new building projects: 1. The Hope Center building project in Petchabun is to help restore lives, families, and communities from drug and alcohol addictions, 2. The Motana Ratchaburi Church-based Training Center is for church growth and discipleship programs, and 3. Faith Garden Mission Outreach in Myanmar is for community development and ministry expansion. Your prayers and financial support for these projects are highly appreciated. God loves a cheerful giver!<\/p>\n

\"Receiving<\/a>

Receiving the Lord Jesus Christ at Don Muang Church.<\/p><\/div>\n

Our ministry outreach under the Hands of Hope Foundation is involved in community development by improving the quality of life of the people in coordination with the Department of Social Development and Welfare (DSDW). People to People Ministries\u2019 Child Sponsorship Program is one of them. The other is Teaching English Language for free. On June 16 and 23, our volunteers conducted an English camp as requested by the government school, \u201cDipangkorn Witthayaphat\u201d, under the Royal Families\u2019 project through DSDW. Thank God, we received an overwhelming appreciation from the school Director for the job well done and he is looking forward to more activities like this in the future. This is one of the tools we are using to be the salt and the light of the world.<\/p>\n

\"Albert<\/a>

Albert with the students from Dipangkorn Witthayaphat School.<\/p><\/div>\n

We give all the glory, honor, and praise unto the Lord! Thank you for your faithfulness, prayers, and unwavering support for the expansion of His kingdom. We love and miss you all.<\/p>\n

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

Brother Albert and Sister Jiep Gonzales<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Dear Partners and Friends, We are thankful to God for His marvelous works that are happening in Thailand despite the many challenges we are facing to expand His kingdom. It…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":5735,"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":[487,175,317,82,24],"class_list":{"0":"post-5729","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-487","11":"tag-albert-jiep-gonzales","12":"tag-august","13":"tag-gonzales","14":"tag-thailand","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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