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

We are grateful to God for answering our prayers! We are so pleased and honored to be included as recipients of the 2024 Antioch Grant for our two building projects: Hope Center Thailand and the Motana Church-Based Training Center. Thank you to IPHC WMM through our Executive Director, Bishop Talmadge Gardner and the WMM council for their kindness and consideration in granting the funds needed for the two said projects. Thank you to the Rev. Dr. Terry Tramel and all supporters of the GO Offering! Thank you to all our partners in the gospel for your prayers, generosity, and unwavering support.<\/p>\n

The tribal ministry outreach is continuously thriving as well as with the other ethnic groups! Six people from the Karen tribe received the Lord on Dec. 8 during a Christmas Celebration in Ratchaburi Province. Then, on Dec. 13, more than 50 Karen tribe people received the Lord. We were also overwhelmed with joy celebrating Christmas with the Akha tribe in the north near the Myanmar border on Dec. 29, and at our Thai church in Don Muang, Bangkok on December 24. It is very encouraging to see people praising God and sharing the love of Jesus with one another. He is indeed the reason for this blessed season.<\/p>\n

\"Albert<\/a>

Albert preaching the gospel during a Christmas Celebration with the Karen Tribe.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Christmas Celebration with the Akha Tribe.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Christmas Celebration at Phantamit Don Muang Church, Bangkok.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Thailand Theological Seminary (TTS), under the leadership of Dr. Wallapa Wisawasukmongchol, is progressing tremendously. As the number of students increases, there are now 11 branches in various parts of the country. We are so excited for the upcoming, third commencement exercises in November where over 320 students are expected to graduate. We are so excited and honored to have our Presiding Bishop, Dr. Doug Beacham as our guest speaker for this very special occasion. The support, time, and teachings from our gifted professors from IPHC USA to equip our people are highly appreciated. Thanks to Dr. Vance Bloss and Rev. Marvin Goodnight of Cornerstone Conference in North Carolina who came and ministered to our people; especially the TTS students last November 2024. We have more instructors coming and lined up to teach at TTS this year; namely, Dr. Edgar Banaga, Dr. James Eby, and Dr. Sabu Abraham.<\/p>\n

\"Dr.<\/a>

Dr. Van Bloss and Rev. Marvin Goodnight with TTS students.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Truly we can shout, \"Great is thy faithfulness, O God Almighty!\" The twenty-second anniversary of Thai Church in Don Muang, Bangkok on Jan. 28, 2024, was a huge success. This church is the first IPHC church in Thailand. By the grace of God, we were privileged to plant this church. It started from one church, and now, IPHC Thailand (Alliance Church Association) has about 140 churches (an increase from last year\u2019s 114) in various locations from different nationalities and ethnic groups. To God be the glory! Thanks to Rev. Russell Board, Rev. Dr. Wallapa Wisasukmongchol and her husband, and Rev. Dr. Wirach for their personal sacrifices and tireless efforts to make these things possible.<\/p>\n

\"Albert<\/a>

Albert & Jiep with Dr. Wallapa and their Pastor and leaders in Mae Sai, north of Thailand on Jan. 30 meeting.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Phantamit<\/a>

Phantamit Don Muang Church 22nd Anniversary.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The English Camp conducted by missionary Abigail Bishop and her team last Dec. 12 at Don Muang Church was full of fun and excitement in learning English. Moreover, her Saturday English class, which is free of charge, is moving forward. Thanks to all supporters of People to People Ministries for helping us in reaching out to the kids through this ministry.<\/p>\n

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English Camp at Phantamit Don Muang Church.<\/p><\/div>\n

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We are praying and looking forward to a more fruitful ministry and a brighter 2024. Thank you and may the Lord richly and abundantly bless us all.<\/p>\n

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

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

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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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