Hello everyone! I am once again late to posting, but I am just glad that I am finding time to get it done (even if it's a few days later than expected) and stay connected with all of you. There are so many cool Jesus stories I want to share with you. God is moving in such clear ways and I just wish I could tell you all every little detail. There is a whole week and half to catch up on so let's jump right in!

To begin, ministry is still going so well. I have really fallen in love with our ministry. At first I questioned how I was going to see God move while organizing books, but I already see purpose. My team finished up at the warehouse (aka the stuffy storage containers) and moved to the book house. The book house is where people come in to buy material here in Chiang Mai. We spent this past week organizing books and began the task of redoing their kids room. In the short time we have been working in the book house, we have been able to meet some amazing people. The staff, customers, and the kids we got to work with were all such a blessing. Meeting these people has opened my eyes to how much ActsCo is valued and how large of a resource it is. It's such an amazing resource for the missionaries here, as well as the growing Christian community. This weekend, we were able to be a part of the kids ministry that ActsCo hosts. We were given the opportunity to lead the reading, craft, and game. I felt right at home getting to spend time with the kids and teach them more about the love of Jesus. My heart was so full after leaving.

This last week we were also given the opportunity to go to a girls home. The other team in my squad spent their first week of ministry serving there, so we were all invited to go back. My team was able to meet the girls, have dinner, play games, worship, and share some testimonies. I spontaneously shared my testimony which isn't much like me but when the Lord calls, you answer! I had the best time and loved being able to meet the girls and pour out the love of our Father onto them.

I know there was purpose even in me writing this post late. I wouldn't have been able to share these God winks with you otherwise. On Sunday, some of my team and I went to the church that we began attending last week. We served on their welcoming team. As we were standing there greeting, we began to see so many familiar faces. A woman we met at the book house who was buying Bibles for her kids who she said were getting baptized, was there at church! We got to meet her family and watch her children be baptized. While greeting, we suddenly started seeing lots of faces we knew as the girls from the girls home started to pour into the sanctuary. We had no idea they attended that church! We were so excited to see them and they were equally excited to see us. These things aren't coincidental, they are God! He is constantly moving. There is purpose in every place He brings you, every person you speak to, every single step you take.

I am praising God for the time I have been able to find to write this post and connect with you all. Things are pretty nonstop on my end. Finding time to slow down feels more impossible every day. I can not believe we are over half way through our time in Thailand. Time is flying! I am so sad to think about leaving, but again recognizing purpose. I am beginning to truly learn the peace in letting go and letting God. Thank you all for checking in! I am so grateful for your love and support. You all will be hearing from me again next weekend!

Love you all,

Taylor Yoder