Wednesday, December 28, 2016

"We need our FRIENDS!"

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13

The Brittan Family vision is to see Thai and ethnic cell groups of believers started in North Thailand that will develop into churches that reach out to their communities and to the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The service and sacrifice of FRIENDS, makes it possible for our family to pursue the vision.  Those Friends, come in many different varieties, but each in their own way have played a part to send, support, prepare, and sustain us on the mission field in North Thailand.  As we close out 2016 we are thankful for all of our partners in prayer, service, and financial support.

Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy... Chiang Rai, Thailand

Also, there is a group of Thai friends in our Daily Lives, that have helped us make adjustments and life possible for our family over the past 10 years, and the Christmas season has been a good chance to visit and see many of them.

Spaghetti Guy in Mae Sai Feeds Us regularly

Phi Ning sold our milk in Mae Sai

Khun Prateep runs the largest Cow Dairy in Chiang Rai Province
and taught me about Dairy Farming in Thailand
I did a 6 month work practicum in his farm in 2008.

Phi Keek and her family loves our family and 
and has made us feel at home since we arrived in 2006.
Her sister Jang was a language tutor for our children at school in MaeSai,
and became like part of our family.

Pastor Ahmeh and Milky are partners, but more than that,
Friends and Counselors.  We learn a lot from them about ministry, business, 
and life in Thailand.

BaTeep was our house keeper and cared for Nellie and Harry when they were small.
She was like having our Mom in the house, and she made life
at home possible.

Phii Nat is our farm manager and she has also done 
Language tutoring for Nellie and Harry.
She is our "Right Hand' and takes care of the farm
and our family like it was her own.

Friends not only give us purpose, BUT….  Through their sacrifice and relationship with us, they help us to fulfill the purpose that God has given us.  We thank God for each of these special people and their variety of roles in our lives in Thailand.

We also thank God for our friends and partners in the U.S.A. who pray, volunteer for service, and who give financially.  In the final days of 2016, help us to achieve our financial goal of $25,000 usd to be used or ongoing missionary support and our outreach projects in North Thailand.  I am excited to share that we have come a long way towards that goal, but still have a ways to go.  Also, as we look to the future, we are praying for 15 new members on our monthly financial support team. This would be a monthly commitment in any amount that God leads you to provide.

Your 2016 financial gift can be quickly done online at:

Support The Brittan Family Mission

This webpage can also walk you through the process of setting up a regular monthly contribution.

Also… you can mail you tax deductible contribution directly SEND International at:

Mail a check made payable to "SEND International"
and (Include a note with our account #216155 - Brittan)

SEND International
Attn: Lynn Karidis
P.O. Box 513
Farmington, MI  48332

At this address, they can help process your checks, set up regular Electronic Funds Transfers, and also help to facilitate larger and like kind contributions.

Our family knows that you have a choice when it comes to the projects and ministries that you support.  And, it is our privilege to represent and serve you in this process.  We thank God for you, and you pray for His blessings upon you and your participation in the work at The Narrow Gate Project and The Brittan Family.

God Bless. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from…. The Brittans.
Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Louise, Harry V, and Nellie.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

  • Pray for God's provision and our year-end goal of $25,000 usd.
  • Pray for Harry's Healing and continuing recovery from Ulcerative Colitis.
  • Pray for continued adjustment of Pattie and the kids for health and life in Thailand.
  • Pray for Hattie in America and her life and studies at TAMU.
  • Pray for God's Kingdom to come and Will to be done in North Thailand.

Mail a check made payable to "SEND International"
and (Include a note with our account #216155 - Brittan)

SEND International
Attn: Lynn Karidis
P.O. Box 513
Farmington, MI  48332

Or for your convenience, you can also give online at:

Support the Brittan Family Online

Thank you again for your partnership with the Brittan Family and our project at Narrow Gate in Thailand.

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