tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-274719972024-03-14T19:18:58.801+07:00Brittan FamilyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger195125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-30639617729207845292017-06-06T16:54:00.002+07:002017-06-06T16:54:36.812+07:00"How do you say, "Good Bye?"How do you say, “Good Bye?” <br />
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Honestly, you can’t … Thailand, and more specifically, Changwat Chiang Rai, has been our home for the past ELEVEN years. God has given us the opportunity to chase hard after the tasks that he has given to us at Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy and Chiang Rai International Christian School… More than THAT, He has guided us and provided for us in more ways than we can even count. As I look I look back, it seems more like a dream, than reality. We have not only lived in a place where we can see the awe of God’s creation, but we have made friends, and even “Family” that could only be possible through the arrangements of His plans. As if this was not enough, we have had a front row seat to watch GOD perform miracles that are beyond our feeble comprehension.<br />
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We have seen God Heal….<br />
We have seen God Provide…<br />
We have seen God say YES!<br />
We have seen God say NO…<br />
And…We have seen our God SAVE the people that we have come to serve, from lives of Sin, Shame, and Disgrace!!!!!<br />
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We serve an amazing God. He has brought us to a place, where we thought we would serve and be a blessing to the people… But RATHER… WE, ARE THE ONES THAT HAVE BEEN BLESSED.<br />
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Tomorrow… Wednesday, June 7th, we will board the plane with our lives packed in to Twenty-One bags, Two dog crates, and Two cat crates. As you already know, this marks the end of a season for the Brittan Family, and while DIFFICULT beyond belief… We look forward to the plans that God has laid before us. You can read more in previous emails and blog posts about the “Whats” and “Whys” of this change… ( <a href="http://brittanfamily.blogspot.com/2017/04/" target="_blank"><b> Brittan Transition</b></a> ) But, that said, we believe fully, that we could not have scripted it any better than the way that our Heavenly Father has arranged.<br />
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Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy has been transitioned to Ms. Natthanicha Napphonthawee after having already served with us for more than six years. The farm will continue to operate as a ministry of MDE and SEND International, and further the vision to reach people in North Thailand with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.<br />
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Yesterday, we had the opportunity to talk to Phi Nat, so that you could get to know her better and to understand more about these changes from her perspective. You can see the complete interview with Phi Nat on Facebook at<b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hbrittan/videos/pcb.10203199776791781/10203199772751680/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">( NGF&D Interview )</a></b> .<br />
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We will arrive in Fort Worth on Thursday, and begin the process of settling into life in America. Harry has a Construction Management Job Interview on Monday after our return, Pattie is pursuing a position as a teacher in a private school, the kids are preparing for summer camps and activities prior to going to school in Texas, and Hattie has worked hard to get the Mission House in Benbrook and many other details ready for us to arrive.<br />
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Now, as much as ever…. We need your prayers for these things during our transition. Also, pray that God will nurture, heal, and grow our immediate and extended family during this transition. We look forward to what God is going to do in the future, and we are beseeching the Lord for HIS guidance in regard to how our experiences will continue to be used to grow God’s Kingdom.<br />
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Part of Living by Faith, is NOT knowing what God has next. That said, we DO live by faith, because we have seen HIS hand at work. The BRITTAN FAMILY, MDE, and the board at NARROW GATE ASIA, cannot thank you enough… for your encouragement, your prayers, and your many forms of support over the years. WE SERVE AND ETERNAL GOD! And that means that he is not done with any of us yet (US or YOU). We must pray without ceasing… We must Press forward to the Goal… And no matter the changes that come before us the objective is the same… KNOW JESUS…. AND MAKE HIM KNOWN!!!!<br />
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So, as we go… We want to say…<br />
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Thank you! We LOVE you! See you in Texas! And someday…. We Will see you again in Thailand!<br />
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God Bless.<br />
The Brittan Family,<br />
Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Louise, Harry, Nellie, and Phi Nat<br />
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The past several months have been busy with Business as Mission Training groups, Sustainable Farm Training, and of course our day to day ministry in Farm Operations and also at Chiang Rai International Christian School. Even though we continue to stay busy, in the course of our work, I often wonder about the affect we are having on the community and about how God is using our project to touch people’s lives. Last month, I had a woman in her mid-thirties come up to me and was so excited to ask if I was the American who used to sell goat milk in the market. I said yes, and she proceed to tell me about how God had changed the course of her family through Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy.<br />
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Five years ago, her Buddhist husband, who I do not remember, would buy milk from me in the market every week. He heard me speak often about Jesus, and this stimulated an interest in things about God. After visiting with me many times in the market he prayed to know Jesus after watching Adrian Rogers on Youtube. She went on to explain that it was because of our encounter in the market that her husband came to know Jesus and now their entire family believes! It is good to hear about how God uses Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy, and this was a blessing to me and my family.<br />
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This is an important story because after 11 years of service in Thailand, God is directing us in a new path, and I want to share that with you today. <br />
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Due to personal health, family transition issues, and aging parents we are entering a season of time where God is leading us to return to the USA. We will be going back to work and teaching in the U.S., and we plan on the kids going to school in West Fort Worth. I will continue to be available as a consultant to the ministry in Thailand, and most importantly we are excited that we are able to transition the Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy Project to our Thai Staff. They will continue the project as missionaries of Marketplace and Development Enterprises, a division of SEND International, just as we have done. This will not be a Stateside Visit as we have done in the past, but rather we are returning to the US to live long term, work, and pray about how we can continue to serve God in the future.<br />
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As plan for our return to the Fort Worth area and transition of Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy, we want to encourage you to continue to PRAY, ENCOURAGE, and SUPPORT our family and ministry during this important transition time. We will remain on full time staff with SEND International through August, and will also have significant expenses necessary to facilitate the transition here in Thailand as well as our return and establishment in the States. So please continue to give financially to support the Brittan Family throughout the duration of this transition.<br />
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In the future, we will also share with you, information about how you can continue to support MDE and the Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy project in Thailand. We are so proud of Phii Natthannii and our staff here in Chiang Rai. They have demonstrated their ability to not only run the farm business, but most importantly they have a heart to see the people of North Thailand come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior!!!!<br />
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We purchase plane tickets for our family this week. A container with our personal items will be shipped late in May, and we will arrive in Texas on June 8. Initially, we will be staying in the mission house at First Baptist Church in Benbrook, Texas. This will be close to friends and family and will be a good place to land and transition to life in the States.<br />
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Should you have any questions about our transition, I would love to visit with you more. Please email us, or we can arrange a time to visit.<br />
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We cannot thank you all enough for your prayers and financial support for our family and ministry over the years. We could not have been here for 11 years without your willingness to be used by God to serve in this way. We also thank you for your continued support through August, during this time of transition and we look forward to seeing you when we return to Texas in June.<br />
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May God’s Kingdom come and Will be done in North Thailand as it is in Heaven,<br />
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God Bless,<br />
The Brittan Family.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">March 19, 2006 at the Thai - Myanmar Border</td></tr>
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Seems like just yesterday, but it has been 11 years … That’s right! ELEVEN Years since we first arrived in Thailand, and March 19 was our first day in Mae Sai, where this adventure that we call LIFE all began. <br />
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Every year since, we have taken a picture at this same spot in front of the border between Thailand and Myanmar. In 2006, Hattie was 8, Louise was 6, Lil’ Harry was 2, and Nellie was 8 months. We look at the picture today and we can’t help but realize that God has given us a heart and home here in Thailand. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">March 19, 2017 at the Thai - Myanmar Border</td></tr>
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Since our beginning with ARLDF doing community development, starting Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy, partnering with Baan Athitaan Church in Chiang Rai and Pha Mii Church in Mae Sai, and with MDE / SEND, we have seen God do amazing things as we share the love of Jesus in North Thailand. <br />
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Today, we went to Mae Sai to celebrate this anniversary. We shopped along the border, where Louise says, “You can buy CHEAP stuff, that does not look CHEAP…. For a REALLY CHEAP price!” We took pictures at the border, and we ate lunch at the first restaurant in Mae Sai that we had Khao Soi Noodles at. It was a fun day to just play, and reflect on God’s goodness. We even took a “Card-board Hattie” with us to celebrate, since she is in the States!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easter Sunday 2006 right after we arrived in Mae Sai.</td></tr>
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It has been a busy few weeks at the farm… We have hosted livestock training groups from ARLDF, Business as Mission groups with OMF, next week we will do site assessments for a partner in Myanmar, and we will be working through some planning projects with our Thai staff. As we look back on the past 11 years, be in prayer with us for the future, and remember that God is Good, all the time!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Years 2017.</td></tr>
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Thank you for your continued support and prayers for our family, for our project, team, and for the people of North Thailand.<br />
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God Bless, and Thank you from,<br />
The Brittan's<br />
Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Louise, Harry V, and Nellie<br />
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To support the Brittan Family and the Narrow Gate Project....<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-88368518981470354252016-12-28T14:13:00.000+07:002016-12-28T14:13:21.315+07:00"We need our FRIENDS!"<b>Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13</b><br />
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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. <br />
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Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy... Chiang Rai, Thailand</div>
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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.<br />
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Spaghetti Guy in Mae Sai Feeds Us regularly</div>
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Phi Ning sold our milk in Mae Sai</div>
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Khun Prateep runs the largest Cow Dairy in Chiang Rai Province<br />
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I did a 6 month work practicum in his farm in 2008.</div>
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Her sister Jang was a language tutor for our children at school in MaeSai,</div>
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Pastor Ahmeh and Milky are partners, but more than that,</div>
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BaTeep was our house keeper and cared for Nellie and Harry when they were small.</div>
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Phii Nat is our farm manager and she has also done </div>
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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Your 2016 financial gift can be quickly done online at:<br />
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<a href="https://send.org/give/missionaries-and-projects?query=brittan" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Support The Brittan Family Mission</span></b></a><br />
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This webpage can also walk you through the process of setting up a regular monthly contribution. <br />
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Also… you can mail you tax deductible contribution directly SEND International at:<br />
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Mail a check made payable to "SEND International"<br />
and (Include a note with our <b>account #216155 - Brittan</b>)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>SEND International</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Attn: Lynn Karidis</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>P.O. Box 513</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Farmington, MI 48332</b></span><br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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God Bless. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from…. The Brittans.<br />
Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Louise, Harry V, and Nellie.<br />
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<b>PRAYER REQUESTS:</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>Pray for God's provision and our year-end goal of $25,000 usd.</li>
<li>Pray for Harry's Healing and continuing recovery from Ulcerative Colitis.</li>
<li>Pray for continued adjustment of Pattie and the kids for health and life in Thailand.</li>
<li>Pray for Hattie in America and her life and studies at TAMU.</li>
<li>Pray for God's Kingdom to come and Will to be done in North Thailand.</li>
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Mail a check made payable to "SEND International"<br />
and (Include a note with our <b>account #216155 - Brittan</b>)<br />
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<b>SEND International</b><br />
<b>Attn: Lynn Karidis</b><br />
<b>P.O. Box 513</b><br />
<b>Farmington, MI 48332</b><br />
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Or for your convenience, you can also give online at:<br />
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<a href="https://send.org/give/missionaries-and-projects?query=brittan" target="_blank"><b>Support the Brittan Family Online</b></a><br />
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Thank you again for your partnership with the Brittan Family and our project at Narrow Gate in Thailand.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-46172347543577797542016-12-07T13:02:00.003+07:002016-12-07T13:02:35.864+07:00<b>“For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills.” Psalm 50:10.</b><br />
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As seasons change, the Lord brings with it new blessing and new opportunity. Yesterday, we were blessed at Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy with the birth of our newest buck at the farm. This begins our kidding season, a time when we have lots of new babies at the farm. We have seen hundreds of little goats born in our farm, and I never cease to be amazed at the miracle and the beauty of new life. A doe is pregnant for about 5 months, and then when that special time comes, she instinctually knows just what and how to deliver this new baby and begin to raise it. Immediately, she will begin to clean and care for this new goa, gently encouraging it to stand and walk. With-in just 15 minutes, this new little one will have its first taste of the fresh milk. It will be these first sips that are most nourishing and important to insure that they have good health. <br />
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This single new life represents the beginning of a season that will bring with it at least 50 new goats for our herd. And so, we are reminded, that everything has a season. We are already planning for planting season next May and we have ordered our grass seed that will further develop our farm and increase our capacity to grow feed for our goats. As a project we have just come through a long season of establishment and growth for our farm/outreach project. As we look to the future, we look forward to a season where God will begin to use our little goat farm to build relationships in the community that will birth and grow the local church among the Northern Thai (Khon Muang) people of Thailand. <br />
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Historically, much effort has been made to do outreach among the hill-tribes, minority, and at-risk communities in Thailand. I believe that the next season of Kingdom Impact in Thailand is going to be among the Thai, and specifically towards the business people and leaders of the community. Our relationships at Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy are already opening unique opportunities to share the love of Jesus in real and tangible ways in the community.<br />
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The Brittan Family ministry, uses Business as Mission 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. Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy has been the focal point of our ministry outreach and integration with the community and will continue to grow and serve in that role.<br />
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As we see this new life in the farm today… I am reminded of God’s call to bring Life to the people of North Thailand, and that everything we have and everything we do belongs to HIM and brings HIM all the glory, honor, and praise.<br />
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As we enter this season to celebrate the Gift of Jesus, we also want to thank you for considering The Brittan Family and Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy as your ministry partners. We appreciate your prayers, encouragement, and financial support, and we pray that you too will consider partnering with us during this year end time of sharing. Thank you.<br />
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<b>PRAYER REQUESTS:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>Pray for God's provision and our year-end goal of $25,000 usd.</b></li>
<li>Pray for Harry's Healing and continuing recovery from Ulcerative Colitis.</li>
<li>Pray for continued adjustment of Pattie and the kids for health and life in Thailand.</li>
<li>Pray for Hattie in America and her life and studies at TAMU.</li>
<li>Pray for God's Kingdom to come and Will to be done in North Thailand.</li>
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<b>Mail a check made payable to "SEND International" </b><br />
<b>and (Include a note with our account #216155 - Brittan)</b><br />
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SEND International<br />
Attn: Lynn Karidis<br />
P.O. Box 513<br />
Farmington, MI 48332<br />
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<b>Or for your convenience, you can also give online at:</b><br />
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<a href="https://send.org/give/missionaries-and-projects?query=brittan" target="_blank"><b>Support the Brittan Family ONLINE</b></a><br />
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Thank you again for your partnership with the Brittan Family and our project at Narrow Gate in Thailand.<br />
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God Bless, and Happy Thanksgiving!!<br />
The Brittan Family<br />
Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Louise, Harry V, and NellieUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-55588558375248101522016-11-22T12:28:00.000+07:002016-11-22T12:28:10.540+07:00"Goats at Abundant Life Church in Myanmar!"In the book of John, Jesus tells us that <b>“I have come that you may have LIFE… and have LIFE ABUNDANTLY.”</b> This verse gives us a full picture of what it means to approach ministry from a holistic perspective. Evangelism and Church Planting leads to Eternal Life, while Agricultural and Vocational Development opens the Narrow Gate to Abundant Life here and now.<br />
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This past week, we had the opportunity to begin the training process with a new partner across the border in Myanmar at Abundant Life Church. The Pastor and his staff visited our farm to experience farm life, and participate in a discussion about the Goat Raising and how that could be used as an outreach ministry of the church. Over the past 25 years, the church has had a vision to approach outreach through holistic community ministry. As a congregation they not only worship together but they also volunteer to work together. They have land where they plant vegetable gardens, have a production Rubber Tree plantation, raise pigs, chickens, and ducks.<br />
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Historically the people of Myanmar have had very limited resources and income. This outreach has been able to provide much needed food for church members, the needs of the local community and for the financial needs of the church through the sale of products. Their vision is to expand farm operations at the church and also distribute these programs to other villages where they have outreach points and new churches. <br />
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Last week they came to visit us at <b>Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy</b> to learn about how raising goats could be incorporated into their project. This group was brought to us by our friends at Asian Rural Life Development Foundation where we served when we first came to Thailand back in 2006. We talked about herd management, feed planting and production, milking, breed selection, animal housing, and about the process for beginning a farm operation. <br />
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We are planning for more detailed training and practicum in the farm in the future, and are also planning on visiting their church in Myanmar to fellowship together, do a site assessment, and help to consult on how best to work with them to start a goat raising project. They look forward to helping other churches and outreach projects to experience abundant life through small goat farms that are run and managed by the local churches.<br />
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I continue to be amazed at how the Lord uses his people to provide for ministry, and in the case of Abundant Life Church, it is the hands of the church members at work that brings life to the community and to the church. For the <b>Brittan Family</b> and our ministry with the <b>Narrow Gate Project</b> and <b>SEND International</b>… The prayers, encouragement, and financial support of churches and people that make our work in North Thailand possible. We are so grateful for each and every one of you. We thank God for your availability and willingness to support our family and ministry in North Thailand.<br />
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This Thanksgiving week… be in prayer for our project and how God is leading you to partner with us financially. We are still raising funds for a ministry vehicle, school tuition, personal monthly support, and outreach expense. As we approach this time of year end giving, <b>we have an overall goal of $25,000 usd</b>, and also are praying for commitments for new monthly support team members. These funds will be used for immediate needs as well as to be applied to ongoing costs of doing ministry in Thailand for 2017.<br />
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<b>PRAYER REQUESTS:</b><br />
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<li><b>Pray for God's provision and our year-end goal of $25,000 usd.</b></li>
<li>Pray for Harry's Healing and continuing recovery from Ulcerative Colitis.</li>
<li>Pray for continued adjustment of Pattie and the kids for health and life in Thailand.</li>
<li>Pray for Hattie in America and her life and studies at TAMU.</li>
<li>Pray for God's Kingdom to come and Will to be done in North Thailand.</li>
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<b>Mail a check made payable to "SEND International"and (Include a note with our account #216155 - Brittan)</b><br />
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<b>SEND International</b><br />
Attn: Lynn Karidis<br />
P.O. Box 513<br />
Farmington, MI 48332<br />
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Thank you again for your partnership with the Brittan Family and our project at Narrow Gate in Thailand.<br />
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God Bless, and Happy Thanksgiving!!<br />
The Brittan Family<br />
Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Louise, Harry V, and Nellie<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-52197154384289990992016-11-08T10:38:00.001+07:002016-11-08T10:38:24.340+07:00"Being Knit Together Makes us Stronger!"<b>“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27: 17.</b><br />
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Living and working cross-culturally has emphasized the point in our lives that we really do need partners to be effective in our work and ministry. We have been blessed not only with committed partners, but with a Husband and Wife team that we love and consider out “Best Friends”. In the Thai language… they do not say “best friend” but rather use the term “Puan Siniit”. This translates literally as two friends that have been “Knit Together”. I love the image that this word gives to me. Especially when I think about Pastor Ahmeh, his wife milky, and their two beautiful children that come running up the driveway yelling for Uncle Harry when I arrive. <br />
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Pastor Ahmeh is from the Akha Hill-tribe in North Thailand. He was lovingly saved out of a life of drugs, and God used that to call him to serve in his home village along the border of Thailand and Myanmar. I studied at Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary, served in Thai and Chinese churches in North Thailand, and now he has been church planting in PhaMii Village for 7 years. He started with 2-3 families and now more than 30 families have come to know the Lord and join the church in PhaMii Village. Ahmeh and Milky also run a Chinese Language school that has grown to more than 140 students, as an outreach to the community.<br />
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Several years ago, they began an outreach in another village called PhaHii. The village headman gave them some land to start a school even though he knew that they are Christian, and now they are beginning construction of school building on the Mountain and we are praying for the day that a church begins in that village as well.<br />
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Pastor Ahmeh is also a partner with us at Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy. He eagerly embraces our vision for using Business to reach the people of North Thailand with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He has been an invaluable resource in regard to Thai Business and Customs, and he regularly brings visitors, children, and volunteers to the farm to learn, work, and hear about Jesus.<br />
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Our family loves to be able to serve alongside Pastor Ahmeh and Milky, both at the farm, and also when we preach, teach language, help with language camps, and VBS programs at the church.<br />
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Recently we were blessed by our friend to acquire a small car that can dedicate for ministry and travel. We have been driving the car for several weeks already and thoroughly enjoy the flexibility of having a car specifically for church and ministry use. We are praying now for your help to raise the funds for the purchase price of<b> $2,700</b>. Every year at this time, your financial support is crucial, as we have year-end expenses and projects, and as we prepare for next year. <br />
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Please be in prayer about how you and your family can partner with us, just as we partner together with Pastor Ahmeh to strengthen and support each other to make us more effective with the Gospel Message in North Thailand. <br />
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We are also praying for support for School Tuition <b>$3,500</b> and continued health care costs <b>$2,500</b>. The Brittan Family is continually seeking monthly partners to join our support team as well, and would ask you to consider how God is leading you to support our work as Church Planters and Business as Mission specialist through Send International and Narrow Gate.<br />
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<b>Your Special or recurring gift can be mailed to:</b><br />
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<b>Mail a check made payable to "SEND International"and (Include a note with our account #216155 - Brittan)</b><br />
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<b>SEND International</b><br />
Attn: Lynn Karidis<br />
P.O. Box 513<br />
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Farmington, MI 48332<br />
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<b>Or for your convenience, you can also give online at:</b><br />
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<a href="https://send.org/give/missionaries-and-projects?query=brittan" target="_blank"><b>Brittan Family - Online Giving</b></a><br />
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<li>Pray for God's provision during this year end time of giving.</li>
<li>Pray for Harry's Healing and continuing recovery from UC.</li>
<li>Pray for continued adjustment of Pattie and the kids for health and life in Thailand.</li>
<li>Pray for Hattie in America and her life and studies at TAMU.</li>
<li>Pray for God's Kingdom to come and Will to be done in North Thailand.</li>
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Thank you and Blessings from the Brittan Famil,</div>
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Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Louise, Harry V, and Nellie.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-89125947457032433712016-10-10T15:47:00.002+07:002016-10-10T15:47:21.398+07:00"Training for Future Servants!"At <b>Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy</b>, we have a vision to reach the people of Northern Thailand with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the same way… God has given us special opportunities over the years to use our farm as a tool to prepare and send missionaries and bi-vocational pastors to serve in the mission field as well.<br />
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Recently a group of missionary students studying with Overseas Mission Fellowship (OMF) from Thailand, Singapore, and Korea came to visit our farm and participate in workshop dedicated to sharing what we have learned in our Business as Mission project here in Chiang Rai. For Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy and the Brittan Family, doing <b>Business is our MISSION STRATEGY</b> to share the Gospel and plant indigenous churches in North Thailand. From our Experiences, these new servants had a chance to see firsthand how our business works, and more importantly we conducted training about the purposes and principles of doing Business with a Kingdom focus.<br />
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This one-day workshop started with a tour of our farm and discussion about <b>how cross-cultural workers do business</b> in a contextually appropriate way. This was followed by a tasting of the Best <b>Tasting GOAT MILK</b> in all of Thailand! We then sat down for lecture and discussions on topics ranging from <b>mission strategy</b>, integration of <b>business principles and Kingdom Principles</b>, and then<b> practical application of Business as Mission strategies</b>. The leaders from this group have visited our farm many times, and we were blessed this round to host their group for training. We look forward to a growing relationship with them and most importantly how God is going to use these Christ Followers for the expansion of His Kingdom throughout Asia.<br />
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Our project has hosted live-in pastor interns, conducted workshops with groups like YWAM, and discipleship training groups doing Business as Mission service projects. Through these training and experiential opportunities, <b>Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy</b> and <b>Marketplace and Development Enterprises (A Ministry of SEND International)</b> has an opportunity to not only impact North Thailand, but many other regions of Asia and the World. For the future, we have been invited and pray for the opportunity also conduct these training in Malaysia, Shanghai, and Israel! <br />
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We serve a big God, and through our Business as Mission outreach project in North Thailand we are praying that we can see God’s Kingdom come and Will be done in and through <b>Narrow Gate</b>, the <b>Brittan Family</b>, and our ministry partners at <b>SEND / MDE</b>.<br />
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Thank you for your continued prayers, encouragement, and financial support.<br />
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<b>PRAYER REQUEST:</b><br />
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<li>Pray for financial support of $4,000 usd for the cost of a used vehicle for ministry transportation.</li>
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<li>Pray for financial support of $5,000 usd for tuition and education expenses for our children at Chiang Rai International Christian School.</li>
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<li>Pray for our new role in Church Planting and Development with our partners at Baan Athitaan Church in Chiang Rai… that the church would be strengthened and have a impact for the Kingdom of God in Chiang Rai.</li>
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God Bless,<br />
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<b>The Brittan Family</b> was blessed in 2009 to have the opportunity to begin a ministry that uses Business as Mission 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. <b>Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy</b> has been the focal point of our ministry outreach and integration with the community and will continue to grow and serve in that role.<br />
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As we look to the future, and plan for the long term sustainability of the mission and of our family, God has impressed upon us the crucial nature of Partnerships for our Success! This relates both to details for administration and organization of our Mission and to Church Planting.<br />
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<b>MISSION PARTNERSHIP</b> – As some may already know from our gathering and announcements in the US prior to our departure, <b>The Brittan Family</b> has aligned with <b>SEND International</b> and more specifically <b>Marketplace & Development Enterprises (MDE)</b>. <b>MDE</b> is a mission organization that was created for the specific purpose of doing Business as Mission with a heart for Church Planting.<br />
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At <b>MDE</b> it is our vision is to see mature Christ-followers taking the presence and the message of Christ to the millions who have little to no hope of experiencing God’s love or hearing truth in their community.<br />
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Together, we believe this is often best done through relationships built in the natural setting of the “marketplace” of a community. Relationships that are developed by working alongside people -- either as a fellow employee or as the owner of a business.<br />
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<b>The Brittan Family</b> and <b>MDE</b> are called to the Business Marketplace for the purpose of teaming with others in planting healthy, reproducing churches through the natural relationships that flow from working and living in authentic ways in those communities.<br />
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<b>MDE</b> brings to the Brittan family the ability to send and help us administrate the logistics of being “Faith Based” missionaries overseas. Most importantly, <b>MDE</b> was created with the express purpose of starting, growing, and supporting Business as Missions Enterprises this will help our project at <b>Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy</b> to grow and be sustainable for the future.<br />
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For more information on <b>MDE, SEND</b>, and <b>The Brittan Family</b>, Please visit our partner websites:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://buildmde.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #274e13;">Marketplace & Development Enterprises Website</span></a></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.send.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #274e13;"> SEND International Website</span></a></span></b><br />
<a href="http://brittanfamily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">The Brittan Family Blog</span></b></a><br />
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<b>CHURCH PLANTING PARTNERSHIP</b> – <b>The Brittan Family</b> is entering a new partnership with long-time friends at <b>Baan Athitaan Church</b> and <b>The Channel of Blessing Foundation</b> near our farm in Chiang Rai. Here, I will serve as the Director of Development be responsible for implementing systems and programs related to spiritual, moral, and community/agricultural development. This partnership is going to strengthen our position as church planters and give us assistance to more effectively pursue our vision to reach the Northern Thai People with the Gospel and to plant a church through our ministry project at <b>Narrow Gate</b>. This organization will also provide me with a Visa and Work Permit that will allow me to live and work in Thailand for an extended time and fulfill my roles in both Church Planting and in our Business as Mission Project at <b>Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy</b>. This is a very special opportunity that God has provided for us. As we transition into this new role please be in prayer for our <b>Baan Athitaan</b> team.<br />
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For more information about <b>Baan Athitaan Church</b> and <b>Channel of Blessing Foundation</b> visit our partner website:<br />
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As a result of these partnerships, <b>the Brittan Family</b> is stronger and more prepared than ever before to pursue God’s call to reach the people of North Thailand. The heart and vision of<b> the Brittan Family and Narrow Gate Asia</b> is the same… That said, all support and administration of <b>Narrow Gate Asia </b>is being transitioned to <b>SEND International and MDE</b> over the course of the next several months.<br />
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<b>What does this mean for the vision and ministry of Narrow Gate Asia?</b><br />
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<li>Narrow Gate Asia will transfer all administration to SEND International and will wrap up operations by year end 2016. That said, we are thankful for the service and commitment of our Board Members over the years, and in many ways these same individuals will continue to serve in advisory capacities with our new partner organizations to insure that the vision and task of Narrow Gate and the Brittan Family is maintained for the future.</li>
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<b>What does this mean for Financial Supporters of the Brittan Family?</b><br />
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<li>Yes… You can still support the Brittan Family and Vision for Church Planting and outreach projects in Thailand and we encourage you to continue. The Vision and task remains the same and that is to integrate with the community for the purpose of Sharing the Love of Jesus.</li>
<li>Monthly Support and Special Gifts can be given directly to SEND International, and they will administer those gifts for us. You will receive tax deductible receipts for your contributions to NGA for 2016, and SEND International will also provide tax receipts for you at the appropriate time. </li>
<li>If you are a new supporter, this is a great time for you to make a commitment to be a part of our monthly support team and sign up today! We are praying that the Holy Spirit will be leading you to partner with us, and we appreciate your support.</li>
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<b>Where do we send our support for the Brittan Family?</b><br />
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<b>How do I change my monthly support from NGA?</b><br />
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<li>If you support the Brittan Family monthly using the USPS and a Check to NGA, please begin to use the new contact information at SEND International.</li>
<li>If you support the Brittan Family via the NGA Paypal link or through your own bank, please make arrangements to cancel those monthly payments to NGA and then use the link for SEND International and follow the steps for setting up an automatic monthly payment.</li>
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During these times of Change, we have so much to be excited for, and especially to be thankful for. God has been so good to our family during our return to Thailand and we look forward to our new partnerships with SEND International, Channel of Blessing Foundation (Thailand), and especially with <b>YOU</b>! Without the prayers, encouragement, and financial support of Partners like you, we would not be able to represent you on the mission field in Thailand. <br />
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If you questions or would like more information about these developments please feel free to contact me via email and we can always arrange a time to visit as well.<br />
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Thank you,<br />
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The Brittan Family<br />
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This past week, we had the opportunity to preach and share with the congregation at Baan Athitaan Church in Chiang Rai. We have known and partnered with this ministry team in many ways over the years, and it is exciting to see how God is using this ministry to grow God’s Kingdom in this region through His Church, and through an English Language School. This Church is about 85% Thai speakers and does an amazing job reaching out to college students at nearby Chiang Rai Rajtchabat University and also Mae Fa Luang University. There were more than 200 people present for the Sunday morning service and we look forward to our continued partnership and growth there.<br />
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Sunday Evening, we were invited to preach at the Chiang Rai International Christian Fellowship. This is a group of foreigners from around the word that has moved to this region to live, and serve our King. CRICF meets twice per month to pray, worship, and be encouraged by the teaching of God’s Word and fellowship. I spoke Sunday about the “Narrow Gate” and talked about the state of evangelism in Thailand, the need for obedience through discipleship, and encouraged the group in their call to serve.<br />
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Since last week, Pattie has begun to prepare her classroom at Chiang Rai International Christian School. New rooms have been constructed and this will be the first term to use the new wing of classrooms. This week is full with teacher in service days, and the kids arrive on Monday. Our involvement with CRICS is such a blessing to our family and so many other missionary families, and also more than 30% of the students are from the local Thai community and some come to know Jesus every year in addition to gaining a world class education.<br />
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The farm is doing great! Our team has done a great job taking care of business this past year, and as I reconnect with the team and farm, we are starting to plan for the future and how to make our project self-sustainable. Right now, I am focusing on involvement with daily tasks and administration so that we can be strengthened and prepared for growth. Our manager, Phi Nat is working diligently on developing outside sales locations and markets. This past week, we have had multiple opportunities to host visitors and guests from the community, including my best friend Pastor Adison Rungsiripipat from Mae Sai. He brought a group of volunteers to see and experience our Business as Missions (BAM) project. In the coming weeks, we will be hosting missionaries from TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission - Asia) to discuss BAM projects, and in September we will have a team from OMF (Overseas Mission Fellowship) to attend a workshop in our farm about engaging the community with the Gospel through Business as Missions.<br />
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Our 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.<br />
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The Brittan Family operates a church planting and outreach project located in Chiang Rai, Thailand, that exist for the ultimate purpose of bringing God Glory through the expansion of His Kingdom. The basis of this outreach strategy is a goat farm and dairy that is a model for the agricultural and business community in Thailand that utilizes the people, resources, and relationships of the organization to open doors to the community that will allow for us to demonstrate God’s love to community where we live and work.<br />
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PRAYER REQUESTS:<br />
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<li>Praise God for progress and ease in the transition process.</li>
<li>Praise God for new members in our monthly financial support team.</li>
<li>Pray for favor and logistics for acquisition of Work Permits and Visa extensions for Harry and Pattie.</li>
<li>Pray for continued financial provision for ministry expenses and missionary support.</li>
<li>Pray that God’s Kingdom come and Will be done in North Thailand through the Narrow Gate Project and the Brittan Family.</li>
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Our last six weeks in the States were a whirlwind of travel, speaking, and activity as we prepared for our departure to come “Home”! “Home” can be anywhere, really. But no matter where you are, Home is very much, “Where the heart is.” We arrived in Chiang Rai, Thailand on the warm balmy afternoon of August 4. We started looking at rent houses the next day, and by the weekend, we were blessed with the most beautiful little house that we have ever seen. The homeowner is a coworker with some of our friends at the University nearby and she is very friendly and nice. <br />
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In addition to house hunting, we used the first few days to reconnect with the Farm Team, old friends, and ministry partners. We have eaten all of our favorite foods, and even explored some new ones. Because the house was not ready right away to move in, we also had several much needed days to rest and relax. Packing, moving, storing, visiting, and traveling for six weeks had made us very grateful for the time to unplug and recuperate a bit.<br />
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The Farm team was a great help to move in and set up the house. It may still take a while to arrange everything the way we want it, but everything is here, and we are already enjoying having a place to call home.<br />
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Today, Monday, Pattie is off to school at Chiang Rai International Christian School where she has taught for more than 6 years. This term, she will be teaching multiple sections of High School Math. This week begins teacher “in-service” and she will be hosting testing, and getting her room ready for students on August 27. Louise has already begun to attend dance classes at The Kid Dance Studio and will perform in the show in September. Harry is visiting friends and riding his bike all over the neighborhood, and Nellie is playing and spending time with her friends that she missed so much while she was in the States.<br />
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The Narrow Gate Team has done a tremendous job taking care of the farm and ministry here in Thailand. I am very proud of them all. They have all grown in the roles and responsibility that they have for their work, and I look forward now to where God will lead them as we grow our project to the next level. I will begin working at that farm this week as well, and am excited to get back into the day to day business at hand. At the same time, God has been preparing in my heart a vision for the ministry in the farm going forward. We look forward to expanding outreach projects through the farm and in the community, and most importantly we will be focusing on efforts to increase opportunity to share the Gospel with the Northern Thai People and expand the Kingdom of God through evangelism and Bible Study.<br />
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While we know we are “Home”, we still need your prayers and support as we transition to Thailand following our one-year Stateside assignment in the US. Please lift up in prayer the following request:<br />
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<li>Pray for a smooth transition for our family and ministry partners during our return.</li>
<li>Pray for Favor and granting of One Year Work Permits and Visas for work at the school and work for the Farm. (This needs to happen in the next 60 days).</li>
<li>Pray for health concerns for our family as we return to Thailand.</li>
<li>Pray for Guidance and Wisdom as Harry prepares to preach at Baan Attithan Church in Chiang Rai this Sunday.</li>
<li>Pray for financial provision for our family and ministry through MDE / SEND International in the form of project gifts and monthly support partners. (Praying for $20,000 to complete this 2016/2017 term)</li>
<li>Pray that God’s Kingdom will come and Will be done in North Thailand and the Brittan Family.</li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-77636390470531313952016-08-02T17:44:00.000+07:002016-08-02T17:45:08.643+07:00Follow ME ... We're on the way to Thailand!As we wait in Dubai for our connecting flight to Thailand, it seems a bit surreal to think that in the next 24-hours we will arrive home in Thailand. The past month has gone by in a blur as we have had a chance to travel and visit friends, family, and churches in anticipation of this day. <br />
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Friday night, more than 80 people joined us at Spring Creek BBQ, and we had visitors from Birchman Baptist Church, FBC Benbrook, Trinity Bible Church, First Presbyterian Arlington, and Trinity Christian Academy. It was so much fun to see longtime friends and make new ones. We shared from John 21, where Jesus asked Peter to “Feed my Lambs.” This passage challenges us to Take care of our Family, to Take care of our Goats and Business as Mission Project, and to reach out to the people of North Thailand for the purpose of starting new groups of believers in communities that do not yet know Jesus.<br />
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Our daughter Hattie, who remains in the US to continue her studies at Texas A&M, blessed us with words of Love and Affection and a very special gift that she hand-crafted for us. In this, she graphically portrays how our feelings for Texas and Thailand are intertwined together with the Heart of our love being central to the two cities of College Station, Texas and Chiang Rai, Thailand. This picture will occupy a very special place in our home, and Hattie will always have a special place in our hearts.<br />
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We shared during the evening service at Birchman on July 17. And this past Sunday Morning we were sent off with prayers and blessings from Pastor Bob Pearle and the church after the morning service.<br />
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As we go… please be in prayer for housing for our family. We will be looking at several options on Thursday this week and look forward to making that decision. We praise the Lord for His abundant provision for our ministry and family. God is providing for this project through special gifts and also through new monthly members on our support team. Continue to pray for God’s blessing and financial support for the Brittan Family and our projects with Narrow Gate and our new sending Partner MDE / SEND International. <br />
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Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and support. We will continue to keep you posted about our travel progress<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-81015604504688497152016-07-15T22:42:00.001+07:002016-07-15T22:42:09.269+07:00"Preparing to Go - Your Prayers and Support Needed!"We are cruising west bound on I-40 today on our way back to Texas after a great visit in Tennessee! Had a great time visiting with our friends and family at Thompson’s Station Church. We had the chance to share and update the church and staff, and we even got to go to the Great Smokey Mountains to rest and play for a few days with my parents where we hiked in the mountains, played like a tourist, and went to Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede.<br />
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As Texans, we are so grateful for the sacrifice that Tennesseans made at the Alamo to help establish Texas as a Nation. As a missionary, I cannot put into words my appreciation for the sacrifice and support of friends, family, and partners in Tennessee that make our ministry in Thailand possible. <br />
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We depart for Thailand on Monday August 1st, and between now and then we have a lot to do to prepare. We have to finish packing, get visas, celebrate Little Nellie’s birthday on July 21, do a college campus visit at Texas A&M with Louise, and visit lots of Friends and Family. We hope that while we are still in Texas, we have a chance to see you. <br />
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Tomorrow (July 16) 6:00pm, come and see us in Plano at Mama’s Daughters Diner to visit and hear more about our ministry in Thailand. You can get all the details at: <a href="http://brittanfamily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">More Information</a><br />
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Sunday July 17, we will be sharing at Birchman Baptist Church with the youth during the morning hour, and Harry will be preaching during the 6:00pm Evening Service at Birchman.<br />
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Friday July 29 – 6:00pm, we will be sharing in Fort Worth at Spring Creek BBQ. You can get all the details at: <a href="http://brittanfamily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">More Information</a><br />
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As we prepare for departure, there are a number of immediate needs that we would like to share and ask for your help and prayer during these coming weeks. We need to raise $12,000 usd to pay for visas, shipping, new glasses for Harry, and Deposits and set up for a new rental house in Thailand for our family. We have not yet located a new house, and very much appreciate your prayers to find the right place to live, and your prayers and financial support to meet these needs.<br />
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Our family wants to thank you for your prayers, support, and encouragement as we get ready to leave. We are entering a new phase in the life of our family and ministry, and we are blessed to have each of you as partners in this process.<br />
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Howdy from the Brittan Family,<br />
You may have already heard about out gathering on Friday July 29th in Fort Worth, TX and we wanted to share more information with you about this exciting upcoming event. We are heading back to Thailand to continue and grow the ministry at Narrow Gate in Chiang Rai. We are excited to have an opportunity to visIt and eat together at Spring Creek BBQ in Fort Worth. It has become a tradition for our family and ministry to meet here and share about our ministry and the vision that God has given us to reach the people of North Thailand with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.<br />
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We hope you can join us at 6 pm on July 29, and feel free to like and share this event with friends and church members that might also be interested in sending us off and hearing more about God's heart for Thailand.<br />
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Our 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.<br />
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The Brittan Family operates a church planting and outreach project located in Chiang Rai, Thailand, that exist for the ultimate purpose of bringing God Glory through the expansion of His Kingdom. The basis of this outreach strategy is a goat farm and dairy that is a model for the agricultural and business community in Thailand that utilizes the people, resources, and relationships of the organization to open doors to the community that will allow for us to demonstrate God’s love to community where we live and work.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>What: Brittan family Send-Off to Thailand</b><br />
<b>When: July 29 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm</b><br />
<b>Where: Spring Creek BBQ Fort Worth -</b> <span style="color: blue;"> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/8628+Camp+Bowie+W+Blvd,+Fort+Worth,+TX+76116/@32.7255041,-97.4686233,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x864e0ce3cf491c93:0xb17c3a459365636!8m2!3d32.7254996!4d-97.4664346" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Map and Directions</span></a></span><br />
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Look foward to seeing you there<br />
Blessings from The Brittan Family to yours…<br />
Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Louise, Harry V, and Nellie<br />
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Contact us on Facebook, or at hbrittan@gmail.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-50423778341644403492016-07-10T00:14:00.000+07:002016-07-10T00:14:26.559+07:00Brittan Family Send Off - PLANO, TEXAS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>PLANO, TEXAS</b></span><br />
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Howdy from the Brittan Family,<br />
You may have already heard about out gathering on Saturday July 16 in PLANO, TX and we wanted to share more information with you about this exciting upcoming event. We are heading back to Thailand to continue and grow the ministry at Narrow Gate in Chiang Rai. We are excited to have an opportunity to vist and eat together at Mama's Daughters Diner in Plano. It has become a tradition for our family and ministry to meet here and share about our ministry and the vision that God has given us to reach the people of North Thailand with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.<br />
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We hope you can join us at 6 pm on July 16, and feel free to like and share this event with friends and church members that might also be interested in sending us off and hearing more about God's heart for Thailand.<br />
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Our 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.<br />
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The Brittan Family operates a church planting and outreach project located in Chiang Rai, Thailand, that exist for the ultimate purpose of bringing God Glory through the expansion of His Kingdom. The basis of this outreach strategy is a goat farm and dairy that is a model for the agricultural and business community in Thailand that utilizes the people, resources, and relationships of the organization to open doors to the community that will allow for us to demonstrate God’s love to community where we live and work.<br />
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<b>What: Brittan family Send-Off to Thailand</b><br />
<b>When: July 16 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm</b><br />
<b>Where: Mama's Daughters Diner in PLANO -</b> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mama's+Daughters'+Diner/@33.0269286,-96.8443455,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x864c24874da7e839:0xd45f909cdd8c89ad!8m2!3d33.0269241!4d-96.8421568" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Map and Directions</span></a><br />
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Look foward to seeing you there<br />
Blessings from The Brittan Family to yours…<br />
Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Louise, Harry V, and Nellie<br />
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Contact us on Facebook, or at hbrittan@gmail.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-20025012575779106872016-06-29T02:10:00.000+07:002016-06-29T02:10:09.994+07:00"Move Out Day!"This past weekend marks two transition milestones for our family. One year ago on June 25th we moved into the Mission House at First Baptist Church in Benbrook, Texas, and this past weekend we finished packing and moved out in preparation to return to Thailand on August 1. Having a place to call home and settle into while we have been in the US has been a huge blessing. The church has set up the house beautifully and it had plenty of rooms and beds for our large family. <br />
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I will never forget the first day that we arrived. It was before Wednesday evening activities at the church when Gary Waller, the mission’s pastor met us and gave us the keys. We walked in the door, greeted by cool air from the AC on a sweltering hot summer’s day, with fresh flowers on the table to greet us and make us feel welcome. The kids ran around the house excitedly to pick which room to call their own. After we unloaded our bags, we walked across the street for dinner at Three Parrot’s Tacos. We were home.<br />
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We want to thank the pastor and members of First Baptist Benbrook for providing our family with the opportunity to live in this home during our time.<br />
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The Lord has used this time in America to transition our family back to the US, and also to speak very clearly to our family about our calling to serve Him in Thailand. He has renewed and refreshed the vision 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. We do this through Narrow Gate Farm and Dairy a local Thai farm project where we use our community relationships to open doors to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.<br />
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Moving out of the house, means that we are beginning to travel and visit with family and friends. AND we want to see you!!! We will be in the Nashville, TN area from July 1 – 15, and back to the DFW area July 16 – 31. Let us know if you would like to contact and visit with you directly and we can make that happen. ALSO…. During the next Several days. Be on the look-out for an invitation from us through email, Facebook, church websites, and our blog about some events near-by, where we can gather to visit and share about the vision and task that God has given to us in Thailand.<br />
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The Brittan Family Tour will be meeting on select summer evenings! So put these dates on your calendars now and plan to be there, eat together, and share….<br />
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Thompson’s Station, Tennessee – <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>July 10 <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Hensley Family Goat Farm<br />
Plano, Texas - <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>July 16<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mama’s Daughter’s Diner (Group Room)<br />
Fort Worth, Texas -<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>July 29<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>TBD<br />
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This is a great time to catch up on our family and ministry, as well as a terrific time to introduce your friends and mission minded partners to the ministry of the Brittan Family and our project at Narrow Gate in Thailand. Be in prayer for these events, and that God will demonstrate His love for the nations through the prayers and financial provision for this ministry.<br />
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Prayer Requests:<br />
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<li>Pray for God’s provision of $35,000 usd in gifts and monthly pledges for missionary and ministry support for this next year.</li>
<li>Pray for God’s wisdom and guidance in the administration of Narrow Gate Asia.</li>
<li>Pray for the Strengthening of church partnerships with the Brittan Family.</li>
<li>Pray for healing and wisdom in health related issues.</li>
<li>PRAY FOR GOD’S KINGDOM TO COME AND WILL BE DONE IN CHIANG RAI, THAILAND.</li>
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Blessings from The Brittan Family to yours…<br />
Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Louise, Harry V, and Nellie<br />
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Narrow Gate Asia<br />
P.O. Box 260275<br />
Plano, TX 75026-0275 USA<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-23721912230779767312016-06-15T19:53:00.000+07:002016-06-15T19:53:06.258+07:00"The GATE Opens on August 1st!"<b>“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” Matthew 7:13-14</b><br />
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Jesus has just finished preaching the sermon on the mount and He gives us a choice to "Enter the Narrow Gate that Leads to life" I believe that this choice is manifested in different ways, at different times in our walk with Jesus. We have the choice for life or death as an unbeliever, we have to choice as we begin to follow Him, and ultimately we have to make an ultimate choice based on our relationship and confidence in Him that will require everything of us.<br />
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We have to step away from the WIDE GATE that leads to Death and Destruction, and choose the NARROW GATE that leads to Life with Jesus Christ. Our choices are.... :<br />
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Our choice of SALVATION... and this choice leads us to eternal life with Jesus in Heaven.<br />
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Our choice of OBEDIENCE ... and this choice leads us to abundant life with the Holy Spirit here on Earth.<br />
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Our choice of SERVICE ... and this choice opens the door for the people we serve to "Enter the Narrow Gate that leads to LIFE!"<br />
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<b>AUGUST 1ST, our family will return to Thailand to follow God in our choice to serve Him.</b><br />
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Our 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.<br />
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The Brittan Family operates a church planting and outreach project located in Chiang Rai, Thailand, that exist for the ultimate purpose of bringing God Glory through the expansion of His Kingdom. The basis of this outreach strategy is a goat farm and dairy that is a model for the agricultural and business community in Thailand that utilizes the people, resources, and relationships of the organization to open doors to the community that will allow for us to demonstrate God’s love to community where we live and work.<br />
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Our prayer as we go, is that you will join us, in a choice to serve Him. Join us in <b>PRAYER</b> for the Northern Thai People and that they would KNOW HIM as Lord and Savior. Join us in <b>SERVICE</b> as a volunteer in the US and in Thailand… And, Join us in your <b>FINANCIAL SUPPORT</b> that will make it possible for us to live, work, and serve as your missionaries in North Thailand.<br />
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Thank you for your faithfulness to partner with us in the task. <br />
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<b>Prayer Requests:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Pray for God’s provision of $35,000 usd in gifts and monthly pledges for missionary and ministry support for this next year.</li>
<li>Pray for God’s wisdom and guidance in the administration of Narrow Gate Asia.</li>
<li>Pray for the Strengthening of church partnerships with the Brittan Family.</li>
<li>Pray for healing and wisdom in health related issues.</li>
<li>PRAY FOR GOD’S KINGDOM TO COME AND WILL BE DONE IN CHIANG RAI, THAILAND.</li>
</ul>
Blessings from The Brittan Family to yours…<br />
Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Louise, Harry V, and Nellie<br />
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Send Letters and Tax Deductible Contributions to:<br />
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Narrow Gate Asia<br />
P.O. Box 260275<br />
Plano, TX 75026-0275 USA<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-82671894372400627872016-04-05T19:40:00.001+07:002016-04-05T19:40:33.483+07:00"Good to be HOME!"<b>“For indeed in this house we groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven,” 2 Corinthians 5:2.</b><br />
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We stepped off the plane and felt the blast from the 100 degree air, we heard the chatter of Asian languages, and immediately knew that we were “home”. It had been 10 long months since we have been in Thailand, and on March 19 we arrived back home once again to visit with friends, and partners that have become our family over the past ten years of ministry in Thailand. Ironically, that very weekend also marked the celebration of 10 years of missionary service in Thailand for our family and for our team at Narrow Gate Asia.<br />
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The purpose of this trip is to prepare and plan for the future of our outreach project in Chiang Rai, and what a blessing it was to meet, pray, share, and plan about the vision that God has given us at Narrow Gate Asia. Our project is uniquely positioned to make deep and meaningful inroads into the community, and we are praying to see just how God is going to work through us, as we seek His Will and His Kingdom in North Thailand.<br />
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Pattie and I were blessed to be in Thailand for this special time, and we got to meet with partners from several mission and community development organizations, Pha Mii Village Church, Chiang Rai International Christian School (CRICS), , and of course the highlight of our trip was seeing the farm and spending time with our team. <br />
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I was so impressed with the Farm. Phii Nat and her team run the farm like it is their own. They continue to produce the best tasting milk in Thailand, are a blessing to the community, and they actively seek out opportunities to share Jesus with a lost and dying world. In addition to developing the farm, Phii Nat serves in the local church to run the Youth Department and minister to young people in the community.<br />
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On Monday, we drove to Mae Sai, where we celebrated our first ever day in Thailand, followed by a time with friends and partners in town. Pastor Ahmeh and his wife Milky have been an integral part of our ministry team in Thailand. During our visit to his church, he shared with me about growth of the village church, increased attendance at their Chinese Language School, and about the newest additions to Shalom House, the orphanage that they manage there. <br />
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The rest of the week, we had opportunity to share our vision with other mission organizations in the area, as we seek out opportunities to strengthen our presence and capabilities in North Thailand. We are praying for partners to work along side us at Narrow Gate Asia to help facilitate Evangelism, Discipleship, and Agricultural Development programs. <br />
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On our trip… We also found and ate all of our favorite Thai dishes that we miss so much here in the States.<br />
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It was good to be home. Even if only for a short time. Please be in prayer for our family, our project, and for Narrow Gate Asia as we seek for God’s Kingdom to come and Will be done in North Thailand as it is in Heaven.<br />
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You can see all the pictures from our trip on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pattie.brittan/media_set?set=a.10201536609812726.1701470262&type=3" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a> .<br />
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<li>Pray for ongoing support of our agricultural outreach project in Thailand. ($2,500/month)</li>
<li>Pray for Rain and Water. The Well at the farm is drying up in the hardest drought ever to hit Thailand.</li>
<li>Pray for our 2016 Project Development goal of $50,000 usd. To expand staff housing, a church building, and ministry operations in Thailand.</li>
<li>Pray that God’s Will is done and His Kingdom comes to North Thailand through the hands and work of Narrow Gate Asia.</li>
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Thank you for your prayers, support, and encouragement.<br />
God Bless.<br />
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Fourteen years ago this month, I stood in a little church in Cuba and heard God’s call to serve overseas as a missionary. That call today, is as loud and clear for our family as it ever has been. That said, over the years, we have seen the realization of that call played out in ways that we could have never imagined. <br />
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While we are in the US, I could not be more proud of our Thai staff and the diligence with which they have continued to run the farm and to lift up the name of Jesus in the community. Phii Nat and her team have served alongside us for a long time now. When we were planning our return to the US, she took on the responsibility of the project as if responding to God’s call to serve. “Here I am. Send me!” With no hesitation she took on the responsibility of the project and has continued to demonstrate her technical skills for the farm, but also her heart and love for the lost in the Northern Thai Community.<br />
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On occasion, my friends will send me pictures and updates on the farm. It is exciting for me to see these updates, as the team is not only doing what we have taught them over the years, but they are taking the initiative to develop other facets of the program, that will make it more inviting and usable for guests in the future.<br />
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March 18 - 27, Pattie and I have the opportunity to Go and visit the team. I will be spending time with our staff, reviewing progress of our outreach programs, and visiting partners and friends. This is a very exciting time to encourage Phii Nat, Phii Cluii, and Loong Saay, along with people that we have known and served with for the past ten years. Be in prayer for this trip, that we can be effective for God’s work there, and also that we can see how God is working so that we can plan and work with partners about the future. The Lord has provided us a very special opportunity through Narrow Gate Asia in Thailand, and we believe that we are just now at the threshold for what God has in store. He has prepared a place! He has prepared a team! And He has a plan for how we are going to Serve HIM at Narrow Gate Asia in Thailand.<br />
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I look forward to returning to share with you what God has been doing through your prayers and support of the ministry of Narrow Gate Asia in Thailand.<br />
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<b>Prayer Requests:</b><br />
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<li>Pray for travel logistics and mercies March 18 – 27, 2016.</li>
<li>Pray for provision for travel and ministry expenses on the March trip. ($6,000)</li>
<li>Pray for ongoing support of our agricultural outreach project in Thailand. ($2,500/month)</li>
<li>Pray for our 2016 Project Development goal of $50,000 usd. To expand staff housing, a church building, and ministry operations in Thailand.</li>
<li>Pray that God’s Will is done and His Kingdom comes to North Thailand through the hands and work of Narrow Gate Asia.</li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-87557722496105878712015-10-29T01:43:00.001+07:002015-10-29T01:43:26.877+07:00"Faith and Trust in the Midst of Change"<b>“Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1: 7.</b><br />
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Pattie and I had the privilege of being the speakers at the Married Adult Annual Retreat for a group from Birchman Baptist Church . The retreat was held at Riverbend Resort and Conference center in Glen Rose, Texas this past weekend and close to 25 couples came to spend time in God’s Word, Fellowship, and enjoy the grounds and facilities along the beautiful Brazos River. The Lord put it on our hearts to share about Faith and Trust in the Midst of Change, and God blessed our time, speaking to us through a very special series of discussions, through His Word, Testimony, and Prayer. It was a blessing to be able to share and teach with this special group of people. We have been able to see God working in our many experiences over the past couple years and it is through these challenges that this message was born. I believe, just as Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians, we go through these things so that we might be a comfort and encouragement to others. As the weekend came to a close, I was so encouraged to see the couples and the group coming together in prayer … to share in carrying the burdens and challenges in our own walks. <br />
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Thank you to the Married Adult 4 Class at Birchman Baptist Church in Fort Worth for the invitation to come and share…<br />
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Pattie and I would like to let YOU know … That we would love to help you with YOUR next retreat or conference for your group, church, or staff!!! We can work together with you and your planning team to make a schedule and program tailor made for your needs. No group is too large or too small. Contact us today so that we can reserve a time to meet and discuss the possibilities.<br />
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Meanwhile in Thailand … Our team continues to operate the farm, and we are excited to see pictures of new Goats being born in the farm. This new life represents for me the power and purpose of our ministry. God has prepared a project, a team, and a plan to reach the people of North Thailand with the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ through evangelism, discipleship, and partnership with the local church community to strengthen and prepare leaders for ministry. The Lord has uniquely positioned our “Business as Mission” project in Chiang Rai to build intimate relationships with key leaders and business in the community so that we might be a part of God’s work to see His Kingdom come and Will be done I North Thailand.<br />
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I am praying as we head into this holiday season the Lord will bring to our ministry financial partners, committed to support and pray for our ministry on a monthly basis. We would like to ask you to pray about how God can use you and your financial support to further the projects and ministry of the Brittan Family and Narrow Gate Asia. Thank you for your support.<br />
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<b>PRAYER REQUESTS:</b><br />
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<li>Pray for an immediate need of $2500 usd for continuing support of NGA Operational cost in Thailand.</li>
<li>Pray for an immediate need of $3500 usd for continued missionary support, ministry, and travel while on Stateside in the month of November.</li>
<li>Pray for continued cultural adjustments for our family as we live and serve NGA from the USA.</li>
<li>Pray for development of new church ministry partners in the US for prayer, support, and member care services.</li>
<li>Pray for upcoming Missions Conferences and Missions Banquets we will be participating in, and that people will be encouraged to make disciples.</li>
<li>Pray for our farm team as they continue to Serve the Lord and share Jesus with the people of North Thailand.</li>
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<b>How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, “HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!” Romans 10: 14-15.</b><br />
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Recently, Phii Nat, our out-reach project manager and staff hosted a class of children from a local school. She gave a tour of the farm to the students, teachers, and parents. She shared about feeding and caring for the goats. The team gave a milking demonstration, and let everyone taste the most delicious Goat Milk available in Thailand … She told the visitors about how God created the Goats special to give us milk. And Most Importantly, GOD made all the children and teachers that came to visit. God has a plan for each one of those visitors, children and adults, to know Him and call Him Lord. It encourages me beyond words to know that our team is being the hands and feet of Jesus while we are in America.<br />
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Whew…! And what a summer it has been! We have visited 6 Churches, in as many cities, across 4 states. We have been blessed to visit family and friends, have time to rest, to play, to study, and to work. And, we look forward to seeing what is in store for the balance of our time while on Stateside assignment.<br />
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Nellie has had the summer of BFF’s. It has been fun to watch her transition and grow, while make new friends and getting settled. <br />
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Harry V, spent most of the summer learning to play American Football. He made lots of friends too and is ready for school. Last night (Thursday) he played in his first football game. It was awesome to see him pull off his helmet after the game and see his smile from ear to ear. He loved it!<br />
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Louise, has lived the dream this summer as she pursues her career in dance. She attended the Texas Ballet Theater intensive program and looks forward to the fall when she will audition for the Nutcracker. <br />
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Hattie left for college this week. Pattie and I took her to Texas A&M University on Wednesday to enlist in the Corps of Cadets. She will be pursuing an Army contract and working on her Animal Science degree to prepare for Vet school. She is in Company F-2. <br />
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We have also been blessed with the opportunity for our children to attend Trinity Christian School in Aledo, TX this year. Philosophically they are very similar to CRICS, their school in Chiang Rai. Yesterday was the first day of class and everyone is excited to get into a routine.<br />
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Pattie started a degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. It will be a Master of Arts in Christian School Education to prepare her for her continued career as a full-time volunteer teacher at Chiang Rai International Christian School in Thailand. And Harry will be working on course work at seminary this year to complete his MA Missiology degree. <br />
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This week, Pattie has begun to substitute-teach Computer Science at Trinity Christian Academy. While we had not planned on her working during this assignment, this 5-6 week position is a blessing that will give her experience in an American school setting, and also help our family with the many expenses while on our State-side assignment.<br />
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Our time in America is also to reconnect with friends, family, and ministry partners. It is one of our goals to also build relationships with NEW PARTNER CHURCHES. If you have a church our group that you would like for us to meet, please do contact us and arrange a time to visit. Also, we would love to see and meet with YOU. Contact us and let us get together. You might like to host a group in your home, where you could help us connect with new and potential financial partners. If you are available and willing to do this, email or call me directly.<br />
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It is our goal to increase our monthly mission support base by $3,500 per month. We are also seeking the Lord’s provision for $90,000 usd to help us in Thailand when we return to continue development of programs, staff, and facilities. It is our vision to develop an outreach project that can host guests for church, community activities, farm activities, camps, and retreats. Community activities create the RELATIONSHIPS that open the door for us to share the Gospel at Narrow Gate.<br />
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“How beautiful are the feet that bring Good News!” They are beautiful indeed. Just as “Beautiful” are the hands that are available and willing to be used of God to send and support our ministry and task financially. If you have ever thought about being a part of Narrow Gate Asia, the time is NOW. We need your financial support and would like to work with you to facilitate your monthly, or special offering.<br />
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We want to thank everyone for the beautiful hands and feet of Jesus that you have extended to our family since we arrived in the US and we look forward to continuing our time together.<br />
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God Bless, From the Brittan Family,<br />
Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Louise, Harry V, and Nellie<br />
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<br />That said, we are excited to announce that … Today, Pattie is starting her first day of classes at SOUTHWESTN BAPTIST THEOLOCIAL SEMINARY in Fort Worth, Texas!! She is returning to school to study for a Masters of Art in Christian School Education (MACSE).<br /><br />As we met with professors for this program, we were both blessed and amazed at the deep and thorough integration of Scripture into this educational program. With an emphasis on Scripture, educational principles and curriculum are developed for the purpose of not only education, but to education with the goal of developing in the student a Christian World View.<br /><br />Living internationally and our work at Narrow Gate Asia would not be possible without the educational opportunities for our children that we have at Chiang Rai International School in Thailand ( http://crics.asia/ ) . Pattie also has been able to serve the servants of the missionary community in Chiang Rai by teaching and leading the Math Department for 6 years. It has been a blessing to see her grow and flourish in this role, while being given the opportunity to be directly involved in our own children’s education. After completion of the MACSE program, Pattie will be eligible for Certification as a teacher with the Association of Christian Schools International, be better equipped to teach Math from a Biblical perspective, and most importantly this intentional immersion in scriptural teaching will grow and renew her heart and mind during our Stateside assignment this year.<br /><br />Please be in prayer for Pattie. Classes began this morning and during the next several weeks she will attend and complete two intensive courses, followed by regular classes at Seminary in the fall. Pray for an open and teachable mind, strength, endurance, and for God’s provision for needs related to seminary education.<br /><br />Today is a big day for Pattie, as we have been praying and planning for many months to make this happen. We are so glad to be here on Stateside, and we are blessed to be able to share this new experience and journey with our friends and Family in the US. Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and financial support to further God’s Kingdom through Pattie and rest of the Brittan Family.<b><br /><br />Prayer Requests:</b><br />
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<li>Praise God for our Children’s Education in Thailand at CRICS, and also at Trinity Christian School in Aledo, TX during our Stateside Assignment.</li>
<li>Praise God for the opportunity for Pattie to study the MACSE program at SWBTS this year.</li>
<li>Praise God for the opportunity for Harry to finish his MA in Missions at SWBTS this year.</li>
<li>Praise God for the opportunity for Hattie to start her BS in Pre-Vet at Messiah College in PA this year.</li>
<li>Pray for ongoing ministry and outreach expenses in Thailand. ($1,500 per Month)</li>
<li>Pray for monthly ongoing Missionary Support.</li>
<li>Pray for provision of Pattie’s Seminary Summer Courses ($1,600 summer only)</li>
<li>Pray for our NGA ministry development goal on Stateside Assignment ($50,000)</li>
<li>Pray that God’s will be done and Kingdom come in North Thailand.</li>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-70043618193549805792015-06-26T09:41:00.000+07:002015-06-26T09:41:02.338+07:00"I Need a SIGN!"<b>“Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6: 33-34.</b><br />
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Since we arrived in the States a couple of weeks ago … people keep telling us to “rest” and we continually have to ask ourselves what that means. For farmers, who naturally rise before the sun and work all day, the word “REST” is not a word that commonly enters into our vocabulary. We know that a primary purpose for our Stateside assignment is to “REST”, so as we enter into this time I have been asking God to show me what HE thinks that means …<br />
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And THIS MORNING, HE gave me a SIGN!!!! It was a simple, hand-painted sign on the side of Farm to Market Road 531 west of Weatherford, Texas.<br />
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I am pretty stubborn sometimes, so a clear, concise sign was just what I needed to make this clear as we begin this journey that we are calling “Stateside Assignment”. “SEEK GOD!”<br />
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I have to be real honest, as I look at our travel schedule, or preaching schedule, housing, cars, food, clothes, school, ministry, and on and on and on, and I can’t help but scream, “HOW CAN I REST!!!” There is so much to do, and compared to our home in Thailand everything is so expensive, that I am left reeling confused, and tired to the core.<br />
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But Jesus tells in Chapter 6 of Matthew that we don’t have to worry about these things. Our Father feeds the birds of the air, he makes the grass and flowers grow, and MORE than THAT … we are His children and he loves us and wants to care for us in ways we cannot yet even imagine.<br />
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This next year while we rest, relax, reconnect, and retool the Lord is telling me to do all of this in the context of “SEEKING HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS!” He will give us the rest that we need, but His REST is the product of seeking Him.<br />
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We have been blessed since arriving in the US to have the opportunity to visit friends and Family in Texas located in North Texas, and Tennessee. And tomorrow we settle down at the mission residence where we will call home at First Baptist Church Benbrook. Hattie heads out soon for Vet Camp, Emma started Ballet Camp, Harry is at American Football Camp, and Nellie is at Softball Camp. It is fun to see old friends and make new ones, and we look forward to seeing all of you soon.<br />
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<b>Prayers and Praises:</b><br />
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<li>Praise God for provision of our mini-van provided by a local car dealership</li>
<li>Praise God for provision of housing at FBC Benbrook and the Benbrook church family</li>
<li>Praise God for opportunities for our children’s education and development</li>
<li>Pray for God’s provision for our monthly support team for personal support ($3,000 usd monthly)</li>
<li>Pray for God’s provision for ongoing monthly ministry expenses in Thailand ($1,500 usd monthly)</li>
<li>Pray for God’s provision for finances for special development projects in Thailand related to staff housing, outreach, and partner development.</li>
<li>Pray for Narrow Gate Asia ministry board development</li>
<li>Pray for the Brittan family to Glorify God by seeking His Righteousness FIRST.</li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27471997.post-72373602917416212792015-06-08T20:51:00.001+07:002015-06-09T23:23:21.395+07:00"Tejas ... Means Friend!"<b>“The sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.” Prv. 27:9b. </b><br />
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When the explorers met the Indians of the Texas territory for the first time they were openly received and quickly became friends with the native people. These locals loved and cared these foreign immigrants. “TEJAS” comes from these tribal language for “Friend”. As we come to Texas, we are so glad to be welcomed by our “Tejas, Friends” here at home.<br />
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Praise the Lord. After many days of preparation and travel the Brittan Family arrived in Texas, the land of “Friends” on Friday June 5. This trip we had the smoothest and fastest itinerary that we have ever had, and before we left Thailand, we also had time to enjoy a break at a nice local hotel to rest and relax.<br />
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Pattie’s Parents picked us up from the airport, along with my aunt and uncle who loaned us a truck to gather all of our 12 checked bags, 10 carry-ons, and a Bicycle Box. The kids requested that we go to IHOP for our traditional first meal before we hit to the road to Lake Texoma for a few days to see family. On Saturday, we went to visit a car dealership in McKinney where we received the blessing of a beautiful Mini-Van that has been loaned to us for use during our State-side assignment. And we got to visit more friends and set up cell phones so that we can communicate.<br />
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Sunday morning we attended worship at Kentucky Town Baptist Church in Whitewright, TX with dear friends who lead worship there followed by an all we could eat feast of Spicy Chicken Wings, another traditional haunt for our family and friends in Texas.<br />
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This month will be a special time of reconnecting with friends and family after more than three years away from the US for our family. This will be the first time in over nine years for our family to spend and extended time in the US and we are looking forward to having more time than ever before to visit and build relationships with you and the church families that mean so much to us.<br />
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<b>THAT SAID …. WE WANT TO SEE YOU THIS FRIDAY!!!</b><br />
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This Friday, June 12 at 6:30pm, we would like for you to come eat and share together with us. We will meet at<b> MAMA’S DAUGHTER’S DINER</b> in Plano. This is located at the NE corner of Midway and Park across from Prestonwood Baptist Church. Meeting at this location is becoming a tradition for Narrow Gate Asia, to meet and share with you about the progress of our ministry and project in North Thailand. Each year, we have more and more people join us, and we hope this this year, with our whole family there, you too can come and be a part.<br />
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We have reserved the private dining room where we can meet, eat, and visit. Like previous events, this will be a “Dutch” event where you take care of your own bill, and as such you can order anything you would like to enjoy form the menu of home cooked favorites. <br />
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Pattie and kids will be with me this year and I promise to keep my presentation short this time with ample opportunity for questions. Our primary goal is to set a causal forum to talk, share, and catch up with everyone, and I hope that all of our friends and supporters in the North Dallas area can come.<br />
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SO … for those of you in the North Dallas area … I hope that you can come by and see us. Put Friday June 12th on your calendar and email me at hbrittan@gmail.com to let me know if you can make it.<br />
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In a few weeks, we will be meeting in Fort Worth for BBQ and more information will be coming soon about that event.<br />
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Also … we have new cell phone numbers while we are here and I hope to here from you, and maybe we can schedule a time to visit with you personally about the work the Lord has put before us and Narrow Gate Asia in North Thailand.<br />
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You can reach us at:<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Harry – (972) 207-1397<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Pattie – (972) 330-7088<br />
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<b>Prayer Requests:</b><br />
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<li>Praise for safe travel and arrival in Texas</li>
<li>Praise for God’s provision and preparation in Thailand</li>
<li>Praise for God’s provision of a van for our family while state-side</li>
<li>Pray for God’s provision for ongoing outreach cost in Thailand ($1500 per month)</li>
<li>Pray for God’s provision for ongoing missionary support ($2500 per month)</li>
<li>Pray for ministry and project development while stateside.</li>
<li>Pray for provision for travel cost and fuel in the US</li>
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I am praying that we will see you all on Friday and that we will fill up the dining room at Mama’s Daughter’s Diner!!!!!!!<br />
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See YA’LL Friday!<br />
God Bless.<br />
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While serving in our project, they completed a new Buck Barn, Dog Runs, Chicken Runs, and learned a lot about daily operations of our project. We also took lots of time to talk and share about what it means to serve cross-culturally in missions and about how to engage the community with the Gospel in an intimate way. We shared Thursday about the importance of choices that bring God glory as we serve Him in the Narrow Gate, and my friend shared Testimony about how he recalled me studying about farming and chickens at my desk at work more than 18 YEARS AGO! <br />
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God starts WAY back to begin to prepare us for a task, and it is important to remember this when we embrace a vision that we are called too.<br />
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We can see lots of tangible evidence of their work in our farm, but I feel like the most significant impact was on me personally. Working with this team, and spending time with my friends and mentors of more than 18 years, I have been encouraged and lifted up in very special ways. A fire has been rekindled, and by working side by side with this team and by standing on the Shoulders of this team, I am better prepared to see how God continues to reinforce and fulfill our ministry here in Thailand for the future<br />
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We are in the last few days before we depart for our Stateside Assignment in Texas, and we look forward to bringing to you a message of encouragement and a challenge from the field here in Thailand.<br />
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Pray for us as we prepare to go … As we prepare to Say Good-Bye … and for our time of arrival and transition in the US.<br />
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<b>PRAYER REQUEST:</b><br />
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<li>Pray for preparation and final logistics to go Stateside from Thailand.</li>
<li>Pray for increased provision of monthly missionary support in the US.</li>
<li>Pray for continued provision of ongoing expenses $1,500 usd/month for outreach projects in Thailand.</li>
<li>Pray for school tuition of $1,600 usd to close out the 2014 school year in Thailand.</li>
<li>Pray for provision of Health Insurance and Vehicle Insurance in the US.</li>
<li>Pray for details and funds for children’s education in the US.</li>
<li>Praise the Lord for provision of a Vehicle for our use in the US by a local car dealer in DFW.</li>
<li>Praise the Lord for provision of housing at FBC Benbrook for our time in the US.</li>
<li>Pray for our Thai Staff as they care for our outreach project in Chiang Rai.</li>
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Thank you, and God Bless,<br />
In His Grip<br />
The Brittan Family<br />
Harry, Pattie, Hattie, Emma, Harry V, and Nellie.<br />
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