February in Pictures

Thai Family Fellowship Pot Luck

A sneak preview of what's to come...

Senior guys and their mom's breakfast at our house...

Don and Sy sharing in chapel...

Katelyn and Michalea playing varsity basketball...

Kathy leading Community Bible Study...

"MAKING IT COUNT" GIS' MONTH OF PRAYER AND FASTING - Week 4

Hebrews 4:13-16 - “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” 14“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin. 16Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

“MAKING IT COUNT” INTERNALLY:

Property / new GIS campus – Psalm 77:13-14 “Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God? 14You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.” Continued prayer for our leaders as they search for property.

Spiritual and physical health - of the GIS staff, students, and families – Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” There have been several vehicle and motorcycle accidents lately, pray for safety in and around our community. Continued praying for student attitudes and staff illnesses.

Financial needs for staff, property, and new building – 2 Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” Continue praying for needed finances for our staff and families. Pray for our leaders as they prepare a plan for raising finances for the new property.

“MAKING IT COUNT” EXTERNALLY:

Our interaction and relationships with our Thai neighbors, authorities, and churches – 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 “For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16To the one we are the small of death; to the other, the fragrance of life. And who is equal to such a task?” Continued prayer in interaction with our Thai community.

FASTING IS AN ACT OF PIETY DIRECTED TOWARD GOD

Matthew 6:16-18 - “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”