Our Christmas party this year was also a time of good food, good fun and a time of making new friends. It’s amazing to see how the usual Thai characteristics of humility and respect are stripped away when students are “stealing” gifts in the gift exchange game! This evening and this time of year are also wonderful opportunities of sharing the true meaning of Christmas with the students, many of whom previously had no idea about this, beyond knowing that Santa is probably not it!
 

 

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Andrew* had attended a Christian school prior to university and really enjoyed hearing stories about Jesus and learning about God. Upon entering university, he immediately joined a campus Christian club. However, soon after, the busyness of university activities and studies started crowding his life. After graduating from university, Andrew came to the Centre to brush up on his English skills. The environment reminded him of his time in high school, as well as his time with the Christian club. He soon began to regularly join a home fellowship group for worship as a result, and shortly after, realized that he was very hungry for God. Recently, God has opened his heart and he has responded to the good news of the gospel! Thank God for the many seeds that were planted along the way, and please pray for him to continue to grow in his newfound faith.