Christ's Church of the Valley

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Dear CCV, Thank you for checking in on us. All of us here are doing well under the circumstances. Thailand has experienced a second wave of the Coronavirus starting two months ago. There as been a spike in the number of infections in about ten provinces. They have determined that this latest outbreak is a new variant of the virus that spreads faster. It has been brought in by migrant workers from Myanmar who illegally cross the borders avoiding checkpoints. As a result of t...his, the government has discouraged even in-country travel closing down travel between some provinces, and within the districts of some provinces. This has affected us up here in the north as well. Chiang Mai province and Chiang Rai province have borders with Myanmar, and this is what is giving the authorities concern. The borders have few checkpoints, and most people are able to cross at will. Local authorities have imposed curfews, and have closed schools during February. However, they may reopen schools by the start of next month. Mid-March begins Thailand’s summer school break, so that will probably help the situation. While we are not back to lockdowns the country’s economy has been in a free-fall since the start of the pandemic last year. Businesses across the country are languishing and have had to let people go. Most people are getting by as best they can. Thailand has always relied on the tourist industry to bolster its economy. Now that the tourists can no longer come in, most of the hotels across the country have become shuttered. The churches and villagers up in the highlands are faring much better. Due to the extensive development work we have been able to carry out over the past years (establishing strong churches, improving their agriculture and horticulture, bringing clean water to villages through PVC pipes, building health clinics, schools and student dormitories), the communities up in the hills are in much better shape. People in the lower income bracket in the cities are beginning to have to rely on government subsidies. The villagers in the mountains at least have enough food to eat. The Christians have been able to step up to help the neighbors who are in need. This is giving them an enormous opportunity to demonstrate God’s love during this difficult time. It is as if God had prepared them for such a time as this! None of this would have been possible without the help of our supporting churches. Your faithful prayers and support over the years is what has helped to establish these believers who are now functioning as salt and light in their communities. We can now see how this ministry model will be a key component of God’s work as the cause of Christ continues in its advance beyond the borders of Thailand. By God’s grace, and your partnership, the work here has truly become a sustainable work! Joni & Nangsar

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Sunday Morning Service Live

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