When I’m not traveling, leading teams…I work in the main office of Adventures in Missions in Gainesville, GA. You’ve heard bits and pieces about the team of 9 that I’m the “Regional Advocate” for in Cambodia, but now I want to share about the “A’s”. Amy and Aimee.
Amy and Aimee are two very special, young women who I have been working with as a “Regional Advocate” over the last several months. They will be leaving to serve in Chiang Mai, Thailand where I visited on my last trip to Thailand. They will be based there over the next two years, starting end of August. They also work with Adventures In Missions, but will be serving with several local ministries in Thailand. A few of the organizations they will be doing work with include (though not limited to):
Free Burma Rangers http://www.freeburmarangers.org
Remember Nhu http://www.remembernhu.org
YWAM Lighthouse in action http://www.ywamthai.org/lighthouse/
Calling:
Their hearts are for the Burmese people who are crossing the Thai border seeking refuge from genocide taking place in their country. The Burmese government is extremely corrupt and has basically been ruled by an abusive military regime since the 60’s. The country is currently engaged in one of the longest running civil wars in history. The people have no civil rights and the ethnic groups are oppressed and treated with brutal violence. If you would like more information on Burma , its history, or the current situation, there is a blog post at http://aimeedhondt.theworldrace.org that is very informative and helpful. (Titled “This is why I am moving to Thailand”)
While in Thailand, the main contact they will be working with is the Free Burma Rangers. This organization is having a huge impact inside Burma and even in Northern Thailand where they are based. The founder, Dave Eubank goes on missions into Burma with teams to bring food, supplies, medical care, and hope to the ethnic people fleeing from the oppressive military junta. FBR is mainly made up of ethnic leaders and volunteers who are trained in several areas including medical care and military skill to protect the ethnic minorities during attacks.
In Chiang Mai the girls hope to just help FBR with any needs they have. They may do some administrative work for them from time to time, but are mostly planning to work at a Burmese youth hostel in Thailand, teaching English and doing devotionals for the kids a few days a week.
A few days a week, they will also be partnering with a YWAM group called “Love Acts” and a children’s home called Remember Nhu. Love Acts is an outreach for women and lady boys working in bars in the red light district in Chiang Mai. Remember Nhu is a children’s home that takes in children that are at-risk for being sold into the sex trade industry. Working with them will include spending time with the kids and helping with construction of a new home.
Videos: Heartbreaking videos…
Here are a few video links that describe the situation in Burma.
http://vimeo.com/23076927 (This video is for a ministry called Outpour Movement, but has a portion about FBR and the situation in Thailand and Burma)
The girls thank you so much for your support and prayers. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact them. They are always enthusiastic to share about their hearts for the Thai and Burmese people. Support raising has been a long process, but the ladies have a big deadline to reach out for new support so they are able to leave as scheduled by the end of August. If you feel led to support them in this ministry that the Lord has called them to, please see the info below.
Contact Info for Aimee and Amy:
Email: [email protected]
We are all in this together. I believe in them and their ministry. As I continue my trips to Thailand and Cambodia, I will be popping in to see and support these 2 rock stars! So if you would like to support them as well, please do!
Support Info:
Please make checks payable to
Adventures in Missions
P.O. Box 534470.
Atlanta, GA 30353.
(IMPORTANT: In the notes section of the check, write either “Aimee D’Hondt” or “Amy Duncan” depending on who you are supporting. They both have separate support accounts.)
Or donate online at their blog sites. Click the “Support Me” link on the left. It takes less than 5 minutes
If you would like to support Don and I, please click to the “Support Me” link to the left of this page. Again, it’s easy and quick. None of us could do what we do without people like YOU! Thank you!
