Thailand has a population of about 65 million, of which 94% are Buddhists and only 0.5% Christians. Our Gospel outreaches to Thailand are concentrated among the mountain tribes in northern Thailand.

Maepan, Sankula

This is an area situated deep in the mountains of north Thailand about four hours’ drive from Chiangmai. The people are mainly from the Lisu and Lahu tribe with some of ethnic Chinese decent. Although they have their own dialects, many of them (especially those of Chine decent) understand and read Chinese.

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Preacher Xiong Fu Man has resigned since end 2005 and his duties as a principal preacher has been taken over by Preacher Yang Jia Wang. Preacher Yang is currently assisted by Preacher Lee Yue Na (Jonah Lee). Another two students from Bethel Bible Institute are also helping Preacher Yang with the Ladies’ Fellowship, Sunday school as well as the Youth fellowship. The Church of Meapoon is currently registered under that of the Church of Christ Thailand.

Just half an hour’s drive from Meapoon, a gospel outreach station under the supervision of the Church of Meapoon has been set up and headed by Preacher Yu Nuo Ya (Noah Yu). In addition, Preacher Wang and Preacher Lee have been frequently helping out at the Gospel Outreach station.

Parliang, Sinchai and Tangwo

Parliang, Sinchai and Tangwo are separate villages in another mountainous area, about two hours’ drive from Meapoon. These places are more accessible because the roads are better. However, the hearts of the people here are difficult to penetrate. Many of them are either opium smokers or, in some ways, involved in the opium trade. This is located just at the border of Myanmar and is on one of the “drug route”

The above three churches are in the care of Preacher Luo Xin Wen. He is assisted by Mu Chao Xiang, Yan Bu Le and Di Rong Zhong. The China Evangelistic Mission (CEM) supervises these churches. For practical reason we have entrusted to the care of the CEM on physical and spiritual matters while we provide the monetary support. The Pastor of China Evangelistic Mission will conduct the Lord’s Supper as well as deliver the Sunday’s message at these churches once a month. Preacher Luo also reports to CEM on a monthly basis.

Thailand Missions trip report September 2008 (pdf)

For more information about the Thailand Missions, please contact Elder Foong Kon Yu.

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