Volunteering in Jamaica

What comes to mind when you think of Jamaica? White sandy beaches? The blues and greens of the Caribbean Sea?

Yes, that's part of Jamaica. But not the part where we were... in the beautiful Blue Mountains!

A group of student volunteers from Florida and Arkansas spent their Spring Break in Jamaica during the Cricket World Cup. You're probably thinking... sure, Spring Break in Jamaica... vacationing at the resorts and hanging out at the beaches. But that's far from the truth! This group of volunteer missionaries spent their time passing out evangelistic tracts and free bottles of water, spending time at an inner-city preschool and a high school in the mountains, talking and praying with anyone who was willing, worshiping with local believers, and most importantly... sharing the Gospel!

Please pray for the Jamaican Baptist Union as they continue to minister to their fellow neighbors and countrymen. And may the name of Jesus Christ be glorified through their lives and testimonies!

In the Minority

I have traveled to Thailand on many occasions, and although this particular trip was primarily for various meetings, it was a wonderful experience none-the-less. We were able to venture around the city periodically, and I was once again exposed to some of the culture. First, let me say that the Thai people are extremely kind and generous and definitely a joy to know. But unfortunately many of them do not know our Lord and Savior.

In fact, once you read the statistics below . . . you’ll understand the desperate need for believers around the world to be praying for the people of Thailand.


According to the CIA world factbook (www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook), here is the breakdown of religions in Thailand.
94.6% - Buddhist
4.6% - Muslim
0.7% - Christian
0.1% - Other

Now if that isn’t heartbreaking . . . then I don’t know what is. PLEASE pray for the name of Jesus Christ to be known and for His light to shine through the vast spiritual darkness in Thailand!