Hmong International Ministries, Inc. (HIM)

New Blog Address for 2008

2008-01-26T09:27:00.000-05:00

Please go to http://hmonginternationalministries.blogspot.com in the future.

Thank you,

Francis D. Keck, HIM-CEO/President

HIM Report- Follow-up Begins on Christmas Programs

2008-01-04T11:19:00.000-05:00

There will be many follow-up visits to the dorms and villages in the next few weeks. We will try to bring you more pictures of the Christmas Programs.

Dear Fran and all

Just to remind you that we will return to Phayao and Chiang Rai Provinces tomorrow Jan 04-08 and will return to Pua on Jan 12 or 13-08. Please pray us and the people we are ministering to. Your support of prayers are very important in resisting the evil spirits and fleeing from animistic people.

In Christ,

Him Leader

HIM Report- Total of 43 Baptized over Christmas; 12 people saved

2008-01-04T10:37:00.000-05:00

What an awesome God we serve! Everywhere the team went in Nan, Phayao, and Chiang Rai Provinces, people responded to God's word. Praise God for all that He is doing and has done through the HIM Team (HIM Leader, Xeng, Bangyat, and KC Church).

Dear Fran and all

To report you in regarding our Christmas Church Programs with First Hmong Baptist Church, Kansas City, KS. We went to 3 dorms and 9 villages in Nan, Phayao and Chiang Rai Provinces. God touched many lives. There 12 people who received Christ and 42 members were baptized during these Christmas Church Programs.

In Christ,

HIM Leader and KC, KS Church

HIM Report: 23 Baptized During Christmas Celebration in Thailand

2007-12-28T10:15:00.000-05:00

Report from HIM Leader on Christmas Celebration and baptizing 23 people:

Just to keep you all up dated on Hmong Ministry during Christmas celebration with First Hmong Baptist Church, Kansas City, KS:

We baptized 10 members in Ban Nam Tuang, Nan Province.

4 members in Ban Huai Khu and 9 members in Ban Phayaphiphud, Chiang Rai Province.

A lot of people were interested in the Gospel. We still
have 4 more villages to go.

Please pray for us and the people we are serving.

In Christ,

HIM Leader

HIM Leader Report on Christmas Programs With Hmong Church Group From KS

2007-12-28T09:41:00.000-05:00

This a report from HIM Leader:

Just to keep you up date on Christmas Church program in Pua and Camp Joy. There were 59 children. We had Church Christmas program in Ban Ponsavanh. 28 Hmong from Pam Kae, Tham VienKae,
Manee Pruke, Bo Hoei, Paklang, came and celebrated Christmas together.

In Christ,

HIM Leader

HIM Report-November Report From Xeng and Bangyat

2007-12-28T09:23:00.000-05:00

November report from HIM Leader for Xeng Lor and Bangyat Her:

To report you all in regarding A. Banyat and Xeng Lor job performances during November-07 as the following;

Report from Xeng Lor

1. Shared the gospel in 4 villages perhaps God touched many lives, there are 30 people interested in the gospel of Jesus Christ

2. Routine Bible study in 3 church groups

3. Preached and visited church members and pray for those whose were sick

4. Performed wedding ceremony for church member

Report from A. Banyat

1. Routine Bible study and lead fellowship services in his village

2. Bible study with Lua group

3. Coordinated with local community development activities plan

4. Rice field harvesting

According to their reports, November is the busiest month of the year, due to the harvesting crops. Please pray for them and the people they are serving.

In Christ,

HIM Leader

HIM Leader Monthly Report-November 2007

2007-12-05T11:33:00.000-05:00

HIM Leader Report for November 2007

To report you all regarding our job performances during November-07as the following detail.

1. Brought Mr. Zong with a child into saving faith in Jesus Christ Ban Thevada, Chiang Kham District, Phayao

2. Proclaimed the Gospel of Jesus Christ in two new villages, Ban Thevada, Phayao and the "village of 9 houses", Chiang Rai, Thai and Myanmar border. There were several people interested in the Gospel. We have plan to go back for follow up those prospects

3. Routine Bible study and lead fellowship services with 7 church groups

4. Bible study and teaching Hmong literacy, ESL classes in 3 dorms

5. Coordinated closely with all Hmong denomination church groups of Northern Thai

6. Affiliated closely with northen Thai Baptist Convention

7. Maintain relationship with Hmong believer groups from Laos around Thai and Laos border of Northern Thailand

Summary of work of Hmong minstry is still in progressing. We provided church revivals, Bible study for Hmong church groups and proclaimed the gospel of Jesus Christ to many more people of Northern Thailand. Without your support many Hmong church groups will be isolated and many Hmong won't be able to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. God touched many Hmong lives and many souls were saved.

December work schedule: I lead First Hmong Baptist of KC, Pastor Chue and 12 team members. They will do church Christmas program for churches in Nan, Phayao and Chiang Rai Provinces. This will be at least 9 church groups and LYND. I will lead the mission field team on trail effective December 21 thr Jan 7-08. Please pray for us and the people we going do Christmas programs and sharing the Gospel to unbelievers.

In Christ,

HIM Leader

HIM Report-Myanmar Border

2007-11-26T08:24:00.000-05:00

This is HIM Leader's report from Myanmar Border:

This is a report on our mission trip to the border between Thailand and Myanmar, "The Village of 9 Houses". We met with a group of Hmong people and they were very open, but they asked us not to take pictures of them for security reason.

They have been asking us to return as they wanted to know more about the True Living God. The population of this village is 200 people. They live a very primitive life. See attached photo. I told them that I will return to see them whenever they want.

Secondly, we stopped by a new Hmong Village, Ban Thevada in ChiangKham District, Phayao. We shared the Good News to this village and spent the night there. Mrs. Zong (see attached photo)came to saving faith in Jesus Christ this morning and several people were interested in the True Living God. We will go back to follow-up on several families there soon.

Please pray for the new believers and the people of those two villages that they will come to Christ soon. We
returned home safely at 5 PM today.

In Christ,

HIM Leader

Please continue to pray for HIM Leader and his wife as they take Christ to some very remote and dangerous areas of Northern Thailand.

HIM News-HIM Leader on the Myanmar Border

2007-11-22T08:21:00.000-05:00

Pray for HIM Leader and his wife as they go to the Myanmar border:

To remind you all that we will be leaving Pua, Nan to the border between Thai and Myanmar this morning at 8 AM. It takes more than 6hrs from Pua to the last Hmong Village on the Myanmar border.

I pray that the Lord will protect us and that many people will hear
the gospel of Jesus Christ. We pray that more people will come to saving faith in Jesus.

Therefore, please pray for us and the people in that village.

In Christ,

Him Leader

HIM Leader Monthly Report

2007-11-05T18:19:00.000-05:00

This is the October 2007 report from HIM Leader:

To report you with our job performances during Oct -07 as the following:

1. I taught and preached in Youth Camp in Ban Huai Leng, ViengKaeng District, Chiang Rai. There were 150 teenagers that participated in the camp. They have learned about Spiritual growth and God has touched many hearts through the Word. Many people repented of their sins and rededicated to the Lord

2. Shared the gospel to a new village Ban Thung Phuthana, Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai. There were several people interested in the Gospel. We plan to go back for follow up with these prospects in November.

I also preached to a church group there. God touched many hearts, Several came asking for forgiveness and rededicated to the Lord. Also some were asking for baptism. This church group has not had a pastor for many years.

3. Routine Bible study and lead fellowship services in 5 villages

4. Bible study and Hmong literacy classes for 3 dorms

5. Coordinated closely with Northern Thai Baptist and Thailand Baptist Convention

6. Coordinated with Hmong Church Groups ( CMA, OMF, Christ of Christ(Independent, not the same as US) and maintain/build good relationship with Hmong leaders/religious leaders

7. Many Hmong church groups were asking for church revivals and Hmong education program and program for children.

Conclusion: The rice field is ripen, but a few workers. God is using us as a tool to reach the unreached people. Without your kindness and support, many Hmong won't be able to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God touched many hearts and souls just because of your faithful unconditional love.

Next month schedule:

We will coordinate with First Hmong Baptist Church of Kansas City, MO, lead by pastor Chue G. Herr and 12 team members. They will be here for Christmas church programs for churches and will share the Gospel to unbelievers in villages. They will arrive in Pua on December 20-07 till Jan 14-08. We will help them find transportation and lead them to remote areas. Please pray for us and the work we going to do.

In Christ,

HIM Leader

HIM News-Chiang Khong District

2007-10-30T07:40:00.000-05:00

News from HIM Leader:

This is to keep you all up dated on Hmong Ministry of Northern Thai in Ban Thung Phuthana and Ban Thung Na Noi, Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai Province.

I preached the gospel to a Hmong Church in Ban Thung Phuthana last Sunday. God touched many hearts. Several members came, kneeled down, asked for forgivesness and rededicated their lives to the Lord. Most of these people have not been baptized. We are planning to go back for church revival and for baptism
next month.

The kids loved to listen to the Bible stories. We will follow up on several prospects there also. Pleae pray for us and the people we are serving.

In Christ.

HIM Leader

HIM News-Youth Camp in Huai Leng

2007-10-22T07:27:00.000-05:00

Report from HIM Leader:

This is to keep you all up dated on Hmong Youth Camp in Ban Huai Leng, Vienkaeng District, Chiang Rai. There were 150 teenagers that participated in the youth camp. I had the chance to teach and preach. Several people rededicated their lives to the Lord and many others had a significant Spiritual growth experience.

In Christ,

HIM Leader

HIM Report-Man Baptized in Xilaphet River

2007-10-11T08:15:00.000-05:00

Another new Christian baptized in the Xilaphet River. Please excuse the weird picture. I was trying cut out HIM Leader. As you know we do not use his name or picture.

Fran

HIM Report-Woman Receives Wheel Chair

2007-10-11T07:56:00.000-05:00

This a report from HIM Leader:

Dedicated a wheel chair to a church member in Ban Song Khwae, Nan on August 30-07. Pictured with the lady is Bangyat Her, HIM Pastor in Nan Province.

In Christ

HIM Leader

HIM Report-Five Receive Christ

2007-10-11T07:51:00.000-05:00

This is a report from HIM Leader:

This is to keep you up dated on Hmong Ministry today at Ban Pam Kae, Nan. The Word has been planted in this village and has been touching many people hearts over the last few years. Five students
made profession of faith in Jesus Christ this morning during the Bible study and also we have baptized 7 members in Xilaphet River in Pua, Nan. Many more are still interested in the gospel and hopely they will come to faith in Jesus Christ soon.

Secondly, the "Coffee Ministry" is working well. We have shared the gospel to many religious and villager leaders. The Gospel has been touching many lives. Also, we have just began to share the gospel to College, and High School students. Few people know the True Living God. Therefore, please pray for us and the people we going to serve.

In Christ

HIM Leader

HIM Report-Youth Camp

2007-10-11T07:34:00.000-05:00

This is report from HIM Leader:

I am please to remind you all that I have scheduled for Bible training and Preaching the gospel for youth camp in Ban Huai Leng, VienKaeng district, Chiang Rai (Phucheefa area)
on Oct 16-17-07. Please pray for me and the youth camp there.

In Christ,

HIM Leader

HIM Report-Four New Christians in Pam Kae

2007-10-10T19:29:00.000-05:00

Report from HIM Leader- More Chistians baptized in Xilaphet River. Many people have been baptized from this village, Pam Kae over the last several years.

Just to keep you up dated on Hmong Ministry of Northern Thai, today at Ban Pam Kae, Pua District, Nan, we baptized 4 new Christians in the Xilaphet River. Many more will be ready for baptism soon.

I also have a good chance to share the gospel to a few elders there also who they seemed very interesting in the gospel.
They have been asking us to share more about the True Living God. I did promise them that I will return to share more about Christ and hopely God will touch their hearts and bring them into
saving faith in Jesus Christ soon. Please pray for those elders and their relatives in that village.

In Christ

HIM Leader

HIM News-Coffee Ministry

2007-10-10T14:30:00.000-05:00

This a report from HIM Leader on the Coffee Ministry, Especially at Phu Yai village

To keep you up date on " Coffee Ministry" in Ban 8 houses across Thailand and Myanmar. We have a good opportunity to communicate with Phu Yai Ban village leaders and 2 shaman. There are 30 families with about 180 people.

I believe that God has touched the shaman's and leader's hearts. They asked many questions regarding Jesus Christ, the True Living God. We answered their questions and they did agree that perhaps there is a True Living God due to the fact, they said, they just followed their ancestors foot step and practiced whatever
their been told. Their believe their ancestors might have misled them.

See the attached photos. One photo is the village. In the group, left row yellow T shirt in the middle is the head leader. 3 other key persons and 2 shaman are on the first row on right. We had a long nights discussion from 8 PM till 03:00 AM in the morning. Photo No 3 is the road condition. We got stuck on the road
due to rain. 9 people were pushing the truck up the hill. It took 2 hours to drive up.

Please pray for the people on this village.

In Christ

HIM Leader

HIM Report-HIM Leader September Report

2007-10-09T07:46:00.000-05:00

HIM Leader's Monthly Report-September 2007

To report you all in garding our job performances during September-07 as the following.

1. We brought 7 new people into saving faith in Jesus Christ and baptized 11 members in Ban Pam Kae, Nan

2. Teaching Bible, Hmong Literacy, English classes in 3 dorms (LYD, A.M.G and Grace House)

3. Bible training and preaching the gospel in 4 church groups and dedicated children to the Lord

4. Proclaimed the gospel to Hmong students at Chiang Rai University through Coffee ministry, many students were interesting in the gospel and we have appointed a Youth Pastor

5. Follow up prostects on villages and have Bible study, praise, prayer and lead fellowship together

6. Visa and work permit were approved by Chiang Mai government official.

7. Due to the Lao government officials persecution the Hmong group won't be able to attend to the training session across the border in Chiang Khong.

Summary of work of Hmong ministry is still in progessive, we have provided church revivals and church staff training to several Hmong Christian groups of Northern Thailand and have
the opportunity to proclaim the gospel to many unreach people, God touched many Hmong lives through your support.

In Christ

HIM Leader

HIM Report-Xeng/Bangyat September Report

2007-10-09T07:39:00.000-05:00

Report From HIM Leader for September 2007

The following reports are from A. Banyat in Nan and Xeng Lor from Chiang Rai

From Banyat.

1. Bible study and preaching Baptist Church Ban Nam Tuang Nan
2. Bible study and lead fellowship service with Lua group at Ban Song Khwae, Nan
3. Visitation patients in Nan Hospital and pray for them
4. Visiting Lua group and share the gospel to them on villages
5. Follow up prospects and have Bible study with them on villages
6. Sharing the gospel to people group in Ban Huai Mone, Nan
7. Help developing community awareness in Ban Song Khwae
8. Coordinated with Thailand Baptist and Northern Thai Baptist Convention closely

From Xeng Lor

1. Proclaimed the gospel to 3 villages, there are 31 Hmong interested in the gospel and
planning to follow up those prospects
2. Baptized 1 member
3. Visitation members in the hospital and pray for them
4. Visitation members on villages and have Bible study and pray for them
5. Teaching SS and Preaching in the church
6. Coordinated with Thailand Baptist and Northern Thai Baptist Convention

Conclusion: These two workers were trying their best to lifting up believers on villages, proclaimed the gospel of Jesus Christ to Hmong and Lua people and follow up prospects
Please pray for them and the people they are ministering to.

In Christ

HIM Leader

HIM Report-College Kids-Coffee Ministry

2007-09-21T07:23:00.001-05:00

This is report from HIM Leader on the Coffee Ministry at Rachaphud University:

To keep you up date in regarding Hmong students in Rachaphud University on date 8/9/07. There are about 45 Hmong students attending this University and 40 students paricipated in
the education ministry conference.

We taught them about the True Living God and do comparison between "animistic belief" (worshipping the ancestors) and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Students asked many questions regarding the animistic belief and what shamans were doing in pratices for healing patients. All their questions regarding aninmistic belief and/or religious leaders regarding animistic pratices were answered and solved.

They wish they had known the True Living God before. They will go back to their villages, communities and parents telling them the Truth and leading them into saving faith in Jesus Christ. Please pray for those students that they might have faith in Jesus Christ soon. We have appointed a Youth pastor to follow up those students in that University.

In Christ,

HIM Leader

HIM Report-Xeng and Bangyat August Report

2007-09-21T07:18:00.000-05:00

Report from HIM Leader on Xeng and Bangyat-August 2007

To report you all in regarding A. Banyat and Xeng Lor activities during August-07 as the following:

Report From A. Banyat, Nan Province

1. 2 families 4 people got saved

2. Bible study and lead fellowship services in 4 villages

3. Coordinated closely with Northern Thai and Thailand Baptist Convention

4. Helping with community development in Ban Song Khwae, Nan

Report From Xeng Lor, Chiang Rai

1. Teaching SS and preaching in the church

2. Visitation church members those who were sick and pray for them

3. Sharing the Good News in 4 villages. People were interested in the Good News and planning to go back to see the prospects.

Due to the rainning season Xeng is not able to go to some remote areas. Please Xeng and the people he serves.

HIM Report-HIM Leader Report, August

2007-09-21T07:08:00.000-05:00

The following is HIM Leader August report:

To report you all in regarding our job performances in August-07 :

1. 3 families of 10 people were saved and 1 new member baptized

2. Bible study, praise and prayer services in 4 cell groups

3. Preaching and teaching SS in 4 churches, Nan, Phao and Chiang Rai Provinces

4. Reached the unreached Hmong villages in Ban Pong Nok, 8 families, Chiang Rai across Thai and Myanmar border (6 hrs from Pua, Nan) . Through the Coffee Ministry religious and village leaders were interested in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are asking us to come back to share the Gospel. Please pray for those 2 villages

5. Bible study, Hmong literacy classes and ESL for 3 dorms ( Grace House, LYND and A.M.G )

6. Coordinated closely with Northern Thai and Thailand Baptist Convention

7. Coordinated with the C.M.A, OMF, and the other Hmong Independence church groups of Northern Thailand

8. Dedicated a wheel chair to a church member in Ban Song Khwae, Nan on August 30-07

9. Dedicated children to the Lord and performed wedding ceremony for believers

Hmong International Ministries, Inc. (HIM) is still progressing across Northern Thailand. Without HIM many Hmong won't be able to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. HIM is a central liaison among believers, HIM provided Bible study, Literacy classes, discipleship training, church revival and family development. God has touched many Hmong hearts and saving many souls through HIM.

In Christ,

HIM Leader

HIM News-New Christians in Pam Kae

2007-09-21T07:06:00.000-05:00

This is a report from HIM Leader regarding new Christians:

Just to keep you up dated on Hmong Ministry of Northern Thailand at Ban Pam Kae, Nan. Mr. Mrs. Ku Saethao made profession faith in Jesus Christ on our recent visit.

Many more are still interested in the gospel. Please pray for this couple and the people in that village. We are continuing to follow up on several prospects.

Your support of prayers are important as we pray that the devil will flee away from those animistic people in the village.

In Christ,

HIM Leader

HIM News-First Year Complete

2007-09-18T07:11:00.000-05:00

It has been sometime since my last report on HIM Leader and the work in Thailand. Shirley and I have been every busy trying to tie up some business situations so we can have more time to devote to the HIM projects.

Several new postings will soon be sent and will cover the following topics:

-First year completed by HIM Leader and new visa/work permit renewed.
-Coffee Ministry report
-Report on villages activities-baptisms/people saved
-Special prayer needs answered by God
-Monthly reports
-And other reports and news

Please pray for HIM Leader, Xeng, Bangyat, and Shirley & me.

HIM Report-Family of Six Receive Christ

2007-08-07T07:01:00.000-05:00

Report from HIM Leader on new Christians in Pam Kae Village:

This is an update on Hmong ministry in Ban Pam Kae, Nan. After we had Bible study and fellowship service, a man and his wife stopped by and had questions regarding the Lord Jesus Christ. Both husband and wife had heard about Jesus Christ, but don't know what kind of god he is. They wanted to know could Jesus help the husband and his family.

The evil spirits (ancestors) caused him sickness for five years. The doctors cannot help, several shamans had offered sacrificial animals to the redeem the lost soul (the soul being separated from the body), but nothing helped. He has spent all the money he had for shaman to help save him through the ancestors, but lost the money for nothing. He is tired of worshiping and sacrificing animals for the ancestors ( evil spirits).

I shared the gospel of Jesus Christ and presented the plan of salvation to the family. Mr. and Mrs. Yua Pov Saethao and 4 children made profession of faith in Jesus Christ.

Thank God for saving this family of 6 people. Please pray for the new family member and the people in that village. See photo ( 4 kids not at home this time).

In Christ

HIM Leader

HIM Report-Xeng and Bangyat's July Reports

2007-08-07T06:59:00.000-05:00

Report from HIM Leader on Xeng and Bangyat's July Ministry:

This is to report to you regarding Xeng and Banyat's activities during July-2007:

Report from Xeng Lor, Huai Khu, Chiang Rai

1. He went to share the gospel and do testimonies in 3 villages. There were 29 people interested in the Good News of Jesus Christ

2. Performed wedding ceremony for church member

3. Preaching and teaching Sunday School in the church

4. Bible study for 3 cell groups on the village

5. Visited church members for who were ill, have family problems and pray for them

6. Affiliated closely with Northern Thai Baptist and Thailand Baptist Conventions

Due to the raining season he won't be able go to on dirt roads to reach people on mountain or valley places

Report from Banyat:

1. Bible study and lead fellowship services in the church

2. Bible study, praise and prayer with Lua cell group

3. Preaching in Ban Nam Tuang and Ta Kien Thong Baptist churches

4. Bangyat has been sharing the gospel to his own village (Ban Song Khwae)

5. Affiliated closely with Northern Thai Baptist and Thailand Baptist Convention

6. Coodinated with the other church denomination groups

Bangyat has been sick for a week. Please pray for him.

Conclusion: Without these two home missionaries, Hmong believer groups will have less chance to have Spiritual growth. Please pray for them

In Christ

HIM Leader

HIM Leader July Report

2007-08-07T06:54:00.001-05:00

HIM Leader's July report:

This is to report our job performances during July-2007:

1. We have brought 3 persons into saving faith in Jesus Christ ( 2 persons in Ban Nam Sok, Nan, 0ne widow in Ban Pam Kae, Nan)

2. Discipleship training for a group from Hmong believers from Laos in Chiang Khong area

3. Bible study and lead fellowship services on 5 villages

4. Bible study and teaching Hmong literacy classes in 3 dorms

5. Mobil clinic in Ban Thung Na Noi, Chiang Rai,mission team from MA, US Pastor Duane

6. Bible training for Hmong Development Life Foundation in Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai

7. Quarterly meeting with The Bible League Thailand in Chiang Mai

8. Coordinated with Northern Thai Baptist Convention and other church denominations

9. Proclaimed the gospel to a new village Ban Thevada, Phayao Province. There were several people interested in the true Living God. They needed to know more about Jesus Christ the Savior.

Summary of work of Hmong ministry: God has touched many Hmong lives, 3 people were saved, and many believer groups have received discipleship training, Literacy classes, Bible study, practice songs and parenting.

In Christ

HIM Leader

HIM Report-Request Prayer Regarding the Rainy Season

2007-08-02T06:40:00.002-05:00

This is a report and request for prayer from HIM Leader. The rainy season always brings a challenge to the Work in Thailand.

Xeng Lor, who is the HIM Servant in Chiang Rai Province will not be able to go far from his village because of the condition of the roads. His village, Huai Khu, and all the villages he serves are remote and quite dangerous to travel during this time of the year.

Bangyat Her, HIM Servant in Nan Province, is also having trouble getting to several villages in his area. His village is on a main highway so he can get around to some areas. We have been "trapped" on occasions in some villages where Bangyat would like to work. The roads from his village south are very dangerous.

Request from HIM Leader:

Dear Fran,

Just to remind you that it has been raining for 4 days and 4 nights and the sky is still not cleared out. We pray that the weather will cooperate with us on this coming weekend. We have been planning to go back to Phucheefa, Chiang Rai for visiting believer groups and sharing the Good News to the people in Phucheefa areas.

In Christ,

HIM Leader

HIM Report-June Report, Bangyat and Xeng

2007-07-31T07:45:00.000-05:00

June report on Bangyat and Xeng's activities in Nan and Chiang Rai Provinces from HIM Leader:

To report you all in regarding A. Banyat and Xeng Lor job performances during June-07 as the following:

A. Banyat:

1. He has brought 2 persons into saving faith in Jesus Christ in Ban Nam Tuang, Nan

2. Bible study and lead fellowship services in 4 villages

3. Bible study and ministering to Lua people in Song Khwae, Nan

4. Coordinated with Thailand Baptist and Northern Thai Baptist convention closely ( he is a Hmong representative)

5. He is a member of local community development, helping with agriculture development activities in the village

6. Due to rainy season he won't be able to work as he would like

Xeng Lor:

1. Bible study and lead fellowship services in the church

2. Performed a wedding ceremony for member and dedicated a child to the Lord

3. Visited those members whom were sicked and pray for them

4. Shared the gospel and witnessing to un-believers in two villages

5. Due to rainy season he won't be able reach people as he would like

In Christ

HIM Leader

HIM Report-Eleven Families want to hear the Word

2007-07-31T07:17:00.000-05:00

This is a follow up visit from HIM Leader to visit these 11 families in Pam Poei:

This is to keep you up dated on Hmong ministry of Northern Thai. Today we went to share the gospel to a group of Hmong people in Ban Pam Poei, Nan.

There are 11 families interested in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They have been asking us come back to tell them more about the Savior, the true Living God. Therefore, please pray for these families and the other people in that village.

I pray that God will touch their hearts and bring them into saving faith in Jesus Christ soon. Your support of prayers are very important. Please pray the demons will flee from these animistic people.

In Christ

HIM Leader

HIM Report-Never Too Old to Receive Christ

2007-07-30T07:12:00.000-05:00

Report from HIM Leader:

To keep you up dated on Hmong ministry, today in Ban Pam Kae, Nan, I shared the gospel of Jesus Christ with Mrs. Nu saemua, mid 90 years. She has been seriously ill and almost passed away several times. God saved her life untill she found Jesus Christ today.

She said, if she now passes away, she will die in peace and find the way to heaven and spend eternity with God.

HIM Leader

HIM Report-Vision to Reach Shaman

2007-07-30T06:52:00.000-05:00

Recent report from HIM Leader:

As I have mentioned to you all before, I have a vision to reach Shaman and religious leaders in the Hmong villages.

Effective August-07, I will start "Coffee Ministry". I have chosen to reach these key people first for His Kingdom. If the leaders and Shaman come to Christ, many barries will be broken down.

Please pray for me as I witness to the people who need Christ.

HIM Leader

HIM Report-"upcountry" Project

2007-07-30T06:31:00.000-05:00

Our "upcountry" project and other projects have keep me away from reporting the latest news from HIM Leader. I hope to keep up with this better in the future.

Please keep prayering for our HIM leaders in Northern Thailand; The Bible League of Thailand (TBLT); The Thai Baptist Convention (TBC) and their leaders; The Northern Thai Baptist Convention ((NTBC) and their leaders; HIM supporters and prayer partners; and that Shirley and I can soon return to Thailand. There are "other projects" we must complete so we can give our full attention to this ministry.

HIM Associate, Bangyat Her, and HIM Leader are working very closely with TBC and NTBC.

HIM is in partnership with TBLT. Over the last year great things have been accomplished through our Lord.

Hmong News-HIM Leader's June Report

2007-07-08T18:37:00.000-05:00

This is HIM Leader's June report:

1. We have brought 3 people into saving faith in Jesus Christ and baptized 9 members

2. Conducted Church revival in Ban Phayaphitpak, Thung District, Chiang Rai Province. During the revival several believers rededicated their lives to the Lord. We shared the gospel with several other Hmong and their hearts were softened as they listened. We will return to visit and share the gospel with these prospects again soon

3. Discipleship Training for a group of Hmong believers from Laos in Chiang Khong area

4. Teaching Bible and Hmong Literacy Classes in two dorms

5. Bible Study and Worship Services in 5 villages

6. Coordinated work with Northern Thai Baptist, Thailand Baptist Convention and other church denominations

In Christ,

HIM Leader from Northern Thailand

Hmong News- Group from Australia teaching English

2007-06-28T07:36:00.002-05:00

This is a special report from HIM Leader:

To keep you informed regarding Hmong Ministry this week, we have a mission team from Australia. Their assignment is to conduct English Camps and minister to Hmong people.

We took them to visit Ban Pam Kae and Manee Pruke to share the gospel and do activities. Also we all had an opportunity to communicate with two shaman in Ban Manee Pruke.

We have English Camps scheduled for two public schools in Pua District for 2 half days.

In Christ, HIM Leader

There will be more details soon on this project and at least one more picture.

Please pray for this team and HIM Leader as they serve Yexus in Nan Province.

Hmong News-Review of Some of the New Christians in the Phuchifa Area

2007-06-12T16:19:00.000-05:00

These are some of the New Christians in the Phuchifa area you have seen on this blog before. This has been in the 6-8 weeks.

Hmong News-Revival meeting in Phayhipad

2007-06-12T15:44:00.001-05:00

HIM Leader held a revival in Phayhipad, near Phuchifa. Not long ago several people were baptized in this village. The Holy Spirit is really working among the people here.

Message from HIM Leader:

This is to update you on the church revival in Ban Phayhipad, Thung District, Chiang Rai Province ( Phuchifa area). I have conducted a church revival for a group of Hmong believers
in that village on June 9 and 10-07. The revival went well. Nine members were baptized and one
made profession of faith in Jesus ( Mrs. Kia Saesong) age 70.

We also had the opportunity to share the gospel to many people in that village. Many villagers are interested in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We will return to visit those prospects next month.

Photos are of new believer, Mrs. Song, 9 that were baptized, and an example of primative way of life in Phayhipad.

The fields are ripe, but only a few workers.

In Christ

HIM Leader

Hmong News-Revival Meeting in Ban Phayphipad

2007-06-09T18:13:00.001-05:00

HIM Leader sent this short note. We should have a report later this week:

To remind you all that we are heading to Ban Phayaphipad, (Phuchifa) Chiang Rai for church revival. This group of believers have never had a church revival in the ten years since this was group was formed. I hope we can help them with Spiritual growth and be able to bring many more people to the Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, please pray for us and the people there.

In christ,

HIM Leader

Hmong Report-HIM Leader, May 2007 Report

2007-06-09T17:57:00.000-05:00

To: HIM board and officers, prayer partners, friends

From: HIM Leader

Report to you all regarding HIM ministries in Northern Thailand during May 2007, activities of HIM Leader and wife

1. We led 22 Hmong into saving faith in Jesus Christ
2. Bible study and fellowship services with 5 cell groups on villages
3. Shared the gospel to a group of Hmong people in Ban Pam Poei ( new area)
4. Teaching literacy classes and Bible study in two dorms
5. Provided discipleship training for Hmong from Laos, and also received report from one of the members that he has brought 2 Hmong into saving faith in Jesus Christ in May. They have been sharing the gospel to the people around their villages
6. I have coordinated CPT with the other church denominations

Hmong Report-Xeng Lor and Bangyat Her, May 2007 Report

2007-06-09T12:09:00.000-05:00

Report from HIM Leader:

Report regarding Xeng Lor and Banyat Her's ministry among the Hmong in Chiang Rai and Nan Provinces.

Xeng Lor:

1. Led 1 family of 9 people into saving faith in Jesus Christ
2. Bible study and lead fellowship services in Ban Huai Khu
3. Shared the gospel to 5 villages. There are 48 people interested in the gospel
4. Visiting members and pray for the sick
5. Visitation of prospective members

Banyat Her

1. Bible study and fellowship services in 3 villages
2. Bible study and worship with Lua group
3. Helping with community development in Ban Song Khwae, Nan
4. Participated in Northern Thai Baptist Convention annual meeting on 5-19-07
5. Coordinated with northern Thai Baptist for CPT

Conclusion: These two servants are helping with Church Growth and sharing the Gospel to Hmong animist of Northern Thailand.

In Christ,

HIM Leader

Hmong News-The 10 Children at LYND

2007-05-30T05:44:00.000-05:00

These are the ten children that HIM Leader led to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ recently reported on this blog.

HIM News-HIM Leader going to Chiang Khong

2007-05-28T09:42:00.000-05:00

HIM Leader will be in Chiang Khong later this week to meet Hmong who will be coming some distance for Hmong Literacy, Bible Studies, Leadership Training, and Discipleship Training.

Seed is being planted everywhere HIM Leader goes. Please pray for the Harvesters as they are trained to serve the Master. Especially pray for HIM Associates/Planter-Harvesters, Xeng Lor and Bangyat as they go forth among the Hmong in Northern Thailand.

Only God knows what total effect these three servant's ministry is having on the Hmong. We do know that people are "calling" from all around the Northern Provinces, asking for the "Jesus Man" to come to their village.

The "Fields of Hmong" are ripe unto harvest! Please pray that HIM Leader, Xeng, and Bangyat will not only reach Hmong for Christ, but many will be trained to tell others!

HIM Report-Public School in Mae Charim

2007-05-28T09:28:00.001-05:00

There has been a major breakthrough in the public schools near the Love Your Neighbor Dorm (LYND) in Mae Charim. Pastor Manit (LYND) has been a great influence at these schools over the years and HIM Leader has also worked there.

Many students from the public dorms have attended studies and services at the LYND. We have had many opportunities to talk to and witness to these students over the years at LYND.
HIM has had two Hmong Student Projects from the US in the past. It is a major Blessing to be asked to teach Hmong Literacy at the schools.

Please pray for Pastor Manit and HIM Leader.

Hmong Report-Break-Through with Shaman

2007-05-28T09:19:00.000-05:00

HIM leader reports that two Shaman in Ban Pam Poei are open to hearing the Gospel. He was there last week witnessing to villagers and teaching the Bible. God openned the door for HIM Leader to witness to these two Shaman and he will be going back in a week or so.

HIM Report on Love Your Neighbor Dorm

2007-05-26T16:32:00.000-05:00

This is a report from HIM Leader:

"This is to keep you all updated on Hmong Ministry at Love Your Neighbor Dorm, Maecharim, Nan Province. Usually we have 30 Hmong students attend Bible study, Hmong Literacy Classes and other activities. Today there was a special blessing as 10 students made professions of faith in Jesus Christ.

Two directors from the public school dorms were in contact with A. Manit asking for Bible study and Hmong Literacy Classes at their dorms. Many more Hmong communities are interested in Hmong Literacy Classes. I have agreed to expand Hmong Literacy Classes into as many Hmong communities as possible."

HIM Leader

Hmong Report-New ChristianFamily-Nan Province

2007-05-14T11:55:00.001-05:00

This is a report from HIM Leader:

New family

To keep you up dated on Hmong ministry at Ban Pang Kae, Nan, this Sunday after noon we had Bible study, praise, fellowship service with the group. After finishing with the fellowship service, we went to share the gospel and give our testimonies to several Hmong. Mr. and Mrs. Yee Seamua and son (pictured here) made profession of faith in Jesus Christ.

The couple stated that they got tired of worshiping the spirits ( ancestors) because the spirits always caused them problems, such as bad dreams, sickness, bad luck, family problems etc. Unfortunately, they recently had lost 2 daughters. They believe the spirits of the ancestors caused them serious illiness and they passed away. The doctors found nothing wrong with the children and couldn't help them. The shaman told them that they needed sacrificial animals to the redeem the lost souls. If the parents sacrificed animals for the evil spirits then the daughters would receive healing. Since the shaman did sacrificial animals to redeem the lost souls several times, it still didn't help. Finally the two daughters expired. They do not trust the shaman now. He was just causing them the loss of money and hope. The couple don't think that the shaman has power over the devil. Therefore, please pray for this new family and that they can witness to the other family members also.

In Christ,

HIM Leader

Hmong Report-HIM Leader April 2007 Report

2007-05-07T18:04:00.000-05:00

Report from HIM Leader for April 2007:

"1. We have brought 3 Hmong into saving faith in Jesus Christ in Ban Nam Jiong, Chatrakam
district, Phisanulok province.

2. 5 members were baptized in Ban Phayapipad, Thung district, Chiang Rai.

3. Church revivals held for Huai Khu Baptist Church and Ban Nam Tuang Baptist Church. During the church revivals many people participated in activities and rededicated their lives to the Lord. We also had a good opportunity to share and witness to several non-believers. Many people were interested in the gospel.

4. Bible study and fellowship services for 5 groups.

5. Shared the gospel and witnessed to 5 new villages in Phayao and Chiang Rai Provinces,
Ban Pheng deng Thai, Sai Thong, Huai Tiew, Lao U and Phayapipad. Many people were
interested in the gospel and they have been asking us to come back to share more.

6. We have been coordinating with the other Hmong and Thai denominations for networking.

7. Provided training and shared the gospel with Hmong acrossing the Thai-Lao border.

HIM ministry is in progress and many Hmong need the Lord but there are few workers. Please pray for more workers. The harvest is Great!"

In Christ
HIM Leader

Hmong Report-April Report-Xeng and Bangyat

2007-05-07T17:52:00.001-05:00

Xeng Lor:

1. Bible study and lead fellowship services

2. Shared the gospel of Jesus Christ in two villages, Ban Xyladeng and Ban Sai thong. There are 7 people interested the gospel

3. Visiting patients and praying for them ( several members sick)

4. Church revival on April 13 thru 15-07, several members rededicated their lives to the
Lord and have significant Spiritual growth

Bangyat Her:

1. Bible study and shared the gospel to Lua people

2. Bible study and preaching the Word in Ban Song Khwae

3. Performed a wedding ceremony for church member

4. Monthly meeting with Northern Thai Baptist Convention

5. Church revivals: teaching and preaching for Ban Huai Khu and Nam Tuang Baptist Church

6. Building friendship and community development in Ban Song Khwae

7. Helped HIM Leader with church revivals and activities

8. Coordinating with Northern Thai Baptist Convention for networking

Hmong Baby and Fran

2007-05-05T10:18:00.000-05:00

Danny Hanson, a former IMB missionary took this picture of Baby and me several years ago. I look a little younger here.

Hmong Report-Baptism in Chiang Rai Province

2007-05-02T07:14:00.000-05:00

HIM Leader reports visiting two new villages in Phayao Province and three new villages in Chiang Rai Province. He was well received and will be going back June 9 and 10 for a community work shop teaching parenting, community development, and Hmong Literacy. The village head man has approved of this work shop.

This family of five from Ban Phayapipad in Chiang Rai Province was baptized in a valley about 7 miles from the village.

Hmong Report:Revival Meetings in Huai Khu and Nam Tuang

2007-04-23T17:22:00.000-05:00

HIM Team Leader reports that God worked in the lives of the church members in Huai Khu and Nam Tuang churches during the revivals held this month. They are so excited about what happened in their lives that they are already planning a revival next year.

HIM Team Leader has been so busy with new work that it was difficult to stop and do six days of revival meetings, but the meetings have benefited not only the church members but all three of the HIM Associates.

The two top pictures are from Nam Tuang and the third from Huai Khu.

Our God is so awesome and continues to bless in many ways!

Hmong News: Global Impact Celebration, Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, Carrollton, GA

2007-04-22T17:34:00.000-05:00

Dr. Clyde Meador, Vice President of the International Mission Board will be the keynote speaker at the Global Impact Celebration (GIC) held at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Carrollton, GA where Dr. Doug New is pastor and Kathy Parsons is Director of Missions, Global Impact Ministries.

Dr. Roy Fish, Interim President of the North American Mission Board and Professor of Evangelism at Southern Western Theological Seminary in Forth Worth, Texas will be the opening speaker.

The GIC will be held April 25-29, 2007. Prior to Dr. Fish speaking on the evening of the 25th, there will be an International Fair and "Taste of the World" at 4:00 PM. The church family and community will be able to view the displays of the attending missionaries and spend time discussing their ministries around the world.

There will be many functions involving the missionaries, the total church family and the community. There be a BBQ, Block party, cottage meetings, senior citizens brunch, and many other events as well as Dr. Fish speaking on the 25th and Dr. Meador on the 29th.

HIM counts it a privilege to be included in this Global Impact Celebration.

Hmong News:Hmong Cell Church Planting - N. Thailand

2007-04-22T12:23:00.000-05:00

HMONG CELL CHURCH PLANTING IN NORTHERN THAILAND

This plan was developed by the HIM Group Leader and is partially implemented at this time.

I. Currently, there are six Provinces in Northern Thailand covered in this plan:

Chiang Rai Province - 50,000 people - 45 villages
Nan Province - 27,000 people - 25 villages
Chiang Mai Province - 23,000 people - 35-40 villages
Mae Hong Son Province - 5,000 people - 15 villages
Lampang Province - 4,000 people - 3 or 4 major villages
Phayao Province - 3,700 people - 7 villages

II. The immediate plan was to develop two districts in the Eastern half of Northern Thailand, which will include Chiang Rai, Phayao, and Nan Provinces. These three Provinces account for over 66 % of the total Hmong population in the six Provinces and 55 % of the villages.

The HIM Group Leader supervises Xeng Lor in Chiang Rai Province District and Bangyat Her in Nan Province District.

Other districts will be defined as God provides new servants.

III. Maesaran Bible Training Center in Mae Hong Son, offers a great two year Leadership/Bible Training Course. It consists of six months in the class room and then six months in the field. The cost is only $150/year. It is possible that HIM can send some students there in the future.

Also, The Bible League of Thailand can train servants in Cell Church techniques.

IV. The Village Ministries will be expanded by HIM as newly trained leaders are in place to take the village responsibilities. There are over 120,000 Hmong living in Thailand in 130-140 villages. The following list of villages are among those currently being served:

Village Name, Population, and Type of Hmong:

Pam Poi - 1,300 - Blue and White
Nam Tuang - 1,400 - White
Pam Chang - 400 - White and some Thai
Bo Hoei - 1,700 - Blue
Khung Sathung - 1,400 - Blue
Doy Tiew - 1,100 - White
Paklang - 6,500 Blue, 4,500 -White, 2000 - Mein & Thai
Huai Thak - Unk - Unk
Ta Kien Thong - 800 - White
Huai York - 900 - White and 100+ Yellow Leaf
Nam Sok - 800 - White and Some Khmo
Ma Nee Pruke - 900 - Blue
Pam Ke - 1,700 - Blue and White
Tham Vieu Ke - 2,300 - Blue,90%, White,10%
Dong Wang - Unk - Unk
Na Noi Thung - 1,400 - White
Huai Khu - 2,200 - Blue and White
Keo Kam - Unk - Unk
Huai Hung -Unk - Unk
Thong Theong - 3,000 Refugees

There are new villages to be added to this list. Most of the work is now located in Chiang Rai and Nan Provinces.

Please pray for the lost Hmong in Thailand and that God will develop new servants from the villages through the efforts of the the three HIM Associates.

Hmong Report-What Does HIM Do?

2007-04-17T21:46:00.000-05:00

Many have asked for an overview of what HIM does in Thailand and the US. Listed below is an outline we recently sent to the IRS. This outline does not detail all that is done, but gives one a good idea of what we hope to accomplish through God's power.

Hmong International Ministries, Inc. (HIM)
EIN # 35-2166180
501 (C) (3) Faith Based Non-profit Organization
3867 Airline Road
Mc Donough, GA 30252-4013
404.606.8725
FDKECK@aol.com
http://hmongadvocate.blogspot.com/

Work in Thailand

1. Training Hmong People Group in Northern Thailand- Phayao, Chiang Rai, Nan, Phrae, Lampang, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, and Chiang Mai Provinces. Also Hmong come across the border from Laos. Three HIM associates train people in the following areas:
a. Parenting
b. Hmong Literacy
c. Bible
d. Leadership
e. Discipleship
f. Village Hygiene
g. Citizenship

2. The three HIM associates travel around these Provinces teaching in many villages. The goal is to train village leaders to carry on the training programs in the future, perhaps three or four new leaders in each village. Those from Laos are to go back and train people in their villages. At least 50 to 100 people are trained each week. Occasionally, groups of 150 come together for two or three days.

3. Cell Church Planting

4. All donations are used for expenses of HIM associates, educational supplies, fuel, food for villages meetings, special transportation needs to get some Hmong to meetings, first aid/medical supplies, motorbike/pick-up truck repairs, and tires.

A new motor bike and used 4WD truck were purchased in 2006.

Work in US

The work in the US is conducted in the state of GA. The services are educational classes (ESL classes, computer, resumes, employment, marriage, home safety, parenting), mentoring children, transportation for the needy, and distribute donations to the needy.

Hmong News-March Report, Xeng and Bangyat

2007-04-16T18:10:00.000-05:00

Xeng Lor reports from Chiang Rai Province:

1. Two more people in his home village, Huai Khu, prayed to receivce Christ this month.

2. He conducted Bible study in four villages.

3. He has been visiting the members in Huai Khu, praying for those who are sick and those who face temptations to return to the old way. There is always a great deal of pressure from family to return. Because of the rainy season, Xeng will be able to spend more time in Huai Khu in Bible study and teaching songs to the members.

Bangyat Her reports from Nan Province:

1. Bible study continues among the Lua group near Bangyat's village.

2. Bangyat has been leading fellowship services in his village.

3. He has been coordinating his time with the Thai Baptist Convention (TBC) and visiting villages for Bible study.

4. Bangyat continues to meet and make plans for evangelism and church growth with the TBC and Northern Thai Baptist Convention.

5. Bangyat helps the HIM Group Leader in planning Hmong ministry activities. He will be teaching and preaching in the two revivals in April.

Please pray for these two associates as they serve among the Hmong in Chiang Rai and Nan Provinces. God has really provided two great servants in Xeng and Bangyat!

Hmong Report-Ex-Shaman

2007-04-01T15:31:00.000-05:00

When I first met Chia Lor in 2002, I taped his testimony in regard to demon possession. In 2000, HIM Group Leader led him to Christ. He was a Shaman and had a problem of being possessed by demons. It was a stirring testimony of how Christ released him from bondage. It was great to meet with him again in 2006.

Bro. Lor and his wife in the red sweater with the white collar live in Paklang. There are 14 family members which include married children and grandchildren. We came by to have baptismal services today which would include one of his sons. The son had to take a test and was not there.

There was a couple there though that had come to learn about Yexus. We did not baptize that day, but HIM Group Leader led this couple to Christ.

Recently the son we were to baptize and his brother were baptized in a stream in Paklang. They are pictured with Mr. Lor.

Hmong News-Major Vang, Paklang Village

2007-04-01T14:41:00.000-05:00

Major Vang was in the Royal Lao Army with General Vang Pao. He and his wife have lived in Paklang for many years. They have their family living with them and take care of the grandchildren as the sons and daughters work.

The Vang's had been having some problems in their marriage and asked around for help from Yexus people. It was suggested to them that they should speak with the HIM Group Leader.

The problem they were having was over Shamanism. They are both Shaman. One worships spirits that live in houses and the other spirits that live outdoors.

HIM associate was able to witness to them and opened the door for further discussions.

They are pictured with Bangyat Her and Fran Keck.

Hmong Report-Hmong Revival Meetings

2007-04-01T13:30:00.000-05:00

The HIM Group Leader reports that two revivals are scheduled for the near future. Both these churches are older and well established, but have not had a revival in years. The churches, Nam Tuang in Nan Province and Khu Huai in Chiang Rai Province believe God is directing them in scheduling these meetings.

Please pray for these meetings as many people in the villages have heard the word, but have not come to the Lord. Many others have not heard the word though they are aware of the Christians in these villages.

Also pray for funding as it will cost about $100 in supplies, etc., for each village.

Hmong News-HIM March Report from Group Leader

2007-04-01T13:04:00.000-05:00

The Lord continues to bless in Northern Thailand. The HIM Group Leader reports the following blessings:

1. Three families of 18 people received Christ in Payapipak Village, Laotakhao Village, and Huai Khu Village in the Phuchifa area of Chiang Rai Province.

2. Thirteen new Christians were baptized this month. Twelve were in Laotakhao Village and one in Nam Tuang Village, Nan Province. Nam Tuang is the village that Pastor Manit of the LYN Dorm worked in many years ago. Because of his serve among the Hmong, the dorm was started when kids came to live with Manit in order to go to school.

3. There was Discipleship Training for a group of Hmong from Laos in the Chiang Khong area of Chiang Rai Province.

4. Hmong Literacy Classes continue in two dorms.

5. Hmong Literacy Classes were held in two villages in Nan Province, Pam Kae and Paklang for new Christians. Classes were also held in Payapipak Village in Chiang Rai.

6. There was Bible Study and Leadership Training held in five villages.

Lives are being touched everyday through the efforts of the HIM Team, fellow Hmong Christians working and praying in the villages, and your prayers from America. Thank you all very much for your concern and prayers.

Hmong Report-Hmong Family Baptized in Chiang Rai Province

2007-03-31T14:33:00.000-05:00

This is the Ly family. Five members of this family were baptized. The oldest son was not present for this picture.

For over three years people have been praying for Chiang Rai Province, especially whose in remote areas along the Lao border. Xeng Lor has been serving many villages during that time. Many were saved and many others heard the word. They speak of the "Little Jesus Man" with the soft voice which resounds with Love.

Now HIM Group Leader is following up on the work of Xeng and getting to other villages. People are hearing about the WORD and calling out for the servants to come and tell them of this Love they have heard from Xeng.

As reportrd before, Lao Hmong christians are coming into the Province to receive Bible study and training.

Please pray for Xeng and "HIM Leader".

Hmong Report-Hmong Celebration at Phuchifa

2007-03-31T14:16:00.000-05:00

Last year the HIM Team was in Phuchifa during the annual Hmong Celebration. This is the same road where the resorts are located. We guess there were over 5,000 Hmong there last year. We saw many Hmong from Nan Province and those we knew from villages in Chiang Rai Province.

Hmong Report-Hmong Baptized near Phuchifa

2007-03-28T06:18:00.000-05:00

These two groups were recently baptized in the Phuchifa area by the HIM Group Leader. There were 12 people baptized in one group. The parents and 3 of the children were bapyized in the other group.

God is really moving among the Hmong near Phuchifa. Many have been baptized in the last two months.

Please pray that many more will come to Christ! Pray for HIM Leadership as they serve among the Hmong.

Hmong Report-Phuchifa, Chiang Rai Province

2007-03-26T07:37:00.000-05:00

Phuchifa is on the Laos border in Chiang Rai Province, Northern Thailand. It is a tourist attraction because of its beautiful scenery and view into Laos. The mountain shown here is among the highest peaks in Thailand and has a beautiful sunrise coming out of Laos.

There are beautiful gardens and tourist facilities for visitors. Not far away, there are Hmong living in primitive villages, having escaped from Laos over the years to live free in Thailand. Not all the Hmong are as poor as this one village

pictured here, but many are.

HIM Group Leader has been serving here among the Hmong for several weeks. Once or twice a month, Hmong are coming over from Laos for Leadership Training and Bible Study.

Hmong Report-February Report from Xeng and Bangyat

2007-03-20T09:27:00.000-05:00

Bangyat Her, in the blue jacket, is the HIM associate working out of Nan Province. He has been appointed by the Northern Thai Baptist Convention as the Hmong representative. All the work with Hmong Baptist Churches/Cell Churches that have joined the NTBC is coordinated through Bangyat and all these churches report to him. Bangyat works under the supervision of the HIM Group Leader.

Bangyat also conducts revivals, Bible studies, leadership training, discipleship training, Hmong literacy training, and other classes as may be necessary throughout Northern Thailand.

Xeng Lor, in the yellow shirt, is the HIM associate in Chiang Rai Province. He works under the supervision of the HIM Group Leader.

Xeng's monthly routine is very much like that of the Methodist Circuit Riders of many years ago. He not only pastors a church in Huai Khu, but maintains a regular circuit of villages. He also visits new villages, sharing the Gospel and passing out tracts. In February, Xeng, served in four new villages and the Gospel was well received. He believes some will soon receive Christ.

During this time of year, there are many people sick in the mountain villages. Xeng has visited many sick people in the villages and hospital. Sometimes he has to take people to the hospital on his bike.

Xeng also maintains a jail ministry in Chiang Rai City.

Please pray for these two men as they serve among the Hmong in Northern Thailand.

Hmong News- February Report from HIM Group Leader

2007-03-19T15:26:00.000-05:00

The Lord continues to work His wonders in Northern Thailand among the Hmong in Nan, Phrae, Lampang, Phayao, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai Provinces.

The following are some of the wonderful events that happened during February 2007 involving our HIM Group Leader.

1. Three people received Christ in Pam Kae, Nan Province

2. Four believers in Pam Kae were baptized

3. Discipleship classes were held for two days for 9 Lao Christians in Chiang Khong area, Chiang Rai Province

4. Parenting classes were held for over 150 people in Huai Leng, Chiang Rai Province. There were 130 Thai Hmong people and 21 from Laos. They all camped out for three days

5. HIM shared the Gospel to a new village, Huai Ku, near Phuchifa, Chiang Rai Province. This village is still living in their own primitive way. There is no water system, no electricity, no toilets, and no school. There are 450 people and they want to hear the Gospel. HIM plans to be there at once each month

6. Bible study, leadership classes and services were held in six other villages

7. HIM worked with the Thai Northern Baptist Convention, coordinating work for spreading the Gospel and adding new churches to the rolls. He also worked with other denominations as well, preaching and teaching

8. Hmong literacy classes were taught in 2 dorms and several villages among the believers there

Please continue to pray for the whole HIM Team. God is so awesome! It is almost beyond belief what God is doing among the Hmong in these Provinces. There are three HIM Team members and we are praying that more can be added.

Please pray that funds will soon be made available to expand this ministry.

Hmong News-"new village"

2007-03-01T16:54:00.000-05:00

HIM Team (see profile) reports they have reached a new village of 450 Hmong people, Huai Kub. It is on the Thai and Lao border at Phuchifa. This village is still living very primitively. They have no water system, no electric power, and no bathrooms. The people built their own pathway to the village, a tiny road that is only passable in the dry season.

Many people want to believe and HIM will be coming back to them monthly.

We will have a follow up report on this village later. Please pray for them as they are very much afraid of Satan.

Hmong News-Mekong River

2007-02-25T16:41:00.000-05:00

The Mekong river has much history and travels a great distance after it comes out of China. These pictures were taken on the Thailand side of the river in Chiang Khong looking east into Laos near the Golden Triangle. The sun is setting in one picture and the sun is rising in the other as we look east into the bright sun.

Nearly 30 years ago, not far from this location, hundreds of Hmong risked their lives to flee Laos. Thousands of Hmong did the same much further down the river as it swings to the East. From there the river heads South into Cambodia.

Its very hard to describe ones feelings as you look across this river and think of what the Hmong people went through for freedom. Once they reached Thailand, after having traveled by night for up to 30 days, they were put into refugee camps.

Hmong News-LYN Dorm

2007-02-25T16:16:00.000-05:00

Atirat and Nongnuch have been such faithful servants at Love Your Neighbor Dorm for many years. They labor many hours with over 60 children in their care.

Recently they felt the call to expand their ministry to the Thai people of Santisuk, about 30 minutes from the dorm. They stepped out on faith and rented this building to start a new church for the Messiah. Almost immediately there was resistance from Satan through those in powerful places.

Many prayers have been offered up to God around the world and the work is growing. Please keep Atirat and Nongnuch in your prayers for protection from Satan and that many more will come to the Messiah.

Hmong Girl Named Glue

2007-02-24T18:43:00.000-05:00

Now you may say that the name Glue for a little girl is very unusual. One might first think the name could Hmong or Thai. Well its not. Its really not that usual for this little girl.

She lives in Song Khwae and was at Bangyat's house each time we were there for a meeting about a year ago. This is the same place where we saw a very sick baby with Downs and another little girl that had to crawl everywhere she went. I also showed pictures of other sick children in that post.

It may have left the impression that all children in Hmong villages are sick and unhappy. Well, I'm here to tell that's not true.

Of course this little girl's name is not really Glue. From the moment she saw me, she "glued" herself to me. If I was standing she had a hold of my leg. If I was walking she was right there with me. And if I sat down, she was on my lap. We were two peas in a pod.

She is a very happy little girl and talks all the time. She was giving me orders all the time. I couldn't do enough for her. She was glued to me.

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of Glue. She has glued herself to my heart and mind always! Thank you Jesus for all these children in Hmong villages!

Hmong Associates in Nan and Chiang Rai Provinces

2007-02-24T13:49:00.000-05:00

Bangyat Her seated on the left and Xeng Lor on the right are H.I.M. associates. They work with Seng Herr.

Xeng is our Home Missionary responsible for Chiang Rai Province. Due to his citizenship status, he can only travel in Chiang Rai Province. During 2006, served to reach the Hmong animistic people of Northern Thailand in 12 villages and many more in prison in Chiang Rai City. He brought 20 people to Christ and many more are interested in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Many more are waiting to be baptized.

Xeng has worked very hard to serve church members leading them in worship services, Bible studies, teaching songs, visiting/praying for the sick in hospitals/homes, and setting a good example for all the people. Please pray for Xeng.

Bangyat Saeher is our Home Missionary stationed in Nan Province. During 2006 he worked closely with the Thai Baptist Convention to carry the Gospel of Christ to the hilltribe groups of Northern Thailand. He served in many churches teaching the Bible, preaching, and holding revivals. God used Bangyat in sharing the word among the Hmong and Lua people. Three Lua people were saved and 5 Hmong. There were 16 people baptized.

Bangyat conducted a survey of Hmong Christan Churches and cell groups for the Northern Thai Baptist Convention and the Thai Baptist Convention to issue legal certification documents to churches interested in being a Baptist Church.

Please pray for these men as we expect great things from God in 2007. God has already blessed in so many ways since Seng Herr is back on the field. Bangyat and Xeng are encouraged as well as all the cell groups and churches. Praise God!

Hmong Village in Auburn, GA

2007-02-22T20:32:00.000-05:00

Many of you have asked us about the Learning Center in Auburn, GA which God allowed us to operate for 19 months in 2001 and 2002.

We maintained a three room apartment (formerly a chicken house) as the learning center. There were 12 computer, TV, many books and videos, area for study and home work, etc.

We often served over 200 bowls of noodles a week, ice cream, hot dogs, and other food stuffs.

We helped kids with their home work, provided first aid, transportation, clothes, and a million hugs. And we told them about Jesus. We took 30 or so to church with us. Sometimes we had Sunday School Classes at the apartment on Sunday morning and again on Sunday afternoon.

We never got to bed before midnight and had visitors as early as 6:00 AM.

Our bedroom was a clothes closet and storage area. When we could find the bed, we slept in it. We had at least 50-80 kids every day and evening. There was a total of 200 kids that came from the apartments and other areas.

Those are times that we will never forget. There were times of joy and times of saddness. Things happened that we can never share and never forget. I wish we could go back there again.

These pictures don't really show that much, what it was a HOOT! Thank you Jesus!

Hmong Village Report-Pam Ke, Nan Province, Thailand

2007-02-22T19:31:00.000-05:00

God continues to work in Pam Ke! Early in February Mrs. Tong Xeng Saethao and her daughter Zang made professions of faith in Jesus. Seated to the right in this picture is Chua Herr, a Hmong International Ministries, Inc. associate.

Seng Herr has been ministering in this village for many years. Shirley and I first went to this village in 1999 with Dr. John. Seng was in Thailand on a short term project and joined us in this village. Seng and I prayer walked the whole village one day. I never dreamed that so many people would come to Christ in the years to follow or that Seng would be back there in Thailand in three months, May 1999.

Hmong Parenting Training on Border

2007-02-19T18:30:00.000-05:00

Over 150 people came to Parenting Training Sessions in Northern Thailand on the "border". About 21 people came across for these sessions. This session lasted over a two day period.

Seng Herr, who works with The Bible League Thailand through Hmong International Ministries, Inc., states that he has never conducted a parenting meeting like this before. It is very difficult to get this many Hmong together at one time for a number of reasons. Praise God for this wonderful session.

Just a week before these sessions, 9 believers, who risk their lives to be Christians, came across to meet with Seng for discipleship training classes. I wish I could post their pictures. They are a courageous group.

Hmong Servant Back in Thailand

2007-01-30T17:29:00.000-05:00

We have mentioned Seng Herr and his wife Chua in previous postings. Seng is working with The Bible League of Thailand (TBLT) through Hmong International Ministries, Inc. (HIM), Mc Donough, GA.

We first met Seng in Thailand in February 1999 while we were on separate mission projects. By May, 1999, Seng was back in Thailand full-time and served there in several provinces for 5 years. During that time, no one but God knows how many Hmong came to the Messiah through Seng serving among his people. Our best guess is that over 1000 people received Christ.

Seng and Chua came to Thailand in the fall of 2006 and are living in Nan Province. They are serving the Hmong in several provinces. He also works with HIM associates Xeng and Bangyat, overseeing their ministry.

Pictures are at the Nan airport and Seng with children at Bangyat's house.

Hmong Village Training

2007-01-30T17:16:00.000-05:00

Community Development Training classes were recently held at Ban Done Phaivanh. There were over 25 men involved in this training. Bible classes were also provided for the children.

Hmong Villages Celebrate Christmas

2007-01-30T16:32:00.000-05:00

Many Hmong villages want Seng and Chua Herr to be with them at Christmas time. Because HIM and TBLT are serving in nearly 30 villages, its impossible to get to very many.

These pictures were taken at Huai Khu and Nam Taung. HIM associate Xeng Lor is pastor of the church in Huai Khu, Chiang Rai Province and Bangyat Saeher serves the church in Nam Taung, Nan Province when he can.

Hmong- LYN Dorm Christmas

2007-01-30T16:03:00.000-05:00

Christmas is always a wonderful time at Love Your Neighbor Dorm. All the children wear their traditional dress and celebrate the Messiah's birthday.

No "Random" Act of Kindness

2007-01-16T16:50:00.000-05:00

This was not a random act of kindness. The word random means "doing things without definite aim, purpose, or reason". This was a premeditated, well planned, and almost perfectly executed act of kindness. Actually the "kindness" part was perfect.

The team arrived expecting to work for about 2 hours, run over 4 hours. There were two very large trees that needed to come down. Even though Ray said he had never cut down trees this big before, the team trusted is skill, knowlege, and experience. Ray, the team leader on the right of the picture, provided ropes, pullies, and his chain saw. Ted, the 'center' of the team brought his saw also which came in handy to cut Ray's saw out when it got hung up. Caleb, Jeff, and Mr T made up the rest of the team.

Ray studied the first tree and pointed out where it was to fall. The ropes and pullies were attached. The ropes were pulled tight. It was time for Ray to start cutting. Everyone stood back. Way back. This tree must fall just right, actually left or it might fall across the neighbor's driveway.

Ray cuts the notch on the left side of the tree. In the picture you can see the rope. Then he starts to cut the tree on the right side. "Oh! Oh!", Ray says. The tree then sits down on the cut that is suppose to let it fall to the left. Now everyone is really "way back". The tree begins to make cracking sounds and in a few minutes it falls across the neighbor's driveway.

As it turns out, God had a better plan for that tree falling across the driveway. The details can't be revealed here, but something very good came out of that tree falling the way it did.

The second tree went right where Ray aimed. You can see it falling in the picture.

There is no way in this world the Keck's could have cut these trees down. Thank you Ray and team.

This is but one example of the acts of kindness performed by the folks in Fire and Faith Sunday School Class, Salem Baptist Church, Mc Donough, GA. Not always tree cutting, but always acts to help someone in so many ways.

Thanks Mr. T for being our teacher. Thank you Ray and team. This is not the first time they have helped Shirley and Fran Keck.

Serving Hmong Children - Love Your Neighbor Dorm

2007-01-11T18:26:00.000-05:00

Love Your Neighbor Dorm was established through the vision of Pastor Manit Chawsan on May 1, 1993. Manit (Nit) and his family came to live in Amphur Mae Charim in Nan Province (Thailand) in order to evangelize the villages of Nam Tuang and Rom Glao.

Nit and his wife are seated in the picture above.

As a result of Pastor Nit's evangelism in the villages many families came to Jesus. Several of the families desired for their children to receive a good education but did not have the money necessary for the children to stay in Mae Charim while they studied. Therefore, some of the parents requested that their children stay with Nit and his family while they went to school. There were 15 children who came to Mae Charim to stay with Pastor Nit the first year. The second year there were 30 children. A dorm as been born but there is little space.

Through a project with World Concern, their dicector Scott Cole, and the Canadian Embassy, money was raised and the new dorm building was completed in one year.

Today there about 60 children who would not be able to get a good education or receive spiritual training if it were not for the Love Your Neighbor Dorm.

Seated below is Manit's daughter Nongnuch and her husband, Athriat, and their son. Athriat is now the pastor at the dorm.
Below, some of the children are lined up as they prepare to go to school.

Hmong Children - Sick, Dying, and Hurting

2007-01-05T15:16:00.000-05:00

Life is so very hard in the villages in Northern Thailand. The people are poor and work very hard to have enough food for the family.

Children often die from diseases and ailments that would be cured here in the US or at least treated.

The little girl in the orange shirt, Boa, has to drag herself around, pulling her body along with her hands. She had malaria when she was very young. It is believed that the medicine may have caused her condition.

The little Downs baby also has a bad heart and will not live.

The baby below died six months after this picture was taken. She was born with several ailments. Though she did receive more medical attention than most Hmong children, she did not make it. We first saw her in August 2005 and were in her village, Huai Khu, when she died in February 2006.

Hmong Helping Lua, Song Khwae, Nan Province

2006-12-24T11:12:00.000-05:00

This small hut is occupied by three Lua families. They came from their village to work for a Hmong farmer near Song Khwae Village. Bangyat Her, in the blue shirt, a H.I.M. associate, has been helping these Lua families.

They are poor and very fearful of people. They have seen the love of Christ through Bangyat's life. They attended a study group at Bangyat's while we were there. (We were told later they also wanted to see the "white people" again)

The leader of the group had an accident and his right shoulder is broken. Because he is a poor Lua, he received very little attention at the hospital. His shoulder is not healing well. This situation would be so much different in the U.S.

The saddness of these people will stay with us for the rest of our lives. They never smiled one time while we were with them over a period of several hours.

Hmong Village-Tham Vieu Ke-Nan Province

2006-12-23T18:11:00.000-05:00

Shirley and Francis Keck, H. I. M., were brought up to date on what has been going on in this village since their last visit. The Hmong gentleman speaks very good English and they enjoyed a very long discussion on the progress the church is making. He showed them the area where they plan to build a small building.

Like most Hmong, this gentleman and the other men in the village are hillside farmers. They raise fruit trees and vegetables as cash crops and for their food. Most also raise chickens and pigs to feed their families.

H.I.M. was here at Tham Vieu Ke in Febraury 2006 with Seng Herr, a H.I.M. associate. H.I.M. had three Hmong teams from the U.S. serve here in 2001 and 2002. H.I.M. associates have served here several times over the past 6 years.

Hmong Village-Pam Ke-Two Older Ladies

2006-12-23T16:14:00.000-05:00

The lady on the left with Shirley Keck, H.I.M., has been a Christian for a many years. When there is a Bible study or church gathering, she is always there. We have known her for several years.

The Cell Church meets in the home of the son of the lady below. He is a Christian leader in this village and is the only Christian in this family. When we met her on this occasion, she was very weak and sickly. She knew she was dying. Seng Herr presented the Gospel and we all prayed for her to receive Christ. She stated that she would except Christ, but she wanted to see her husband for awhile first when she died. He was animistic and had died several years ago without Christ.

In just a few days, we came back to Pam Ke for her animistic funeral. Her Christian son was so heart broken because she did not receive Christ.

Two older Hmong ladies. Very much alike in many ways except where they will spend eternity.

Hmong Village-Pam Ke, Nan Province

2006-12-22T09:42:00.000-05:00

Twelve new Christians Baptized

Hmong Children in Paklang Village

2006-12-20T19:12:00.000-05:00

These children are among over 500 that Shirley Keck, H.I.M., taught in Nan and Chiang Rai Provinces during February this year. She had Bible lessons for all ages.

Seng Herr taught the Bible to over 1500 Hmong adults during that time. Many people came to Christ and most of these were baptized.

We served in this village for three days in February 2006.

This Mission Project was H.I.M's seventh since 1999.

Cooking on the Ground, Hmong Style

2006-12-20T18:44:00.000-05:00

Shirley Keck, of H.I.M. is cooking a meal for the Hmong and Lua who have gathered at Suwat Herr's house for Bible Study, Discipleship Training, and Literacy Lessons. Seng Herr taught Hmong to Hmong folks and Suwat taught Thai to the Lua.

Suwat is a Hmong leader working among his people in Nan Province. He also has been working with a family of Lua's who have hired out to a Hmong farmer. This states just how poor these Lua folks are and their situation. They live in a hut they build from the forest materials.

Hmong Forest Setting, Nan Province

2006-12-20T18:29:00.000-05:00

Several new Hmong Christians were baptized in this beautiful stream and pool.

This "baptismal pool " is near Song Khwae Village in Nan Province where Bangyat Her serves Jesus (Yesus). He also serves 8 or 9 others villages, teaching the Hmong language, Discipleship Training, Bible Lessons, and Thai language to those who need it.

Bangyat will also be translating studies from Thai into Hmong. One of our Thai partners have some great Bible Studies, Cell Church Training, etc.

Hmong Work in Northern Thailand

2006-12-18T19:01:00.000-05:00

HIM has been working with Hmong people in Nan and Chiang Rai Provinces in Northern Thailand since 1999. There have been seven mission projects during that time. We are currently supporting three men that serve among the Hmong.

This work should expand greatly next year. HIM asociates plan to spend more time in Thailand in the next few years.