Here is a story about a woman the team met in ministry this week, written by Connie Rock (photos by me):
It was night in Bangkok and we headed out for a prayer walk in the infamous red-light district in Thailand, Patpong. It hasn't gotten any easier the more we visit. In fact, it seems to get harder. You notice more of the little details…the small print in posters, the girls peering at you from cracks in doors, and the sadness in their eyes.
It was the first night that while our team was walking, a woman working near the Fetish Bar twisted her ankle. I did not see the actual incident, but did see the entire team freeze. Later while debriefing the evening, some of the thoughts going through their minds at the time were, "I'm paralyzed. Should I help? Do I touch her? Will I get her in trouble if I reach out to her by her boss?" Many knew that this was the moment in which they prepared for. After a few long seconds, several ran over to help her to her feet. While the team moved forward, a small group was convicted to return and pray with her.
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This was a test of faith for many. It was putting into action what they did not know they could do. We are not sure how the girl is now, but we walked away in faith believing she would be healed not just physically but also spiritually. Her name is impossible to pronounce, so let's call her Faith. Please pray for our friend, Faith. Kristen and I hope to run into her again this next week as we continue the ministry there with our second team.
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I fully believe that moment, as our first night of ministry in the Red Light District, was the moment the Lord gave the team the opportunity to step into active ministry by talking with and touching those who work in Pat Pong. It was the moment when all what they prayed for, raised money in order to come, and hoped to do happened right in front of them and it was their decision how they would react. It was so cool to see them minister out of the compassion the Lord gave them, and I cannot wait to walk those same streets with the team coming tonight/tomorrow morning!
An update on the flood: so far we haven't seen any water, although there are reports that the water is getting closer. Supposedly, if this weekend passes without us seeing water, the worst is over as far as where we are.
