Hey guys!

Remember that talk you
heard at training camp about laying down your expectations for this
trip? Well guess what, you are already getting the chance to put that
into practice! Exciting!

I've just gotten word that
there has been a change to your route. Instead of going to Malaysia,
you will now be going to (drum roll, please)... Thailand!

Also known as the "Land of
Smiles," Thailand is a beautiful country full of amazing people. It is
also one of the most popular countries for "sex tourism." People from
all over the world flood to Thailand where young women and girls are
trafficked to satisfy the demand of the sex trafficking industry. At the
same time, not many know of the genocide in Burma and the refugees that
flee into Thailand's borders every day. Maybe you'll get to be one that
looks into the eyes of a prostitute and tell her that she's worth more
than what someone will pay for her. Maybe you'll be the one to hold a
Burmese orphan whose entire family was just killed and let them know
about their heavenly Father that loves them.

If you've already gotten
your vaccines for Malaysia you may want to double check and make sure
you don't need any additional ones for Thailand. Please also check if
you need anti-malaria medication for Thailand. Email me with any
questions you may have!

Stacy Povian