On Sat 3rd Feb was the dedication of the new Ban San Faan home. A team of about 30 came over from the Calvary Church, Longview, USA. This church has underwritten funding of the new home. Owning their own building (rather than renting) allows the children to be resistered at that address and so Ban San Faan becomes officially a home (as opposed to a house). Individual members and families of the church fund the living costs of their sponsored child and keep in regular personal contact with the children. 12 of the 16 children's sponsors were part of the visiting team.
 The new home |
The children are taught in English by a New Zealander, Averill, and in Thai by Thai teachers Pat and Ro. The teaching staff and educational costs are funded by Averill's home church in New Zealand.
 Housefather Preacher welcomes us |
 Thai teachers Ro and Pat with Mollie & Jessica |
At the dedication, the children were dressed in traditional Thai costume. They sang, performed Thai dancing and played their Thai instruments.
 The children sing |
 Hope! |
 Thai dancing |
 Traditional instruments |
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The home is the result of the vision of Malee (the manager) to help Thai orphans. Malee, supported by her husband Brian, teamed up with Bill and Janis Wood, a couple from Calvary church who were living in Chiang Mai. Bill and Janis and Malee were honoured for their vission and hard work in establishing the home.
 Malee with Jenny and Bronwen |
 Bill & Janis honoured |
Ban San Faan meand "House of Fulfilled Dreams". Our prayer is that the children will go on to fulfill their dreams and potential as they grow up to be influential in their own nation and the nations.
Esther May teachers art at the home. Our family visits on Thursday evenings to lead a time of "family worship" with the children and staff. Our friendship and love for these children and the staff has grown during our time here and it is truly a privilege to know them.
