March Newsletter

This month our students had to work online for two weeks while their schools were temporarily closed. Online learning was a challenging, yet very valuable, time. They managed unfinished homework and prepared for next month’s exams. Our staff capably handled having our kids on site 24 hours per day for the two-week period!

On January 24, a team of three staff members and 16 students proudly joined the Buriram Marathon. Moses especially distinguished himself by running the 21-kilometer half-marathon, completing the race in an impressive 1 hour and 53 minutes.

In early January we welcomed a team of 14 from Meadow Springs Church and Baker City

Christian Church in Oregon for a rare visit. Here are some comments from the team members.

I am truly at a loss for words to express what a blessing it was to visit Grace Ministries. Working alongside the staff there was not a task, but a genuine delight. Their tireless dedication to caring for and teaching nearly 120 children—ranging in age from 6 to 21—is remarkable. It is clear that these children are safe, happy, and learning about the love of God every day within a family-like environment.

Kayline Allison, Portland, Oregon, USA

Visiting Grace was like a warm hug. The kids’ smiles, the staff’s care, the way they all worked together is what true family feels like. Everyone is important, everyone is involved. It’s hard to imagine the terrible experiences these kids had before coming to Grace because of the life you see in their eyes now that they are safe, loved and cared for. God is truly at work there. Praise be to Him. 

Beth DeMastus, Baker City, Oregon, USA

My experience at Grace Ministries was life changing. The staff is the most qualified, down-to-earth and caring group of people I've been with. They went above and beyond to make us feel at home. The kids who live there are all hard-working and talented individuals and are grateful to be at Grace. They feel loved, protected, and known. They have the opportunity to get an education and work hard to excel. The word that comes to me when I think of Grace Ministries is FAMILY. They all are family, loving one another, helping one another and supporting one another.

Jen Whitford, Baker City, Oregon, USA

The Oregon team did a Noah's Ark craft with our elementary kids