"1 Samuel 20:23 'May the Lord make us keep our promises to each other, for He has witnessed them.' Those at home never know just how much the missionaries overseas truly rely on their promises to pray. Even when they are sent out to work with a national church, missionaries still have problems of loneliness and culture shock. But when they go to an unreached people, they enter into situations where they are invading Satan's previously unchallenged territory. He will attack them in many ways beyond the expected culture shock. If those at home who promised to pray for them do not keep their promise, some of these missionaries may experience severe defeat in their personal lives or public ministries. But earnest, continual prayer can make the difference. Dear Lord, help us who stay to recognize how vital we are in the battle for the unreached. Teach us to Pray!"
Diana's Delights
We are so glad to be pastoring and discipling the church in the Muser village of Ban Gao. We have known the people in the church there for over six and a half years now. We love them and being in the mountains. This past Sunday we had our first communion with them; it was very special. We will be gone a couple of weeks from the mountain as we have our team to take care of but in the mean time, the members of the church are going to repaint the church. It should look really nice when we get back there. Please pray for Nalaa and her extended family. There has been some sickness going through their livestock. Ten small pigs and now about ten of their chickens have died in the past couple of weeks. These animals are their livelihood and this will set them back quite a bit financially. Two weeks ago, the sow and piglets were sick and dying. We prayed for them and the sow revived within an hour but the little ones didn't. Praise God for their breeding sow being OK.
Neill's Notes
Visanuk has put in posts, strung barbed wire and wrapped screening around the boundaries of their new farming land. They have also hauled some good soil for planting crops onto the land. The plans are to plant vegetables and to have a pond for raising fish and/or make a place to raise pigs. There is a pond on the land that they will use for water but they can't enclose it because only half is on their land. They are excited about this as we are because it will help save money on the food budget and it will also teach the children skills about raising crops and animals. One picture of the land show the land when bought it. The one with the dirt is from the same spot and angle, looking diagonally across the land. Another is across the pond with the land lying to the right (beyond the house in the background you might be able to see the unfinished Home of Hope building). The other is the opposite diagonal view from the one when we bought the land.
Prayer Requests

• The midwest team here from the 5th thru 15th of Feb.
• The Home of Hope building to be completed.
• Direction and guidance for Diana.
• The new job skills training program.
• Pastors John & Dear and their families.
• Encouragement and growth for the Ban Gao church.
• Traveling safety good health and protection.

Peace, Joy, Blessings & Prayers,
Neill & Diana
Your missionary partners in Mae Sot
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Neill & Diana Gilbert
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Mae Sot, Tak
63110 Thailand
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