Pat and Rad Houmphan are involved in evangelism and church planting among the Isaan people of northeastern Thailand.  The majority of Isaan, or Lao-Thai, practice Buddhism mixed with ancient animism.  A number of Isaans have become Christians.  

The Living Water Church meets in several villages with believers coming from surrounding villages.  Outreach activities include a successful cow-lending project for economic development, medical missions, and English camp.  If you would like to know more about the church in Thailand or how you can help, please visit with a member of Dayspring - Jennifer Buller, Ron Goertzen.

Ray Epp and Akiko Aratani live and work at Menno Village Japan, sharing farming duties with other workers throughout the year and invite anyone who is interested to come and learn about their vision of farming.  It's a way in which people share the joys and risks of farming by providing capital to the farm upfront and receiving produce directly from the farmer throughout the growing season via in-city deliveries. 

 "I think of [food deliveries] as being as much pastoral visits as they are delivering food," Epp says.  "Both are necessary.  Visiting families, getting to know them... we can share some things about our life and develop some long-term relationships through food."  Ray and Akiko have four sons.

Having just celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the Congo Mennonite Church, the connection with Bethesda is cherished and deep ties have formed.  Current projects include student support, literacy classes, sewing machines, church construction, building repairs and medical supplies.

  If you have questions about Dayspring Congo projects, give Ron Goertzen a call.

As a member of Central Plains Mennonite Conference, Bethesda has partnered with Ashland Christian Fellowship Church in Ashland, Montana, as a sister congregation.

PASTOR BEN WADDINGTON

406-694-6100

#9 Old Mission Road PO Box 440

Ashland, Montana 59003