A missionary family visited our church a couple of times and shared what they were doing in Thailand. Then they visited our home and said, “We need a principal at our school. Would you consider coming and helping us?” 

That question launched our family in a direction that we had never expected. God’s time is always best, and this invitation came at a time when our two daughters were also ready for a long-term mission experience. None of us had education training, but God taught us many things at a mission school in Thailand. This experience helped the girls discern more clearly what their talents and interests were. After spending six years at the school, the Lord eventually led Sharon to pursue an education degree and Hannah to marry Jonathan, another JFA missionary. God led Brenda and Harvey on to other experiences, including language learning, and helping other missionaries with their projects.

In early 2022, Jesus for Asia asked Harvey to oversee their “Love for Asia” foundation in Thailand. This foundation employs local workers to produce video messages and translate printed materials in several local languages. The foundation also helps missionaries obtain “volunteer” visas, which is one way to serve in Thailand for longer periods of time without having to get new visas frequently.

Through all of our experiences, we are seeing that God is able to guide and strengthen us to do things that He has called us to do.