Naomi House News
September 17th, 2024
I (Carmen) continue to be in awe of how God is building His kingdom in Northern Thailand, by His Spirit through the ministries of Naomi House. It is a joy and blessing to partner in leadership with Siriwan and Wichian on the ground in Thailand, and with so many of you around North America, who are joining us through prayer and support!
As I continue to engage strategic church partnerships and bring leadership to Naomi House's ongoing and expanding ministry, I'm praying for more prayer and financial partners with my Multiply project (C0114). Increased cost of travel, as well as increased work hours to facilitate ongoing growth and Kingdom opportunities, means my support is currently in need of funding.
Would you pray and consider joining our Naomi House ministry team through financial partnership? (Click the button below for a donation link.)
"The LORD sits enthroned over the flood..."
"...the LORD is enthroned as King forever. The LORD gives strength to his people;
the LORD blesses his people with peace."
Psalms 29:10-11
Floods Engulf SE Asia...Souls Hunger for Hope
In recent weeks Northern Thailand, as well as much of SE Asia, has experienced severe and devastating flooding. As Naomi House sewing center employs women from all over Northern Thailand and surrounding nations, the network of connections into many villages impacted by the flooding brings opportunity to engage with care, resources, and HOPE in Jesus.
This past few weeks, we have mobilized Siriwan and Wichian to respond to urgent needs in villages throughout Northern Thailand. They have partnered with Bible school friends and churches in neighboring communities of the impacted villages to provide food and water supplies. If possible, they have traveled in person the several hours to villages, to bring help, hope and resources. Many have been impacted by the love and provision through Naomi House partnership, and 2 village families (9 people) have made commitments to follow Jesus.
In Meerae's (NH Seamstress) village, the village chief tragically lost his life helping others out of landslides. We praise God that just 2 years ago, the Lord led Naomi House to that village to preach the Gospel in a village-wide Christmas outreach. Meerae also lost her aunt to those landslides, leaving behind a 24-year old blind and injured cousin and his 14-year old sister. Please pray for these now orphans to know their Heavenly Father.
Heavenly Father, You are the One who gives strength and peace in the midst of tragedy. You are enthroned over the flood and we ask you to intervene with mercy as many suffer from the devastation of these rains, floods and landslides. LORD, give strength to Your people, and bless them with peace, as they share Your hope with many who have been left with nothing following the floods. Grant wisdom and direction to those mobilizing help in Your Name to those impacted and needing Hope and peace. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Pray for this couple who gave their lives to Jesus after Siriwan and Wichian spent the day helping them recover from the floods destroying their home and belongings. The couple testified to God's great love shown through their care.
This family of 7 said they felt the tangible love of Jesus through Siriwan and Wichian and wanted to put their faith in the Living God! Wichian led them all in a prayer of salvation.
And the Lord is Over Flooding...In Our House Too 😅
While we are so grateful for a beautiful home and beds, we covet your prayers as our basement recently experienced sewage flooding due to a commercial company's error when laying fiber optic cable (not a company we use). Please pray with us that the extensive indoor damage in our basement will be fully restored. Thank you!
Disciples Who Make Disciples...Who Make Disciples...
Jesus said, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations..." (Matthew 28:19a). At Naomi House and in their community, in Chiang Mai Juvenile Detention Center (pic at left), in villages throughout northern Thailand, and here in Wichita, Kansas, we continue praying and asking God to lead us in bringing His love and transforming Gospel to those who have not yet heard. Join us in praying and asking God to lead each of us, in our sphere of influence, to share His love and make disciples...who make disciples...following Jesus.
"your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Matthew 6:10
Thank you for your partnership in serving and praying for God's kingdom come!
Carmen Owen
13709 W. Texas Street
Wichita, KS
316-347-1144
"May you be blessed by the Lord, who made heaven and earth!" Psalm 115:15