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Dorothy Uhlig's Report from Thailand

February 19, 2009

God Is Working
I feel I have a ringside seat as I watch what God is doing in hearts
and lives, and I cheer them on. In my last letter I mention Lai (Mien

name) Nin (Thai name), who believed on the Lord in 7^ grade in the
CYDC dorm in Chiangkam. Her father disowned her. Afterfinishing
school she went to Bangkok, married and was living with his family when a

brother In adrunken rage tried to kill them. They fled to the house parents

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in Chiangkam. Lai's husband accepted the Lord and got off alcohol and

drugs. After her baby was delivered by C-section, Lai's mother came and cared for her, but on
returning home her husband threatened to kilt her. In December Lai's father became ill. Since it

was time to harvest com, he asked Lai and her husband to come and help. They were gone a
month and though the house parents couldn't contact her by mobile phone due to the

mountains, there was no problem in communicating with God asking for his help for this couple. Corn harvest was over and the grandfather had become attached to his grandchild and wanted

the family to stay. However, an older brother and his wife were not happy at the prospect, so Lai and her husband have returned to Chiangkam and he is working at a motorcycle repair place
and the housefather is discipling him. Pray for them that they may grow in Christ and for the grandfather that his heart might be opened to the Lord. The grandmother believes, but has not been able to fellowship with Christians due to her husband's opposition.

he is a loner and has many problems. But God can take those we think have no value and

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make something of them. The Korean donn has agreed to take him on trial for the month of

February. He made a profession offaith and was baptized 2-3 years ago, but has shown no life. He worked for me for about 10 days and has improved in his ability to communicate and
cooperate. Pray that God will work out H/s will and purpose in his life.

My Grown Children

Bla came from Australia to attend Dang and Beer'swedding in Bangkok January16*^. Then she, Tao and Chao came to visit me. Tao had said he wanted to get married while Bla was here, so with phone communications with Nok's family in Chiangmai it was arranged. InKean, the housefather, took the part ofan uncle (Tao's father died) and finalized the arrangements for the next day. Then he took Tao and Bla and the preacher from Sope Waan over to Chiangmai to the home ofthe bride. The bride's parents had asked InKean to plan the program and he arranged for the preacher give the message to the bride and groom. The family are not Christians but Nok accepted the Lord when she was in college in Chiangmai. The young couple came with Bla the next day to see me, since Iwas unable to attend the wedding. Then they returned to Bangkok the following evening to go back to work, but they were very happy.
Tao wanted to move back home and we had been praying to know the Lord's will. Three weeks later, they returned to Chiangkam to interview for jobs, but ittumed out that the insurance

company hires a secretary for 3 months with no pay and then may or may not accept as a
permanent worker. We will continue to pray for the Lord's will.

Bangkok, he took the phone call informing us that Chao had fallen from a high ladder while installing electricity and was in the Chiangmai University Hospital. The man from the company
assured us that the insurance would pay for his hospitalization and that Chao had recovered

So while this didn't work out, the Lord used Tao. Just an hour before their bus leftfor

asked if he would visit Chao. (Chao has been attending church there and Banya is a family friend from the mission work in Pua under Imogene Williams and Dr. Gariand Bare.) With a

consciousness. So we called Banya, the new pastor of the Mong church in Chiangmai and

cracked vertebrae Chao was sent home from the hospital on February 13^*^. Chao has instructions to stay in bed for 1 month and then return and see the doctor. He has a back brace

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and crutches to use only for getting up to the bathroom, but no sitting. So he is looking to the
Lord as to what he should do in the future. Electrical wiring is out. He will have time for reading

and prayer to seek the Lord's will. Pray for him and for his children. Nati was to come and live
with his father to start middle school in May, but Nicky will finish middle school in I more year, so

will continue where she is. May Goddirect as to theirfuture. A student is being contacted to
stay with Chao at night and help with any needs.
Coworkers

Mike Phillips returned to Thailand for 2 weeks to help care for business and check on the Leadershiptraining program and the agricultural program. He would have stayed longer but had to get back for the memorial service for his father-in-law who died while visiting them in Kansas at Christmas time. The service was held January 30*^ in the Seattle area where Naomi's father
had worked as a teacher at a Bible college. There were over 600 at the memorial service from all over the worid. Afitting tribute to a loyal worker who loved to teach the Word of God. He shared in the leadership training when he was In Thailand visiting. The Phillips are waiting on the Lord for the provision of money so that Naomi can continue her application for U.S.

citizenship. They are also praying about moving from Kansas to Seattle to pastor a Thai church
Mike co-founded before coming to Thailand. It is uncertain how long It will take for citizenship for Naomi or how long before she can leave the country. The boys would like to go to Seattle where they could use their Thai, but they would have to transfer to another college.
The farm loan program will have to be changed as the government has put in new

regulations that only the govemment or large organizations that make special arrangements with the government can have loan programs. Pray for the Lord's guidance in this and those in many villages who wHI be affected. There is ongoing dialogue as to what will be allowed. The government is trying to cut out corruption but many missions with small programs will be
affected.

We are praying for a suitable young woman to take over the supervision of the Home of Refuge for a year so that the house parents can have a sabbatical. They have been serving for 17 years without being able to go any place as a family. They need time to recuperate and deal
with personal and family problems.

Mike Avrit and his family who came here from serving In Laos vwll be going on furiough in June. Their oldest boy, Cristopher, will be starting college in Tennessee where their supporting
church and extended family live.

My Health
My health has improved some^there Is less back and leg pain, but I still have to use a walker. But I praise the Lord I can still have a part in the work in Thailand through prayer, counseling and encouraging others. May God refine us and make us what He wants us to be that He may be glonfied. You have a vital share in this ministry through your prayers, support and encouragement.

Only God can undertake and mold us into a team with Christ as the head. May we be faithful
servants.

Dorothy Uhlig
P.O. Box 5

Chiangkam, Phayao 56110

Thailand dmuhiiq@hotmail.com

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Dorothy Uhlig's Report from Thailand

September 2009

CO-WORKER GONE TO BE WITH THE LORD

I was just sitting down to write you when I received word that Don Byers, a former co-worker in Thailand had gone to be with the Lord. He and his family
worked among the Khamu in Thailand from 19S41964. Then they returned to America for the

education oftheir children as Donnie was just ready

to start high school. Later they worked among the

Khamu refugees in the San Francisco area. Thinking of them brings back memories of two 5 day trips over the mountains from Chiangkham to their home in the

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were caring for a crippled man who had been left in

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ministered to him and many of the Khamu. My memory of Don is a gentle man who served the Lord humbly and faithfully along with his wife, Roberta. Pray for the family as they adjust to theirloss, knowing that he has entered into thejoy ofthe Lord. HOME OF REFUGE continues ministry

Two orthree months ago the house parents at the Home of Refuge received a phone call from Wipa, a girl who was in the home for 3 years and then went on to vocational training.
ages 4 and 5. and work. Was there a Christian home ororphanage that would take them?

While there she met and married a young man and moved to Bangkok. She called to say her husband had been killed in an accident and she was unable to care for her 2 boys,

The house parents contacted many places and found a Christian orphanage that agreed to take them in 2-3 monthswhen they finished building an addition. Wipa had no place to leave the boys in the meantime so she the Hpme of Refuge became their refuge. Two little boys with no play equipment and no playmates presented quite a challenge. The house mother was glad when the time came to take them by bus to Chiangmai to meet their mother from Bangkok and for Wipa to get them settled in the home. The ministry as
grandparents to these rescued girls continues after they leave the home.
AFTER THE STUDENTS LEAVE Witness continues

The ministry at the Chiangkam donn (CYDC) also continues long after the students

The baby is in the breach position. Lai is praying that the baby will tum and be born
they have shared with through the dorm.
The HOLY SPIRIT at WORK!

husband. They fled. Lai was 8 months pregnant and they had nowhere to go so she called the house parents. They were given a loving welcome and are now staying there. The house father found the husband ajob repairing motorcycles. Their baby is due in less ^an a month. They have no health care since he had to leave his job in the northeast
normally and thus avoid surgery. The husband is not a Christian but he is interested.

Lai assisted in the dorm for one year before going to Bangkok to work. She married and ' they moved to his home in the northeast An older brother of the husband drinks and is on drugs. He became angry one night grabbed a big knife and tried to kill Lai and her

Her father was very angry and demanded that she renounce Christ. When she refused, he told her to never come back home and he stopped all support. Upon finishing high school

gospel made a real impact on her life and she and her mother both accepted the Lord.

leave. Lai, a Mien girl, came into the dorm when she first started middle school. The

And so the witness continues as the house parents continue to impact the lives of those

changing expenence with the Lord as the Lord convicted him of sin. As he confessed his sins and repented of them, the Lord told him to read the Bible. Lao Ta obeyed and found he could read fluently and understand what he was reading. He had been barely literate and a^ays stumbled over words and had little understanding. His brother, Lao Ya said
But. Doctor, before he couldn't read orjust barely and he didn't understand Now he

With joy we heard the testimony of Lao Ta of Development village (Mong). He had a life

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reads fluently and he understands and explains the meaning." Iasked if Lao Ta's

Ya said. "He's right on and so excited and happy that he hardly sleeps and his wife is afraid he will go crazy." Praise the Lord for Lao Ta. Oh, that the spirit ofrevival would
power and His might and they would glorify God,

understanding coincided with Scripture or is he spouting off some new doctrine? "No," Lao

come upon the whole church and all the Christians would get right with the Lordand with

others. Then the goodnews would spread and people would come to know Christ in His
The LORD'S GOODNES~

Bakhti, a teacher from another country whom Iwas

mentoring, has had an experience of the Lord's goodness.
When she moved from Chiangkam to Chiangmai the new school was supposed to take care of a new visa and work

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pay a fine of 20,000 Baht (over $600). That was her entire salar-y and she wouldn't have anything left to pay her rent SSSkV or to eat on for the next month nor any money to send to ^ S&i

her mother who is ill and counts on monthly assistance.

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She found this out on a Friday and it had to be paid on

Monday. But prayer was made and one of those in

America who prayed felt led of the Lord to send $500.

What an answer to prayer for a new Christian. Now she is L..^ ' 'v' praying to know the Lord's will as to whether to bring her mother to Thailand for medical treatment or continue to send money. Pray for her as she makes Christian friends and

finds a good Bible study. She is attending an English speaking church where the pastor
has ministered in her country and speaks her language. Praise God for His love and care.
CO-WORKER TO VISIT I Mike Phillips will be returning to Thailand for 10 days or so October 9th to renew his visa

and assist with other business here. He is taking an extended furlough as his wife, who is
a Canadian, has applied for American citizenship and that takes time. His son Caleb has started college this fall, joining Aaron and Levi.

Join us inprayer for the physical, spiritual and financial needs for the ministry and the
Christians in Thailand. May God be glorified.

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Dear Friends,

December 9, 2009

At Christmas time we tliinl< especially oftine birth ofJesus and

the change that He brought into the world as He came to save

men from their sins and to transform their lives by dwelling within-truly Emmanuel, God with us. We are seeing lives transformed here in Thailand as you pray. May I share with you some of the recent victories that glorify God and some of the needs for
continued prayer.

About 4 years ago Ifirst met Liu, a Mien young woman who had
worked in Bangkol< and accepted the Lord. She developed some mental probfems and had to retum home. She was encouraged by many Christian books she

borrowed from me and attended the Mien church at Pepper Village. After severaTmonths she went to live and with Ylng Muey, a Mien woman evangelist wiio disclpled her for many months. This last year her mother developed cancer of the throat and had to have x-ray therapy in the Chiangmai hospital. Her sister was also in the same hospital suffering from kidney disease and having to have dialysis. An older sister had a stroke. Liu cared for her mother and sister in the hospital and after they returned home. What a change from one who couldn'tcope with life to a caretaker of 3 chronically 111 people! Ylng Mae visited them frequently and the younger sister accepted the Lord. Her health has improved and she was baptized December 6^^. Liu's mother is

in ICU in the Chiangkam hospital and accepted the Lord a few days ago. Now we're praying for
the father and the older sister that they too might come to know the Lord.

Lai, a Mien student, accepted the Lord and was

baptized when she was in the Chiangkam dorm. Her

father disowned her and told her he wouldn't help her

anymore and not to come home. Lai's mother also

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Bangkok to work and eventually married a man from the northeast. He was not a Christian. Later they
moved to his home In the northeast. He has 2 brothers and the whole family drinks heavily. One
night the oldest brother in a drunken rage tried to kill

believed and at first attended church in a village 2 hours away. However, her husband forbade her to go so the mother has had no Christian fellowship through

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Lai. She and her husband fled, butthey had no place to go. She was 7 months pregnant. They
called InKean, the house father at the Chiangkam dorm, and asked ifthey could come. He sent them money for the bus and gave them a warm welcome. The house father got Lai's husband a job at a motorcycle repair place and their baby amved about 2 months ago. Recently the husband decided to enter the Buddhist priesthood for 3 months in order to get offliquor, cigarettes and drugs. He had studied Buddhism so the house father used the Buddhist scriptures that contain the promise of one who Isto come who will have scars on his hands and feet. They studied together and InKean pointed him to Christ and said Christ could help him to get over his addiction. He decided to trust in Christ so he and his family have been living with the house parents and helping with the garden. They regularly study the Bible and have prayer together. Pray for them all.

God also isworking in the lives ofYeng and her husband Wang who are Mong and camefrom
Laos to Development Village about 7 years ago. She had lost 3 babies all dying about a month after birth. Yeng and Wang believed on the Lord and about a year later had a baby boy who Is
now 6 years old. Life was hard and the husband wasn't true to the Lord but was a womanizer.

Yeng learned to go to the Lord and read His word when the situation seemed impossible. Then his mother came from Laos and lived with them. Life became very bitter especially after the husband's younger brother who was 16 took a wife and brought her home. The sister-in-law refused to help with the work so Yeng had to care for her own husband and 3 chiluien, plus 3 other uncooperative people. Yeng found her solace in reading God's word and prayer. She kept the

faith through it all and now the husband has come back to the Lord and they are studying in the leadership training school. The mother accepted the Lord a few months ago and her life has changed dramatically. I met her at church when I returned to Thailand in May and found a smiling happy woman who loved the Lord. Yeng was full of praise. The Lord has given them another boy who is about 2 months old now. Their rice harvest failed this year^they got only 7 gunny sized bags of rice instead of 60 so they will be short, but they are looking to the Lord to care for them. They do not have Thai citizenship but have papers allowing them to live here. There is a possibility of them getting citizenship or at least papers forthe baby as the government has just made an
announcement regarding this. Pray they may be guided of the Lord and He will meet their needs.

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1. Michael and Naomi Phillips have beenserving the Lord in Thailand for over 17years. They

are on home leave just now and have 3 boys in college. Naomi isa Canadian citizen but is seeking U.S. citizenship. Progress over the past 1 Vi years has been slow but they are now to the place where they need topay about $2,000.00. Mike returns toThailand every 3 months

to help and encourage those working with him. He will come to Thailand January 10*'' for 2-3
weeks and renew his Thai visa for another year. Pray for the Lord's provision of their needs
and for Naomi's citizenship to be granted.

2. InKean and Nail are house parents in the Chiangkam Youth Development Center and are

caring for 48 student's this year. They need more funding to cover expenses. Nali is being treated for small gallstones. Pray the stones will be expelled and s|*ewon't have to have surgery. Pray also that the students may come to know the Lord and grow in Him. 3. Pray for the 10giris at the Home of Refuge and for Boriboon and Kanchana who care for
them.

4. My grown childrenthe company Chao was working for went bankrupt so he is looking for
work. Dang is planning to get married January 16"^. Bla will be returning from Australia in

January forone month before continuing her studies and work in Australia. Tao is working for a company at Rayong where the salary is very low. He would like to get a job in Bangkok.
Many problems have caused him to seek the Lord. Pray that he may experience the
transforming power of God in His life.

5. Pray for me that my life may showforth the life of Jesus Christ and for physical health and strength to accomplish His purpose in my life. May we rejoice together as we celebrate Jesus
birth and dedicate ourselves to sharing the gospel with others.

suksan wan khritmat

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Dorothy Uhlig
P.O. Box 5

Chiangkam, Phayao 56110

Thailand
dmuhlig@hotmail.com

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Mrs. Arlene Lundgren

ALundorenSI @amail.com

3500 Summers Lane #28

Klamath Falls, OR 97603