Stopover in Chiangmai

With Pastor Steve Knudtsen

After our ministry (May 21) in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai we went to Chiangmai for a couple of days of visit with the Knudtsens, Bethany International m's. Steve and Alberta are long time friends and mentors of Elena since youth at Bethany San Jose, Occidental Mindoro.

For many years we just communicated through e-mail while they were still in the U.S. but finally we had the opportunity to meet and chat with them. In many ways, the Knudtsens serve as our encouragers, model in the ministry (specially in the area of missions) and partners as well.

With Manang Alberta

They brought us for a day of trip to a beautiful safari in Chiangmai. The place is so nice and relaxing and most of the animals we saw for the first time. We enjoyed feeding the giraffes and touching the deers that just roam around.

We learned in our journey that there are times in our service to God that we go through difficult situations but  there are also times that God would shower us with wonderful gifts such as our stopover in Chiangmai. We never expect of receiving gifts like this one. After our time with the Knudtsens in Chiangmai we cannot helped ourselves but offer a prayer of thanksgiving to God for his generous gifts through them.

Out of I.C.'s gladness, he drew pictures of our time in the safari.