The River SHINE Team ran an encounter training week for the women of The River Team, some from women from the mountains and from the neighbouring country. Everyone was impacted by the interactive nature of the program! The participants recognise and develop their self-worth, strength, and purpose, and importantly, are empowered to fulfil their God-given destiny.…
Fifty three very excited children arrived at “The River” for a 3 day camp. Most of the River Team were there to welcome the kids! The Thais in the team were so well prepared that the foreign volunteers were able to really enjoy having fun with the children. Heaps of games, swimming, stories, singing, drama.…
THE RIVER CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH was launched on Saturday 24th September 2011! Our first group of 5 students are staff from Bangkok Bank. The mezzanine level of our River Cafe has been converted into an attractive setting for interactive learning. During break time, the students and teachers enjoy conversation and refreshments in the cafe.
English Classes Begin at the Cafe THIS WEEKEND! An upstairs area has now been screened off and a room prepared so that the English Conversation Classes can begin. A group of bankers have signed up for the first course with many people inquiring about more classes. The River Cafe has now been operating since March…
On Mother’s Day, the River Team went with flowers to Pa Da’s home. Pa Da (in her 40’s) suffers from many illnesses, which make her fearful about her future. Although Pa Da always feels encouraged by our team’s visits, she has been slow to open her heart to be truly loved. As Yua (Thai team…
We recently purchased, quite cheaply, some very old but sturdy playground equipment. Some of the boys from our team, along with some wonderful helpers from Australia, spent countless hours sanding, restoring and re assembling the playground. This process gave some of our trainees the opportunity to learn new skills in sanding, painting and seeing the…
We recently drove 3 hours to a remote village, where Yingwhit, our team member, is sowing his life into serving the people of that hilltribe. After eating chicken and sticky rice and drinking coffee in Yingwhit’s tiny coffee shop/bamboo home, we walked up the hill to show some visitors the water tanks supplied by the…
August the 12th is a very special day in Thailand. It is the Mother’s Day. The day coincides with the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, who is regarded as the “Mother of Thailand”. The whole country has a public holiday, so that mothers can be with their children on that day. The River Team…
All that we do as The River Team is about serving people. No matter how old or young. Communities are transformed as their people are loved and empowered. The children are not just the “next generation”, but vital members of the current generation. They need to be loved and empowered to succeed in life. The…
Two little girls, living in poverty were being used as child labour to help their parents meet basic living needs. Their parents loved them dearly, but, due to circumstances and financial hardship, were unable to look after them in a way that every child should be looked after. The police were about to intervene and…