Prayer for Team Possible

Friends of Team Possible,

We are so blessed to have such a great group of people that support and encourage our family in this Ministry - we are incredibly grateful! What a wonderful team we all make together! Thank you for all you do to make our ministry possible!

We have a deadline coming up to get our funding in place to go back to Thailand and want to give you an opportunity to be a part of what we are doing. 

We are so excited for our new ministry in Thailand. We will be working in the northern tribal regions sharing the love of Christ through economic and community development to improve quality of life. As their physical needs are being met, we plan to build relationships and establish home bible study groups and churches. We strongly believe this will make a huge difference in the prevention of the Human trafficking that is using these poor, uneducated villages as a harvest ground.

Could you please pray about committing to give monthly to our ministry. If you feel led to give, please e-mail (troy.scott@agmd.org) us with the amount and your address so we can add you to our supporters list. I can fill out all the paper work. Or if your prefer, you can complete the forms at the following links below.  You may also give monthly using a debit or credit card. Thank you so much

Monthly Giving Form 

Monthly credit/debit card donation

Secure Online Gift

If you are already giving and would like to continue to give, please respond as well in order for us to keep our records current. 

Thank you again for all you do and are willing to do in order for Team Possible to be able to continue our ministry to Thailand.

Together We CAN!

Love from the Scott Family,
Troy, Cheryl , Nathaniel, Naomi and Natalie!

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Slave Trade in Thailand...We can make a difference.

We believe we can make a difference.

The problems that face the rural tribal people in Northern, Thailand run deep. Animism, drug and alcohol abuse, lack of education & self worth, along with poverty, leave many with a feeling of hopelessness. Many families who struggle with these issues, in desperation, turn to selling their own children as a source of income in hopes of easing their financial burden.

Our plan is to go into these villages and focus on meeting “felt” needs in order to build relationships. While our teams are in the villages, we also plan to work with the village to find a viable source of income. We will then work to bring education into the villages and encourage them to share with other villages what God has done for them. After doing some basic community projects we will begin holding “quest” meetings to let the villages know why we came and answer any questions they have about us and Christianity. Once we see peoples hearts turning to Christ, we will turn these meetings to bible studies and eventually church plants.

Together we can make this vision a reality. Will you help send us?

Please Pray about helping us begin this new ministry to Thailand’s rural poor. Email troy.scott@agmd.org

Team Possible

The Scott Family

A Taste of Thailand - TONIGHT

Just a reminder that the Taste of Thailand event is tonight at 5:00pm at Maranatha Church.   Please lift this event up in prayer – AND come if you can!

Take the opportunity to get A Taste of Thailand by trying delicious food (we have hot dogs available as well) watching live music and Authentic Thai dancers, taking a walk down the night bazaar where you can buy hand made local and international products and get a quick manicure or foot massage.

There is also a closed bid auction that features a 3 day/2 night stay at the Lodge on the Yellow River for up to 9 people, valued at over $600.

Every $10/mo commitment given, you will receive an entry into a separate drawing for a 3 day/2 night stay at the Lodge on the Yellow River, also a $600+ value.  ( $50./mo = 5 entries)

Thank you Lodge owner Larry Beyer for your generous donation.  The Lodge on Yellow River 

Please come and bring all your family, friends and neighbors. It is going to be a fantastic night you will LOVE!
Maranatha Church is located on Forest Blvd (Hwy 61) just a mile north of Forest Lake.  (From I-35 heading N – take Hwy 8 exit and go N.  Take first exit ( immediate left, 1st right, left at stoplight). on 61.  Coming from the north Take Wyoming Exit (go E – left to Hwy 61 (Forest Blvd) and turn S – right)

 

If you have questions or need further direction, please call Troy 651-230-8002.

It is a night you won't forget!!!  See you there!

Newsletter & Pray Requests

Friends of Team Possible -

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We are so blessed to have such a great group of people that support and encourage our family in our Ministry! What a wonderful team we all make together! Thank you for all you do to make our ministry possible!  These last couple of weeks God has blessed us incredibly with so many people willing to help and serve at our fundraiser.  Many generous individuals have stepped up and gifted us with some amazing items for our Closed Bid Auction as well and we are so thankful.  God is amazing.

 

Prayer Requests:  With our benefit coming up on June 25, we wanted to ask that you take a moment to lift a few things up in prayer. 

1. Volunteers.   We need a few more volunteers  - the more we have, the smoother everything will go.

2. Advertising... We need to keep getting the word out there.  We think this is going to be the talk of the town - and nobody will want to miss it!
3. Auction – That people would have the ability to be generous on their bids– the more money we raise – the quicker we can get back to Thailand!

4. Pledges – We only need $2000/mo.  If we get all of our pledges in by the end of the month – we will be able to purchase our Tickets back to Thailand! 

 

Exciting News:     Anyone who commits to give a minimum of $10 a month will be entered into a drawing for a 3 day/2 night stay at the Lodge on the Yellow River in Danbury, WI for up to 9 people, valued at $600.00.  (See photo below.  Click the picture or link to view Lodge details)  For every additional $10/mo, you are given an additional entry.  $50.00/month = 5 entries. (Travel to and from Lodge and personal expenses are not included.)  Thank you to Lodge owner Larry Beyer for this wonderful gift and incentive to give, we are so blessed.  You must notify us by e-mail and have your first check or Debit/Credit Card Withdrawal form received by AGWM on July 15 in order for your pledge to qualify for the drawing.  Already a financial partner? –You can still qualify for the drawing.  Just send us a note telling us that you are wanting to continue to give along with the amount you are committing to give and you will automatically be entered!  E-mails must be received by July 15 in order to qualify. 

 

If you would like to be a part of our team by giving monthly, or a one time cash donation please go to one of easy to follow links below:

 

Monthly Giving Form 

Monthly credit/debit card donation

Secure Online Gift

 

Thank you again for all you do and are willing to do in order for Team Possible to be able to continue our ministry to Thailand.

Together We CAN!

Love from the Scotts,
Troy, Cheryl , Nathaniel, Naomi and Natalie!

 

Team Possible Blog

 

 

 

Team Possible Prayer & Praise Update

Greetings from the Scott Family! 

 

First, we want to thank you so much for your continued support for our families journey back to Thailand.  We couldn't possibly be where we are without you all.  Your prayers and encouragement mean the world to us and we are honored to have you as a part of our team! 

 

Praise Reports:

• We have so enjoyed being back in the States this last year.  We have travelled to 4 states, spoke in over 70 churches,  met and visited with over 90 pastors.  This last month alone, we had 13 new churches commit to giving to us – Praise God.  We have been so blessed to have opportunities to share how God used us in Thailand along with the vision for the future, to meet wonderful new people, and reconnect with friends and family that we hadn't seen or hugged in over 3 years! 
• All of our travels have been wonderful and safe.  Thank you so much for those of you who have been praying for those areas – God has been so faithful!
• The kids just completed their 11th grade (Nathaniel) and 7th Grade (Naomi) years in school with both of them doing extremely well academically and made some wonderful new friends – thank your for your prayers for that area as well!
• 5 churches are excited about sending teams to work with our ministry – and funding any project they work on.  God is so faithful – we can't wait to get back and get started!

 

Prayer Requests:

• Our pledge drive begins next week.  We only need $2000/month and $31,000 cash to come in by the End of July so we have time to purchase our Airline tickets to return by the end of August.  Please pray that God will touch individuals hearts and compel them to give.  With Him – anything is possible – even in this economy! 
• Please pray for CHEAP airline tickets!!!
• ATaste of Thailand Benefit next Saturday. There are several areas of prayer:
  • Volunteers – LOTS – Musicians, bakers, kitchen help, set up, clean up, workers for the event.  The more volunteers we have the easier it is on everyone!
  • Donations of large items for the closed bid auction.
  • Advertisers – lots of people to spread the word about the event  - many churches and individuals from the community are being invited. 
  • LOTS of attendees – we are praying for over 500 people to come.  We currently have people who are driving over 2 hours to attend this event – lets pray them in together!

  This is going to be an AMAZING event – and if we have enough volunteers AND attendees – this could very well be what gets us back to Thailand by this August.  Will you join us in prayer for these things?

 

Again, thank you so much for your commitment to Team Possible.  We wouldn't be here without your continued prayer and financial support.  May God overwhelm you with his blessings as you continue to serve with us! 

 

Serving Him together,

Team Possible

Troy and Cheryl Scott

Prayer for Team Possible and A Taste of Thailand Benefit

Friends of Team Possible - we are so blessed to have such a great group of people that support and encourage our family in this Ministry - we are incredibly grateful! What a wonderful team we all make together! Thank you for all you do to make our ministry possible!

A quick praise report.  Troy had a fantastic couple of Trips down to Alabama and Florida last month. In the process, 10 churches picked us up for support as well as the possibility for 5 more.  Plus, 3 churches from Minnesota.  We haven't heard the amounts yet, so are excitedly anticipating what that means for our return date in August.  God is so good and we give Him all the credit – He is amazing!

I am sending this e-mail to all of our supporters as we have a HUGE benefit coming up on June 25 at Maranatha in Wyoming, MN.  There are many of you who don't live near us, but I wanted to give you an opportunity to be a part of it, even if it is only through your prayers for our needs. 

The benefit is coming up quickly and there are a few things that you could do that would REALLY help this benefit be a Huge SUCCESS. Please let us know if you are able to help with any of the following areas.
1. Volunteer at the event - set up, decorate, cook, help with kids, clean up.... The more volunteers we get, the quicker and easier everything will go – we will even accept help from the youth!
2. Advertising... We need to get the word out there. Would you be willing to spread the word by posting our event on your face book page, and sending out an e-mail to all your local friends and family... AND talking it up amongst your friends - even if you aren't able to be there yourself. Also, would you be willing to invite people to the Event from the FaceBook Event page (A Taste of Thailand Benefit - there are 2 event pages, but you only need to invite your friends on one of them!) We think this is going to be the talk of the town - and nobody will want to miss it!
3. Donations, If you have something FANTASTIC to donate, or you know someone who does, or have the money to buy a wonderful prize (ie: a dinner for 2 at a nice restaurant, or a weekend getaway package at a nice resort, a car ;} ) that would be WONDERFUL! We are having a Closed Bid Auction as well as a Grand Prize Give Away and are looking for some great prizes to include.

If you can help in any or ALL of those areas we would greatly appreciate it. The countdown has begun for our return and think this event could be just what we need to get us back there by August! Yahoo! We are excited to hear from you and how you may be able to help!

A couple of other quick areas of prayers are:

1. Safety in our travels as we continue to speak in churches around the country through the end of summer.
   
2. Finances: we still need about 20% of our monthly commitments to be signed and come in for us to leave by August. 
   
3. Cash fund,  we still need about $35,000 for our cash funds –( airfare, visas (temporary & work), 3 months living expenses in Thailand,  etc.)  to come in  as well. 

If you would like to be a part of our team by giving monthly, or a one time cash donation please go to one of easy to follow links below:

Monthly Giving Form 

Monthly credit/debit card donation

Secure Online Gift

Thank you again for all you do and are willing to do in order for Team Possible to be able to continue our ministry to Thailand. Together We CAN!
Love from the Scotts
Troy, Cheryl , Nathaniel, Naomi and Natalie!

What's Next

What’s next?

Thailand has difficulty in sustaining national Pastors in the rural areas because they can’t survive in their economy without employment outside the village. These villages are far from any place that may have employment, making it virtually impossible to afford to live.

While ministering the last couple of years, we were stirred in our hearts to think about what could ministry look like if we were to reach out to the tribal people of Thailand. During one weekend trip to a village, we had an exciting idea planted in our hearts. What if a village could have a way to make an income that could support a pastor allowing them to remain there? A new vision was born - a compassion ministry. We could help a village determine what resources it has in order to develop a source of income. A portion of the proceeds from the new income source will go towards the person running the program (the pastor) and a portion towards a community center that will also be used as a church - instilling the principle of tithing. The villagers will then be encouraged to participate in the building of their community project and will be taught to reach out to neighboring communities to help them build a stable economy as well. We believe this will work toward the elimination of the welfare mentality that has come about in many communities, and will encourage reaching out to others, another Biblical principle. We also believe that a solid income source for a community along with education of the worth of children and women, will aid in the prevention of turning to the sex slave trade as a financial option.

Without sharing our vision with anyone, Troy was approached and asked to be the liaison to the tribal people in the northern region of Thailand when we return this term. There are many missionaries that are ministering throughout Thailand, but none from our organization are currently working with the northern tribal people. What an exciting answer to prayer.

The wheels are in motion for our return to Thailand in August. It is essential that we return as quickly as possible. We were able to find a christian family to sublease our house in Thailand until the middle of July of this year. If we aren’t able to return, we could lose the lease to the house but more importantly, jeopardize all of our possessions in it. In addition, this coming school year is Nathaniel’s last year of high school. He greatly desires to be able to graduate with his friends in Thailand, and as his parents we would love to see this happen.

As we continue to walk in faith, would you consider becoming a prayer and financial partner with us?

Building His Kingdom Together,

The Scott Family

TEAM POSSIBLE

Team Possible's First Term Highlights

Scott Family Ministry to Thailand

 *  Began Thai children’s church w/12 volunteers. (Within 9 months Cheryl handed over ministry to a Thai National)

 *   Taught English 1 day a week for 1 year to Thai children ages 5-9 as an outreach to the local families.

 *   Outreaches to Karen Hill Tribe people and the Hope House Children's home.

 *   Started coffee shop ministry (handed off to Thai national within 11 months)

 *   Hosted a couple & several teams from the Minnesota, Wisconsin & Tennessee.

 *   Cheryl led worship at AGMF Conference.

 *   Cheryl spoke at a Thai church for Thai Mother’s Day

 *   Taught English to a Thai girl now attending college in Wisconsin (We have had several opportunities to have her to our home while here in the states - including Christmas where we were able to share with her the REAL meaning of why we celebrate!) 

 

Completed Building Projects

•  2 Bible School dorm rooms
• Ceiling for girls dorm at Children’s Home
• Built a Coffee Shop (ministry to Univ. students)
• Built a boys dorm for a Children’s Home
• Painted the Inside of existing church
• Kitchen cupboards for aThai Pastor’s home
• Retaining wall around foundation for Akha village church
• New church building for a second Akha village
• Painted school house in Karen Village
• Consulted on new construction of church in Southern Thailand.
• Consulted on remodel of MIME Center in Bangkok

Team Possible Update

Greetings from the Scott Family!

 

Happy Spring...I think!  

 

Here is the latest newsletter from the Scott family.  As always, we hope that you are enjoying receiving our updates.  However, if you are receiving these letters and wish to be removed, please let me know and I will take care of it.

 

We have a couple of prayer needs if you wouldn't mind interceding on our behalf.

 

Travel:

One of the biggest needs we have right now is for speaking engagements and appointments with Pastors. It is required that we speak in 8 churches a month – and this time of year it is VERY difficult for churches to squeeze missionaries into their already full services. Please pray for God's guidance, direction and divine appointments as we seek to share what God has done in and through us these last few years, as well as our vision and calling for the future. 

 

Financial:

We have currently raised a little over 70% of our budget.  We only need about $2500/mo in pledges and a cash budget of $29,000.  We have some fund raisers in the works, so please pray that we would have people who are excited to help, step forward and that there would be an amazing turnout at each event.  Please also pray that the remainder of our pledges come in so that our family can leave for Thailand as scheduled this coming August. 

 

We also would love to add you and your needs to our prayer list.  If there is anything that you need prayer for, please let us know!

 

As always – we thank you so much for your commitment to our team through your prayers and financial generosity.  May you be blessed for all YOU do for us and our team!  We love you!

 

Building God's Kingdom TOGETHER,

Team Possible

Cultural Differences

Many People have questions about what life is like in Thailand . It is so easy to explain when it comes to food or weather, but culture on the other hand is rather difficult to explain.  


So, I was thrilled to see this information because it really does explain things rather simply - but incredibly accurately.  

The graphics are copyright Yang Liu, a Chinese raised in Germany. Many of these stereotypes are applicable to other eastern and western cultures.
Blue --> WesternerRed --> Asian

Confronting a Problem


Sense of Self

Weekend Activities


How to Express Anger

Queue when Waiting

Status of Leader

Relationships 

Punctuality

Transportation

Images are from the book "Ost trifft West" (East meets West)

Hermann Schmidt Verlag Mainz

-Differences between Germans and Chinese

- A diary of Yang Liu

@Yang Liu Design, www.yangliudesign.com

Yang Liu was born in 1976. In age of 13, she moved with her parents to Germany. With age of 17, she started her studies at the University of Arts in Berlin. After her master degree, she worked as a designer in Singapore, London, Berlin and New York City. 2004 she has started her own design studio. While she is giving workshops and lectures on several international conferences, she was as well as teaching at the Central Academy of Fine Arts and the Glasgow school of Art. Her works had been awarded with several international design awards and are shown in Museums and became partof the collections.

Hope you enjoyed getting a little insight into Thailand's culture! :) 

Blessings,
Team Possible

The Need for Missions in Thailand

TEAM POSSIBLE NEEDS YOUR HELP


Will You join us?

Our Plan to Return to Thailand this August is in full motion, but we need your help!

God has called...we have answered...will you send us?

To join our team click the monthly donations, monthly credit card donations or secure online gift to the left of the screen.

May God bless you richly as you step out in faith and give so that His purposes can be done through our ministry!

Building God's kingdom together,
Team Possible

TLC Center

Slave Trade

By Troy Scott

When we think of the slave trade we are ashamed at what we as a country did to innocent people who were captured, shipped and sold so that they could do hard labor that we did not want to do.  Today most Americans think Slavery is in our past and for those who were shipped to these shores over a hundred years ago it is.  However there is a new slave problem that we have a part in.  Military bases in countries like Thailand  helped create a market for a slave trade that is now bigger than that of America’s past.  Sadly human trafficking in part started or at the very least increased with the demand for prostitutes in areas where America had military bases.  To get an idea of how big this problem is worldwide;  only the multi-billion dollar drug trade is bigger when it comes to illegal activity. The trade in humans is not far behind and it is taking place in almost every city in the world. Children are sold for as little as $30 into the sex trade; both girls and boys.  Many are forced into using drugs, carrying drugs(Mules) and work in sweat shops or farms.

What can we do about this problem?  Creating laws and prosecuting those involved is very important.  Unfortunately many countries do not enforce our laws and corruption in many countries is rampant, so the biggest perpetrators get away.  This makes me think the best way to minimize the problem and save many from this horrific existence is to educate the potential victims and to help communities out of the poverty that fuels this type of trade.  This is not a quick fix that will eradicate the problem overnight but I would argue that change can and will happen, if we focus on the potential victims and what causes them to end up in the hands of the traffickers.  Saying this, I do not feel we should ignore those caught up in the trade already but that I have a heart to see no one else get caught up in this darkness.

This is just one of the many reasons we minister in Thailand.  We want to see all come to know Jesus and we want to see the hurting healed and the precious little ones safe in loving, healthy homes.