For many years, people have been asking us, "Where is Nathaniel going to graduate?" Our family had always intended on having Nathaniel attend Grace International School (GIS) here in Chiangmai, for Nathaniel's senior year, allowing him to graduate with his classmates at Grace. This is the same school that Nathaniel attended during his 9th and 10th grade years, so he has established many terrific friendships. Our family was unable to make it back to Thailand until the end of February of this year - halfway through his senior year. GIS has a policy in place, that we were unaware of, that states every graduating senior must attend their entire senior year or they will not be permitted to graduate. Because Nathaniel was unable to attend this entire school year, he is unable to graduate at GIS. When we heard the news, we contacted North Lakes Academy (NLA) - the school that Nathaniel attended his Junior year in the states. In explaining our circumstances, the principal was very sympathetic and said she would take it before the board. We are thrilled to report that Nathaniel is being granted a diploma from North Lakes Academy, Forest Lake, MN. He has enough credits that he no longer has to take classes, and has the ability to spend quality time with his friends before they all depart back to the states for college. Unfortunately, our family will not be able to return to the states for the graduation ceremony, so we have decided to host a private Graduation ceremony for Nathaniel on April 27th at TLC center, here in Chiangmai. Thank you so much for all of the encouraging words and prayers that we have received since all of this began back in February. We are truly blessed!
Monday, April 09, 2012
Nathaniel Graduates this month
For many years, people have been asking us, "Where is Nathaniel going to graduate?" Our family had always intended on having Nathaniel attend Grace International School (GIS) here in Chiangmai, for Nathaniel's senior year, allowing him to graduate with his classmates at Grace. This is the same school that Nathaniel attended during his 9th and 10th grade years, so he has established many terrific friendships. Our family was unable to make it back to Thailand until the end of February of this year - halfway through his senior year. GIS has a policy in place, that we were unaware of, that states every graduating senior must attend their entire senior year or they will not be permitted to graduate. Because Nathaniel was unable to attend this entire school year, he is unable to graduate at GIS. When we heard the news, we contacted North Lakes Academy (NLA) - the school that Nathaniel attended his Junior year in the states. In explaining our circumstances, the principal was very sympathetic and said she would take it before the board. We are thrilled to report that Nathaniel is being granted a diploma from North Lakes Academy, Forest Lake, MN. He has enough credits that he no longer has to take classes, and has the ability to spend quality time with his friends before they all depart back to the states for college. Unfortunately, our family will not be able to return to the states for the graduation ceremony, so we have decided to host a private Graduation ceremony for Nathaniel on April 27th at TLC center, here in Chiangmai. Thank you so much for all of the encouraging words and prayers that we have received since all of this began back in February. We are truly blessed!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Hitting the ground running...
After only a week of being here in Thailand, we hosted team from Wadena, MN. We had been planning and preparing for the team for a little over a year - but from the U.S. As time grew closer for us to leave for Thailand, so did plans for the team from
The project: 2 classrooms, an office, a storage room and a kitchen at Pastor Prasomsuk's Maneenorporat Church. There weren't any rooms to have Sunday School while church was going on. The children were meeting outside, under a tarp next to the church.
We had one week in country to prepare for the teams arrival. Drawing up plans, ordering materials, gathering all the tools. It doesn't sound like much, but when you are dealing with jet lag, in a country where you can't buy all the items under one roof, you still don't know all the names for things, products are different, or they don't tell that it is a special order item until you arrive to pick it up and they don't have any...it can make things just a little more complicated. Even through all the ups and downs, when the team arrived - we were ready and excited to get started.
The team arrived late on Tuesday March 6th, and by Wednesday night they had traveled around the city getting to know the transportation system, bartered with the locals learning how to handle Thai money, as well as learning a little about Buddhism an
d Thai culture.
On Thursday, the construction began. They built a two-room addition to the church as well as finished a kitchen area, office area, and storage area. With some extra funds and a little extra time, they decided to throw in a new platform.
During there time here, they also had an opportunity to do ministry at a new school that had been started by Pastor Prasomsuk. They played red light, green light, taught American football, blew bubbles with the kids, and as a part of the lesson had water balloons thrown at "Goliath" (Caleb Monson) with the kids pretending they were "David". The team also had a chance to go to the new Hope House dorms and paint the Living area and bedrooms for the girls.
We are so grateful for such a wonderful group of of people who sacrificed so much to come and minister here with us!! We can't wait until we have another opportunity to work with people like these! Please pray for Team Possible as we continue to host teams and work towards sharing Christ's love to the Thai people!
TEAM POSSIBLE
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Plans for Departure
It's getting close!!! Only 8 more days until we load up on the plane to leave for Thailand. We will leave at 4:00am for the airport and depart for Thailand at 6:50am on Monday, Feb. 27.
Our last few months have been filled with meetings with pastors, dinners with family and friends, pre-packing, preparing for our sale, speaking in churches, homeschooling, and a lot more that I just can't think of at this moment.
This last weekend we had our huge moving sale (Thank you Sue, Melanie, Angie, Lori, Jean, Stephanie, Kent and Don that so willingly gave up their personal time to help us either before or during our sale, and to all the ladies in Troy's family who helped clean up after the sale! We couldn't have done it without you!) The sale helped us move about 75% of our household items, plus our van. Thankfully, we have some good friends that are allowing us the use of one of their vehicles for this last week we are here. It has been an incredible push for our family to try to accomplish so much in such a short 2 1/2 weeks and are amazed by all that we have accomplished. Clearly, only by God's grace and goodness and some awesome family and friends! :)
Last night our we had an opportunity to get together with Troy's family one last time before we leave the country. It is so nice to have family (on both sides) that are supportive and understanding of all that we go through as missionaries.
This next week will entail boxing up the remaining items that did not sell and donating them, packing - and listing all of the items that are coming with us to Thailand, as well as repacking and making lists of all of the items that are being stored at a friends while we are away.
It is going to be very busy this coming week. We continually are being attacked and we would really appreciate your prayers during this transition. (ie; Computer Hard drive crashed DEAD!! - - lost some really important e-mails - we had backed up everything except e-mails a little under a month ago, Troy's truck broke down - also a complete loss, denial of Nathaniel to be accepted at his school in Thailand in order to graduate with his friends (long story and under appeal)). I could go on, but I'm sure you get the point.
Please pray for:
Our last few months have been filled with meetings with pastors, dinners with family and friends, pre-packing, preparing for our sale, speaking in churches, homeschooling, and a lot more that I just can't think of at this moment.
This last weekend we had our huge moving sale (Thank you Sue, Melanie, Angie, Lori, Jean, Stephanie, Kent and Don that so willingly gave up their personal time to help us either before or during our sale, and to all the ladies in Troy's family who helped clean up after the sale! We couldn't have done it without you!) The sale helped us move about 75% of our household items, plus our van. Thankfully, we have some good friends that are allowing us the use of one of their vehicles for this last week we are here. It has been an incredible push for our family to try to accomplish so much in such a short 2 1/2 weeks and are amazed by all that we have accomplished. Clearly, only by God's grace and goodness and some awesome family and friends! :)
Last night our we had an opportunity to get together with Troy's family one last time before we leave the country. It is so nice to have family (on both sides) that are supportive and understanding of all that we go through as missionaries.
This next week will entail boxing up the remaining items that did not sell and donating them, packing - and listing all of the items that are coming with us to Thailand, as well as repacking and making lists of all of the items that are being stored at a friends while we are away.
It is going to be very busy this coming week. We continually are being attacked and we would really appreciate your prayers during this transition. (ie; Computer Hard drive crashed DEAD!! - - lost some really important e-mails - we had backed up everything except e-mails a little under a month ago, Troy's truck broke down - also a complete loss, denial of Nathaniel to be accepted at his school in Thailand in order to graduate with his friends (long story and under appeal)). I could go on, but I'm sure you get the point.
Please pray for:
- Packing process - smooth - and quick (and for helpers)
- House clean and ready for renters/sale.
- Opportunities for quality time with friends these last few days.
- Last of the monthly and cash funds promised to come in.
- Smooth flight and transition...no sickness on the plane this time! ;)
- Quickness in getting over jet lag.
- The ability to prepare properly for a team coming in beginning of march.
- Our living room furniture to sell
- Our home to rent or sell to the RIGHT person.
- Nathaniel's acceptance into Grace International School (if it is God's will)
We are so honored to have you on our team and pray that God bless you as you continue to encourage and lift up our family!
Love to you all!
The Scott Family
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
GREAT NEWS!!!
Our itineration cycle of raising support is almost over! We just got news from AGWM that we are officially at 98% of our monthly support needed. We only need approximately $150.00/month in new support. We do have several people that have committed to give but have not yet sent their money in, so please keep them in your prayers that they would be able to follow through with their pledges. Though we have enjoyed our time here among friends and family, it is time to move towards the next chapter God has in store for us. Thank you to all of you who have stood by us through first term and our time here in the US!
Our support base and prayer networks are growing and we expect great things to come! We have applied for our visas and we are drawing closer to the day we can buy our tickets. In order to purchase tickets, we are still in need of $15,000 which covers airfare, visas, travel in country, moving expense and initial living expenses for our family of 5. Please continue to pray as we are needing this money to be sent in to AGWM by the end of this month. The price of tickets are steadily increasing, so the sooner we can buy the tickets, the better.
If you are interested in what we will be doing this next term, please feel free to read What's Next on our Blog.
We so appreciate you and are grateful to be your hands to the people of Thailand!
With much love,
Team Possible
The Scott Family
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