Hi Everyone,

I know it has been a while since I have send a news letter but as you all know, I have been in the States as well as South Africa for Jono's and Sara's wedding. I can't believe that it is more than a month since my return to Chiang Mai. It was a lovely time in Seattle as I met Sara's family and all their friends. They all love Jesus and they are really amazing people. I realized that I have not lost a son but rather gained a daughter and a wonderful family. A dear friend of mine blessed me to go with to Alaska for 6 days after the wedding and it was such an awesome experience. This has been my hearts desire for many years.

It was also such a privilege to spend some time with the 2 honeymooners and all our friends in South Africa, but I had a very busy schedule, due to the limited time (I was only in SA for 3 weeks). We were also blessed to go hunting and all 3 of us have a turn at shooting Impalas but I have to admit, to my shame, that Sara was the best shot.

Friends helped us to sell our old car (which has been such a blessing through the years) and the trailer that were given to us many years ago. The proceeds from these sales made it possible for me to buy a motorcycle. As you all know, I am planning a outreach trip, through China and then into Mongolia. I will be using the motorcycle to do a zik-zak trip through Mongolia, to the unreached Mongolians who live a nomad lifestyle in their yurts, in the Gobi desert and the green-lands.

This bike is a Honda CB500X and it's fine, but I really trust the Lord for an Honda Africa Twin 1000cc automatic, which is a much more of a off-road bike than my present one. It is great to practice during my preparation time on the 500 and I have been able to add a few things on the bike.

The outreach will be for about a month in Mongolia and the only possible time is during July and August 2017 due to weather. Others will join the outreach, as well as a translator and we will make sure to have every possible evangelistic tool available in Mongolian with us.

I am still coordinating teams and hosts in Thailand but I will do some short term outreach trips in Thailand during some quiet times. My heart is also to reach out to the backpackers and motorcyclists wherever I have the opportunities and to join in some trips with some motorcycle groups. I'm waiting for some off-road tires to reach some villages because of the rainy and muddy season that we have at present.

It is so incredible to see the Bible distribution and the effect that teams are having and we will continue to give Jesus the glory for what He is busy doing in Thailand.

Jono and Sara
They have moved to a small, but lovely 2 bedroom house. It is about 7 minutes from where I am living. Jono is still busy with arranging evangelistic meetings with the Thai's and the church and Sara is busy finishing her masters in linguistics for Bible translation.

Well this was a more personal message and I would like to thank everybody for their love, support and prayers during these last 3 months.

PRAYER LIST
Continue to pray for the Thai's that the eyes of their understanding will be enlightened.
For continual provision for evangelistic tools for teams to be more effective.
For all of us to be able to cope with the rain and hot and humid weather.
For an Africa Twin to be able to reach places that is not easy accessible with other transport.
For the provision and guidance for the preparation of the Mongolia outreach.
For the christian Thai's to be bold in proclaiming the Gospel.
Thanksgiving for the privilege to be part of reaching the unreached and also for all His provision and protection.

We now have PayPal working on the side tab and our bank details in South Africa is:

Account Name: New Hope Ministries International
Bank: Absa bank
Account no: 9106492455
Branch: Parow
Bank Code: 632005
Swift Code: ABSA ZAJJ