Naomi House News
January 8th, 2024
"Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said,
'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.'"
~Jesus
John 7:38
Christmas in Luang Neua
- Over 400 people from the Luang Neua community attended the Christmas outreach and heard the Gospel message. They each also received a warm blanket and home-cooked meal!
- Powerful testimonies of Jesus' healing encouraged the visitors
- Naomi House youth practiced and presented an evangelistic drama
- The Buddhist school principal testified to the love everyone experienced through Naomi House
- 6 new believers put their faith in Jesus Christ!
May Jesus' river of living water flow into every corner of this community!
Christmas Outreach Testimonies
Siriwan, leader of the Naomi House ministries, shared some testimonies of attendees:
- "I received the Christmas party invitation that read, 'Come hear the true meaning of Christmas!' I asked my boss, the head village leader, if I could attend on behalf of the office as I've always wanted to know why Christmas is celebrated!" ~ Assistant to the Village Headman (Hallelujah, she gave her life to Jesus that night!)
- "I'm here today to tell you our Creator God is real, and He loves you and has the best plan for you! He healed me of my confusion and also of an incurable disease. I'm healthy and whole because of Jesus, and you can be too!" ~ Testimony given by young Khmu man; disciple of Khmu Pastor Chaloerm, guest speaker for the evening
- "Years ago, Siriwan and her American friends asked to start a Bible club in our school. I told them 'NO' because we are a Buddhist school. Every year since then, they have come and shared gifts with our students at Christmas, and have provided English teaching by small teams to help our students. Today, we are hosting the Naomi House Christmas because we see they are full of love for our families and community. We are very thankful for the Naomi House and the good God they speak of." ~Buddhist principal of Elementary school that hosted the 450 people for Christmas
Coming up...Naomi House Family Camp #4
In February, Naomi House families will gather for 3 days of teaching and community fun! This year's sessions will be on "Strategies for Evangelism." Though not all family members of the Naomi House women are Christians, we believe God is pursuing them and pray this will be the year they commit to receive salvation and follow Jesus!
Pray with us for:
- The need for a larger yet affordable space as the numbers of attendees is growing
- Unsaved family members to choose salvation and new life in Jesus
- Unity among the families as they gather for fellowship, teaching, worship, and the annual soccer tournament!
- The planning team as they work together to facilitate all the details for the camp
- Provision for the resources to run the camp
- The guest speakers to come equipped and anointed with a fresh word from Jesus that brings transformation in every heart
TEAMWORK!!!
What a blessing for Siriwan, Wichian and their family, as well as the Naomi House community, to host a church team from Wichita, Kansas, and a wonderful couple from Buhler, Kansas, in November and December. They were incredible team-mates, serving alongside Naomi House lives, juvenile hall visits, and ministry projects. We'd love to hear from you if you're interested to join the Naomi House team as disciples of Jesus together for any length of time!
We have a Good, Good Father!
Andy and I celebrated 27 years of marriage this December, and as our family trekked the trail we'd hiked in Kansas on our first date in 1990, we basked in the good gifts of our Heavenly Father and His enduring faithfulness through every part of the journey.
Thank you for continuing to journey with our family, and with our beloved brothers and sisters in Thailand as together we live, pray and long for His Kingdom come, and His will done on earth as in Heaven.
Let's Connect!
If you find yourself in Wichita, please stop by! Also, we would love to be praying for you - send your requests to the email below. Naomi House women are discipled as prayer warriors and love the opportunity to intercede on behalf of our global team!
Carmen Owen
13709 W. Texas Street
Wichita, KS 67235
316-347-1144