English Classes Launched at the River Cafe

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 River 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 2011.  The staff are now very capable and confident and are putting their training into practice. The Cafe has been receiving great reviews regarding the food the coffee and the service. The customers comment on the peaceful atmosphere where they sit in the beautiful surrounds of the Cafe.

Now that the setup and running of the Cafe are in place it's time! Time now for the Cafe to come into the next stage. The purpose for having the Cafe was always as an outreach into the community, to be able to connect with the people of Hang Dong. We particularly wanted to see the business community come in and the university students to feel it was a place they could "hang  out". Our Thai team has taken on the challenge of seeing The River Cafe become a hive of activity here in the Hang Dong community.

Learning about LOVE

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 leader) pinned a flower on Pa Da's blouse, sh reminded the lady about the day her father at the 11th hour found eternal life in his savoir.  Yua, said, "Pa Da your dad is now in the loving arms of the Heavenly Father".  Pa Da's demeanor changed and she exclaimed "You know what? I have not had any bad dreams about my father since he died!  He truly was rescued from the dreaded cycle of reincarnation!" Pa Da was then ready to follow her dad's example! On Mother's day Pa Da became a child of God!  With a grateful heart she sent the team on their way, asking them to come back for another visit as soon as possible.

The River Team has been regularly visiting Pa Khiou in her home. One day a call came from the relatives that the woman was in hospital. This request was great surprise to us, as in the past the family did not want our visit! We prayed as a team and then some went to visit Pa Khiou at the hospital. The lady was delighted to see the team members and expressed readiness to receive Jesus! Following the decision, her countenance changed and she said, “Now I feel so much peace in my heart!”