Becky arrived a week before school started and attended a staff meeting that day. She managed to settle into her new home, meet the other teachers in the area and begin acquainting herself with Thai culture and language, all before school started.

Becky teaches two World History courses and one US History class. "It has been very interesting teaching the world history class," wrote Becky, "because almost every country I have taught about a student has actually visited or lived there for an extended period. It is nice to have their input."

Right now Becky's lesson plans are prepared just a couple of days ahead of her students. She wrote, "It is exhausting but I love being in the classroom. Grace is such a unique place."

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She was delighted to visit with the villagers and observe the many ways the missionaries reach out to the Tanda people.

"I lose my focus on why I am here sometimes," Betty wrote. "It isn't just to teach MKs [missionary children] but to be a part of reaching these people ... with the Gospel."

Betty toured the large clinic serving the medical needs of the Tandas. The clinic was funded and equipped by concerned Christians from Northern Ireland, the USA and Trinidad and Tobago. The clinic is now staffed by a Christian nurse who is able to deliver babies and perform minor surgeries.

Betty also attended a Tanda church service. She wrote, "They sang for an hour and it was great observing by their singing how much they love and worship the Lord."

Seeing first hand how the Lord is building His church among the Tanda people was very encouraging and reminded Betty of the importance of her part in planting tribal churches.

You can be a part of reaching tribal people by using your skills and life experiences as a mid-term missionary serving 6 months to four years or as a long-term career missionary.