Seeing Some of Mandalay

It is now Friday morning and I am getting ready for the hour-long ride to the airport from where we will fly to Bangkok.

Yesterday, we saw the spacious and magnificent ancient palace of the King of Burma. It is in a lush 4 square mile compound right in the center of the city. Today, it is a tourist site and a military compound. We saw a few other sights as well.

But the highlights were the pre-school and the Bible College, both a part of Pastor Andrew’s church.

The pre-school has 36 children and 2 teachers! All but 2 of the kids are from Buddhist families. It is a Christian pre-school and many of the parents send their children there because, in their words, the children are loved.  I have included a couple of photos of the school.

The Bible College is directed by a young man who grew up in a Bhuddist home. When he became a Christian, his family disowned him. He then went through the 2-year program at the college and now directs it. The school has 2 buildings with several classroom. The students were in class, and I have included some photos, of the school and the director.

So, this great adventure is soon coming to a close. There is so much more to tell and show. I’ll just say that God has truly blessed this trip and I believe we will be returning to Myanmar before too long.

Now, your prayers have been the key factor, no question. But, now I need for you to pray me home safe and healthy.

Love to you all!

David