Prayer request!

The matter of extending Thai visas for out Burmese students is almost never routine, and we have a particular problem at this very moment regarding Seng Aung, Seng Hpa, and Lallian. Their visas will expire Dec 30, and the process of trying to gee the proper paperwork approved and stamped in Burma has already begun, but is running into problems, not to mention the desire of some for monetary enrichment as part of the process. Add to that the fact that Burmese must always carry their national ID cards, yet those cards must go back to Burma to complete this paperwork. The students are hesitant to let them out of their sight, but Nathan is hand carrying them- at least that is the plan. He is on his way to Bangkok tonight and may go to Burma tomorrow, depending on where certain other documents are at the time. Very confusing.

If this situation is not resolved VERY SOON, they will have to go home with no definite date to return. Seng Aung and Lal Lian are 2 of the students I came here to teach and mentor. Please ask God to see to it that these matters are worked out in a timely manner. We are doing all we can on this end, but it often takes more than that to get things done. Thanks!