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Update on Herb Vierra
Here is the latest on Herbert Vierra’s condition. Please pray he heals quickly. I know from personal experience because of having strokes now 5 years ago that with God all things are possible.
Leon Sexton
Message from Herb Vierra:
Leon and Gloria,
Here’s an update on my current state of health:
Apparently, I’ve had a stroke. When the Nurse Practitioner visited today, she prescribed physical therapy, to help with the weakness on my left side. My thinking is clear, but my speech is not precise, so they’ve also prescribed speech therapy. Please ask for prayers for physical strength and a complete recovery.
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone again. I’m resting comfortably now with my family.
Herb
Thanks to Our Volunteer Teachers
2013-2014 volunteer instructors returning home. L to R. Oliver Elliot (Olz), Meagan Garrant, Tyler Kincade, Amada Boyer, Zac Coish.
Dear Friends and Fellow-laborers,
It is time once again to wrap up the last of classes and head back home after another successful year at Legacy Foundation Leadership Training Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Each of these young volunteers have donated their time and even their own financial resources to come halfway around the world and serve young men and women looking to improve their lives and seek out the ways of the Almighty. Without the dedication and sacrifice of our volunteers, Legacy could not exist. We will miss them.
Olz will be heading back to London after further travels in Southeast Asia. Meagan will fly back to Canada where her nursing career awaits. Tyler is a young business owner who must return to running his business in Ohio. Amanda will be returning to Ohio, find work and continue her education. Zac Coish will also return to Canada and continue his studies to become a fireman.
Each come from different backgrounds and have different goals in life. All have shown that they are willing to sacrifice and serve God in a very different environment. They will have many stories to tell about adventures in an exotic and challenging world. Each has learned new things about themselves and the world around them. Everyone has learned life lessons and are better for it.
If you run into any of these Legacy veterans, take the time to learn more about each of them and the adventures they have shared. You will not regret it.
We appreciate them very much and honor their sacrifice and contributions they have made to God’s growing work in Asia.
Leon Sexton
President
Legacy Foundation, Thailand.
Legacy’s 7th Graduation Ceremony
Legacy Foundation President Leon Sexton stands with graduates (from l., June Seng Pan, Kart Ta Yin, Atsadakorn Chala, Bancha Sonsailom, Gum Seng Aung).
Legacy Institute (we are known as Legacy Foundation in Thailand) held our 7th graduation commencement exercise on January 12 at the Empress Hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We had five graduates; Seng Aung, June Seng Pan, Kart Ta Yin, Atsadakon and Bancha. Seng Aung and June Seng Pan are a married couple from Kachinland. Atsadakon is a Lahu from Thailand and Kart Ta Yin and Bancha are from the Karen tribe in Thailand.
It is always rewarding when we see the fruits of our labors graduating the three year program from the Legacy Foundation Leadership Training Center, and embarking on a new chapter in each of their lives. It is also very encouraging to hear the graduating students give speeches in English. Some who come to Legacy can speak no English at all. Some can speak a little English. But all have a good command of the English language when they leave. They also learn Bible, Typing and Computer, Public Speaking, Journalism, Music and Chorale, Health and Hygiene and Organic Gardening.
At Legacy we have a rigid program of work and study. Every student is expected to pull their own weight and exercise teamwork. Everyone must chip in and keep the facilities clean, cook the food, and grow vegetables for the school. All are taught leadership principles such as responsibility, accountability and other character traits that will pay off all of their lives.
Jaju will return to his home and help his father on the farm. Bancha already has a job as a tourguide. Katrin wants to continue her education. Seng Aung and June Seng Pan have already returned to Myanmar to preach the Gospel and care for Church of God members there.
Our graduation program consisted of speeches, several numbers performed by the Legacy Chorale and other music. Gloria and I presented diplomas to the graduates and gave special achievement awards. June Seng Pan received both the Academic Excellence Award and what we call the Spirit of Excellence award. Hser Nay Paw was also awarded a Spirit of Excellence Award for demonstrating the highest ideals of the Legacy educational program. Hser Nay Say received an award for being the most academically improved over the previous academic year at Legacy.
The goal of Legacy is to teach them the way to happiness through a personal spiritual relationship with God and His Son Jesus Christ. We also teach them skills so that they can earn a living and be self-sufficient. It is heart-warming to see these young people successfully pass Legacy’s 3 year program and move on in their lives.
It is also rewarding for our volunteer teachers from the United States, Canada and England to see the hard work, sweat and even sometimes tears, pay off in the beaming faces of the young men and women who are graduating. It makes the sacrifice worthwhile.
Leon Sexton
