Legacy Letter February 2017

IN THIS LETTER: Pentecost Burma Trip-Arrival of New Teachers-FOT in Chiang Mai — Dear Friends and Fellow Laborers, Gloria and I just returned from Burma (Myanmar) where we met with 40 Church of God members and their children for Pentecost. We took along two of our Legacy students to help us with translation and…

Dear Friends and Fellow Laborers, Friday, December 5th, was the 87th birth anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand. In Thailand, December 5th is also celebrated as national Father’s Day. King Bhumibol has the distinction of being the longest reigning monarch in the world today, having ascended the throne on June 9, 1946. Queen Elizabeth II of England is the second longest reigning monarch.

Dear Friends and Fellow Laborers,
Last month I received a surprise telephone call from Queen Sirikit’s deputy private secretary. She said that Her Majesty was inviting Gloria and me to come to Bangkok for a concert. I explained that Gloria was already in California taking care of her 96-year-old Aunt Gerda for a few months. She said she would get back to me. A short time later, the queen’s secretary called back and asked if I would agree to accept the invitation and come alone. I said I would accept.

I don’t have to wonder what God thinks. Now lest I be accused of “hate speech,” let me just say up front: that God does not hate gays, lesbians, transgenders, or bisexuals. He does not hate anyone that goes against the natural order He created in the Garden of Eden. He loves all mankind and wants all to live forever in love and peace in His Kingdom. What He hates is sin…