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THE FLINCHUMS IN THAILAND

P.O. Box 59

Chiangmai 50000 Thailand Telephone/Fax 011-66-53-244-686

Serving...
Chiangmai Bible Institute
SOUTHEAST ASIA CHRISTIAN SERVICES

(SOUTHEAST Asia Evangelizing Mission)

Marcie, Debbie, Benjamin, Mike

"WM TREASURES" January-February 1993

LOOKING BACK .
LOOKING AHEAD"

over

Deepest Appreciation! That's our feeling as we look back the previous year. We are grateful to our loving and

faithful supporters for making our trip to the States possible last summer. We were able to visit family, friends and
supporting churches.

As

we

had

previously reported, we

were

invited

by

the

Cambodian Christian Church to help out with leadership training for the newly repatriated Christians from refugee camps in
Thailand. Although we have been unable to either move to the border or into Cambodia itself, we still continue to have contact

through visits at the border and through sending in Bible teaching materials. Lord willing, Mike will be making a trip into Cambodia to meet with church leaders in February.
By remaining in Chiangmai we have been able to continue

teaching at Chiangmai Bible Institute. As a matter of fact, Mike has carried a full teaching load since returning from the States
while making trips to the Cambodian border to meet Thus, with church 1993 to
leaders.

a furlough is much anticipated as the summer of

approaches.
the

growing work of the Cambodian churches.

A main task while in the States will be to

We look forward

promote

being

with

you in your churches and in your homes.

In Christ's Service,

Again,

we

thank you and thank God for you I

The Flinchums

Forwarding Agents: Mr. & Mrs. Leo Scott P.O. Box 315 McCoy, Virginia 24111 (703) 639-0317

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THE FLINCHUMS IN THAILAND

P.O. Box 59

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Chiangmai 50000 Thailand

Telephone/Fax 011-66-53-244-686
THAILAND

Serving...
Chiangmai Bible Institute
SoutheastAsia Christian Services
KAWUCHEA (CAUIOOIA)

(Southeast Asia Evangeuzino Mission)

Marcie, Debbie, Benjamin, Mike

"THAI TREASURES

kH

March-April 1993
"TO THE 'KILLING FIELDS' AND BACK . .

the

the atrocities that ocoured in Cambodia from 1975 til 1979

No doubt many of you are familiar with the movie telling

reign

of the Khmer Rouge.

border have

Perhaps you

have been keeping

United
in

under

of

repatriation program last year. Now nearly all of the 375,000 Cambodian refugees that were placed in refugee camps along the Elections
ihai-Cambodian

abreast

of the recent events beginning with the

been resettled

Nations

are scheduled to be held in May but all is

back

not

Cambodia.

peace

and quiet.

first part of February I had the unique privilege of following a land route into Cambodia along with three Asian CO workers to visit Christians who had been resettled from a
who were repatriated are living in Northwestern Cambodia. But it was also exciting to hear that there are Christians in all 21
provinces of Cambodia!

refugee camp in Thailand.

During the

Most of the more than 2,000 Christians

with the churches

meetings! But we praise God that 63 people responded and were baptized into Christ, As a matter of fact the churches are having decisions regularly and they are anticipating the birth of
and Bible training center. We just received word that suitable land has been found (about 5 acres) and funds for that have been raisedi But there are many needs still facing the Cambodian
Christians.

there we each were asked to preach at least three times a day. Having three sermons each service plus adding time for interpretation into the Cambodian language created some long
ministries such as a Christian day school, an orphanage

four or five days we spent

several

that the country will have stability and that the church grow to be a strong witness. We look forward to being with during our furlough and sharing with you both the victories

We covet your prayers on behalf of our brethren there

Pray
will
you

the

needs.

Thank you for praying for and supporting our

herel

and

making our efforts possible

family

Gratefully Serving Christ With You,

Forwarding Agents: Mr. & Mrs. Leo Scott P.O. Box 315 McCoy, Virginia 24111 (703) 639-0317

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THE FLINGHUMS IN THAILAND
P.O. Box 59 Chiangmai 50000 Thailand

Telephone/Fax 011-66-53-244-686
THAILAND

Serving...
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Chiangmai Bible Institute

Southeast Asia Christian Services

XAWUCHEA
ICAUWOIAI

(Southeast Asia Evangeuzing Mission)

Marcie, Debbie, Benjamin, Mike

"Thai Treasures" May-June 1993

Dear Faithful Supporters and Friends,

By the time- this letter reaches your mail box our family will probably be either enroute to the U.S. or already home. It
arrive in Atlanta, Georgia on June 5th. ^

is difficult to believe that another three years has passed and that we are preparing for our second furlough. We have plans to

Many exciting thoughts are racing through our minds!^

We re

excited about moving back into our house in Salem, Virginia where

we have great neighbors!

and
We're

We're excited about visiting with you, our supporters, to update you on the work being done in Thailand
the news of the newly resettled Christians
new

in
_

Cambodia!
at

excited

about the construction of the

dormitory

Chiangmai Bible Institute underway right now!

school graduation of our daughter, Marcie, from Dalat School in Malaysia. There she has continued to be an honor student and we will be bringing her back to enroll in college this fall. This
is no small task as many of you know!

One of the great personal events for our family is the

high

We appreciate your prayers and faithful support.

We covet

As we look
prayers
to the

back over the last seven years of our service in Thailand we marvel at our God and His people who have made it possible for us
to serve His Kingdom in Southeast Asia. your

during

this

furlough

time as we travel

and

readjust

American way of life.

Our address in the States will be:

Salem, Virginia

1425 Gordon St.

24153

May God bless you as you continue to serve Him!

Grateful For Your Love In Christ,

The

Flinchums

Forwarding Agents: Mr. & Mrs. Leo Scott P.O. Box 315 McCoy, Virginia 24111 (703) 639-0317

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P.O. Box 59 CniANGMAi 50000 Tiiaht^nd
, OiM Ull

Telephone/Fax <703) 389-7369 <U5fl)

Oil 66 53 2^4-6<13 (1 haHsnd) Serving,...
Chiangmai Bible iNsi rru'i'K
SouTunAST Asia OtRisriAN Si-rvicrs
THAILAND

KAMPUCHEA
icAueoniAi

{SouTHRASTAsia Evanghijzino Mission)

Makcii-, Di-rbih, Brniamin, Mikr

'Thai' Treasures"

July-AuQust 1993
liACK HOME AND SETTLED IN . . .

in

our .iourney back to America, in traveling to churches and

How

we thank CJod for His providential care over our

famiJ.y
in

giving^ us strength and good health to get settled back into

our

hr.me in Salem, Virginia! And how we thank God for you who have bopn so supportive in prayer and in giving to supply our needsl
Our calendar for the summe r and fail is quite f u 11. As ide from our regular t ravel plans to supporting churches we have the t o I lowing schedu 1 e to keep: V acation Bible SchooJ with Salem '..'hnrch of Christ in August, Ha tional Missionary Co nvention in Knoxville, Tennes see where Hi ke will be speaking (October),

I'hoenix, Arizona also in Octobe r where Hike will be speaking on bi--^half of the miss ion, Georgia W estern D i s t r i c t Missi onary Society where Hike has b een invited to speak (November), and several I' ai th-Promise and Mission progra ms in the f a l l . Need less to say,

we will be busy!

We also wanted to share with you that Marcie has made a finnl decision to attend Atlanta Christian College. She has been grnnted a full-tuition scholarship for four years! We praise God

roi- this, too! She plans to pursue an Elementary Education dr-groe with a possible minor in missions. Keep her and Benjamin
iri your prayers as they attend school in the States.

We

want
of the

you to know that if we can be of

great work being done both in

service
Timiland

to
and

you

during
share

this furlough time, please let us know.

We are eager

to
in

Cambodia in the Lord's Kingdom!

Saleni,

Our furlough address is:

St.

1425 Gordon

Virginia 24153

Phone/Fax:

(7U3) 3^9-7389

Gratefully Serving The Lord With You,

The

Flinchums

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Agents: Mr. & Mrs. Lno Sco'iT P.O. Box 315 McCoy, Virginia -24111 (7(U)

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THE FLINCHUMS IN THAILAND

P.O. Box 59 CniANOMAi 50000 Thailand

Telephone/Fax On-66-53-2^4-643
(Overseas)
THAILAND

Sen'ing...
Chiangmai Bible INS'^^^^ h
SOUTHEAST Asia oiristian Sr.Rvicns
KAMPUCHEA ICAMIOOIAI

(SouTMEAvST Asia Evangeuzino Mission)

Marcih, Debb[h, Benjamin, Mike

"FROM THE FIELD . .

'THAI TREASURES"
September-October 1993
missionary to Thailand reported portion of while the

Steve

Clotfeiter,

visiting the States this summer that the new dorm project is proceeding as planned. A recent letter states that the finishing
touches were being applied to the exterior building. We praise God for the progress!

Bible

Approximately eleven new students were accepted at Chiangmai Institute for the new school term which began in June.
Asia

About ten others graduated ready for full-time service. Russell Hall, field representative for South East

Evangelizing Mission, has just completed a trip to Burma, Ihailand and Cambodia. He has been involved in the planning of
nn orphanage to be located in Phnom Penh, capital We are eager to receive reports of his trip!
"FROM THE FAMILY . .

of

Cambodia.

Mike has been or will be speaking in five Fai th-Promise programs during the fall including one upcoming in Phoen ix,

Arizona.

He will be preaching a revival at the Dunlap

Covington, Virginia in November. He

Church As

in

traveling to supporting churches in order to give updat es

work overseas.

Christian continues
of the

many of you already know, Marcie has decided

college
Dad

locally at Virginia Western Community College.

Ben continues to do
our visits

to

are elated to have her home!

attend Mom and

with
your you.

his studies at Andrew Lewis Middle School.

well for with

Our
taithful

family
support.

wishes to once again say "thank you"

We look forward to

Please call or write to us if we can serve you in some

Gratefully Serving Him With You,

way!

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The Flinchums

Furlough Address:

1425 Gordon St., Salem, VA Phone/Fax (703) 389-7369

24153

Forwarding Agents: Mr. & Mrs. Leo Scott P.O. Box 315 McCoy, Virginia 24111 (703) 639-0317

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Chiangmai 50000 Thailand

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CHIANGMAI Bible Institute

Southeast Asia Christian Services

(Soittheastasia Evangeuzino Mission)

Margie, Debbie, Benjamin, Mike

'FROM THE FIELD

^ THAI TREASURES"
Vovember-December 1993

Two recent faxes sent from Thailand told us of the near complefit)!! of the new dorm facility at Chiangmai Bible Institute. Additional funds for furnishings and landscaping are yet needed,

burden on the mission to provide needed additional monthly

to operate the school. Please pray about this

par.

it

IS

This is great news but brings with it a greater financial

funds
us! with

estimated that the student enrollment could

double

next

Dedication of the new dorm will be conducted on January 29th.

"FROM THE FAMILY . . . "

God has blessed us tremendouslyI Mike has been doing most of the traveling since school began and has just completed his fifth Faith-Promise meeting this fall. He had an eventful revival meeting at the Dunlap Christian Church near Covington, Virginia

Busyi

Not much rest so far on this furlough but

desert region of Southwestern U.S. Debbie continues working with the youth at Salem Church of Christ on Sunday and Wednesday
evenings. She also teaches at the church's "Tuesday Preschool" program. Marcie and Ben are doing well. Their adjustment back to the States has gone really well and we are grateful for thatl

weeki).

(snow

on Sunday,

The trip to Phoenix gave him a chance to see some of the

Halloween and election day all during

that

Thank you for all that you continue to do in prayer and financial support. -Your partnership in ministry in Southeast Asia is a blessing to us and to our co-workers there. May God
blessi

Grateful To Serve Him With You,

The Flinchums

Furlough Address:
Phone/Fax No.:

1425 Gordon St., Salem, VA

24153

(703) 389-7369

Forwarding Agents: Mr. &Mrs. Leo Scott P.O. Box 315 McCoy, Virginia 24111 (703) 639-0317