The Vernon Journal

I’ve been trying to write an update on the story in Maesalong this morning and have been struggling to find the words. I just can’t narrow down all the stories into a cohesive update. So instead of finishing that post, I began catching up on the emails that have been piling up on my task [...]

Before we get into all of this we have to first say a heartfelt “thank you” to all of you. Friends, family, strangers, leaders… you have all been so supportive of us and your prayers for Maesalong have been felt. I know that most of you follow us on facebook, but for those of you [...]

After the violence yesterday left buildings burned, 14 dead, scores injured, a national emergency and a widespread curfew, there are glimmers of peace this afternoon. Despite the updates of possible roof snipers and pockets of violence, the core group of 5,000 protesters have apparently headed for home. (Source) We have heard from all of our Bangkok connections and [...]

Rusty and Lynette Polinder have been working with the Akha Youth Development Center here in Chiang Rai for the past couple of years and have been expecting their first child. Last night Lynette went into labor and gave birth to a baby girl 2.5 months premature. Lynette is doing fine, but the baby girl is [...]

Please join us in prayer! Philip Chimeto, the national leader of Foursquare Zimbabwe, collapsed last night after checking himself into a hospital. Pastor Chimeto, who is in Anaheim, Calif. following Connection 2009, has been diagnosed with cerebral malaria. He is in a coma and is now on life support. The intensive care unit staff are [...]