MISSIONARY PROFILE
Jeff
Gross
Missionary Update 04/11/2022
Dear Churches and Friends, March 2022 This month Bible Baptist Church held a three-day Bible Conference. We invited a Thai pastor to come and preach our conference. He is now around 70 years old, and opened the first Independent Baptist Church in Thailand about 35 years ago. That shows just how short a period independent Baptist’s have been in Thailand. During this same time the KJV has been translated and printed in the Thai language. However, it is a work in progress. During the conference we had preaching, a men’s and women’s study, and lots of good fellowship. There was an excellent spirit throughout the conference, and was excellent for our young church. We recently had 3 teenage boys come to our church to learn the Bible. The father of 2 of the boys; Chay and Pong age 17 and 16, asked if they could live with us while they attend high school. This family is from a tribal group that lives up in the mountains where there is no high school. So, the boys have come down to the city to go to school. Their tribe has a home for boys in the city, but they are not much Biblically minded. So, the father wants them to live with us. We taught the father Bible for about one year and he helps run the local tribal church now. Their friend, named Naiy, age 16, also came with them. It turned out that Chay was not saved yet. However, after we sat down with him and presented the gospel, he prayed and accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour. The other 2 boys are already saved. We will now focus on discipleship. We are thankful that the Lord has given us this opportunity. Thank you for your prayers and support. Additional Prayer List for Growth: Daet, To, Note, ToToe, Burt, Mike, Sumet, Fang, Furn and Kym Salvation of Puu’s, Note, and Furn’s family Return to Church: Tuey, Noan Together for His service Jeff Gross Prayer Salvation: Mai, Be, Rean Salvation: Daet’s Sister Learning Language & Culture Churches in Thailand Rev 19:11-12 – “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.” Seeds to Take Root in Hearts
Missionary Update 01/03/2022
Dear Churches and Friends, November December 2021 The theme of Bible Baptist Church the last couple of months has been the fruit of the Spirit. Studying the fruit of the Spirit has made us painfully aware that our understanding of love, joy, peace, gentleness, goodness…is not the same as God’s meaning. The world has an imitation for each fruit, which certainly doesn’t lead to real peace and joy. Real fruit, of course, can only be produced by the Holy Spirit. The study has been an eye opener for our group. We thank the Lord for His words and for the Holy Spirit to lead and teach us. Continued About two years ago we were able to witness to the mother of one of our young men named Daet, and her second husband. Daet’s father died about 10 years ago. His mother was Buddhist and also worshipped a female god. She showed little interest in the gospel, but we knew the seeds were planted. We were amazed to hear that her husband accepted Christ several months ago. We are pleased to report that his mother has also accepted Jesus Christ as her Saviour. This is truly a miracle, as Thai adults are set in their ways and rarely get saved. She has been on our prayer list for some time now. We thank you for your prayers. May the Lord bless. Sunday Morning Service Together for His service Jeff Gross Prayer Salvation of Tu, Oiy, Micky, Myk Salvation of Daet’s Sister Learning Language & CultureGalatians 5:22-24 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.” Seeds to Take Root in Hearts Churches in Thailand
Missionary Update 12/02/2021
Dear Churches and Friends, November 2021 The theme of Bible Baptist Church the last couple of months has been the fruit of the Spirit. Studying the fruit of the Spirit made us painfully aware that our meaning of love, joy, peace…is not the same as God’s meaning. The world has a counterfeit for each fruit, which certainly doesn’t lead to real peace and joy. Real fruit, of-course, can only be produced by the Holy Spirit. The study has been an eye opener for our group. We thank the Lord for His words and for the Holy Spirit to teach us. This month we visited the mother and grandmother of one of our members named Keem. We had visited them once before. This time we were able to sit down and present the gospel to her mother and a friend of the families. We also sang a couple of songs for her grandmother, who is bedridden. It was an encouraging time for Keem and her family. In addition, we went to the nearby university and spent some time handing out tracts and talking to students. As a result from the university visit, we had one visitor attend church. Thank you for your prayers and support. Prayer List for Growth: Daet, Note, Singtoe, ToToe, Burt, Mike, Sumet, Fang, Furn and Keem Salvation of Puu’s, Note, Daet, Keem, and Furn’s family Return to Church: Tuey, Noan Together for His service Jeff Gross Prayer Salvation: Tu, Pete, Oiy, Meek, Salvation: Daet’s Mom & Sister Learning Language & Culture Churches in Thailand Galatians 5:22-24 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.” Seeds to Take Root in Hearts
Missionary Update 10/04/2021
Dear Churches and Friends, September 2021 This month we were invited to two children’s home to teach Bible, which is a good sign. Thailand has allowed groups to meet again, if under 50 people. However, schools still have not opened. Students study online for now. The first children’s home we went to is for girls that have no parents (about 20 girls age 8-15). One of our young men (SingToe) taught a message about how troubles entered into the world. He also grew up in a children’s home, so he can relate well. We then had our women take over and play some games. It was an encouraging time for the girls. Both sides received a blessing. The next week we went to a small home that takes care of just 4 boys (ages 10-15). We had two young men (Burt and Mike) teach a message about salvation and growth in Jesus Christ. In addition, we went to the home of one of our church members (Keem). We were able to meet her mother, cousins, and some neighbors. We didn’t present the gospel to them, but were able to start building a relationship. Our goal is to go back next month, and hopefully talk with them about our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for your prayers and support. Prayer List for Growth: Daet, Note, Singtoe, ToToe, Burt, Mike, Sumet, Fang, Furn and Keem Salvation of Puu’s, Note, Daet, Keem, and Furn’s family Return to Church: Tuey, Noan Together for His service Jeff Gross Prayer Salvation: Tu, Pete, Oiy, Pai, Salvation: Daet’s Mom & Sister Learning Language & Culture Churches in Thailand 1 Peter 1:23,25 – “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.” Seeds to Take Root in Hearts
Missionary Update 09/02/2021
Dear Churches and Friends, July August 2021 The situation in Thailand has not improved, and perhaps has worsened. In addition to Covid worsening, there is some political unrest mixed with economic troubles. Bible Baptist Church continues to meet and go forward though. This last month we had a baptism service. Two girls, Keem and ChomePu, were both baptized. Keem is 25 years old and has a 4 year old boy. She was saved about two years ago at a special Saturday woman’s Bible study. ChomePu is 12 years old, and was saved earlier this year. She has been very energetic about the Lord and church. ChomePu was also helpful with the recent conversion of her mother. We thank the Lord that we were able to have a part in their salvation and baptism. Continued As important as salvation and baptism is, we believe our real work is just starting. And that is with discipling them. We pray that they will grow more and more intimate with our Lord Jesus. Our group had a series of special lessons last month. The theme was the “power of God’s word” and “the power of God’s resurrection”. It was an encouraging series. I believe many eyes were opened to the special quality and absoluteness of God’s words. Please pray for our ladies. It seems each has had some kind of struggle lately. They are going through some hard times; one physically and others spiritually. We pray for wisdom and that we may grow through this time of spiritual testing. Thank you for prayers and support. May the Lord Bless. Group Photo at Baptism Together for His service Jeff Gross Prayer Salvation of Tu, Oiy, Micky, Mii Salvation of Daet’s Mom&Sister Learning Language & Culture Isaiah 66:2 – “For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the Lord: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.” Seeds to Take Root in Hearts Churches in Thailand
Missionary Update 08/02/2021
Dear Churches and Friends, July 2021 The situation in Thailand has not improved, and perhaps has worsened. However, through it all we have continued to meet. We thank the Lord. This month we had a baptism service. Two girls, Keem and ChomePu were baptized. Keem is 25 years old and has a 4 year old boy. She was saved about two years ago at a special Saturday woman’s Bible study. She has been good about coming to church and Bible study, but was reluctant to get baptized until now. ChomePu is 12 years old, and was saved this year. She has been very energetic about the Lord and church. ChomePu was also helpful with the recent conversion of her mother. We thank the Lord that we were able to have a part in their salvation and baptism. As important as salvation and baptism is, we believe our real work is just starting. And that is with discipling them. We pray that they will grow more and more intimate with our Lord Jesus. Bible Baptist Church had a series of special lessons this month. The theme was the “power of God’s word” and “the power of God’s resurrection”. It was an encouraging series. I believe many eyes were opened to the special quality and absoluteness of God’s words. We thank you for your prayers and support. Additional Prayer List for Growth: Daet, To, Note, ToToe, Burt, Mike, Sumet, Fang, Furn and Kym Salvation of Puu’s, Note, and Furn’s family Return to Church: Tuey, Noan Together for His service Jeff Gross Prayer Salvation: Tu, Pete, Oiy, Pai, Salvation: Daet’s Mom & Sister Learning Language & Culture Churches in Thailand Philippians 3:10 – “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;” Seeds to Take Root in Hearts
Missionary Update 07/01/2021
Dear Churches and Friends, May June 2021 In a previous prayer letter, we mentioned that a young girl named ChomePu got saved. She had been coming to church for several months. She continues to come to church and has a desire to be a good witness for Jesus Christ. Both her parents work on Sundays, but allow her to come to church. We have been praying for her parents, and are pleased to report that her mom is now a Christian as well. Her mother, named Fone, accepted Jesus Christ as her Saviour. Fone will stop by from time to time after work as they live close by. So, we were able to sit down and explain the gospel with her, whereupon she trusted in Christ as her Saviour.Continued Thailand had another big outbreak of Covid, which caused the country to close down again. However, our church was able to continue meeting. We meet Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, and have had no troubles. We thank the Lord for that. In addition, our men also meet from time to time for Bible study and prayer time. We visited a children’s home and were able to teach the Bible and give them some food. Our print ministry also did another two batches of Chick tracts. We printed 5000 tracts for both Charlie’s Ants and One Way. We can still hand out tracts. We thank you for your prayers and support. May the Lord Bless. Men’s Special Music Together for His service Jeff Gross Prayer Salvation of Tu, Oiy, Micky, Mii Salvation of Daet’s Mom&Sister Learning Language & Culture Philippians 3:10 – “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;” Seeds to Take Root in Hearts Churches in Thailand
Missionary Update 06/02/2021
Dear Churches and Friends, March 2021 Thailand had another big outbreak of Covid, which caused the country to close down again. However, our church is in a good location and was able to continue meeting. We meet Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, and have had no troubles. We thank the Lord for that. Travel is really restricted, but we are allowed to travel in the countryside. So, our men went on a two day fishing trip. We had a Bible study, some devotion time, and prayer. One young man named Noan joined us. He has been out of church for a while now. We’re praying that he will return. We caught some fish as well, and had a BBQ. There was a good spirit and the guys were encouraged. In a previous prayer letter we mentioned that a young girl named ChomePu got saved. She had been coming to church for several months. She continues to come to church and has a desire to be a good witness for Jesus Christ. Both her parents work on Sundays, but allow her to come to church. We have been praying for her parents, and are pleased to announce that her mom is now a Christian as well. Her mother, named Fone, accepted Jesus Christ as her Saviour. Fone will stop by from time to time after work as they live close by. So, we were able to sit down and explain the gospel with her. Her daughter was present as well. Thank you for your prayers and support. Additional Prayer List for Growth: Daet, To, Note, ToToe, Burt, Mike, Sumet, Fang, Furn and Kym Salvation of Puu’s, Note, and Furn’s family Return to Church: Tuey, Noan Together for His service Jeff Gross Prayer Salvation: Tu, Pete, Oiy, Pai, Salvation: Daet’s Mom & Sister Learning Language & Culture Churches in Thailand Philippians 3:10 – “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;” Seeds to Take Root in Hearts
Missionary Update 04/05/2021
Dear Churches and Friends, March 2021 From time to time we do activities with an ex-ranger from the US marines. He has a medical ministry in Myanmar, before was called Burma. I believe the common people prefer the name Burma. Our church was able to give his team 20 boxes of John and Romans in three different dialects for the indigenous peoples living in Myanmar. Bible Baptist Church has a small part in helping distribute Bibles, John and Romans, and tracts to the peoples of Thailand and Myanmar. We are thankful that we have an opportunity to help his ministry and the people in Myanmar. Right now they are in a terrible civil war. Myanmar’s troubles are much greater than revealed on the news. There is also unrest in Thailand, but not the violence that Myanmar has. This month we went to a village in a nearby province. We have had many Bible studies with one of the men in the village. Our church went to his village to give food, Bibles, and tracts to the church there. In addition, we had two Bible studies. I taught one lesson and one of our men taught another lesson. It is a great opportunity for our men to teach and preach. The village church is able to give food to those in need, which helps maintain a good testimony for our Lord. Whenever we are able to give food, we try to put the main emphasis on the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. We thank you for your prayers and support. Additional Prayer List for Growth: Daet, To, Note, ToToe, Burt, Mike, Sumet, Fang, Furn and Kym Salvation of Puu’s, Note, and Furn’s family Return to Church: Tuey, Noan Together for His service Jeff Gross Prayer Salvation: Tu, Pete, Oiy, Pai, Salvation: Daet’s Mom & Sister Learning Language & Culture Churches in Thailand Rev 19:11-12 – “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.” Seeds to Take Root in Hearts