MISSIONARY PROFILE
Jeff
Gross
Missionary Update 04/29/2016
Dear Churches and Friends, March & April 2016 “I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.” Recently the Lord opened a door to minister at a boy’s home in a nearby province. This verse comes to mind when ministering there. Because few people if any care for the young men, and certainly none care for their souls. However, the Lord knows and cares. I continue to make visits to preach and teach at the home. Recently, I also invited them to Chiang Mai to play soccer. We rented a soccer field and had a four-team playoff. The teens don’t often get a chance to leave the province, so they were well pleased. Like most teens, they loved the competition. Continued In addition, we are currently working on a tract project. We have decided to print two tracts in the Thai language. The necessary print ready work has been finished for the first tract and five thousand have been printed and are ready for distribution. A couple other ministries liked what we had done, so a couple thousand were sent to them as well. We are now working to get a second tract print ready. It will be printed when completed. Thanks for the many prayers made for this ministry. I appreciate you and your prayers and sacrifice, and pray the Lord will richly bless you as well. Printing Tracts in Thai Together for His service Jeff Gross Prayer • Salvation of Mike, Noo & Gung • Learning Language & Culture • Hong’s Father & Family to Get Saved • Churches in Thailand • Seeds to Take Root in Hearts Isa 55:11 – “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”
Missionary Update 02/29/2016
Dear Churches and Friends, January February 2016 “…baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:” The Lamphun Baptist Church had a special service this month. We had our first baptism service and saw four Thai’s baptized. Also, we had several lost visitors come for the occasion and were able to present the gospel to them. The testimony of baptism is very strong here in Thailand. The reason being to identify yourself with Christ here can bring heavy consequences. In Thailand it is not so much physical consequences, but social and emotional. Many times, a Thai is the first and only Christian in the family. The conversion of a Continued family member brings fear to the family. In return the family will accuse the new Christian of betraying family, culture, and country. Family honor is very important here, so it is hard for a new Christian. They don’t want to do something that will bring dishonor to the family. Some families may go as far as breaking off contact with the Christian family member. These consequences can weigh heavily on a new Christian and even on someone deciding to become a Christian. So, it was encouraging to see these Thai’s get baptized. In addition, the service was a great testimony to the lost. Thanks, and praise be to the Lord Jesus Christ. First Baptism Service Together for His service Jeff Gross Prayer • Salvation of Mike and Gung • Learning Language & Culture • Hong’s Father to Get Saved • Churches in Thailand • Seeds to Take Root in Hearts Psalm 106:1-2 – “Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? Who can show forth all his praise.”
Missionary Update 11/02/2015
Dear Churches and Friends, September October 2015 As ambassadors for Christ, we have great terms. Jesus Christ already paid our sin debt becoming sin and dying for us at Calvary. Now in “Christ’s stead” we have the free gift of eternal life to offer. The Lord opened a door for me recently with a children’s home. It’s a small home in the nearby province of PhaYao that cares for ten teen age boys. I’ve been able to do some preaching and Bible studies with them, as well as host a soccer game. The studies went well, and many were encouraged. In addition, we were able to give each teen a new complete Thai Bible, as they only had a few New Testament Bibles. Continued Several of the teens are saved, while others are still unsaved. It is very encouraging to see these young men receiving Bibles and hearing the gospel. What a blessing to be an ambassador to bring God’s word and the good news of eternal life. I also continue to hold home Bible studies. Many good seeds have been sown. Paul said, “For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.” Doors are opening but there are also many adversaries here in Thailand. So, I thank you much for your prayers as I’m sure they are the best defense against the adversaries here. Preaching in PhaYao Together for His service Jeff Gross Prayer • Powerful Salvation of Mike and Sprite • Learning Language & Culture • Hong’s Father to Get Saved • Churches in Thailand • Seeds to Take Root in Hearts Eph 1:6-7 – “To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.”
Missionary Update 08/31/2015
Dear Churches and Friends, July & August 2015 “Honor thy father and thy mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) Eph. 6:2 In Thailand, the Queen’s birthday (currently in August) is observed as Mother’s Day. The churches here in Thailand conduct a special service for children to honor their mothers. The tradition in this culture is following the preaching; mothers will sit in a semi circle in front of the church. The children will then come forward to give respect unto their mothers by getting lower than their mom and placing a necklace of flowers around her neck. It is a show of respect when the younger person gets lower than the elder. Continued “Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.” Col 3:20 The service not only provides children an opportunity to show honor and respect to mother, but also opens a door to sow some seeds. Many family members will come to church for this service that normally don’t go. Some have stopped coming to church and many are still unsaved. So it’s a great opportunity to encourage Christians to come back to church and give the gospel to those who are still lost. It becomes a good testimony for the church. Thanks for all your prayers and support. Mothers Day Service Together for His service Jeff Gross Prayer • Powerful Salvation of Mike • Learning Language & Culture • Hong’s Father to Get Saved • Churches in Thailand • Seeds to Take Root in Hearts Eph 1:6-7 – “To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.”