August Update 2022

 

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                         Greeting in the Name of Jesus!

We pray that everyone is doing good and being blessed in every way by our wonderful God! We are doing good so far this year and we want to thank everyone for your prayers and support!  We appreciate all of you and pray for you everyday.

Yesterday was Mother’s Day here in Thailand so Annie and I went out for a good lunch to celebrate together.  In the evening our spiritual Daughter and grandchildren took us out to eat as well.  It was a great day!

Annie and I are still praying about a visit to America in 2023.  We have not had any responses  to prayers for a place to stay and a car to use while we are there.  We still need a place to stay and we are not picky about where. We would like to stay for an extended time of 5-6 months. We are willing to pay rent for a place if we can find a place that is not too expensive. We are open to location as well, as long as we are in Texas, we should be fine.  Haha.  We will also need a car to use as well.  I know these are big challenges but God can make a way where there is no way.  So, we are believing God will make a way if it is His will for us to visit.  So please keep this in your prayers and let us know if you know of anything or have any suggestions.  Thanks in advance!
 

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We had a great time this month as we we celebrated the 8th year anniversary of COTR Buriram.   We have been helping them for 6 years now and God is doing a great work through this church.  If you look at the church in the natural it looks small but in the Spirit it is really big!   Most churches in Thailand are a member in a foundation, but COTR Buriram has it’s own foundation within the church and  this foundation reaches out to a ministry in Nepal and in Pattaya. They are making a difference in other places and not just in Buriram. Praise God!  It is a church full of love and very close knit family that is continually growing leaps and bounds in the Spirit. Annie and I are blessed to be a part of what God is doing here and I know God has great plans for the future for COTR. Amen?  Please continue to pray for them and us!

We got a another praise report back from the pastor at the orphanage we visited in May.  At first they were just going to make some repairs to their existing dorms for the kids, but after a meeting with the church and elders for the orphanage they have decided to build new dorms to replace the old ones.  Praise God!  Thanks to everyone who made this possible!

Thanks again to everyone for your prayers and support.  Please keep us in prayer this next week or so, we are finally going to do some celebrating for all of our major events that we have missed.  Since 2020 we have not celebrated any birthdays, anniversaries or special days, so we are going to start catching up by going on a few trips this year.  So please pray God will protect us as we venture out on some fun time.  Haha.

We love y’all!

Ralph and Annie


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P O iBox 1228
Nederland, TX 77627

Checks can be made out directly to me Ralph Dryden or
If a tax exempt is needed the checks can be made out to
K E Resources - memo line: Dryden Support

July Update 2022

 

                  Greetings everyone in the Name of Jesus!

Well, things here in Thailand are getting better for traveling now and seems like the world is opening up too.   Annie and I are praying about a visit to America in 2023 but we have 2 major challenges to overcome to be able to make the trip.  Our daughter has just sold their house and are now renting a small home which is unfortunately too small to accommodate all of us when we visit.  So the first and biggest challenge is we will need a place to stay for the whole time we are there.  We were wanting to make an extended visit for about 5 months but we can adapt however long we have a place available to stay.  We can leave here in March and stay till September, so if anyone has a place available or a place we can rent real cheap for 3 to 5 months please let me know.  

The second big challenge is as always, a car to use for the duration of our stay.  If anyone has one we can rent cheap or use would be a big blessing to us. We really want to visit everyone next year but we will have to overcome these challenges to be able to visit.  If not, we will most likely have to wait another year to see what we can do. So please pray for us in this area and we are open for suggestions or if anyone can help us With accommodations please let me know.  Next year will be here before we know it. Amen?  

We were able to minister at COTR Buriram last month and was such a blessing to be back to an almost normal services now.  Looks like we will be able to continue to minister every month like before.  Thank you for all your prayers.

We got a praise report back from the pastor at the orphanage we visited in May.  Thank God for all those who gave financially to bless them.  Several people gave generously and we had a substantial amount that we were able to bless them with.  The pastor called Pastor Bob and was crying after he opened the envelope with the blessing.  He said it was the first time in 26years of ministry that he had that much in his hand at one time.  The roof on the two houses where the kids stay needed to be repaired and he had no means to repair them.  The blessing we gave covered the repairs and much more.  He was praising God for all of you who gave!  Hallelujah!  God is good!

On July 9, 1989, Annie and i received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit at the same time in a classroom setting.  It changed our life for ever!  We always celebrate this special day, giving thanks to God for all he has done in our life.  From lay ministry, jail & prison ministry, pastor and now missionaries for over 33 years.  It has not been easy all these years but it has been worth it and we wouldn’t change a thing.  Praise God for all He is doing and going to do in our lives for at least a few more years.  Amen?

Okay thanks to everyone for your support and prayers!  We pray God bless you in every way possible and all of your needs be fulfilled!  Please continue to pray for our provision, protection and health. Also keep us in prayer for next year as well.

We love y’all!

Ralph and Annie

PS
 
If anyone would like to give a one time offering or support us on a monthly basis on line, click on the Donate Button at www.ralphdryden.com , or give via PayPal directly to us at PayPal.Me/RalphDDryden, Zelle@rddryden@gmail.com or give via mail:

Church on the Rock
P O Box 1228
Nederland, TX 77627

Checks can be made out directly to me Ralph Dryden or
If a tax exempt is needed the checks can be made out to
K E Resources - memo line: Dryden Support

June Update 2022

 

                      Greetings everyone in the Name of Jesus!

Well, we were finally able to make our trip to visit the orphanage on the 24th of May! Praise God!  It was a long trip but worth every minute. The first day, we traveled from Khon Kaen to Amphoe Mae Sot in Tak Province. From the time we left home till we arrived at our hotel it took us 12 hours to travel around 500 Kilos and visit a doctor to get medicine for my rash.  

We had a good night's rest and got up early the second day for the remainder of our trip.  We  traveled from Mae Sot to Uhmpang Amphoe which was only 165 kilos but had 1219 curves so it took us over 5 hours.  Haha. We arrived at our hotel in the afternoon and Praise God we made it without too much pain.  We took a good rest for the night.

On Thursday morning we made the short trip up the mountain to the church and orphanage. We arrived about 11 Am and the children were all waiting for us. There were about 35 children all together ages ranging from 7 to 19.  We were super blessed by all of the children as they all sang different worship songs from each group.  

 

The 3 youngest children were first and as they sang, I almost lost it.  Hahaha. Tears filled my eyes as they sang with power and their voices sounded like professional singers.  

 

They all sang in their different age groups and were a total blessing to us as we enjoyed the program.

After the program it was time for lunch, we provided pizza for all of the kids and the Pastor provided a wonderful lunch for us.  

After the lunch we presented the most generous blessing for the needs of the children. They were blessed beyond measure from the generous people that gave offerings.  The pastor was overcome with gratitude and  gave thanks to everyone!  I also thank everyone that made this possible.  

When we were ready to leave the rained poured down and we got stuck in the mud for a short time.  Thank God we were able to leave after a short time.  They all took good care of Annie and I while we waited. Amen

On Friday we started the trip back home.  We traveled 9 hours to get to our hotel for the night and then on Saturday we traveled about 5 hours to our home.  We give thanks to God for everything, especially for strengthening us and keeping us safe for the whole trip. Also we give thanks to God for all those who prayed for us as well.

Well, the Covid situation here in Thailand is getting better, finally.  They are about ready to open up Thailand completely which will be great for us.  Then we can travel outside the country without any problems and we are planning a trip back to America next year for an extended visit again so keep this in your prayers.  

Please continue to pray for our protection, provision and health.  As we get older every year, we need lots of prayer, and I have also learned how to adapt my methods of ministry to my age.  Annie is still going strong but needs prayer as well.  Thank you all in advance for your prayers and support.

God bless you all and we love you!

Ralph and Annie