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Dagmar
Geiger
My
name is Dagmar Geiger and I am from the German speaking part of
Switzerland. I came to Thailand in May 2002.
Before living here, I served with YWAM
in San Francisco, USA since September 1996. I made the decision
to go to America in 1996 for my DTS as I wanted to improve my
English. Before going to America, I did not speak a word of English!!
J Our God who created languages and cultures has certainly been
gracious to me – now I can speak both English and Thai!
In Switzerland, I was a teacher for 5 years. My training as a
teacher helped me greatly while being on staff of DTS’ in
San Francisco and leading outreach teams. My other responsibilities
included leading short term mission outreaches and training new
staff and volunteers.
While on an outreach to Thailand in 1998, God put a desire in
my heart for this nation and her people. My passion for reaching
the lost, discipleship and training increased over the years that
followed. I felt God prepare me as I staffed 3 DTS’ and
participated in the outreaches to Thailand and Vietnam. With that
I kept returning to Thailand once a year and the burden in my
heart grew each time.
At
a conference in 2000, I felt God gave me the release to start
preparing to come to Thailand in an active way. I finished up
my commitment in San Francisco in September 2001. After returning
to Switzerland, I spent 3 months studying in the School of Biblical
Studies Core Course (SBSCC). I then had a wonderful 4 months with
my family in Switzerland before coming to Bangkok, Thailand.
I spent my first 18 months in language study. Since February 2005,
I am part of the leadership team of BJD, a ministry to University
students. This is such an exciting time in my life. I am so grateful
to God and for the way He has led and prepared me to come here.
I love being involved with our students as they are Thailand’s
future and I can be a part of their lives!
Ways
that you can be praying for me
If
you would like to know more of what I do at BJD,
or if you would like to participate in our ministry,
please don't hesitate to contact me at:
Email:
Dagmar.Geiger@gmx.ch
Fall
2007 Update
Dad's 70th birthday
In
my last newsletter I shared about going home to Switzerland for
my dad's 70th birthday. This is a significant year for a Swiss and
I am grateful that I was able to share this special occasion with
my family. It was a very special time together and I felt my dad
was deeply blessed. I was able to be home on his actual birthday
as well for his big family celebration. My dad was even on the front
page of the local newspaper on his big day, thanks to a friend of
his who formerly owned the newspaper. For days on end, people came
by and visited, stopped him on the streets, called, wrote notes,
etc. My dad was beaming with joy to say the least. For all that
know him that was the best thing to happen for him. He loves to
be with people ;-)
PRAYER POINT: My dad is still facing some personal
difficulties in his job and needs a breakthrough very soon. I would
still covet your prayers for that. Being home for my dad's birthday
gave me a chance to see my nephew. He was born 3 days before I left
Switzerland in the spring. This time I was able to enjoy him and
his smiles melted my heart! My niece Jamina is growing cuter with
every day passing. I am such a proud Auntie ;-)
My God-daughter Anna had her dedication during that time as well.
For me, as her God-mother, it was a special blessing to be a part
in the celebration and to witness her dedication!
Trip to USA
As
you know, I needed to renew my 1 year visa. I also took this opportunity
to visit with friends and supporters of the ministry I serve with
called BJD in YWAM Thailand. It was also a special time to visit
with my own church in San Francisco as well as my own friends and
supporters. I am so grateful and glad to have been able to meet
with so many of you on this trip. I want to thank you so very much
again for your hospitality and warmth and friendship that was given
to me.
I was also able to take Boy Changlek (a Thai) who co-leads the ministry
of BJD with me. Boy became a believer through BJD and is now not
only on staff, but a leader as well. It was very special to be able
to introduce him to so many of you and to have him share about his
life and what God is calling him to do. Please continue to pray
for Boy as he is the only believer in his family and village in
the North East of Thailand.
Boy
was especially blessed to stay in many of your homes. Your lives
and relationships as Christians - as a couple and as a family -
left a very lasting and good impression on him and I know he will
remember his time in the USA for many, many years.
It was so much fun to see him touch snow for the first time in Lake
Tahoe and to see that in many photos he has a very fixed smile on
his face. When I asked him about that, his answer was: "I was
so cold, I could not MOVE my face!!" God is good!! :-)
Taking a break in Singapore
I am presently here taking a much needed break over Christmas. It
has been nice to rest, read, sleep in and take in the sights and
sounds of Christmas here in Singapore. I arrived on Dec 19 and will
be here till Dec 30.
Glad Tidings is coming!
I
am really glad and blessed that my church is coming for a short
missions trip after Christmas to work and serve alongside BJD. This
is the church that I consider my "home" church in the
USA when I was serving with YWAM in SF for 5 years.
I can't wait to meet them at the airport in BKK and just to share
my life and ministry in Thailand with them. Please do pray for them
and for their time here. Many in the team have never been in Asia
before.
THANK YOU!
... to each of you. Your support and encouragement through friendship,
prayer and giving means so much to me. Thank you also for your partnership
in what God has called me to here in Thailand. It has been a very
exciting and fulfilling year. I look forward to 2008 and what He
has in store for me personally as well as for BJD, the ministry
I serve in.
May God bless you richly this Christmas!
Dagmar
Financial
Support
If you would like to financially support Dagmar Geiger, please
send checks payable to YWAM. (Please do not write anything
else on the check but include a separate note designating your donation
to Dagmar Geiger #3414) to:
YWAM Montana
501 Blacktail Road
Lakeside, Montana
59922 U.S.A.
Please
do not send cash or currency!
or
NEW
- For Canadians!
If you would like to financially support Dagmar Geiger,
from Canada
please send checks payable to YWAM. (Please do not write
anything else on the check but include a separate note designating
your donation to
Dagmar Geiger) to YWAM Vancouver:
YWAM Vancouver
Donor Services
PO Box 57100
2480 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
V5K 5G6 Canada
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