Pua Mission Trip – Feb 2026
A team of 10 headed to Pua from 5–9 February 2026, with 4 newcomers: Judson Collins, Emma Collins, Teng Yun and her daughter, Grace Xie. We were also delighted to have Chong Chee Leong and Megan Collins returning after more than 10 and 2 years respectively! Below, Grace Xie and Rebecca Soh reflect on the trip and share how we can continue to keep Kathy’s Home in prayer.
Arriving at Pua, Preparing Our Hearts
Clockwise from top left: Beh, Megan, Chee Leong, Teng Yun, Narola, Mak, Siew Kim, Grace (Ang), Grace (Xie), Emma, Judson and Rebecca.
Uncle Siew Kim and Aunty Grace (the other Grace), both experienced veterans, coached us through some of the resources and offered helpful advice before the trip. Upon arriving at Bangkok, we met up with Uncle Chee Leong, Rebecca, and the Collinses before heading to Pua.
We read Psalm 1 and Psalm 131 in the mornings as we prepared our hearts to teach. I’m (Rebecca) always so blessed by seeing the lives of other Christians and their pursuit of the Lord. The sharing through the devotionals and other conversations reminded me that God doesn’t call me to rest in perfect circumstances, but to daily depend on Him. He reminded me that He Himself (and not circumstances) is the one who gives true peace, and that faithfulness is living in the present under Him.
Teaching Sessions in Pua
As always, we split up into groups to teach English, and it was lovely to spend time with the children. As we teach the children, God also teaches us patience, and how to meet them at where they’re at, just as how He is gentle and firm with us.
After our sessions, I (Grace) especially enjoyed playing games like Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza with the kids (which the kids were surprisingly good at) and discovering local amusements such as exploding seeds and popping flowers. It was really interesting how, in the lack of smartphones and manufactured toys, the kids learned to find joy in the simple “toys” nature provided for them.
Sunday Sermon
That Sunday, Uncle Beh brought us through a sermon from the Book of Matthew about the miracle of Jesus walking on water. He encouraged us to keep our eyes on Jesus and trust in His power and strength. Listening to his message, I realised how easy it was to become discouraged when I focused too much on my own weaknesses and shortcomings. Ultimately, it reminded me that my faith is not about my own power or ability, but about trusting in His.
Baptisms
Later that day, we witnessed the baptisms of three girls: Yananpat, Nalin, and Monruedi. Their testimonies were especially impactful for me (Grace), perhaps because they were only three years older than I am. Hearing people so close to my age share such personal experiences made their faith feel very real despite coming from such foreign circumstances. As I continued to listen, I realised that despite differences in culture and background, the struggles they faced—fear, hardship, and the search for meaning—are struggles that many face across the world. In that moment, even though we came from different cultures, languages, and backgrounds, I understood how our unity as Christians does not come from our superficial similarities, but from our common faith in Jesus Christ.
One of the girls, Monruedi—who had helped translated for us—shared in detail about how evil spirits had tormented her life before she came to know Jesus. She shared how Jesus had lovingly protected her from the evil spirits who had enticed her to harm Uncle Mak and do other unthinkable things. At first, I found myself feeling a lot of scepticism, simply because her testimony was so unfamiliar to me and so far removed from my own experiences. Yet as I continued to listen, I began to realise that my initial reaction was being challenged by the consistency of Jesus’ character throughout her story. In the long run, I think hearing her story really helped me see that even though people come from very different circumstances and beliefs, the way that Jesus works in their lives still reveals the same power, gentleness, and loving care.
Thanksgiving and Prayers
Pray for the three graduating girls: Natchareeya, Nalin and Monreudi, that the LORD would continue to keep them close to Him even as they go to university. Pray that they will keep trusting God as they receive their results and university acceptances.
We praise God that six girls and three boys have committed to receive Christ as their Lord and Saviour during Kathy’s Home 8 Mar 2026’s service! Pray for these students that the Holy Spirit would continue working in their hearts to grow their relationships with and love for Him.
Pray for God to give the Sanglirs and house parents wisdom as they interview the incoming batch of students and parents for the new academic year, and that He will show His providence over the selection.
Pray that God would give the Sanglirs and house parents good physical and spiritual rest over the school break, that they’d come back refreshed to continue ministry.
Next Trip
Register your interest for the next trip taking place from 4–8 June 26 with Beh (97886171) or Siew Kim (97525589).
You can read more about our quarterly trips to Pua here.
