(March 18, 2024) Ross and Donna, Mandate Ministries, share from Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, particularly regarding Ross’ health…
Health update
Ross was recently diagnosed as having stage 4 oesophageal cancer which has metastasised to theliver and lymph nodes in the abdominal cavity. We have temporarily relocated to Brisbane so he can receive chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment.
We are taking all that medical science can offer and are also believing for a miracle of healing. We would appreciate your prayers for the obliteration of all the cancer cells in Ross’ body and for full and total healing and restoration.
A quick trip back home
Between diagnosis and treatment we made a 10 day trip back to Chiang Mai to take care of some business.
We were also able to minister together with the Cityhope Worship Bandfrom, Ipswich at TheAll Church in Chiang Mai, conduct a baptismal service, send some funds for provisions for the internally displaced Karen people in Myanmar, catch up withseveral of our ministry colleagues and friends, go for a quick ride, and hand our dog Nutmeg over to a neighbour who absolutely loves her. So all good in the ‘hood.’
Music and worship training for the Karen
The Cityhope team were also able to travel to the Karen area where 130 pastors and worship team members from 14 churches attended.
They had never had this type of training before and were so hungry and appreciative of the ministry.
China Reconnect
Ross was able to make a trip back to China in January to catch up with friends, ministry colleagues in the city and mountains, and also conduct training with a group of key leaders.
Thanks again for your faithful prayers and support of our ministry to Asia.
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Ross and Donna, Mandate Ministries, have been missionaries to Asia for many years. Based in Chiang Mai, they work with local pastors and church-planters, developing in-service leadership training programs that address challenges and issues unique to this area of Thailand. Link rossw@investeternal.com
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Connecting with You! 
Praying you will both know the joy only the Lord can give in a very difficult season of sickness. And that the Lord, whose ways are perfect will indeed grant a divine healing touch to Ross’ body as you wisely make use of the God given skill and knowledge of the medical profession.