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Video:The grass is greener on the other side of...ministry? huh?

Posted in Countries by Tom Hoffman on 5/21/2012

Well as usual I am a little slow in getting a blog out.

This month we were in Romania helping out at a camp to prepare it for the upcoming season. Funny, this month I rememer sitting across the valley from our camp and thinking how green the grass was on the other side. A few days later, we had the chance to go to the other side. And I realized how green the grass was on our side. Hm. It does seem that the grass is always greener on the other side, until you actually get over there. Then you see the truth.

Each month as I am on the Race, I look forward to the next month thinking that it will be better than the last month. Sometimes that is the case, but not always. Sometimes I enjoy the ministry of the month and other times I cannot wait for the change.
I have even thought that about the next stage in my life. Will it be better than what I am expriencing now? Well I hope so. I think we all hope so, but inside we are worried that it might not be.

I guess I am just realizing that I may think too much about what is better, or could be better. When what I need to do is trust that the Lord knows what is best for me, even if it may not look greener in my eyes.
So I head into our next month willingly to see what the Father has for me and my team. Please pray for us as it appears we may have more rustic accomodations than we were expecting. Go team!

Oh,lastly. i am so blessed to have teammates who have may different skills. Once again, Emily Chan has done a great job putting together a video about our time in Romania. Please take a look at her blog if you want to see more. www.emilychan.the worldrace.org.
blessings,
tOm

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The perfect video

Posted in Countries by Tom Hoffman on 4/24/2012

Hello everyone. We left Ukraine last night on the 9:20 train and now we are sitting at McDonalds in Budapest, Hungary Before we head to Romania. This Video was the genius of Emily Chan who is a part of the team I am on. Team CLP!

This video gives a good overview of all that we were apart of in Ukraine. Enjoy.

Ukraine Ministry from Emily Chan on Vimeo.

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I never thought I would be here: Moscow, Russia

Posted in Countries by Tom Hoffman on 3/22/2012

So we just landed in Moscow as we are heading to Kiev, Ukraine. We are only at a layover currently but enjoying internet at this time. It has been a great month in China, and I realize how much I loved being there. It is filled with many people who are loving and kind and need the Father. Our team helped with an orphanage that takes care of disabled children, whether that be cognitive or physical. As many of you know, my nephew has spina bifida (SB); and I was able to spend time with other children this month who have similar ailments. I do see how my family is blessed to be in the US where there are support groups and more awareness of how to work with SB. Please keep the children, especially the orphans of China in your thoughts. They are some of the most joyful and loving people I have met, and yet they still need our prayers.

We did have the chance to spend some time in the great city of Beijing after returning from Henan Province where we have been this month. Crazy how our 4 ½ hour train ride turned into a 6 hour ride due to some break downs. And then on top of that, we had to stand in a 3 hour line to catch a taxi. Originally we should have been at our hostel by10:30 PM but did not get there until 5 AM. Long travel day.

Need to go for now, but be looking for an upcoming blog as I will be sharing info about my return trip to the US, and our new month in the Ukraine. We are only 3 months away from completing this journey/pilgrimage, and am loving it.

Blessings and thanks for all your thoughts and support!

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Video: TEAM CLP Gilligan style

Posted in Countries by Tom Hoffman on 2/24/2012

Check out th is fun video we did in CamBodia!

Gilligan's Island from Emily Chan on Vimeo.

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I knew He would provide! PTL

Posted in Countries by Tom Hoffman on 2/7/2012

So here I am in Kuala Krai , Malaysia praising the Lord about what He did last month. Through all my friends and family and even anonymous donors, I am over and beyod what I need to bne fully fubnded for the World Race!. So thank you, thank you, thank you so much for asnwerig the call for help.

Oh one cool story: my church ( Lovelad nazarene) the children had a bake sale to raise money for me. They raised over $300. Way to be FROGS class!! thank you so much to everyone!

now that my squad and team are fully funded, we are in Malaysia and will be helping at a local church here. There will be various jobs from preaching to praying to singing to traveling to various places to be the hands and feet.

After a long day of travel on Sunday (from 7Am to 5Am monday morning) we got the chance to see the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. God's creation always puts me at awe of Him!

From tomhoffman.theworldrace.org

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Proud to be American.

Posted in Countries by Tom Hoffman on 2/1/2012

Life in Cambodia has been great! I really enjoy the people here. They are so loving and caring and willing to help however they can. That seems to be the theme so far around the world. I have really been impressed by how I have been treated so well.

Which reminds me of the States. While on the World Race, I have had a tendency to compare what I am experiencing to what I know in the US. Sometimes that is good and sometimes that is bad.

Let me explain. One time I saw how the locals in a country washed clothes and I thought, “thank You, Lord, that I have a washing machine at home that I can use and a dryer.” Many times stains do not come out so well here and it is nice to have the convenience of home. And yet, it is not entirely bad how things are done here. As a matter of fact, it can be so simplistic that I am embarrassed that I do not know how to do that as well as the locals.

At times, that makes me upset that I have it easy in America, and then I get down on being American. Recently I have been trying to catch myself in this mindset and realize that the Lord allowed me to be American. That it is a good thing, and that He has sent me around the world to learn more about others and myself. And that we are all His children. It does not matter much if I can use a machete to build something, or wash my clothes in a tub, or even have the conveniences of home. But that I am His and need to be obedient to what He has for me....learning to love Him and share that love.

Well enough thoughts. Just want to share a few pictures of what we are doing here. Mainly we are teaching English and helping with construction of a home for orphans called the Mercy Home. Check it out below.

Teaching a song to the youth
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The Mercy home that we are helping to build

Our great cook in Cambodia...ChanDia

My teammate Megan with some of our students.

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Support update: and my car troubles.

Posted in Countries by Tom Hoffman on 1/29/2012

So first of all, I want to say thank you to everyone who has helped out recently on my support. It looks like I need just $600 more in pledges or one time gifts. Praise the Lord for His faithfuless.

If you still would like to send some support, please click on the "Suport me" link on the left.

Also, my teammate, Joshua Robinson, is still in need of raising $4600 by Feb 1st. Can anyone help him?
His support info is found at http://joshuarobinson.theworldrace.org

Oh and last thing, I am currently on the side of the road with my team. We were heading to the ocean for a day off when the van I was driving hit a pothole. Ok.. i guess i did not see it till too late. Anyway, pop goes the axle and the tire was wedged into the fender. So PTL for a modem where we can give you up to the date info as we wait for parts to come and the men to fix the van on the side of the road.

Ok. Will update later.
Blessings to you all from Kampot, Cambodia!

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update: Please see my home page

Posted in Countries by Tom Hoffman on 1/20/2012

Thank you all for checking out my blogs. Please see my home page for an update on how my support is coming. Praise the Lord for His help in the time of need.

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Heading to Bangkok this weekend

Posted in Countries by Tom Hoffman on 1/10/2012

Hello all the lovely people in the world.... and especally the great state of Colorado!

I will be returning to Bangkok this weekend before we drive to Cambodia. I will try to post maore info on how things are here in Thailand. miss you all and wish you all could experience all the things the Father has done so far. More to come!!

tOm

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Video: kingdom work

Posted in Countries by Tom Hoffman on 1/10/2012

Hi Family and Friends,

So here is a video that one of my teammates put together for the 3 men on my team. Please take a look.

By the way: the numbers that are p[osted for me are different than what the video says. I have received a lot of support lately and am very thankful to all of you!!!

So right now it looks like my new need is about $2000 until I am fully funded. oh Thank you all so much!

Much blessings,
tOm

Support CLP from Joshua Robinson on Vimeo.

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