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All gifts toward our work with the people of Myanmar (Burma) should be sent to: CornerStone International, P.O.
Box 192, Wilmore, KY 40390. Please write Myanmar Project on the memo line. Additionally, you may make
secure recurring or one-time donations online at http://www.cornerstoneinternational.org/staff-garrison/ .
THANK YOU for your generosity towards our family and the people of Burma!
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Rohingya children in IDP camps in western Burma. More than 140,000 are now trapped in these camps with little or no hope of escaping.
In western Burma, more than 140,000 people are now trapped
in a temporary refugee camp. During my (Craig) most recent visit
to Arakan State (bordering Bangladesh) in mid-July it was
apparent that these temporary housing structures were meant
for long term segregation of the Rohingya Muslim minority from
the Buddhist majority.
A year ago when this conict rst ared up, we tried to nd
Christians in the area surrounding the refugee camp. We were
certain that if we could simply enable them with resources, they would
want to respond to the desperate situation their Muslim neighbors
found themselves in. Our Christian brothers and sisters in Burma have
not had the luxury of freedoms that we have experienced. They were
fearful of reaching out to a people group that the police and monks
were threatening, beating, and in some cases hacking to death. Upuntil mid-July of this year we were working with local Muslim contacts
in the camp areas as we continued helping the tens of thousands of
men, women and children caught in this terrible situation. However,
because of rising security concerns (for those helping us in the camps)
we had to end our partnership with these local contacts.
Last month, after a year of prayer and networking, a co-
worker and I were able to connect with a Bible school in Arakan
State who were now eager to be involved. This is a huge answer to
prayer as we have wanted to see the local church (small as it may be in
western Burma) view the situation there not as a crisis to avoid but asan opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus. One of the men
(name withheld for security reasons) who is spearheading the Bible
schools response shared, I have spent all my life working a job but now I
want to do something that really matters. I want to help them and I want
to show them Gods love. This is pretty remarkable as he is putting
himself at risk by helping those whom many local Buddhists would
rather see dead. A year ago, he was among those who refused to help
out of fear. Please pray for physical and spiritual protection for our new
friend as he joins with us in reaching out to this population of
desperate people.
Below: Craig with a young Rohingya boy
who was trampled during the uprising last
year in Arakan State. Since there were no
crutches in this area, our team had some
specially made for him. Without access to
medical care, his mangled leg will be alifetime burden.
Reaching Out
May the grace that is reaching more and more people cause you tooverflow with thanksgiving.
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From Tulsa to Thailand, our kidswere studying diligently this
summer.
Sarah studied Physics 2 withexcellent results, worked in theMissions and Community Ministrydepartments at FUMC Tulsa, andhad two Thailand Treasure sales tohelp with her upcoming collegeexpenses.
Emilee has been studying Thai thissummer, interning with
Compassion International, andvolunteering at a childrens home.Its been great to have her here innorthern Thailand with us.
Jake surprised us all by workingdaily for eight weeks on anInterpreting and AnalyzingLiterature course. His persistencepaid offwhen he sat for the CLEPexam in Bangkok and scored highenough to earn 6 hours of collegecredit! Not bad for a 15 year-oldwho would rather be gaming!
Kate has spent the summerworking on her AP English, sittingin on local hospital peer groupreviews, observing a midwife inaction, volunteering at a home forsenior adults, and, just to mixthings up, she contracted Denguefever and spent the week of her17th birthday in and out of ahospital and clinic.
Dengue aside, we are thankful forthe wonderful opportunities thateach have had this summer.
Many thanks to those of you whomade things happen for Sarah,and those of you who prayed forKates health.
At the end of the month we will becelebrating our twenty-thirdwedding anniversary. It seemsappropriate to celebrate byfacilitating a week long marriageseminar for a dozen couples inBurma.
Please pray for us as we prepare, as
we teach, and as we processafterwards. Pray also for those who
will attend... that they willstrengthen their marital bond asthey invest in this time together.
Thank you for the role you play ingetting us there.
The Garrison Family Serving the People of Myanmar
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Summer or Bummer?
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Family
Next time you see Emilee ask her to sing
the Thai national anthem for you. In
addition to interning at Compassion
International, she studied Thai this
summer.
Thank you!
While we were unable to temper his love
of gaming, we were happy with Jakes
commitment to study this summer...
AND the six hours of college credit he
earned!
Sarah was busy with her Physics 2 class
and working this summer, but on
Sunday mornings she could be found at
FUMC Tulsa, making coffee.
Kate has been gearing up for a future in
nursing. She spent the summer
volunteering, studying and
unfortunately recovering from the bite
of a malevolent mosquito.