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May 2026 VCC Missions Update
| Planting Hope in Pattaya For nearly 20 years, Sawang and Lee‑Anne Treetippayapitak have faithfully served with Victory Thailand, carrying a deep passion to see strong, healthy churches established across a nation where less than one percent of the population identifies as Christian. Over the past ten years, they have focused intentionally on strengthening the local church and raising up leaders who can carry the gospel into their own communities. Last year, the Lord stirred their hearts to plant a new church in Pattaya—one of Thailand’s major tourist cities and a place known for significant spiritual and social darkness. Stepping out in faith, they launched the church, and in just eight months it has grown to around 50–60 people. The congregation continues to expand as more individuals encounter the hope and love of Jesus. Their ministry in Pattaya reaches far beyond Sunday services. Lee‑Anne and Sawang are actively involved in outreach to women affected by sex trafficking, at‑risk children from broken homes, and youth searching for identity and purpose. They also help lead worship gatherings that unite believers across the city to lift up the name of Jesus and intercede for Pattaya. Their heart is not only to meet immediate needs but to see lives transformed and restored. The Joshua Project, that they are now developing, is a 2,000‑square‑meter property that will serve as a church, worship hub, discipleship center, and future training facility for church planting and ministry development. Their long‑term vision is to raise up strong leaders who can be sent out to plant churches throughout Thailand and beyond. They are asking for continued prayer as this project moves forward and as they continue to shine the light of Christ in one of Thailand’s most spiritually needy regions. For more information about the work in Thailand or other projects Victory is doing, please contact: +1 (403) 286-8337 missions@victorychurchescanada.org |
Asia 2026 Mission Team
Hello Victory Family!
We are excited to introduce you to the Asia 2026 Mission Team. April, Miguel and Jane will be travelling in November to Vietnam and the Philippines.
In Vietnam, they will be working with Pastor Chris and Mary Rose Lopez at the Royal Oakes Victory International Academy, as well as with a local Church and a local orphanage. In the Philippines, they will be working with Pastor’s Rocky and Lory Pomarin and Pastor’s Boaz and Rachelle Crescini and their churches communities as well as in prison ministry. In preparation for this trip, they will be holding three separate fundraisers. All of the funds raised at these fundraisers will be used for the Ministry work while in these countries and for blessing the Pastors and their families.
Please keep an eye on the “Help and Hope” page on Facebook for details on the fundraisers! Thank you in advance for supporting these three missionaries on this amazing trip.
We are excited to introduce you to the Asia 2026 Mission Team. April, Miguel and Jane will be travelling in November to Vietnam and the Philippines.
In Vietnam, they will be working with Pastor Chris and Mary Rose Lopez at the Royal Oakes Victory International Academy, as well as with a local Church and a local orphanage. In the Philippines, they will be working with Pastor’s Rocky and Lory Pomarin and Pastor’s Boaz and Rachelle Crescini and their churches communities as well as in prison ministry. In preparation for this trip, they will be holding three separate fundraisers. All of the funds raised at these fundraisers will be used for the Ministry work while in these countries and for blessing the Pastors and their families.
Please keep an eye on the “Help and Hope” page on Facebook for details on the fundraisers! Thank you in advance for supporting these three missionaries on this amazing trip.
Mission Trips from VGP
If you are interested in joining a missions trip, please email us at missions@victorygp.com! We are always looking for opportunities and it is helpful to know who wants to join upcoming trips.
Care (Zacharias) Phonpiyarat - Our Local Full Time Missionary
A LETTER FROM CARE:
Dear family and friends,
I want to share a revelation that may bring an encouragement to you too.
“The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.” — Proverbs 19:23
I’ve been holding onto this truth: God has already given us everything we need. He does not withhold His goodness. Everything about God is good, and everything about our faith is good—not because of what we do, but because of what Jesus already finished on the cross.
Last November, I got married to the man God so faithfully prepared for me. Married life has been such a gift. I’m deeply grateful that I get to do life, ministry, and purpose with my best friend.
A couple of months ago, we applied for a marriage visa so I could renew my stay in Thailand once a year instead of every three months. We spent about a month preparing, gathering documents, investing time, effort, finances, and doing everything we could to get it right.
We even contacted the embassy ahead of time to confirm every requirement.
But after four hours of waiting, we were told something completely different- that I needed to leave the country and apply through a Thai embassy in another country. Something we had specifically asked about before- and were told wouldn’t be necessary.
After all the preparation, we were rejected.
We drove home devastated. I couldn’t hold back my tears- I felt frustration, disappointment, and honestly, I wrestled with God.
Why would You let us go through all of this?
What God showed me:
In that moment, God gently revealed something deeper- it wasn’t just about the visa. It was about my heart.
My heart became to easily bothered. He brought me back to Proverbs 19:23:
“The fear of the Lord leads to life… untouched by evil.”
And He began to redefine what “untouched” really means.
Untouched doesn’t mean untested.
Untouched doesn’t mean unopposed.
Untouched doesn’t mean pressure-free.
Untouched means evil doesn’t own you.
It means compromise doesn’t shape you.
It means culture doesn’t define you.
It means temptation may knock- but it doesn’t move in.
What’s next:
We are now preparing to travel to Laos this June for one week to apply for my visa through a Thai embassy there. While this wasn’t our original plan, we trust that God is ordering our steps- and even in this, He is good.
Prayer requests: 🙏
We would truly appreciate your prayers for:
• Favor and clarity in the visa application process in Laos
• Smooth travel and safety for both of us throughout the trip
• Provision for all the expenses involved in this process
• Peace and steady hearts- that we would remain anchored in God’s truth, not moved by frustration or uncertainty.
What I’m learning:
Untouched is not luck. It’s not personality. It’s not talent.
Untouched is the result of the fear of the Lord.
And the fear of the Lord isn’t being afraid of God, it’s choosing His voice over every other voice. When you fear the Lord: Sin loses its grip. Intimidation loses its voice. Distraction loses its power.
This is who we’re called to be.
In a loud world, we stay steady.
Under pressure, we remain firm.
When others bend, we stand.
God didn’t call us just to survive, He called us to live in abundance and walk in authority.
This is my declaration over you…
You will not be taken out by temptation.
You will not be taken out by offense, burnout, or comparison.
You will stand.
You will endure.
You will overcome.
Because the fear of the Lord leads to life.
You will live in satisfaction.
And you will be- untouched.
⸻
Thank you for praying for us and standing with us here in Thailand. Your support means so much to us as we continue to follow God’s call.
With love and faith,
Phot & Care
I want to share a revelation that may bring an encouragement to you too.
“The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.” — Proverbs 19:23
I’ve been holding onto this truth: God has already given us everything we need. He does not withhold His goodness. Everything about God is good, and everything about our faith is good—not because of what we do, but because of what Jesus already finished on the cross.
Last November, I got married to the man God so faithfully prepared for me. Married life has been such a gift. I’m deeply grateful that I get to do life, ministry, and purpose with my best friend.
A couple of months ago, we applied for a marriage visa so I could renew my stay in Thailand once a year instead of every three months. We spent about a month preparing, gathering documents, investing time, effort, finances, and doing everything we could to get it right.
We even contacted the embassy ahead of time to confirm every requirement.
But after four hours of waiting, we were told something completely different- that I needed to leave the country and apply through a Thai embassy in another country. Something we had specifically asked about before- and were told wouldn’t be necessary.
After all the preparation, we were rejected.
We drove home devastated. I couldn’t hold back my tears- I felt frustration, disappointment, and honestly, I wrestled with God.
Why would You let us go through all of this?
What God showed me:
In that moment, God gently revealed something deeper- it wasn’t just about the visa. It was about my heart.
My heart became to easily bothered. He brought me back to Proverbs 19:23:
“The fear of the Lord leads to life… untouched by evil.”
And He began to redefine what “untouched” really means.
Untouched doesn’t mean untested.
Untouched doesn’t mean unopposed.
Untouched doesn’t mean pressure-free.
Untouched means evil doesn’t own you.
It means compromise doesn’t shape you.
It means culture doesn’t define you.
It means temptation may knock- but it doesn’t move in.
What’s next:
We are now preparing to travel to Laos this June for one week to apply for my visa through a Thai embassy there. While this wasn’t our original plan, we trust that God is ordering our steps- and even in this, He is good.
Prayer requests: 🙏
We would truly appreciate your prayers for:
• Favor and clarity in the visa application process in Laos
• Smooth travel and safety for both of us throughout the trip
• Provision for all the expenses involved in this process
• Peace and steady hearts- that we would remain anchored in God’s truth, not moved by frustration or uncertainty.
What I’m learning:
Untouched is not luck. It’s not personality. It’s not talent.
Untouched is the result of the fear of the Lord.
And the fear of the Lord isn’t being afraid of God, it’s choosing His voice over every other voice. When you fear the Lord: Sin loses its grip. Intimidation loses its voice. Distraction loses its power.
This is who we’re called to be.
In a loud world, we stay steady.
Under pressure, we remain firm.
When others bend, we stand.
God didn’t call us just to survive, He called us to live in abundance and walk in authority.
This is my declaration over you…
You will not be taken out by temptation.
You will not be taken out by offense, burnout, or comparison.
You will stand.
You will endure.
You will overcome.
Because the fear of the Lord leads to life.
You will live in satisfaction.
And you will be- untouched.
⸻
Thank you for praying for us and standing with us here in Thailand. Your support means so much to us as we continue to follow God’s call.
With love and faith,
Phot & Care
If you would like to donate to Care's mission needs, you can donate through the church Missions account and mark your offering "Care Zacharias".
Victory Vietnam Update
