The End... What a year it has been for Shanthi! She officially wrapped up her first school year on Friday, and it has been incredibly rewarding to see the impact she's had. We've heard so many wonderful expressions of appreciation from both teachers and students. Their kind words are a testament to your unwavering support, as we wouldn't be here without you! Here's just a glimpse of what some of her students shared: "Thank you for making science class fun," "I will miss you, thank you for being the best teacher ever," "Thanks for teaching us and dealing with our shenanigans" and "I've learned so much." We are so proud of her and all she has accomplished!
...the Middle... In May, Chad had the privilege of attending a Business as Mission (BAM) conference. It was an inspiring gathering of nearly 100 individuals, all dedicated to using business as a powerful tool for social, economic, spiritual, and financial transformation in communities across the Middle East and Asia. Being in a room filled with so many people passionate about this cause was truly amazing. For the past five years, Chad has been supporting EMI's business offices, and to see such a vibrant community coming together with a similar mindset gave him renewed hope and excitement for what God is doing through the business community. Additionally, Chad has been leading a bike repair club at the school. He's had about 4 students consistently attend and has taught them how to fix a flat, lube a chain, as well as replace and adjust brakes. Another staff member donated 2 old bikes, which the students tuned up and then were able to donate them to a refugee family here in KL. ... and The Beginning We also want to share an important update regarding Chad's role at EMI. His current position will be coming to an end later this year. While we don't have all the details yet, we are definitely planning to remain in Malaysia. Our hope is that Chad will be able to continue utilising his international business and engineering skills to support and encourage like-minded firms in the region, building on what he has been doing in Cambodia, Egypt and India. This is a significant change, and we are trusting God for clarity and direction in this new season. We will be sure to provide more updates and information in our upcoming newsletters. Thank you for your continued prayers as we navigate this transition.
This summer we will be travelling around the USA to visit family and friends, updating them on our year in Malaysia and sharing more about our upcoming transition. If you are anywhere near the blue line in the picture to the left, let us know, we would love to meet and chat at your favorite lunch or coffee spot! | 
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