Preparing for Flood Season in Chiang Rai

Global Servants

In October 2024, devastating floods swept through Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Map of Northern Thailand, highlighting Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, near the border of Laos and the Mekong River.

Homes, businesses, and entire communities were overwhelmed by water and mud. Many of our friends, neighbors, and alumni were among those affected.


We are grateful that House of Grace–Thailand itself was not damaged during the floods. All the girls and staff remained safe, and our buildings were protected. But because of your faithful support, House of Grace was able to step beyond its walls and serve those in crisis.


A Look Back at Last Year’s Response

Thanks to resources already in place, House of Grace became a hub for relief efforts. The tractor we purchased earlier in the year to prepare ground for the new middle school dorm was repurposed with its scrap blade to clear mud from homes, businesses, and roads. Gardening tools became instruments of cleanup, and our pressure washer, purchased years ago, became a vital tool for restoring waterlogged belongings.


The girls and staff worked side by side, packing care bags, distributing supplies, and even shoveling mud to help families reclaim what they could. Some homes were salvageable; others, especially those near the river, were washed away completely. In every situation, the girls of House of Grace demonstrated compassion, resilience, and the love of Christ in action.

Looking Ahead to This Year

Now, as we approach another flood season in Thailand, we are reminded of how important it is to be ready. Because of your ongoing generosity, House of Grace has the resources to respond quickly—without waiting weeks to gather emergency funds. This preparedness allows our staff and girls to meet needs immediately, showing Christ’s love in both word and deed when it matters most.


Thank You for Making a Difference

Your support not only provides a safe home for the girls of House of Grace but also equips them to serve their community in times of crisis. Together, we are building a legacy of hope and transformation that extends far beyond the walls of House of Grace.



f you would like to help us continue this work—supporting House of Grace, providing clean water, building sanitation stations, advancing education initiatives, and sharing the Gospel and the love of Christ through community outreach—you can give today at Global Servants.

Travis Rutland smiling broadly in a light gray shirt, standing near a lake.

A Note from Travis Rutland

When I reflect on the floods that struck Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai in October 2024, I see not only the devastation but also the incredible response of House of Grace. What could have been only loss and despair became a moment of hope and help. Because of your faithfulness, our staff and girls were equipped to serve their neighbors, clear away mud, deliver supplies, and share the love of Jesus in a tangible way. This is what your generosity makes possible. Thank you for being part of this life-changing, eternal legacy.


—Travis Rutland, President of Global Servants

Thank You for Making a Difference!

Your support not only provides a safe home for the girls of House of Grace but also equips them to serve their community in times of crisis. Together, we are building a legacy of hope and transformation that extends far beyond the walls of House of Grace.

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