There are lots of firsts in our lives. Last Saturday my friend and I were able to witness a few firsts for Gahng, a little 5-year-old. Gahng has spent most of her life living in a small shack on a grassy patch of land belonging to the Port of Bangkok. Most of the people who are squatters there are glue addicts and/or alcoholics. Our plan was to take Gahng and her mother out for a special treat, so we hopped in a taxi and took them to a nearby shopping center. We figured Gahng could go on some of the kiddie rides in the food court area, we could all have a meal and perhaps some ice cream together.  When we arrived we discovered that this was Gahng's first time to visit this place - or any place, for that matter, with an escalator! Although nervous the first few times that she needed to step on and off, she grew more and more confident with practice. She enjoyed several kiddie rides, but the escalator was definitely her favorite ride of the day. The afternoon was a good reminder that ministry really needn't be complex. Even a cup of cold water will not go unnoticed by the Lord.            Matt. 10:42