Koh Kong

We thank God for the faithfulness of the Cambodian Christians at Koh Kong Baptist Church. As they meet for worship, studying Scripture, fellowship, and service, they rejoice in God’s steadfast love. L. continues to preach, teach, and lead. Thank you for praying for him. N., who accepted Christ last June, has been attending regularly now too. She has two young children. Thank you for praying for her. Please pray for the salvation of her husband.

Each Saturday L. has been going up to the mountain town of Tema Bang to teach a discipleship class for the two believers there. He drives our Honda 100 motorcycle over the muddy, slippery road. He has fallen a couple times. Praise God he was not injured. The cycle lost its license plate in one fall. L. will need to get the motorcycle registered again to secure a new plate. Please pray that this process will go smoothly. The rainy season usually ends in November which will make travel a bit easier.

When the city electricity was off for a few days, all the ice cream melted in L.’s ice cream shop. Power is back on now, and his new ice cream order should arrive soon, but this is a financial loss. Pray that God would bless and use the shop in providing for L. and as a place for sharing the gospel.

“That the trial of your faith…might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.”

 I Peter 1:7

Homegoing

Betty Teachout, the mother of our son-in-law, Jonathan, was promoted to glory today. She ran well and finished the course of her life on earth. She was 80 years old. Now she is rejoicing in the presence of her Savior. She, with her husband, Don, and three sons, served the Lord as missionaries in Central African Republic (CAR) with Baptist Mid-Missions. It was our privilege to be fellow missionaries with the Teachout family in CAR. During our furlough these past months, we have enjoyed some special times with Betty in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Please pray for her family at this time.

We thank the Lord that about 50% of the funds for the SE Asia video project have come in. We look to God to provide the remaining amount. Pray for God’s guidance in preparing a script for it.

The Lord is so precious to us. His people are also precious. We are so grateful to the Lord for the wonderful fellowship we are having with many special people. May He be pleased to continue to use our lives to proclaim His glory.

"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15

God Answers Prayer

God delights to answer prayer. We were greatly blessed in the Alto missionary conference last weekend. We pray it will result in fruit for eternity. The fellowship with God’s people was wonderful. Please pray as we continue to report to churches the works of the Lord in Cambodia and meet with individuals. It encourages us and helps people know how to pray.

Also during this past week much progress was made on our duplex renovation. We offer thanks to God.

Please pray as I seek further training in radiology and ultrasounds to use when we return to Cambodia. The Koh Kong hospital is looking forward to this being a help to their program.

In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Lekana, who formerly served in Koh Kong Baptist Church, has been searching for the right school and scholarships for her further studies. She desires to serve the Lord with her life. She has gotten into a good church there. Please keep praying for her that God will open the right doors and provide. She also needs a place to live, preferably near her school and church. Together we will watch what God will do.

“Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee…”  Psalm 28:2

In Michigan

The beautiful fall colors and perfect temperatures are delightful right now in Michigan.We thank God for His daily blessings. God is helping us in the present project of changing the facing on the front of our home. Please pray that it will go smoothly. There seem to have been many snags to progress. But God desires us to depend on Him for all things.

We look forward to participating in the missions conference at Alto Baptist Church this coming week-end and then at Napier Parkview Baptist Church next weekend. We will watch God work in these as you pray with us.Thank you for your faithfulness.

"That ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light."  1 Peter 2:9

Prayer Request

God is building His church in Koh Kong. He continues to guard and guide His people. The Koh Kong Baptist Church enjoys faithfully meeting and worshipping the Lord. They also thank God for the four years of outreach to the town of Cham Yiem, about five miles away. They teach a children’s class there every Sunday afternoon. Several of the children have accepted Christ and are growing in grace.

However, now another religious group has begun to go to the same section of Cham Yiem one hour before our class each Sunday. They teach the children and give them gifts. It has decreased the attendance of our classes. We fear they are being taught things that are contrary to God’s Word.

Please pray that this problem will be resolved. We desire to see Christians strengthened in the truth. Pray for wisdom for the leaders in the church at Koh Kong who are dealing with this situation.

Thank you for your faithful intercession.

“That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.”  2 Tim. 1:14