In Christ Jesus

Thank you for praying for Hubert as he rode his motorcycle to Phnom Penh last week. It took six hours to get there. Coming back, the motorcycle broke down. God protected him and provided for him. He spent a night in a town halfway between Phnom Penh and Koh Kong, and he and the bike came by van the next day. It is now repaired and working well. He is happy to have the computer working much better now since taking it to the capital.

Each Sunday Hubert and L. try to go to Tumpeang Rung, one hour away to teach C., a new believer. But he has had to work out in the forest on Sunday the past couple weeks. Please pray that he would be able to study every week.

Some new students joined Hubert's English classes this week. Pray for him as he teaches and for the students as they learn. Pray as the students hear the gospel in the Sunday services, that they would be saved. Pray that they would see Christ in us.

“But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.”  Ephesians 2:13

 

Do Not Cease to Ask God

It is great to see the joy of a person rescued by the power of God out of darkness into light. This past week M. made a decision to turn her life over to God. She is so grateful to God for His salvation. She is from the Philippines and has been taught the Bible quite a lot through the years but was living a sinful life and had never been born again. Please pray that she will have victory over temptations and do what is right before God always. Pray that she will be faithful in a good church when she returns to her country.

We thank God that this past Sunday morning a couple Cambodian people we had been praying for came to church for the first time. I pray they will continue coming and grow in the Lord and His Word. One (V.) has professed salvation. The other (C.) has not but is reading the Bible.

Hubert plans to go to Phnom Penh this week for 2 ½  days to have his computer worked on and his motorcycle worked on. Please pray as he rides his motorcycle to the capital through the mountains. Pray for all repairs to be done well, especially that the computer will work well.

“Cease not to cry unto the LORD our God for us…” 1 Samuel 7:8

God's Church in Koh Kong

It takes patience to wait and trust God.  In Koh Kong Baptist Church Sunday after Sunday we keep hoping the attendance will increase. There are visitors. There are decisions for salvation. These are often people who have never before attended a church. Then there are also people who fall away. I am glad the Lord gave us the parable of the sower and the seed. We see it here so often. It has been quite a while since we have had new people become members. We thank God for the faithful Christians who are shining brightly for the Lord. Yet some of these move away and serve the Lord in other places. Please pray for increased attendance and an increased number of people wholeheartedly serving the Lord in the church. Pray for the preaching and teaching of the Word. Pray for awareness of meeting with God in every service, and selfless worship offered to the Almighty One.

Please pray for the Wednesday prayer meeting to be well attended. Pray for children to be saved in the Sunday children’s church. Pray for churches in Phnom Penh where some of our young people are attending, that those churches would be strong in the Lord and His Word and growing.

“I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18

The Lord Rules Over All

Thank you for praying for the Cambodian national elections on July 28. God has answered prayer and kept Cambodia for the most part peaceful through the election process. Pray for the results that continue to be discussed. We thank God for the freedom we have here to tell the good news of Jesus Christ.

News from USA: we thank God for protecting two of our grandchildren that were in a bus on July 27 returning from camp to their church, Colonial Hills Baptist Church of Indianapolis. The teen bus following theirs was in an accident. Three adults were killed and entered the wonderful presence of Christ in heaven. Many others were injured and are recovering. God is using it to bring people to salvation in Him! Please pray for full recovery for all involved and for God to continue to accomplish great things through this.

Another short term worker is preparing to come serve the Lord with us for two months. Michelle Little plans to leave New York September 30 to come to Koh Kong. Please pray for her and God’s work through her here.

“For the kingdom is the LORD’s: and he is the governor among the nations.” Psalms 22:28