Day by Day

Some days we can see God working in special ways. There are receptive hearts when witnessing, and God’s strength is very evident in spite of our weakness. Other days the challenges seem bigger than usual, but we thank God it is for our growth in grace. We thank God for encouragement from Christians here in Koh Kong, and from those who write from far away.

We thank God for allowing us to work alongside Cambodians. Saturday Miss P. and I went to the hospital to talk to a patient that had expressed interest in believing on Jesus. The patient stated again that he wanted to believe in Jesus. But his wife, sitting beside him, was quite opposed. She showed us her booklet in Arabic that she reads to her husband to strengthen them in their Moslem religion. Miss P. explained the way of salvation clearly to the couple. Sadly, the man did not ask Christ for the free gift of life in Christ. Perhaps he will when alone with the Lord. Please keep praying for more disciples to be formed.

This week Hubert and I plan to go to Phnom Penh on Wednesday and return on Thursday. Pray for us to accomplish our errands there in the half day we expect to be there. Pray for safety and joy in this service for God.

“Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!…” Romans 11:33

 

Progress

The high school seniors throughout Cambodia just took a national test to see if they pass high school.  Some of our Christian students from Koh Kong will be celebrating with a party on Wednesday at our home. A couple days later some plan to go up to Phnom Penh, the capital, for college entrance tests. Please pray for God to guide them to the schools and majors of His choice. Pray for them to be faithful servants of the Lord in good churches there.

L.’s new building is making very slow progress. Please keep praying for it to get finished soon so he can move in. He needs to be at the building site a lot which results in slow sales at the old site. Customers miss his cheery interactions with them.

My trip to the States was a wonderful gift from the Lord. Things went  smoothly. It was encouraging to see all of our children and grandchildren, my mother, all my siblings, and other friends and relatives as well. Our home church let me report on what God is doing here in Koh Kong. From Cambodia Hubert Skyped often while I was away. I came back eager to see what more the Lord will do here in the months ahead.

“Fear not, but let your hands be strong.” Zechariah 8:13

Traveling

For the next couple weeks I will be traveling to the USA. Please pray for God to make me a blessing and use me for His glory. Coming back, one of my daughters plans to travel part way with me. Pray for Hubert as he continues his ministries here in Koh Kong while I am gone.

Keep praying for the church to be strong and growing. We thank the Lord for those who serve the Lord in the church. Pray that some who are irregular in attendance would come faithfully every week.

Please continue to pray for the construction of L.’s new building. When it rains part of a day, the workers don’t work that day. They also split their time between other projects. So it is progressing slowly. Although the building is a hamburger shop, eventually it may be used as a meeting place for the church as well.

“…His spirit has been refreshed by you all.” 2 Cor. 7:13