Bible Classes

 “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:20.

  Praise God that He is with us in the work of teaching believers. Besides the teaching in the Sunday and Wednesday church services, individual classes with the various new Christians has made very busy weeks lately. We work around their school and work schedules. Often Michelle is in the family room talking and witnessing to a couple girls while I am in the kitchen teaching Bible to a believer while Hubert is in the main room teaching an English class. Other times I go across the street to teach the neighbor, or today it was even at the market where there was a relatively quiet corner (except for some children playing with a dead mouse). One of the girls is heading back to Phnom Penh in a couple days. One of the fellows was here only a couple days and is back in Phnom Penh. The others have school extra courses that change from time to time, so our meeting times are fluid also. But as long as people are willing to come and study the Word of God, we are delighted to teach. Please keep praying for us all to continue to “grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18

Forgiven

God continues to work in hearts. Praise Him for two more people who have found forgiveness in Christ Jesus.

One of our neighbors, L., is a student in pharmacy school in Phnom Penh. This week while she was back here in Koh Kong between school semesters, visiting her parents, Michelle and I were able to talk with her about the Lord. She said she wanted to become a Christian. Friday she prayed to receive Christ. Sunday evening she was in church. Please pray for her to grow in the Lord.  L. in Phnom Penh is excitedly looking forward to discipling her and bringing her into her church there.  

Then Sunday night, one of the English students who has been quite interested in knowing the Lord for some time, finally made her decision to be saved. Pray for D. and her new life in Christ. One of the girls from church had been the first to witness to D. 

Thank God for the skit that three of the young people in the church performed during the Sunday evening services over the past two weeks. It answered a lot of questions that Buddhist have about Christianity. Several of the students video-recorded it on their phones.

“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” Psalm 32:1

 

 

 

Be Exalted, O God

God gave us a smooth trip into Thailand. We did some shopping and spent one night in Chantaburi. Michelle got to see several places. She was able to secure her new Cambodian visa upon reentering Koh Kong. It is nice living close to the border. Hubert got a lot of proof-reading done on his commentary while riding in the vans the past two days. As for me, I can’t read while riding. But often I can at least work on reviewing verses I am memorizing. That is always uplifting.

Please pray for the Cambodian students in Hubert’s English classes. Their enthusiasm in the Sunday evening singing is great to see. They love Michelle here and the time she spends with them. They need the Lord. Praise the Lord for some new young people who came last Sunday night who are not studying with him. One is a student nurse at the hospital. God is working.

“Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.” Psalm 57:5

 

 

Teaching God's Word

Teaching the Word of God is such a privilege. At the present time, P. comes daily and we are going through the main stories of the Bible showing how God worked and continues to work. Yesterday when we talked of Naaman and his going to the house of Rimmon with his master, she could really identify because of when her father said she had to go to the Buddhist temple with him, even after she became a Christian. She told him she would not worship any other god but the true God Jehovah, and he relented.  Seven year old R. pops into the house most days about noon and we study Bible and a little English together too. I love to meditate on the lessons from the Word throughout the week as I prepare for teaching on Sunday as well, in Sunday School and in two homes. Thanks for praying for both Hubert and I as we teach the Bible.

Yesterday was the last radio program for the time being. Hubert decided to stop his program as there has been little response. He heard people are able to get some Christian programing from stations from other places now too.

Please pray for a trip into Thailand planned for next Monday and Tuesday.

“Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you.” 2 Thes. 3:1

God Will Supply

Baptisms are special events. P. was excited to follow the Lord in baptism one week ago. L. and his brother brought their boats and about nine of us from the church climbed down into them. We went out into the estuary and held the ceremony. Praise the Lord for no rain during that time. Pray that God will continue to be glorified in her life.

McKong ice cream shop has a bright new look with the red and white striped walls. We thank God for helping L. in his shop. However, due to the floods in Thailand, it is hard for Walls to supply the ice cream he needs. Please pray for God to meet this need. Flooding in several provinces in Cambodia also has affected many people, but not down in our corner of the country.

Please pray for K. a member of our church who is in the hospital. She has not been well for a few weeks. We know God is able to meet her needs and those of her family. Her whole family are Christians.

“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

 

 

 

Praying for One Another

Praise God for Michelle’s safe trip and that all her luggage arrived with her as well. God is already using her. She has been an encouragement to the Christians, and has had opportunities to witness and teach the Word of God. The staff at the hospital is happy to have her here too. During my time in Phnom Penh I saw God answer prayer in many ways, helping me in meeting various people and accomplishing other errands. Let's thank God together for His working.

Please keep praying for Hubert’s students that study English with him. Some who have been coming for quite a while are seriously considering accepting Christ. Others who are newer don’t understand much yet about the true God. Pray that God would keep working in their hearts, and that we would communicate the precious news of Jesus Christ clearly.

P., one of the Koh Kong Christians who is studying and working in Phnom Penh, needs our prayers that he would make right choices and stand true for God. Another Christian, M., who has returned to the Philippines, needs the Lord’s power in her difficult situation. Thank you for praying.

“…In every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6

 

 

Travels, etc.

Michelle Little is preparing to come next week. Pray that God will give her a smooth trip here and use her during the two months she serves the Lord with us. Pray that we would communicate the gospel clearly and that God would give fruit.

September 30 I plan to travel to Phnom Penh to pick up Michelle. I also plan to turn in an application to renew my passport, plus meet with various people in the capital. With a day for travel by bus each way, and two days there, I expect to be away from Koh Kong for four days. Please pray for God to work out the many details involved.

Praise God for answered prayer for peace in the country of Cambodia. The political demonstrations in the capital were mostly peaceful and appear to be over. We thank God for His working.

This week and next is a holiday season for Cambodian Buddhists. It is called Pechum Ben, and the people visit many pagodas to give offering to their deceased ancestors.  Sometimes Christians are pressured by their friends and relatives to join in the ceremonies. Pray that it will be a time of victory for them as they refuse to participate and give a clear witness of their life in Christ.

“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Cor. 15:57