May Medical Team

God answered prayer and gave me a refreshing time at the Christian medical conference in Greece. The fellowship was great, the medical lectures informative, and the spring weather delightful. Thank you for praying. Keep asking the Lord to help me share the medical knowledge with the hospital staff here in Koh Kong and to proclaim clearly the knowledge of the Most High.

The May medical team from the USA, two doctors and 3 students, will soon be arriving in Koh Kong. Please pray for God to work in a mighty way through their ministry with us. Pray for the clinics to go smoothly, the lectures to be well attended, for the translators, and for the gospel going out to bear fruit. Pray for the Christians in the church to be encouraged through this time with believers from the other side of the world.

April 22 Hubert and I plan to travel to Bangkok for medical appointments. We would appreciate prayer for that.

“Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name...” Psalm 79:9

God Hears

Thank you for praying for the Easter celebrations here. God answered. It was lovely sitting outside as the sun rose and peeped through the clouds during the sunrise service. Both morning services were well attended. Only a handful came in the evening. The messages from God’s Word and the fellowship were a blessing.

Mr. L.'s and Mr. P.'s shops are doing a little better this week. God hears. Keep praying.

Mr. T. asks for prayer as he travels to Phnom Penh to seek treatment for an eye problem. His wife’s health is poor again as well. It is still dry season and his orchards are at risk of being damaged with the annual dry season grass fires. Please pray for God’s protection.

April 4 I plan to travel to Athens for a medical conference. Please pray for God to make me a blessing and help me learn well. Pray for Hubert as he continues his work in Koh Kong.

“O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer…”Ps. 84:8

 

Easter

Koh Kong Baptist Church is looking forward to celebrating Christ’s resurrection this coming Sunday.  A sunrise service, the regular service, and Sunday School will help us focus on the Lord and His wonderful work of redemption. Then a fellowship meal together is planned. Please pray for God’s blessing.

Please pray that Christians in Koh Kong would be more faithful in attendance at church. Remember also the people who have moved away and need to be regularly in the house of the Lord in their new locations.

Pastor L.’s shop is not getting enough customers again.  P’s donut shop also is in a slump. Please pray for God to prosper these businesses or show these men what God wants them to do instead for earning a living. It would affect the church if they had to move.  They desire God’s will for their lives.

“And David had success in all his undertakings, for the LORD was with him.” 1 Samuel 18:14

 

 

Serving

It was a great two weeks having Abigail working here with us in Koh Kong. She served the Lord well.   Last Monday she traveled back to her family in the Cambodian province of Svey Rieng. Please continue to pray for God’s leading in her life. Pray also for God’s blessing on His work through her parents, our coworkers, Michael and Michelle Freeze.  

That same day, Hubert and I traveled to Bangkok for medical visits. Hubert is still wearing his special boot for another 4 weeks. God gave us a good trip on vans, buses, taxis and the elevated train. We did a little shopping too. Thank you for praying.

Today in Koh Kong I taught a class to doctors on ultrasound techniques. I am prepared to teach another session in a few days. Thank you for praying for God’s help in every opportunity for service that he gives. Please pray for some of these Cambodian doctors to turn to the Lord.

“I delight to do your will, O my God…” Psalm 40:8

 

 

 

 

God's Grace

Praise the Lord for bringing more customers to Pastor L.’s hamburger shop recently. Continue to ask God to bless his business. Mr. P. and his wife have a donut shop in front of their home. Please pray for God’s provision for it too. We thank God for providing ways for Christians in our church to earn and provide for their families.

Saturday Hubert had a party for his English classes. The youth enjoyed the food and games.  It was great having Abigail here to talk with them. We thank God for a good turnout and that the gospel was given as we talked together after the games. Please keep praying for Hubert’s classes.

Please pray as we are now scheduling dates with our churches for reporting during furlough. We love to tell what God is doing in this part of the world for His great glory.

“And the grace of our Lord overflowed for me…” 1 Timothy 1:14

 

 

The Lord is Upright

Our home church, Grand Valley Baptist Church, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is having their missions conference March 4-6. Please pray for God to bless and accomplish great things through that.

Abigail arrived just after 4 pm today by bus and is eager to begin at the Koh Kong hospital tomorrow with me. Pray for God to prepare hearts and lead us as we interact with people during these two weeks together.  

Attendance at Hubert’s English classes has been very low lately. In the past God has sent good students and used these classes as an outreach for sharing the Gospel. But now it seems difficult to get students. Please pray.

Yesterday I visited Mrs. K. at her home. The boardwalks above the water to reach her house are steadier than before for which I am grateful.  We are asking the Lord to restore her health if He wills. Please pray for her family caring for her. She loves the Lord.

“To declare that the LORD is upright; he is my rock…” Psalm 92:15

 

 

Witnessing

Thank you for praying for our trip to Bangkok and Hubert’s foot surgery. Things went very well and we were so aware of God’s answering prayer. He has had very little pain. A special boot he wears protects the toes to some extent. We need to return to the hospital in Bangkok in three weeks to have the wires removed. It was a joy to visit the mission church of our friends in Bangkok for two Sundays.

The dates for Abigail Freeze coming to work with us are February 22 – March 7. She is coming from another province in Cambodia where her parents and family work. Her Khmer language ability is very good. She would like to see more of medical missions and how God uses it. Besides learning medicine, please pray that God would use her time with us to help people come to know Christ. Pray that we would be a blessing to her. Pray for God’s guiding in her life as she chooses her course of study to prepare to serve the Lord in the years ahead.

Please pray also for Mrs. M. who is in our church here in Koh Kong. She wants to spend time with me at the hospital regularly in order for us to witness together to patients and staff. We so desire to see God work through us and draw people to Himself.

“Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.” Isaiah 45:22