A New Sister

 After the song service last Sunday evening, the electricity went off. We lit candles and continued the service. The message was on having a personal relationship with Christ. Most of the participants were students from Hubert’s English classes and unsaved. After the close, we were talking in small groups. Hannah and Hubert talked with P. She had already decided before coming that she wanted to ask Christ to save her. She had asked her mother’s permission and her mother was happy with P.’s decision, even though it meant a break with the family tradition of Buddhism. After praying, P. was so excited that now she had become a Christian. Her joy was abounding. She eagerly desired that her whole family would also find new life in Jesus. Please pray for this family, and for P. to grow in grace and knowledge of the Lord.

The church permit renewal application papers were accepted last week in the Department of Religion office in Phnom Penh. That you for praying for that; but please continue to pray for the granting of the renewed permit in order that the church will remain legal.

“…There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.” Luke 15:10

 

Prayer Availeth Much

Thank the Lord for

-          Good Bible studies in the town of Tumpeang Rung with C., a new believer and his friends.

-          A good trip to Phnom Penh and good contacts there.

-          Hannah’s arrival and her serving in the church, with English students, and at the hospital.

-          Bountiful rains now providing a good water supply

Please keep praying for

-          Processing the church permit renewal.

-          The weekly radio program and lives to be changed through it.

-          Our lives to always glorify God.

“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”  James 5:16b

His Wonderful Works

This week the request for the renewal of our church permit is being submitted in Phnom Penh. It is not easy to secure. Please pray for the people involved with this process and for a smooth granting of the document. It is required by the government in order for the church to continue to be legal.

I have bus tickets to travel to the capital on the 11^th and return with Hannah, a short term nurse, on the 14^th. Please pray for the people I plan to meet with while in the capital, and the errands to be done there. Pray for Hannah as she travels and then adjusts to the 12 hour time change. We are looking forward to great fellowship and seeing the Lord work in special ways during her month here.

One of Hubert’s English students, P., is understanding more and more about the gospel. We pray she will soon accept the Savior. We had a great talk together after the evening service last Sunday. It was the first time that her brother also came to the service. God has given us contact with her whole family several times recently. Praise Him.

“O that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!” Psalm 107:31

 

Coming Soon

 

A sermon we listened to yesterday was on watching for Christ’s soon return. What joy to anticipate that triumphal event.

And now we rejoice that one more man is ready for the Lord’s coming! Mr. C. accepted Christ yesterday at the hospital. He had been bitten by a snake and was close to death when he arrived at the emergency department a few days ago. God gave healing for his body and spoke to his heart. He was eager to listen each time we explained truths from God’s Word. He read the literature we left with him. His home is in a town one hour away. Hubert and L. plan to begin weekly trips to his town to teach him discipleship lessons. We hope he will be able to come into Koh Kong and attend church at least some Sundays. Please pray for him to grow in the Lord and be a witness to others in his town.

God answered prayer and the computers are working well now.

Several of the Christians in the church are facing pressure from their families to turn back to Buddhism. Please pray for them to be strong in the Lord and know His grace and peace. Soon, in heaven, all trials will be over. We will celebrate God’s victories.

“But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.” 1 Peter 4:7

 

God's Working

God has been giving great opportunities to share the gospel and teach and encourage Christians this week though visitation to homes, visitors in our home, and contacts at the hospital. We have often seen God work in special ways during the time of having short term workers here with us, and this has followed that same pattern. It is a joy having Miss S. here. Please keep on asking God for more disciples to be made.

Our next short termer, Hannah, is planning to arrive from the USA June 14. Please pray for her preparations, for her month with us, and for God’s glory as He continues to work here in Koh Kong.

Hubert’s computer continues to give problems. Please ask the Lord to make it work well.

Our church permit needs to be renewed. Please pray that is will go smoothly.

Thank you for praying and watching God work.

“For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.” Psalm 107:9

 

Continue in Praise and Prayer

Praise God for

-          Klen’s mother who accepted Christ this past week! It was her son that we had the Christian funeral for in March. Pray for her growth in grace.

-          The books that got printed well in Phnom Penh. Please keep praying for the remainder of the books which are still being finished and will be sent down to us here in Koh Kong.

-          The new one year visa for Hubert and the six month visa still being processed for Mary.

-          Miss S., the Christian Thai pharmacist working with us for two weeks. God is blessing. Pray that God will use her witness to the hospital staff and others. Pray for the salvation of her own family back in Thailand.

-          The radio program and the new programs that need to be made for airing.

“Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving…” Psalm 95:2

Books to Print

God has helped Hubert and Mr. L. and Miss L. in preparing books for helping Cambodian Christians grow in knowledge of God and His Word. It has not been without obstacles, such as his computer getting lost in Bangkok last January, the documents not being in the right format for the printer on his trip to Phnom Penh in April, and this week, his present computer having major problems which he was able to resolve. We no longer have the same printing shop available in Phnom Penh where we printed books before. But the new printing shop has done a good job on small items for us.  Now the following ten books are ready for printing. Pray that they would be successfully published. Please also pray for their distribution and use by God’s people. Pray that God would be glorified.

-          Bible Doctrines (Khmer)

-          Bible Doctrines (English)

-          Basic Truths for New Christians (Khmer), revised

-          Basic Truths for New Christians (English), revised

-          Disciples in Deed Part I Basic Christian Doctrine, Teacher’s Manual (Khmer), revised

-          Disciples in Deed Part I Basic Christian Doctrine, Teacher’s Manual (Khmer & English), revised

-          Disciples in Deed Part I Basic Christian Doctrine, Student Manual (Khmer), revised

-          Disciples in Deed Part II The Christian Life, Teacher’s Manual (Khmer), revised

-          Disciples in Deed Part II The Christian Life, Teacher’s Manual (Khmer & English), revised

-          Disciples in Deed Part II The Christian Life, Student Manual (Khmer), revised

“But the word of the Lord endureth for ever.” I Peter 1:25