October 2022 Newsletter
1. We give thanks that the members of Takhmau Doulus Church who have had the 5th COVID vaccination, are able to worship together. We are preparing to reopen Sunday School in small groups. Please pray that the members of the church will grow in their faith as they get to know the living God through worship.
2.Many members of Kampongtria Doulus church have moved to cities or are working 7 day/week jobs since the start of COVID-19 and are unable to attend church on Sundays. A small number of foundation church members gather for Sunday worship, to do home visits for other members and to share the gospel. Please pray that the members will grow in their faith to keep Sabbath holy and remember their salvation, identity and mission.
3. We give thanks that Vuraou Assistant Pastor who looks after the members of Kampongtria Doulus church and visits villages to share the gospel, is making steady recovery from diabetes and high blood pressure. Please pray for her continued recovery and for the Holy Spirit to fill her and guide her as she visits villages to share the gospel and lead bible study groups, so that people will come to know Jesus who is the way, the truth and the life.
4. Part time pastor of Takhmau Doulus church, Rev Kokshial is undergoing cancer treatment. Please pray for his healing by the Lord’s mercy and grace so that he may serve the Church in good health.
5. Wedding service and infant baptism - Long time assistant pastor of Takhmau Doulus church, Peckhadai has married a Korean minister and the couple will relocate to Guang-Ju, Korea. Please pray she will settle well in the Korean culture and cold weather and will also learn the Korean language well. Please pray the Lord will pour into her His love and patience so that she may fulfil her calling as wife of a church minister.
6. It’s the rainy season in Cambodia which lasts for half a year. Daily heavy downpours have caused flooding in many homes of poor residents and members of the church. We need daily necessities and first aid for the flood-affected people. We are praying desperately for God’s provision. Please pray God will send helping hands who He can use as channels of His love and mercy, so that we can deliver the essential supplies to about 250 homes. A sum of USD30 is able to buy rice, soy sauce, detergents, underwear etc for one family.
In Cambodia where the national religion is Buddhism, over 98% of the population are Buddhists. Other religions include Islam and Shamanism. In recent times, Cambodian church is experiencing a spiritual crisis with many heresy groups having infiltrated the small Christian population and the spirit of lies and deception misleading many souls.
We give thanks for the grace of our Father God who has given us all authority in heaven and on earth and will always be with us to the end of the world. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to be with the evangelists and missionaries who spread the gospel to bring back lost souls to the Father.