Shaken But Never Forsaken!

We are so thankful to the Lord for giving us the grace to go through the ordeals mentioned in the previous posts. We were kind of baffled that such horrible incidents happened to us but we know that God is never baffled nor surprised by what His children have to go through in life. While we may never know God's exact reasons in allowing these things, collectively, when these things are put together, they are the ingredients necessary to help us become tougher in times of future trials and more tender on those going through similar trials. We thank you all our friends for your prayers for us through those very trying times. We have followed-up with the local police for leads or developments on their investigation several times but it seems like no progress or any work is being done at all. We just have to let that thing go and move on forward. We are very grateful to all the friends and brethren who have helped financially for us to be able to cover all of the monetary obligations incurred from the losses. The prayers offered on our behalf and words of encouragement have been truly meaningful and precious to us. Yes, we were shaken but we know we were never forsaken. Never forsaken by the Lord and by you all. We can never thank you enough for your kindness.

Training Cambodians to Reach Cambodians

Cambodia Baptist Bible College started the new school year last October 12. At present there are a total of 44 students getting training in how to properly handle God’s Word and to minister it to the needy people. It is our firm belief that if Cambodia is to be reached with the Gospel effectively then more dedicated men and women need to be equipped, challenged and sent forth to harvest the millions of Cambodians still groping in darkness of sin and superstitious beliefs.

Train Up a Child...

Academy International Cambodia continues to minister to missionary kids and Cambodian children. Last September 14, AIC started school year 2009-2010. At present there are a total 51 students learning both academics and Biblical principles in the school. Our volunteer staff are really a wonderful blessing for their unselfish and sacrificial services rendered to help prepare children to become the future leaders of society.

Another Tragedy Trying to Ruin the Victory!

The recent Evangelistic Camps were tremendously exciting except for two separate tragedies that tried to distract and derail us. Honestly, we have been shaken and have not yet recovered from the first attack of the enemy when this recent blow hit us leaving us in some amount of shock. On the third week of our Evangelistic Camps, a 14 year old boy and over a dozen friends went to swim in the pond after the fun games were over. None of of his friends were aware that one of their buddies did not come out of the water. During meal time that evening, the boy was nowhere to be found. His friends started searching for him until they came to the edge of the pond and saw his shirt. Several of his friends immediately plunged into the water and were shocked to find his lifeless body. Last Tuesday, September 8, while we were having lunch at a restaurant along the busiest boulevard of Phnom Penh, some people broke the window of our parked vehicle in full view of many people who were scared to call for help and took off with my computer bag containing my laptop, various documents, my passport and a substantial amount of money. The money was intended for payment of the the bus fares for the final batches of the Evangelistic camps and some support money for our fellow missionaries. We went to the police station to file a report and we were told that we ought to be thankful that they stole the money with our belongings without having to rob us at gunpoint or even worse. We are indeed thankful that we were not harmed bodily. Now we have a tremendous financial need to pay for the bus fares and to restore the lost support of our friends. Please help us pray and help us that these needs will be provided.

Evangelistic Camps 2009

We concluded the 15^th Batch of our Evangelistic Camps 2009 last September 5. Our overall total attendance for 15 batches was 13,077. A total of 2,667 people got saved during the camping season of five weeks. There were 691 new believers who followed the Lord in water baptism and a total of 127 surrendered to study in Bible college.

We praise the Lord for His wonderful works in saving so many people and in touching many lives at camp. On our last night at camp, one young man came up to give his testimony. With so much enthusiasm, he said that last year, he was just a curious attender but he got saved after hearing about how Jesus Christ loved him and how He died to save him. With a radiant face he said, “This year, I am at camp because I wanted to be here and I brought many of my friends because I wanted them to get saved too.” One touched life like this makes all the effort worthwhile!

We thank you so much for your prayers and in helping us make an impact in the lives of many Cambodian people. May God bless you.