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Running the race in Phnom Penh...

What a wonderful way for us to return to this land of spiritual opportunity, to see young Jonno totally consumed by his love for and service to God. Just as Paul was wonderfully challenged by Timothy we tried to look through our younger brother’s eyes. He was a blurr of action but took the time to greet, value and find comfort in our love for him. The story of the tortoise and the hare came to mind but that had a different ending to the shared vision and unity that we seek through our master the Lord Jesus Christ. We are all seeking to reach the finish line, the kingdom together. The race cannot be won alone. To see our brother ‘K’ assisting with the baptism was a joy to all of us.
And now that Josh, Sarah and Jonno have gone, the BEC will try and continue their work under new fieldworkers. Don and Una will leave early tomorrow morning. We shared a last meal together and took this last opportunity to ask them some difficult scriptural questions. Gaye asked Don about Elijah coming before Christ returns. This reminded us that we will be without their knowledge.

Our ecclesial weekend of study was so uplifting and it was wonderful to see our young Cambodian brothers so strong in their faith. Veasna did a wonderful job in translating for Don during his study on Truth.

The local brethren will be strengthened by our display of unity at last week's meeting and the love we share for one another. This has been supported by some very helpful communication on the instruction times, contact details on attendance and progress that they have all made since our last visit. Vitou gave a wonderful message on Sunday morning from Ephesians 1, focusing on the need for us to put spiritual blessings in front of natural blessings.
We are now in a position to make the change over to new fieldworkers as seamless as possible and hopefully manifesting the continuity of God’s plan and purpose in Kampuchea. We hope that you will all support us in prayer and that our Father’s bright light will be before our feet.

Lynne and Steve

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bippy said…
hey lynsteve
great to hear from you
all the best
benxo

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