We have
just experienced a very encouraging time attending the annual Cambodian Study Week
featuring three new births!
Brother Vanna and Sister Kunthy were
baptised at a local beach joining us in our journey towards God's Kingdom,
while local Brother Savy and Sister Tueng were blessed with the birth of a baby
son.
The baptisms were just another
reminder of what a fruitful area for the preaching of the Gospel Cambodia is,
and we would encourage field-workers old and new to assist the Ecclesia's here
and encourage them in their spiritual growth.
The Study Week, led by Bro. Matthew
Bradley from Sydney Australia on the theme of "Spiritual Life &
Participation" was attended by Brothers and Sisters and young people from
all over Cambodia, some of whom live in isolated regions.
Bro. Matt developed his theme following the
lives of five brothers who demonstrated great faith in their lives (Caleb,
Boaz, Mordecai, Philip and Barnabas).
The studies which were translated
into Khmer, were enthusiastically received and the audience readily
participated in reading and singing. There was a lot of discussion that took
place as well and the benefit of the week was there to see on the happy faces.
(See the attached photos).
The attendance at the studies by
interested friends also showed that the efforts of the local fieldworkers are
generating an interest in our beliefs in the Sihanoukville region.
The week also provided opportunity
for swimming and other sports such as beach soccer, as well as a leaflet
handout to advertise the BEC2 (Sihanoukville) Bible and English lessons. (Not
surprisingly this has already generated a response!).
We should also give credit to the way
the whole week was organised by Bro. Sophorn and Sis. Srey Pov from the local
Ecclesia and also the effort put in by the cooks in providing "yummy"
food. (Bon the cook from BEC1 even travelled down to assist for the week and
her assistance was very much appreciated.)
Thanks also to the local fieldworkers
Bro. Rob and Sister Rochelle and their family who temporarily relocated to
allow the visitors to take over the accommodation at the BEC.
All in all it was a wonderful week of
Bible study and fellowship which will provide a lasting benefit to all those
who attended.
Planning is already underway for next
year's Bible Week (God Willing) and we would encourage your support and prayers
for God's continued evident blessings on this and the many other activities
taking place in this fruitful corner of His Vineyard.
Bro John and Sister Janet Harris
Both hands of Fellowship alive & well in Cambodia!
I've just arrived back in Australia after a VERY refreshing, rewarding & uplifting time with our 'family of faith' in Cambodia. The enthusiasm & commitment of all our brothers, sisters and young people in Cambodia is inspirational. The love & respect they all have for each other is evident in nearly all they say & do and the combination of both practical & spiritual help which is shared within the Ecclesia and extended to those around is a wonderful testimony to the work of God in their lives.
It was a great privilege to be a part of the activities based from the BEC's in Phnom Penh & Sihanoukville. Both hands of fellowship (practical & spiritual) are always busy there and any effort or resources you can extend in that direction will be well appreciated and well used.
Bro Matt
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