Wednesday
Saturday
January 5th, 2008
Things are going well here in Cambodia. The above pictures are from our Christmas service on December the 16th. In Cambodia Christmas can be celebrated any day from Dec.1-31. We brought both churches together, Sre Trang & Prek Ambel, for a great time of fellowship and celebration of the Lord's birth.
We invited many from the community to join and we had over two hundred in attendance including local police officers, school teachers, and city hall employees. Please pray the word spoken of the grace of God would find the good soil and produce a crop 30, 60, 100 fold.
God Bless,
The Church of Mercy
Thursday
September 12, 2007
The newly named "Prek Ambel Training Center" is now in it's 3rd year of operation. We had opening ceremonies and the first day of classes on Monday. This years class has 27 students. This year's 1st semester will offer 5 classes.T.E.E. - Theological Education by Extension - Pastor Chheng
English 1, 2, 3 - Ms. Linda
Music Appreciation - Ms. Linda
Computer 101 & 102 - Mr. Bill
Systematic Theology - Mr. Bill
Mrs. Jennifer is available for English tutoring.
Please pray for our teachers and students as they teach and study. Pray for the next generation of believers in Cambodia to grow in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
God Bless You,
The Church of Mercy
Tuesday
July 31, 2007
We are sad to report the Ministry of Cults and Religion has made a new directive banning all public evangelism. Including door to door witnessing, passing of tracks, and open air broadcasts. We are still free to worship and preach inside the church property.
They have released numerous radio and TV broadcasts in the last week to make the public aware. If churches continue to evangelize they will first be warned. The second time the church in violation could be closed.
Here is a bit of the news; "All public proselytizing activities are prohibited. Christians are not allowed to proselytize citizens' houses by knocking on doors or waiting for them, saying "the Lord is coming" which is an interruption to daily life or may intrude on privacy in the community."
And then: "Teachings of religions must respect other religions and avoid insulting and degrading each other, especially Buddhism, the state religion. "Minister of Cults and Religion Chea Savoeun said last week that the new directive is a prudent move. "People have complained a lot to the Ministry of Cults and Religion over this issue," he said, adding that some Christian groups have been accused of "looking down" on other religions and disturbing people in their homes.
Though we are saddened by this, we are encouraged by God's providence. Our afterschool teaching program draws in about 150 students per day; they come to us. The Lord lead us to start this program before any of this happened with the government and we are thankful for His provision. Here is a link to the whole article that summarizes the ministry's position. Please continue to pray for Cambodia.
http://www.camnet.com.kh/cambodia.daily/selected_features/enva.htm
They have released numerous radio and TV broadcasts in the last week to make the public aware. If churches continue to evangelize they will first be warned. The second time the church in violation could be closed.
Here is a bit of the news; "All public proselytizing activities are prohibited. Christians are not allowed to proselytize citizens' houses by knocking on doors or waiting for them, saying "the Lord is coming" which is an interruption to daily life or may intrude on privacy in the community."
And then: "Teachings of religions must respect other religions and avoid insulting and degrading each other, especially Buddhism, the state religion. "Minister of Cults and Religion Chea Savoeun said last week that the new directive is a prudent move. "People have complained a lot to the Ministry of Cults and Religion over this issue," he said, adding that some Christian groups have been accused of "looking down" on other religions and disturbing people in their homes.
Though we are saddened by this, we are encouraged by God's providence. Our afterschool teaching program draws in about 150 students per day; they come to us. The Lord lead us to start this program before any of this happened with the government and we are thankful for His provision. Here is a link to the whole article that summarizes the ministry's position. Please continue to pray for Cambodia.
http://www.camnet.com.kh/cambodia.daily/selected_features/enva.htm
Saturday
May 12, 2007
The 2nd floor of the Discipleship Training Center is nearing completion. The roof should be completed sometime this week. The Lord has been at work in the school and in the churches. We have seen steady spiritual growth and are very thankful for the Lord's work in hearts. Please continue to pray for the churches and the school. We hope to establish the churches in a way that will continue to produce fruit even after this generation is with the Lord.
Peace,
Bill
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