I LOVE MY CHURCH SUNDAY

The pictures above and below are from our recent “I LOVE MY CHURCH SUNDAY!” We had such a great day! We had a good crowd, sweet worship and fellowship, and a good Bible message from Pastor Dave. We also spent some time sharing plans for a few new church plants that, Lord willing, will be started very soon.

On Sunday evening, we had Family Night and a carnival for our church family. Our people had a wonderful time! We are so grateful for all that God is doing in our hearts and lives as a church family, as well as what He is doing through our lives and ministries.

Thank you for praying, giving, and loving!

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY AND FOR THE NEW CHURCH PLANTS COMING SOON!

RAISING FUNDS IN THE STATES

My wife and I recently finished a short trip to the States. One of the primary reasons we return for a short season each year is to raise funds for various projects here in Southeast Asia.

We are thankful for the many churches that gave sacrificially toward our Christian school here in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, our Bible college men’s dormitory, and several other projects, including the construction of additional dormitories.

Thank you for praying, giving, and loving!

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AND DORMITORY PROJECTS!

COLLEGE CLASSES AND DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS

This semester, I will be teaching two Bible college classes. I will also continue working with my two discipleship groups and meeting weekly with two individuals for one-on-one discipleship.

There is nothing quite like investing in the next generation—especially young people who love the Lord and hunger for His Word.

We appreciate my wife, Esther, and Riza preparing great meals for the Men’s Group every Thursday.

Thank you for praying, giving, and loving!

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR MY BIBLE COLLEGE CLASSES, DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS, AND INDIVIDUAL DISCIPLESHIP SESSIONS!

PASTOR CHERCHOU

What a blessing it was to hear that our dear friend and fellow laborer, Cherchou, was recently voted in as the pastor of his home church!

I had the opportunity to meet Cherchou about twelve years ago. At that time, and for the next few years, he struggled in his faith. Discouragement and despair had set in, and to be honest, he was not doing well at all. The Lord opened the door for me to begin meeting with him on a weekly basis. We met at least once a week—and often more—for approximately four years.

Cherchou has been assisting at his home church for some time and teaching in a small Bible college. Now, he is the pastor of his home church! Just last week, he had the privilege to baptize nine believers. Praise the Lord! Discipleship really does make a difference!

Thank you for praying, giving, and loving!

PLEASE PRAY FOR CHERCHOU, HIS FAMILY, AND HIS CHURCH FAMILY!

OPERATION SAMARITAN’S COMPASSION

For the past four or five years, through our Operation Samaritan’s Compassion ministry, God has allowed us to help many poor and needy children enroll in school.

As we have mentioned on several occasions, public education is neither free nor compulsory here. Therefore, many poor children never have an opportunity to receive an education. This year, we were blessed to help approximately 100 children enroll in school.

We are especially thankful for White Oak Baptist Church in Stratford, Connecticut. Through their generous support, we have been able to help hundreds of children receive an education and, Lord willing, break the cycle of poverty.

Thank you for praying, giving, and loving!

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THESE DEAR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES!

FAITHFUL AND FRUITFUL SERVICE

One of the greatest joys of ministry, especially here in Asia, is seeing young men and women in whom we have invested go on to serve God faithfully and fruitfully for many years. Vannak San and his wife, Samantha, certainly fall into that category.

While I did not lead Vannak to the Lord, nor was I the person who invested the most in his life—that would be fellow missionary Dave Board—I did have the privilege of meeting weekly with Vannak and his brother, Man, for a year. Vannak was also my soul-winning partner for two years.

The picture below is one I posted of Vannak a few days ago after going soul-winning with Man, Vannak, and their team. By the way, the man in the picture trusted Christ!

Thank you for praying and giving!

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR VANNAK AND ALL OF OUR NATIONAL LEADERS TO REMAIN FAITHFUL AND FRUITFUL FOR GOD!

As always, my wife and I would like to thank you for fervently praying and faithfully giving toward our ministry here in Southeast Asia. We could not be here, stay here, and do what we sense the Lord leading us to do without your fervent prayers and faithful giving. Denise and I appreciate your love and support more than we could ever express.

Your Missionaries in Southeast Asia,

Johnny and Denise Esposito