The LAV team is pleased to share updates of the fruits of our ministry. One common refrain from the staff updates is that of disciples rising up to bear fruit that pleases God. As you read, give thanks to the Lord for His work in the lives of the Cambodians.
Widows’ Ministry
Om Sipak has been leading the Widows’ Ministry faithfully and the ladies have been growing in their faith and service, meeting regularly to receive both spiritual and physical nourishment. One of the highlights from the ministry is the formation of a new discipleship group by one of Om Sipak’s disciples. This group is based in Phnom Krom and they have started on the Abundant Life book.
Peam English School
Students have been attending classes regularly with most having an attendance above 75%. However, 25 have dropped out due to the inconvenience of travelling long distances to school daily. These students have found schools nearer their homes. Out of the remaining 105 students, 102 had passed their mid-year examinations.
One key programme the school had was inviting Cambodia Education Forum (CEF) to share about children’s rights and how they can protect themselves from abuse.
Peam and Kok Thmey Sunday School
With the reopening of schools from the holidays, attendance at Peam and Kok Thmey has improved with 50 and 35 regular attendees respectively. The children have been enjoying the lessons and are actively participating by serving each other and playing together. For Mothers’ day, the children prepared paper flowers to show their appreciation to their mothers.
At Peam, the Sunday School conducted an evangelistic event during Khmer New Year in which 30 parents attended. Pastor Kunthea shared how new life can be received through Jesus. Food and gifts were also shared with the parents.
At Kok Thmey, the Sunday School celebrated the Khmer New Year with worship, games and a communal lunch. The parents were also invited to join in the festivities and got closer together as a family.
Youth Discipleship Groups (YDGs)
The YDGs in Peam and Kok Thmey are thankful to God for the growth He has been bringing to the groups. They have been learning the fundamentals of prayer and reading the word. Though both groups are small with 14 regular attendees, God has been working through them to do great things.
One of the youths, Rosa, shared with the church how God had been answering her prayers and expressed her desire to be baptised and be identified as a follower of Jesus.
The youths have also banded together to form a worship service for teenagers. About 40 teens from 3 different villages have been attending the service every Sunday. The youths are looking forward to raising the 2nd generation of faithful YDG youths from this service.
Pray with us
Give thanks to God for the growth in the ministry of raising of faithful disciples.
Pray for the roots of the disciples’ faith to go deep and that the disciples may continue to bear fruit in all they do.
Pray for the discipleship group leaders that they may be protected from evil.