Did you enter a work of faith with me? As I went, did you pray for the men I mentioned in my last letter? If so, then you are probably interested in how God is working with, for, and through us.

• Heng has now finished four Bible studies. His foreman has been pushing him and his co-workers to work over-time lately, so he has been more exhausted and has less time. However, he is not making excuses. He is still making time to study. His questions this week helped clarify for him what becoming a Christian is all about. He mis-understood that people receive salaries for becoming Christians. Now that he understands that this is clearly not the case, we will see how much interest he still has. (By the way, this is a common misconception here in Cambodia)
• Roet and Panna both finished four Bible studies but were then moved to a different construction site in another town. I have a friend in that town, so if he can find them, they will continue to here the Gospel explained to them. If we don’t find them again, we believe that God will take the seed sown and continue to work in their hearts. Continue to pray for them.
• Phalla and Nieng are both young men that were working with Roet and Panna. They would often listen from a distance, but if I glanced at Phalla, he would turn away. When Roet and Panna left, I asked Phalla if I could continue to come and teach him instead. He agreed and added that he would like to come to church. He and Nieng have both finished the third lesson in the Do You Know God booklet, and Phalla came to church last Sunday just as he said.
• Viasna has been in church the last two Wednesday nights. One of our young men has been explaining the Gospel to him when he comes for those services. I have been able to visit the shop where Viasna both works and lives. There is a 67 year old man there who had a stroke 7 years ago. Most people (in his own family) ignore him, but he lightens up whenever I sit down with him and give him some time. He needs God too!
• Meoun is the husband of one of our members. He has denied me opportunity on three different occasions of explaining Christ to him. However, he is sick right now and has agreed to meet with me at his house to explain the Gospel to him.
• Pu (this means uncle, I don’t know his name) lives close by with his children and grandchildren. He can not read or write and so assumed that it would disqualify him from studying about God. He has already allowed me to explain through lesson 3 of the Do You Know God booklet.

Seeds of the Gospel of Jesus Christ need to be patiently watered. Some may wither because of the heat of persecution, but we trust God that some will bring forth fruit. And we pray that the fruit will remain.

I am sure most of you understand that there are many other tasks in my life that are pressing for my time and need to be accomplished. I have weekly sermon and weekly institute preparation, furlough preparation including setting up meetings, and MUCH work to solidify the relationship of Baptist missionaries and pastors with the government, not to mention my family! J But thank God for the opportunity and responsibility to give and explain the Gospel to others. Giving the Gospel to others is not just an obligation or even just a priority. It is not just a method of church planting or church growth. The Gospel of Jesus Christ gave us life, and more than that, Jesus Christ and His Gospel is our life.

I will continue to take time to share the Gospel of Christ with these men. Will you continue to take time to pray for them as I go?