Ministry
Update
Freedom
Baptist Church continues to go forward, praise God. The people are showing
signs of possessing a faith that is growing, and there is visible evidence of
their ever-growing desire to hear and do God’s Word. For that we are eternally
grateful.
One
blessing in regards to the ministry here is our Sunday afternoon children’s
service. The Lord led me a little over a year ago to start this important
ministry, and I am glad that I heeded His leading. A 14 year-old girl named
Srey Noich received Christ as her Savior nearly a year ago. Her mother will not
allow her to be baptized, but continues to allow her to attend the children’s
service. A few months ago, because of the love that she experienced when
attending our church, she decided to join our regular Sunday morning services.
There are no games or candy- only the worship of Christ through song and giving
offerings, the fellowship of believers, and the preaching of God’s Word. These
are the things that bring Srey Noich, as well as the other members, back to our
church week after week.
Srey
Noich’s 14 year-old cousin, Lee Da, has attended the children’s service since
its beginning. Her father, who is a Muslim, has not been a part of Lee Da’s
life for several years now. Thankfully her mother, who is a Buddhist, allows
Lee Da to attend the service. Lee Da is truly one of the brightest kids I have
ever met in Cambodia. She is the only one who quotes her memory verse perfectly
every single week. When I am teaching, I will sometimes as questions that
require some analysis in order to answer- and she is always the one who “gets it”
before any of the other children. Over the past few weeks, she has shown signs
of interest in the Gospel. Please pray for her, that she will respond not only
to my voice, but more importantly to the voice of the Holy Spirit as He shows
her of her need for the Savior.
We
have adjusted our weekly schedule to allow for more ministry opportunities. I
thank God for three teenage young men that faithfully attend our church- Dara
(Pastor Tho’s son), Vannsak, and La. Pastor Proh, Pastor Tho, and I have started
using Thursday evenings as a time of discipleship with these young men. We meet
together at 6:00, play some volleyball, and then spend some time in the Word. I
believe that this will prove to be invaluable for all of our lives, as well as
for the life of this church. Please pray for these young men.
Blessed to
have Visitors!
In
May we were privileged to have the senior class from Tucson Baptist Academy- a
ministry of Tucson Baptist Temple in Tucson, Arizona- visit us for one week. Pastor
and Mrs. Armstrong led this group of three young ladies and one young man, and
I cannot put into words the blessing that the entire group was to my family and
to Freedom Baptist Church. We hosted a mini youth conference that included two
other churches in Phnom Penh, and had an attendance of around 80 people. Pastor
Armstrong preached two helpful and needed messages, and Mrs. Armstrong and the
four seniors fellowshipped with the Khmer believers, many of whom speak
conversational English. The group was also able to bring much encouragement to
the village church in Kampot led by Pastor Tho. We thank God for the wonderful
memories that were made, and for the spiritual benefits that were received as a
result of their visit.
Family Update
Our
family is doing well, praise God. Linda is healthy and expecting our fourth
child in September. We are excited about the arrival of Evelyn Joy in just a
few weeks. Elisabeth, Judson, and Emily are all growing and healthy. I can’t
imagine my life without them. Elisabeth is on her way to finishing 1st
grade, and Judson is on his way to finishing K-5. Emily is finally
potty-trained!
Thank
you for your love for our family,
Chad
Phillips
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