Mark Fishel’s latest newsletter from Cambodia is on the bulletin board, but I want to highlight some of the things he shared.
He began by telling of five young men who were baptized during a retreat for the Phnom Penh Church. He noted that the retreat was planned and funded by those who went, which he sees as a huge move towards helping the church be more self-sustaining. He also told of a young lady from the church who was recently baptized and decided not to have her new food stall open on Sundays, something that is very unusual in Cambodia.
He also reported about a Christmas outreach attended by 75 people, 11 of whom had never been to the church before, and a Christmas celebration he and Grace had in their home that he hopes will become a tradition. They have also started a Bible study in their home for English speakers, and Grace hosts a variety of functions, hoping to open hearts to the gospel message.
He ended by noting that they celebrated their first anniversary on January 20th, and there have been many challenges, but Grace put it well when she said, “We have not just survived our first year of marriage. We have thrived.”
They are looking forward to the year ahead of them, and have assurance in the Lord’s faithfulness to them, and that their love for one another is grounded in Him.
I believe that’s a great Valentine’s Day message for all of us.
God Bless, Rick
Chatham Christian Church 