Dear Family and Friends,

Happy belated Thanksgiving and an early Merry Christmas! Last time I wrote we were in Chiang Mai, Thailand waiting for Susanna’s passport. November proved to be one of the busiest months so far on the field so unfortunately this update is long overdue.

We praise the Lord that Susanna’s passport arrived on November 2 and we were able to return to Cambodia on November 5, when Susanna was exactly three weeks old (for pictures see our blog post ‘The Trip Back to Cambodia’). We “hit the ground running.” Many things happened while we were away in Thailand. The biggest issue that we faced upon our return was dealing with some of the recent government changes which I alluded to in previous correspondence. Some of you have asked about these changes. We are still waiting to see what will happen. There are two important government meetings in December and January that will shed more light on the state of Christianity in Cambodia. I will definitely keep you posted but please continue to pray.

During our time away, the Lord strengthened the faith of some of the believers, but some wandered from the Lord. I have spent much time over the last couple of weeks in the homes of these people encouraging them to pursue their own joy in Christ by putting Him first in their lives.

As we enter December, we would covet your prayers for the following things:
1. Continue in your prayers for Pisut–While we were away in Thailand, he repented before the church for his drunkenness and saw complete victory for over a month. Recently, he has fallen again and is causing great grief to his immediate family and the church family. The believers in Preiy Nyee need to see the power of God in changing lives. Until he has victory, it will be difficult for this small church to make progress.
2. The believers in Preiy Nyee have decided they would like to have a special evangelistic Christmas outreach in Anlong Vul at the home of Ming Khom. Their goal is to invite many of the best contacts from their effort of witnessing during this past rainy season. They are planning to hold a Khmai-style (sit-down meal, invitation only) Christmas program. They haven’t decided on a date yet but it may be December 23. Please be in prayer for this special opportunity.
3. Thanks to all who prayed for Thi, the man who taught for me while we were in Thailand. He saw God’s grace in his life as he ministered the Word. He will be preaching again in December from the book of Matthew. Please pray for this man as he teaches God’s Word to God’s people.

Have a holiday season full of joy!

Until the net is full,

Chris