Latest News On Acid Attack!

It has been quite a long time since I have posted something on our dear friend, Ya Soknim.  We knew that her attacker is still in hiding – paying off officials – and not being brought to justice.  Here is some new information below as well as pictures of her attackers and a picture of Sokim herself.

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Soknim and her family remain under constant threat for their lives. Vibol asked for us to continue to pray for Soknim as she was heading back to Vietnam for more surgery.  I asked him for prayer specifics. Incidentally the mastermind of the attack on Soknim is a woman named Chea Ratha and the former police officer who threw the acid (a male) is the one posted in the “Most Wanted” article in Parade magazine as Chandy Seak , # 5 in their slideshow online.

Here are some things you can pray for (From Vibol):

1-For her neck can be move arround after sugery

2-For her arm can be move after surgery

3-For her health good after wake from surgery

4-For financial needs as well,now we have $2700 and we need $1300.USD

for surgery as well and we to pay after 3 days in hospital.

Blessing of the Lord upon you and family and thanks for your love and prayer support.

In Him We Trust

Bro.Vibol

TESTIMONIES OF GOD’S WORK

As the result of a recent trip to S. E. Asia, God unveiled what He is doing in this region of the world.  Part of this was through the testimonies of key indigenous leaders who have worked through the Church Planting Manual and put into practice the living principles directly from God’s Word.  We will let these testimonies speak for themselves.  (They are unedited). Truly, God is glorifying Himself through His Living Word which is “powerful and sharp” (Hebrews 4:12).

TESTIMONIES

I am Khapoi a workman of God living in Phamaitai Village. I have got a manual which helped me a lot to know God’s will and how to follow His command. “God’s Plan for Church Planting” is a useful book I have ever had. Since I have been through this manual, I found out that there are many principles that benefit me, my family and my ministry. The Bible shows me very clear God has a purpose and a plan for His children. I share lessons and things I learn and hear from God with my wife and my children. The Biblical role in the church family, personal, husband, wife, parents, and children are a perfect lesson we try to follow. I take lessons to teach members at the church and not so long I can see many changing.

My name is Khamsu, a workman of God from Akvana Church, the Hanber. Since year 2007, I have been learning how to serve the Lord effectively. I have participated in the training of God’s Plan for Church Planting many times. Through this training I have learn many useful and practical lessons which benefit the ministry of God. As I spent time went through the book, I learned technique of planting churches which are simple but effective and powerful according to the book of Acts. I can see many good example of Paul’s ministry he did and finished reaching Asia in 10 years. I also learned that he relied only on Holy Spirit and God’s Word. In order to be a successful church planter, I need to have a good personal relationship with Christ. Though I am very busy, I should never forget to give time in talking and listening to God. When I apply what I have learned into my life, not only me receive blessing from the Lord but also my wife, my family and the church family.

I am Thoanh from Phaitxai Church. Since year 2007, I have been learning on how to reach more people in my area and the whole country to Christ. God’s Plan for Church Planting is an effective manual I have got. Inside the book, there are many biblical lessons which are useful for me, my family and the family of God. One lesson I gain most is handling conflict. As a leader, I face many problems that happen among church member. Before, some problem couldn’t be solved because we did not deal in biblical way. Since I learn the steps of handling conflict then I use it carefully. I see those problems are solved properly.

I am Lavong from Tongon Village and district. I am thankful to God for opportunity to learn these wonderful lessons. I learned most from lesson “Personal.” While I was studying this lesson, I heard God’s voice that it’s never too long to spend time with Christ. The time Jesus gives to me is not limited but my time for God is limited. I realized that I have to give God what is right not what is left. I may be very busy of doing many things but I will not forget to have a quiet time with Christ. Let Jesus be the most important in life like Matthew 6:33. Both my wife and my children walk with Lord and serve Him. We protect our hearts and minds by the Word of God and we let God speak to us. For the church family are blessed through my life and my family. I take some lessons from God’s Plan for Church Planting and to teach to church members. They learn and apply to their lives. As a result, their lives are changed by the power of God’s Word. I can see that the church is getting stronger. Praise the Lord.

GOD’S WORD SPREADS IN HILLS OF ASIA – Part 2

(See December 4, 2008 for First Article)

“The purpose of this trip was to conduct a “Preach the Word” Conference based on 2 Tim. 4:2.  The goal and motive was to encourage people to have confidence in the authority, power and sufficiency of the Scripture for our lives and churches today.”  Sixteen devoted young servants delivered the message of God’s Word to ten villages over four weeks.  Travel was mostly by foot or boat where possible.  “We were preparing and praying for this trip for almost a year because the requirements for such a trip were beyond our capacity.  However, 6 days prior to the dates of departure we received an answer to our prayers from the Lord.  Words cannot explain our thankfulness to God.”

In each village the Gospel message was proclaimed plus cloths and blankets of the elderly were washed and they were also helped in practical ways.  They followed Paul’s model in 1 Thessalonians 2:8, “We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our lives as well.”  In one village 14 adults who made profession of faith were baptized in a nearby river.   In another village “the people from the nearby village also came to joining the service.  After the service, we showed them the Jesus’ Film according to John’s Gospel.  The message was well received and we served the older people in such a way that it made them see the love of God.”

“Preach the Word” Conference: There were 32 church leaders who attended the training.  We learned from the life of Moses, Joseph, Paul and Jesus about the difficulties, challenges and temptations a leader faces today.  We also looked at the Scriptures about the importance and relevance of preaching for today’s ministry.  We have proclaimed the salvation message of the Lord Jesus Christ and the importance of preaching in these last days of spiritual deception.”  A new church was planted, 53 older people were served and about 60 children were given cloths.  We give great praise to our God for the work He is doing through indigenous servants of Christ.

Slavery Today? The Worst Kind…

 

This is one cause from the New York Times that we could take up. Church, how can we rest and enjoy all of our material blessings while this sort of slavery goes on and actually increases daily. After seeing this interview and reading this article, how can we today sit in the comfort, warmth and luxury of our church buildings? Excuse me, I am a little upset this morning. Years ago a young Christian women went to India and literally stopped the babies being sacrificed, Amy Carmichael.  Are there any Amy’s out there? 

“Then the righteous will answer him saying, Lord when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you? And the King will answer them, Truly, I say to you as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me….. Matthew 25:37-45 

Tim

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INDIA: Going Rate to Kill Pastors: $250

Hindu extremist groups are offering money, food and alcohol to anyone who 
murders Christians and destroys their homes.

The violence is nothing new in Orissa, India, where India’s Communist Party 
estimates that more than 500 Christians have been killed by Hindu mobs in Orissa 
since late August, 12 times more than official government claims of only 40 
homicides.

But now the stakes are even higher – and pastors have a bounty on their heads.

Faiz Rahman, chairman of Good News India, said Hindu militants are targeting 
Christian leaders, the Christian Post reported. “The going price to kill a 
pastor is $250,” he said. Rahman, a head of several orphanages in Orissa State, 
said he’s helped 25 pastors to leave refugee camps, but 250 Christian leaders 
are still in shelters. “All of the pastors are high value targets,” Rahman told 
the UK-based Release International. “We’ve got to get them out of the refugee 
camps.”

An All-India Christian Council spokesman said, “People are being offered rewards 
to kill, and to destroy churches and Christian properties. They are being 
offered foreign liquor, chicken, mutton and weapons. They are given petrol and 
kerosene.” World Net Daily

Pray against this and ask the Lord to protect Pastors from this terrible plot 
against them.
He frustrates the ways of the wicked Psalm 146;9b

“Voice of the Martyrs Prayer Alert – 17/12/08″

“AMAZING GRACE” IN VIETNAM

Words cannot express my gratitude for those who prayed and encouraged us along this “journey of amazing grace.” Four of us experienced a powerful work of the Sword of the Spirit to expand and establish His Church for His Glory in Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia and Vietnam.  I believe the seed fell on fertile ground.Please pray that the Lord of the harvest would raise up many godly workers like Paul, who will allow Christ to live through them. It would only take one person with a philosophy of ministry like Paul to reach all of Vietnam and the rest of Asia.

Two of us departed Phnom Penh, Cambodia for Vietnam to launch the newly revised edition of the Vietnamese government approved CPM. While we felt freedom to boldly use the CPM in North Vietnam, we still had to stay under the radar during our travels. Outside of the tourist areas, we had to travel and minister separately and stay in different locations each night. This was not so much for our safety as it was for the safety of the dear local saints.

The two conferences lasted about three days each. The first morning we introduced the CPM, then made assignments in Acts. In the afternoon they shared their findings.Afterwards, we made assignments for the different roles in the family and the family of families; the church. The second morning, we introduced how Paul strengthened and established the newly founded churches and how he would go back to place these churches in Biblical order. In the afternoon, they taught lessons pertaining to the different family and church roles, having completed their study the night before. This would take most of the afternoon and maybe half of the next day. Their hunger for God’s Word and the Holy Spirit’s teaching was a great inspiration to us and to the other saints. This was the result of much fervent prayer. One local lady shared with us that she had been up every morning at 4:00 a.m. praying for us.

The testimonies were similar to what we so often heard throughout this work of grace. Many greatly appreciated the emphasis on the sufficiency of Scripture and the simplicity of focusing on the “one thing” that is necessary: walking in intimacy with Christ. We need to be like Mary and not get distracted, like Martha, by all the “good things”. The second testimony was their understanding of the importance of marriage and the roles of husband and wife in the context of ministry and leadership.Many were challenged by Paul’s passion to complete the task of preaching the gospel throughout Asia Minor in just ten years. Many were wondering why it is taking so long today. So, we were all faced with the reality that the ‘same old, same old’ is not going to reach all people groups with the gospel. I could go on but the bottom line is this; I am fervently thankful for prayers for this mission trip and trust that as we push forward to KNOW Christ and make Him known among all the nations, we will see the day when all nations will worship our Savior – “then the end will come.”

God’s Word Spreads in Hills of Asia

This is a report from those who have studied Acts and God’s plan for evangelizing and church planting in recent months.  (some names and places changed for protection)

“The Lord has provided funds for us to make a third trip to J’s Area in December with 15 or 14 students.  We will depart on December 10 and will stay up to January.  Our purpose is to conduct a “PREACH THE WORD” CONFERENCE which is a teaching ministry that my wife and I have been led to do. The goal of this conference is to defend and to proclaim the sufficiency of the Scripture and to urge people to have more confidence in the power of the word of God.

Another purpose is to serve elderly people. We have bought clothes and medicines as well to help the elderly people who are above 50 years old. We are also willing to wash their clothes and help them do the work while we are there. We ask that you will pray for us and pray so that the word of God will continue to make such a difference in the lives of the people just as the Lord did in the past.  Our expectation is that the Lord will continue to plant more churches in this area as we obey His commission which is to go and make disciples of all nations.

The people in this area are not even more than 100,000 in number. God has equipped us by giving us such a passion for the lost and for preaching the word of God. He has opened the door for us to work with indigenous key leaders that He has raised up. We are at the hour of the time of reaping the harvest He prepared for us.  We will be able to cover more than 10 villages and proclaim the redeeming message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Cambodia Update 2

Below is another excellent report by Paul. Just click on the below web site. The “indigenous conference” starts tomorrow (11/17) with representation from all the people groups in Cambodia uniting their efforts in reaching their country for our Savior. 

In Christ, Tim, Paul, Walt and Sherman

Here’s the latest from SE Asia, with this report emphasizing my return visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the executioner’s dramatic change in his life:

http://godmoved.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/redeemed-executioner/

Thanks for your prayers! The ministry work has started anew with a pastors conference here in Phnom Penh.

- Paul

Checking In From Phnom Penh

We have now arrived in Phnom Penh, Cambodia after a VERY fruitful ministry among church planters and key leaders in Myanmar. All the major people groups were represented at one of the two meetings. We presented the question, if the apostle Paul could reach all of Asia Minor in ten years, then, why has Burma not been reached in two hundred years. The Holy Spirit gave many insights and started a process of rethinking and change. Many positive testimonies were shared as the Lord used His Powerful Word in restoring His Bride back to a biblical model. 

Below are three reports from SE Asia that Paul posted. Thanks Paul!  Love, Tim, Sherman, Paul and Walt

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I’ve posted three reports from SE Asia. I’m in Bangkok now and trying to get out as much as I can before I leave for Phnom Penh tomorrow. These posts are deliberately vague for reasons which should be obvious to everyone. Please use discretion in sharing with others and if linking or forwarding, make sure the degree of identification is kept at the level posted on this blog.

Here is the link to the main blog:

http://godmoved.wordpress.com/

Posts in chronological order:

http://godmoved.wordpress.com/2008/11/14/bangkok-arrival/
http://godmoved.wordpress.com/2008/11/14/on-to-myanmar/
http://godmoved.wordpress.com/2008/11/14/time-to-work/

- Paul

Vietnam Update from November 3rd

Brother “name removed to protect” has attached a picture of the newly revised Vietnamese Church Planting Manual now available with government approval. We will have the opportunity to introduce this new tool in North Vietnam in November. North Vietnam, technically all Vietnam, is a dry and thristy land with fields ripe for harvest. I wish it was possible for all of you to see firsthand the mighty movement of God in this strategic land. I was there off the coast of Vietnam in the sixties and now given the privilege to be a part of our Lord building His Church. Thanks for your prayers and trust as we travel on this exciting and unique journey with our Savior. 

Some have asked what is new and revised in the CPM. There are quite a few changes and additions. A couple of the most important additions are an emphasis on having a dynamic and intimate relationship with Christ, and building our lives and families on the authority and sufficiency of God’s Word. We have also added supplements on the what and the why of people groups.

Thanks again for your prayers for Sherman and Rosemary, Walt and Susan, Paul and Cheryl and Edith and myself as we start pulling out today for Thailand, Burma, Cambodia and Vietnam.

His Servant,

Tim