Update on Expansion into Cambodia
In last month's blog, we shared a praise that the Pioneer Pastor Program is expanding into Cambodia. Over 20 pastors with over 24 churches in Cambodia have requested to be trained in Bible, Ministry, and Leadership, and the Pioneer Pastor team led by Rev. Dr. Somsri Doungkaeo has taken on this mission. Below is a picture of Pastor Somsri praying with pastors.
And now we need your prayers. This past month, there was a skirmish on the border between Thai and Cambodian troops. Parts of the border between Thailand and Cambodia are disputed, and this causes diplomatic friction and sometimes the tension turns into shooting. There is a ceasefire, but the land border entry points between Thailand and Cambodia have been closed. This makes it much more expensive and difficult to connect with the Cambodian churches and to train their pastors and leaders. Now we must fly into the capital, Phnom Penh and then hire a van to drive us 9-10 hours to the churches that are near the border.
At this time, we do not have enough funds to do this, so we are praying for peace and praying for the land borders to open up once again. Your prayers are needed.
Below is a picture of Thai people protesting in response to the border skirmish.
We are flying back to Thailand very soon
Sherri and I will be flying back to Thailand soon, and I (Mike) have a personal prayer request. I will be going to see a sports medicine surgeon at Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok once I get back to Thailand, and it looks like I will need surgery on my left knee. Surgery will probably take place in the middle of August and I will stay in Bangkok for a few weeks for physical therapy.
Prayer Meetings and Mission Updates on Zoom
If your church, Sunday School class, or small group is interested in including us in a prayer meeting or to speak about the mission, we can do this on Zoom. Please contact us by email at morrisseys@thailandnow.org
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