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Jan
25, ’18

One Stitch At a Time

One of the nicest opportunities as we visit churches is to be able to hear and learn about local ministries that serve within that church and their local community at large. No ministry thus far has a mirror image elsewhere. While each one may vary depending on the need of the community, the availability of servants to serve, or resources to do so, this one hails from Immanuel Lutheran Church of Crystal Lake, IL.

Started over eight years ago, this mighty band of committed women have come together to create a Prayer Shawl Ministry. Thru this group they tend to the varied needs of both the congregation and community. Shawls are started, worked on, and finished with prayer. Every shawl given to someone offers warmth, love and concern that has been absorbed in every stitch through prayer. I understand to date that over 1,000 shawls have been given to those in need during those eight years.

In addition, these clicking gals also make lap and baby blankets to serve other needs in the community. Each precious baby baptized receives a blanket on their special day.

As I’ve been hearing, anyone can become a part of this ministry by knitting or crocheting for a loved one or friend who will be blessed by receiving a shawl or a blanket.

This is the enclosed message on each shawl shared out of this ministry:

“When you wrap yourself in this shawl, bless yourself in the name of the Father who loves you, and the Son who is your brother and friend, and the Holy Spirit that guides your every step.

When this shawl was crafter, we prayed many prayers into every stitch, that this shawl would keep you warm, make you feel strong, help you feel better.

May this shawl calm you when you are upset, remind you that God loves you, and help you remember that your guardian angel is always watching over you.

When you wear this shawl, believe with all your heart that God is with you every minute of every hour of every day, Jesus loves you no matter what, and the Holy Spirit rests upon your shoulder, especially when you are are sad or lonely. May this shawl bring you sweet dreams in restful sleep. Amen”

Jan
25, ’18

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February 2018 Khmer Khronicle

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Dec
23, ’17

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Merry Christmas

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Dec
18, ’17

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A Joyous Greeting KK January 2018

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Another joyous celebration of Christmas is quickly approaching ~ Such a wondrous time to easily share Jesus as we go about our daily routines.

Even in Cambodia, we see both the secular and religious references to this time of the year. On the streets where the shops are located we see the same decorations that are prevalent in the US. Oft times shops will have rows of kiddie Santa type attire to dress up their kiddos for the occasion. We think that many of the items are factory overruns or extras that remain in country and are sold at very cheap prices.

We are still in the US as this newsletter goes out to each of you, our prayer warriors, friends, and partners in so many ways. Since we haven’t hit the ground in Cambodia yet, we’ve come along and shared what has been going on during these last few weeks in country.

May each of you be able to sort thru the resounding amount of ‘Happy Holidays’ and such to hear the gentle sound and message of our Savior who was sent down thru May and Joseph to give us the most wonderful gift of all…in Himself.

Our love and gratitude to each of you as you share life with us in God’s ministry in Cambodia.

KK January 2018

Oct
28, ’17

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Khmer Khronicle November-December 2017

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KK November-December 2017

Oct
5, ’17

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Snor Church Update

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Snor Church Update ~

Once again, I, on behalf of Pastor Samuel and Immanuel Lutheran Church of Snor, Siem Reap, Cambodia, want to thank you for your participation in the We Raise project, “How Firm a Foundation.”

We had a slight delay in transferring the funds you provided to Cambodia, but they arrived in August and we immediately were able to start. As we expected, there have been increases in the cost of materials and labor, but they have not been significantly above our estimates. Right now, we are on a temporary hold in the project. As we expected, the rains of September were very significant; significant enough that Pastor has had to cancel services. However, we have already accomplished enough of the project that there has been no major damage. Two pictures of this year’s flooding are attached.

The project has also had unexpected benefits. Once the work to stabilize the property started, other local people dug deep and came alongside the We Raise project. One individual donated a house so Pastor could reside in Snor and eliminate travel between the community and his residence in Siem Reap City. Others found additional resources that have allowed the construction of a simple shelter in which the church will be meeting when we return in November.

I look forward to giving you a more thorough report when we land for our next deployment. Please pray for us as we watch God work and bring more of the Cambodian people to salvation in Jesus Christ. Keep up on what is happening at the blog and Facebook sites below.

Blessings to you all, and again, thank you!

PS ~ The first photo is the road to Snor and the church. I’ve posted it a few days ago, but its obvious that the rice is loving all the rain to grow. Traveling around is another topic of its own.

Sep
26, ’17

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Khmer Khronicle October 2017

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Sep
14, ’17

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The Latest on the Church locally!

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A wonderful ministry update to share to you all who are watching and praying through the progress of the land stabilization project on the Immanuel church site in Snor Cambodia. While we must realize that the increase of rain frequency has brought forth some delays and reruns of late, it is exciting to see project slowly coming to fruition. More land pictures in the future !

Sep
7, ’17

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Khmer Khronicle September 2017

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Jul
29, ’17

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Tuk Tuks On The Road

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To our faithful partners of Immanuel Lutheran Church Crystal Lake, IL we present to you the results of your diligent efforts in equipping God’s ministry under the leadership of Pastor Samuel. Words cannot express the gratefulness of these vitally important travel tools into the villages which will bring all of the preaching station souls closer together for fellowship, worship, teaching, and growth between the communities.

The red tuk tuk will easily seat 10 and travel over the cumbersome roads, and allow carrying of much needed church supplies that have been sparse until now but can also considered going forth.

Additionally, the remaining funds after careful negotiation allowed Pastor Samuel to have the tuk tuk wagon totally overhauled with new springs, shocks, undercarriage, wheels and tires, new seats and arm rests, plus a new roof and covers for the rainy season. We have had only a short jaunt thus far, but the difference in riding is without question impressive.

Thank you so much with love from us here in Siem Reap.

Please share this to the congregation for us who may not see it here. *_*