October blessings

October...Full of Blessings

WOW - wish you could have been here this last month or a least for 10 days or so.  October is the month that all The House/IVBI Bible Schools are celebrating year end graduations.  We made it to all of them and were able to share in their excitement & joy.  We traveled to the different locations and stayed 2 or 3 days in each village fellowshipping and having awesome times in the presence of the Lord.  This was their completion of 10 months of classes.   The first year students are already looking forward for January and starting the new school year.  These students are transforming the areas surrounding their individual village with great joy & power in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ. Donate   Team Prey and Krovanh Early this monthTeam Prey and Krovanh Bible Schools joined together on this farm to prepare for their end of year celebration and graduation.   We do love the people from the countryside. They always show excitement when they see us coming, and appreciate so much the opportunity provided them to attend school and learn about the Word of God. To them it is like manna from heaven. Something they never dreamed they would be able achieve... but God! Most of the students from the second school in Krovanh arrived by a motto cart driven by their instructor. They traveled for 4 + hours through bumpy muddy potholes to get to ceremonies.  After traveling such a long distance was still easy to spot the joy in their hearts and faces, even when it was time to travel back. Our hearts are so full and blessed to be a part of this.  For all of you who partner with us...thank you, thank you, thank you, from us and our students. Random pictures  Government District Leader Visits Ceremonies Donate   Whenever there is an event, celebration, etc. in a village, town, or province, the people will invite their local official to attend. The man sitting at the table is a government official for the District in the town of Chhuk.  He came to give congratulations to the students and greet the guests.   During the service he heard what the Bible Schools were about and the many testimonies of the students saying how their lives had been changed by the Bible Schools.   Don address the students with a message of encouragement to continue seeking God and growing in the Lord.  The special guest also address the students, families and others, congratulating them on their achievements.  As he finished speaking, Pastor Bunreth asked him if he was a believer in Jesus Christ.  When he answered no, Pastor Bunreth gave him a short explanation of the gospel, and asked if he would like to receive Jesus Christ as his Savior. His response was, YES! Right then and there in front of a full audience of students, neighbors and guests, he prayed to receive Jesus Christ as his Savior.  We wish you could have been there to hear the applauds and praises that roared up to our God.  Glory be to Jesus our Lord and our King of Kings! Bunreth prays for Govt Official. Bible School District Leader presents Govt. Official with a Bible. To God be the Glory! Donate 3 School Celebration in Kampot We are so proud of all of our students and leaders. We see so much growth in their lives, whether pastors in teaching the Word or as a student hearing and applying it.  Coming back from these ceremonies our hearts are grateful for God's faithfulness and love for the Cambodian people.  Chhuk I Second Year Graduates Chhuk II 1st Year Students Kep First Year Students  More Random Pictures I can't remember what was so funny! PARTY TIME t Leadership Review & Training Our time with the Leaders at the end of October was a precious time in the Saviors presence as we worshipped and praise him.  We're thankful  for all He has accomplished this year and for the growth of the students.  These are all anointed men who love the Lord and want to see their nation turn from predominantly Buddhist to Christian.  There is a Cambodian song that is song in churches that says "Cambodia is for Christ".  We believe that and are seeing it come together. Happy Praise time... thankful for all God has done... A Word From Don January 2018 will start the 6th year of Bible Schools, plus we'll be expanding to a couple of new areas.  The instructors are in place, the locations are in place and it seems good to us that God is wanting us to move forward and keep pushing darkness back in the Name of Jesus. Great appreciation goes to you for your prayers & financial support - we could not have even begun to do the work that has been accomplished here in Cambodia without your prayer, words of encouragement and faithful donations. Let me say this again, in America the cost of just one studentgoing to College or a University can be approximately $20,000+ each year.  Here in Cambodia $7,200.00 will fully fund 25 students for 2 years.  We feel this is a good ground for your seed investment.  As funding increases there are more people that can be reached and changed for eternity.  Will you consider supporting more students or schools by investing in these Bible Schools?  100% of all school funding goes directly into the Bible Schools - none is spent on other ministry expenses, none is spent on any administration expenses or any personal expenses. We would love to have you join us in partnership to bless the people of Cambodia.