Some of our students

Let me introduce you to 4 of our students.
On the left is Khim. He is 27 years old and became a Christian in 2004. He has 5 brothers and 2 sisters; he is #6. Both of his parents are deceased.
On the right is Soktee-a. He is 23 years old and has been a Christian since 2004 as well. He has 3 brothers and 2 sisters and is child #2. Both of his parents are still living although not Christians.

On the left in this picture is Saleem. He is 33 years old and from Pakistan. He became a Christian in October of 2004. He has one younger brother. His father is still living in Pakistan. He likes to listen to the news and also likes to be alone.
On the right is Sokpee-a. He is 22 years old and became a Christian 2 years ago. He is the oldest and has 4 brothers and 1 sister.
All of these guys have really great smiles, but get all serious when I get ready to take a picture. And, you will have to come and listen to them sing; it is great! I wish they could sit and sing with our youth group kids so they could hear each other first hand. I love to hear both groups sing - but they are both very different. We have been encouraging them to sing some of the traditional khmer Christian songs (not just the ones with English words) and they are beautiful.
I hope all of you have your "I'm going to visit the Dolan's" change cans in your houses and are saving up! Remember us in your prayers. Know that we love you all very much! Ronda

Comments

Lynnda said…
I'm hoping that the Aggies for Christ are able to pull together a summer mission to come help you all. Robert is really excited about the possibility.
October 31, 2007 at 6:34 AM
wildcat said…
Well, Those 4 students seem to have a lot of potential and with the size of their families, who knows, some of them may come to the Lord. We can all pray that God will give the increase. Would love to hear them sing their songs in Khmer. We are sure it is beautiful, but not sure that we will be able to make it there any time soon. Love you and keep you in our prayers. Bob & Carol A.

P.S. Hope Robert can get the Aggies for Christ to come in the summer.
October 31, 2007 at 11:37 PM
Rich and Ronda said…
Talked with Jason today. He said the Aggies are planning on coming and had asked him about seeing us. Hope it all works out

rich
November 2, 2007 at 8:57 PM
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