Rejoice with us!!!

You have 2 new sisters and a new brother!  3 of our students were baptized on Sunday night.  It was raining, the street was flooded, and it was the most beautiful night!  

Gimson was baptized by Khemrin.  

Phanit was baptized by Lek.













And Sraynich was baptized by Lek.  Lek and Sraynich are cousins.  When she gave a devotional talk with the girls, she mentioned what a good example Lek was.  She talked about how he used to do the things of the world, but then he came to CBI, learned about Jesus and now he lives his life in a totally different way.

Lek has already graduated (although we having had his ceremony yet; we are waiting until Bunthai also gets finished).  He is pretty quiet and not a big speaker; but obviously he been a wonderful example of how Jesus should change your life.


Please keep these 3 in your prayers as they begin their walk with the Lord.

Sophannmai (Mai for short) has asked a lot of questions for awhile now.  She was baptized when she was very young and has just been questioning whether she knew what she was doing.  After the other 3 were baptized, and everyone except Rich and I and Sonah were back inside, she talked with Rich some more and asked that he rebaptize her.  I wish you could have seen her face afterwards.  She couldn't quit smiling and laughing.  She was just so relieved and sure of her salvation.  Please also keep her in your prayers.  She is an excellent student and leader and we are thrilled to have her at CBI.

(And I think this is the cutest picture of her and Rich! )


Here they are!  New and perfect souls.

Left to right:  Sraynich, Phanit, and Kimson











We are so thrilled.  Please also pray that Rich and I as well as the other Christians around have wisdom to help them on their walk.


 Rich is currently teaching an ethics class.  We had 2 new students, Paleen and Pisay.  However, Pisay was only 15 years old and had only completed 8th grade.  From experience, we knew that it would be really hard for him, and weren't surprised when he decided to go back home. We hope he will come back when he is older.

Thanks so very much for all your prayers and support.  Know that we love you and we are so very priviledged to be able to be here and be your feet in this place.

Much love,

Ronda

Comments

Victor York said…
Awesome work you guys are doing there with God giving the increase Rich & Ronda! My selfish side wants you back with us of course but deep down I know you are doing what God wants you to do. Praise be for all the new brothers and sisters!! Love and miss you guys!
October 5, 2020 at 11:32 PM
Elaine L. said…
Praise God for all the accomplishments that you both have done. Thankful for the new Christians. Take care. Elaine L.
October 6, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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