It has begun...

Having just returned from a full day of teaching children in the villages, I am worn out, yet, my joy is full. It is funny how you can be so tired, but so fulfilled at the exact same time.

Cambodian Beauty

My last update was asking for prayer as we began our second two-month discipleship program: Sold Out. Most of our students this time consisted of either the older kids who live here at the Center or people we already knew somewhat, which made it easier to work deep in their lives.

Class Fun In Phnom Penh

I felt like in these last few months that something that has been on my heart for a long time has begun to be released here: a supernatural awakening through the Holy Spirit. This last class seemed to have a deep hunger for a real encounter with God. Their hunger led to an answer.

One of our student's teachings during the two months was about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, which was a great foundation that got them excited about how the Holy Spirit moves. Then Noit, Steve's wife, felt led to expand on their first teaching and really bring it all home for them. She told me that when she was visiting the States she had a vision of using an illustration of separating the rice from the chaff to show how the Holy Spirit works in our hearts. This teaching was perfect, seeing rice is a huge part of Asian culture.

Separating the Rice From the Chaff

That night, after Noits teaching, we had an incredible night of worship where the Holy Spirit completely fell on the student's ready hearts. Worship was not just singing songs and doing motions, but something that was deep in the heart. People were literally crying out for God to speak to them. Since that night, worship has just been different. People are hearing God, seeing visions, experiencing spiritual warfare through deliverance, seeing healings and more. Even more than this, deep heart changes are happening in their everyday lives. Hateful attitudes are turned into love and hearts have been set ablaze for evangelism. One student, upon completing the program, went out and led three of her family members to Christ! She is now evangelizing to even more now. It is so exciting to see that a spiritual breakthrough has begun here!

Worship

When Sold Out came to an end, it was hard to see the students from far away go back home, but now they are off to great things with new eyes opened. God is real to them and more personal than ever before. Since the completion of the program, I have been getting back to teaching teams of the older kids here how to teach the village children character, health and about God. It has been very fun building relationships with the kids out there and I pray God uses us to speak light into the darkness as we go.

Teaching in a Village About Obedience

Another Teaching a Girl About the Importance of Washing Hands

Making Friends

I want to thank all of those who have been helping me in so many ways to be here. Thank you for financially supporting me, praying and also for the many words of encouragement. I am excited to be visiting home for the holidays and I hope to see many of you! God bless!

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