First Harvest School in Cambodia!

We had an incredible time ministering at the very first Harvest Missions School in Phnom Penh, Cambodia! I had the opportunity to dive into topics like culture and language learning, the power of perseverance with 'If you don't stop, you win,' and how to hear God's voice. Lorena inspired everyone with her sessions on children’s ministry, the power of joy, and the story of Lazarus. What an amazing group of passionate missionaries and eager students! Tomorrow, we’re off to Thailand, filled with anticipation for what’s next!

worshipping and enjoying the glorious presence of God

Teaching at a neighborhood discipleship group

   

The Iris Phnom Penh Harvest Mission School Gang

A neighbor enjoys his delicious chicken feet!

The awesome students from 6 nations!

I was blessed to see these new believers healed!

Far left: She was beaten and couldn't walk without great pain.  Jesus took all her pain away and now walks fine. Middle: Filled with stress and anxiety, this lady had neck, shoulder, knee, and leg pain. As God lifted her anxiety and stress, all her body aches and pain disappeared.

We love you Jesus - you are so loving and kind.  What an honor to serve you and see your glory and power poured on all who come to you.

75 Year Old Witch Doctor Finds the Truth!

 

Just one month ago, Rosario, a 75-year-old witch doctor, and his 65-year-old partner, Elena, made a life-changing decision: they chose to give their lives to Jesus after reading our booklet, Truth. This booklet shares the gospel and reveals the truth about a person's value and identity as seen through God's eyes.

 

For their entire lives, Rosario and Elena had served as the community's witch doctors, collecting money and engaging in practices that kept them and their community bound to darkness. But as they discovered the truth of God’s love and forgiveness, their hearts were transformed. With the support of the local pastor, they gathered all their witchcraft paraphernalia and, in a powerful act of faith, burned it all in front of their house.

 

Not only did they embrace their new faith, but they also took the beautiful step of asking to be baptized and married. We are thrilled to report that, this past weekend, they celebrated both milestones, marking a fresh start filled with hope and purpose!

Seminars, Distributions and Conferences our teams conducted in August and September

 

Crossing Continents

 I hope you had a wonderful summer! After we last wrote to you from Nepal, we headed home to Redding, California, but not before stopping in Japan on the way to see our daughter Danielle, Cody, and little Asher!  Ash is growing so quickly, now 19 months old. You might remember we spent 3 months taking care of him last year when he was 6-9 months old, while Danielle started a new job at the Christian International school. Missing family, friends, and home are difficult sacrifices missionaries face, but we are also blessed when opportunities come along where we get to visit and be with you a bit! 

After leaving Redding, we went to an all-expenses paid missions conference in Mexico, then on to Arizona, California, and Washington before flying back to Thailand two weeks ago.  Next week we’ll be ministering at Ryan and Audrey Aitkin’s Evangelism School, attending an international church planting conference in Bangkok with CMC, then flying to Cambodia to speak at the Iris Global Missions Training School. We covet your prayers for what’s coming up, that we may be fruitful and impactful as we minister to all these precious students. 

 

 We have been deeply moved lately by the words in 2 Peter 1:2: "May grace and peace be yours in ABUNDANCE through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord." As we come to know Christ more deeply, we are filled with His boundless grace—grace that covers every failure, lifts every burden, and empowers us to live in victory. His peace surpasses all understanding, guards our hearts and minds, and gives us strength and courage to face every trial life may bring. Hallelujah! May we all be filled with his joy and shine as lights in this world of darkness, excited to share the beautiful hope he puts within us!

 

We so appreciate your friendships, support, and prayers.   Please let us know how we can pray for you as well!

 

Lots of Love,

 

Lorena and Brian