Monday night prayers 25 August 2025

 We are living really in die Hands of the Living God. We are blessed beyond measures. Listening to Toinette preaching yesterday, makes me calm down and know that this little church is doing the right thing. Listening to their worship that is truly a beautiful noise for the Lord, hahaha, but done with pure passion, let you know that we cannot have everything perfect and no mistakes, but who cares?? For God, every bit of worship is beautiful, even if it’s just noise in other people’s ears. Like Twans says: ”The worship in ROL seems so much better than anywhere else.””

The church is small in members but it’s filled with the Love of Jesus Christ. Seeing the students enjoying the worship and listening to Toinette preaching, you cannot but feel blessed. Pray for ROL as they are gearing up this Friday to baptize 7 more students. This is a big step for all of them as they will be known by their fruits from now on. Pray in advance for these guys as they need to go out and make a difference.

This is also a very busy time for the NGO as many teams will visit over this time. Lots of people to keep busy but also to learn from others and encourage by others. Pray for these teams that will visit to have teachable spirit and for them to fit in quickly. Pray for the staff as they will be stretch a bit.

 

Continue to pray for peace between Thailand and Cambodia. For now, it’s quite on the border but the potential to flare up is very high. Pray that they can solve this issue for good due to maps being drawn by foreign powers in the past.

This is a short one tonight but keep praying for us as a family.

Love

Rossouw-clan

 

Monday night prayers 18 August 2025

 Good evening

 

Thank you to all of you who reached out to Twans and her family during this time. Ouma Paula has been our most faithful supporter all these years, always checking how we are doing in our relationship with the Lord and encouraging us when times are difficult. We read one of Ouma Paula's testimonies this week, and it made us smile. She became a widow before she was 50 yrs old. She wrote how scared she was to come and visit us in the Philippines those years. This was her first trip overseas. "I was scared, scared, I felt like I could not do it. But if you are a child of God, don't say I can't do it, because God said Go."  She packed an ice cream tub full of raw beef kebabs in their marinating sauce plus raw boerewors (sausage). This of course, did not help for the nerves. In Manila, security checked all her luggage before she could board the plane to Davao. She realized she had made a huge mistake packing raw meat and imagined jail sentences. When her turn came to be searched, she prayed "Lord, please help me. I am sure You also want Mordegai and Toinette to eat these delicious kebabs". The security searched everything and when she reached the ice-cream tub, she stopped, looked up and said "Have a good day mam".

 

Twans is asking for prayer for the River of Life Fellowship. 4 more Teenagers will be baptized the end of the month. Please pray for them. This is a big decision.  Praise God for these precious kids professing their faith in Jesus. Also pray for the faithful staff sharing the Word of God to them, discipline them every Saturday and Sunday. We also ask for prayer for 2 of our Filipino staff who need to exit the country for at least 2 months due to visa difficulties. Please pray for provision and favor for them in this time. To trust God's plan and guidance.

 

Thank you all for praying with us.

Love

Rossouw-clan

 

Monday night prayers 13 August 2025

 

A bit late this time, sorry for that. I missed my bus on the way back as it was a bit late, but not to worry, had a nice room in a small guesthouse in Kampong Tmao. Aircon always comes in very handy on hot days like we've got here now. I was so tired coming back from the outreach, it was a nice break to stay the night over and catch a bus the following morning.

We had a great outreach with a bunch of Americans from California. I think we were around 12 people invading the jungle and had fun while bringing medical supplies, mosquito nets plus the Gospel to the people around the mountain of Phnom Chi. Off course the kids got candies and balloons and some volleyballs, thanks to the WOL life guys on our team.

The road was a bit rough but at least this time around we made it out in good timing. The people accept all foreigners with such grace, and everywhere we came, we were greeted with the most respect. Khmer people are such beautiful people and when they get used to you, they even have more grace. Being in the jungle makes me feel at home.

We came back the next morning to Rum Jopon and Curtis and his crew with Dim, were leading the church. It is such a blessing to see how this small congregation blesses everyone around them. It is heartwarming to see the people so excited for the Gospel. Continue to pray for them as they seek the will of God in their lives.

 

Thank you for praying for Ouma Paula. She passed away quietly last week. This Saturday will be her Funeral in Swakopmund. Please pray for the Calitz family as this is a big loss for all of us. Pray for Toinette as she will be here while her brothers will be there. It is hard for us to part with such a remarkable person but we know that heaven is richer by having her here now. I am sure she is dancing with Gideon right now.

Pray for Anton’s visa process. He is giving in the renewal of his Malaysian visa today and we pray that everything will go smoothly.

 

“” Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven. Matt 5:16 MSG

 

Thank you for praying with us

Rossouw-clan

Monday night prayers 4 August 2025

 

Good evening you all

Finally got some time to speed type this letter. I am waiting for some chicken to smoke for a team that will visit us tonight. Watching my small smoker doing its thing while typing is definitely the way to go. This week is going to be a busy one as Anton is leaving for his last trimester, on Friday and then I am off to the jungle on Saturday. His best friend, Jerry came and visit and they are getting in visits after a year not seeing each other. Good seeing old friends hugging each other in church yesterday. Not looking forward to saying goodbye on Friday. Please pray for Anton’s passport to reach soon, his resettling with new roommate and new courses and that he would continue to be a witness for Christ.

As you know by now, the war on the border is a tense one.  Here in Cambodia the people are all standing together and although they are scared for the war, they are unified as a nation. It is touching to see how everyone is giving what they can to help those who are displaced. Please pray for those still at the front who are struggling with very little to eat.

Like I said, a team from Curtis’s church in the States is here and we will have some dinner later on.  On Saturday we will go to the jungle and give some needed meds coupled with the Gospel to the people around the mountain. It is also a good time for the small church to see the people that are really praying for them in a faraway country. Please pray for a good outreach as well as for our bikes and travel mercies for everyone. Remember, driving on these roads are not for sissies. Pray for hearts to be open to receive the true word of God.

Thank you for all your prayers for Ouma Paula. Not easy for Twans not being there. Her brothers give feedback every day. Ouma is receiving morphine now through IV and hopefully this will help with the pain.

Read about a German soldier fighting in the trenches along France’s Marne river in World War !, where one million soldiers died on the Western front in 1914 who wrote home: “What  is the good of escaping all the bullets and shells if my soul is injured.”  Reminded of Jesus’s words in Matthew 16  “….For what have you gained by possessing the entire world if in the process you forfeit your soul”.

Thank you for standing with us in prayer.

Love you all

Rossouw-clan

Monday night prayers 28 July 2025

 

Good evening all

Not sure I can get this mail to you, but I'll try. Some repairs on our electrical cables by neighbors and they cut our internet line off. Well, it’s a good thing right?? As you can see this one is late, sorry for that.

As you know by now, we went through a bit of a scary week with war breaking out on the border. These small wars occur frequently between Cambodia and Thailand, but this time they took a more serious turn. Now, for the 5^th day, there are shootings from both sides and they even brought in the big guns this time. Thailand even deployed its F16 jets to fire into Cambodia. Lots of people fled the areas along the Thailand border. Both sides' people got hurt, and some were killed. War is not a nice thing.

By now, the 2 Prime ministers of Cambodia and Thailand are in Malaysia, and they brokered a peace deal that will be in effect this midnight at 12. Still a few hours to go, and we hope and pray that everything will be ok. People are afraid, as Cambodia had a horrible past and it's still fresh in their minds, to go through something like that is no joke. Social media is instilling a lot of fear in some people, and, of course, AI is creating memes all over the place, but it's serious for all the local people along the border.

Lets pray for peace and stability around these areas and that the war machines will be put to rest once more. By now a peace deal is in place and we hope for things to settle down.

Something on the funny side. We went to swim this morning, yes, the Rossouws need some exercise, and we lost one pair of goggles in the water. Yip, the pool is so green that we could not find the goggles when it fell into the water. I walked up and down the pool but it is nowhere to find. Hmm clean water, they say.

We had the 10^th anniversary of the River of Life church where Toinette is working. It was a joyful occasion with all the trills. I took enough pictures of people last night that can last for a lifetime. It is amazing to see all the children who came from the start when they were around 12 years old, and now they are the staff of the church, and the next generation of children is following. Indeed, good work has been done. If you think of churches in Cambodia, this one is doing pretty good. Job well done, guys.

 

We have no way of knowing how Ouma Paula is doing as she cannot communicate to us anymore, and we need to rely on a friend who goes and visits her. Pray for her in this time.

Chea's dad’s wound is doing great and is healing properly. Praise the Lord for that.

Thank you for praying with us, and may this week be a wonderful week for you all.

Love

Rossouw-clan

 

 

 

Monday night prayers 21 July 2025

 Good Evening, dear family and friends

After a few crazy days traveling to Phnom Penh, crossing the Vietnam border, and back, we could finally breathe a shaky sigh of relief: “Praise God, we got it.” Thank you for all your prayers for our visas. The first difficult part is over now we are applying for the next part. Please continue to pray that our visas will be granted for a year.

We were reminded on Sunday to look again at Mary and Martha. I’ve always thought it was so unfair, poor Martha. if Mary had just helped, both could have sat at Jesus' feet. But I missed the point: Marhta was “upset and worried”, looking at what she thought Mary should be doing. Whether we read God’s word or do the dishes, we can do it with a heart full of worship. Not comparing ourselves to others.  Remember Brother Lawrence, “Practice the Presence of God”, a cook who dwelled in God’s presence while cooking and cleaning.

The River of Life fellowship is celebrating our 10^th year anniversary next Sunday. We are so amazed, and we give God praise for each member, faithful leadership, and support, each child who has come to the children’s program. Please continue to pray for this small fellowship, to continue to grow and be a light in Cambodia.

Thank you for your prayer for the diabetic uncle’s wound, where they amputated his leg. It is looking good. Pray for this family to come to know Jesus. Chea is a bike mechanic and works hard to support his family. I have known him for many years.

We are still waiting for Anton’s new passport to arrive. He needs it to renew his student visa. Please pray that it reaches in time.

Thank you all. Drop in and say hello, whether in person or online. Good to hear from you.

Oh, before I forget. So sorry for the huge typo in last Monday’s letter. I meant LET GO AND LET GOD, not let go and be God. Twans is scared you all think I’m starting a cult.

God bless,

Rossouws

 

 

Monday night prayers 14 July 2025

 

While the world is running wild and dangerous, we would rather focus on making disciples for the Kingdom. Seeing that the world is turning a total blind eye to everything the Bible tells us about, we cannot help but work harder to finish the job because we know that His coming is close.

We hit the road again to Phnom Chi to give out some meds and preach the Gospel. Before we could reach the mountain, poor Elijah took a turn in the local hospital after crashing his bike. Due to a bump on his head, which made him forget everything, he had to go back to Phnom Penh. Thank God, nothing serious. We continue our journey without any problems.

It was hot as not a lot of rain fell in the jungle. It seems like a bit of a drought there, but that doesn't quell the people’s desire to mine for gold. The amount of destruction is evident all around. All the people we met asked for some ointment to soothe their itches. This time of the year, there is a lot of water, and itching is very common. Dengue fever is also rampant in Cambodia at this time of the year. There are so many people in the jungle right now, and it seems alive. I normally prepare for around 200 people, but I run out of meds pretty quickly now. Seems that more and more people want something to soothe a headache or some pain. So glad we can help, even if it is just to soothe the pain a bit.

Anton crashed down after he got a flat tire, but help was not far. The people immediately came and helped, and 1 guy even drove down the bush to buy a spare inner tube for the bike, without asking for any money. Here, people still help without any payment. So nice to see genuine people still exist. This time around, we could pray with the head of the one village, as he had very bad diabetes. This was a first, and we just hope that he can see the good in that.

We slept in Som Poom at our family and were welcomed with good food and friendly faces. We returned the next morning to Rum Jopon so Curtis and Dim could preach the Gospel and give out their Baptism certificates. It was a nice event. I must confess, I was not in a good mood in the morning, but this little church cheered me up. Listening to them singing and enjoying the sharing by Curtis and Dim, I can relax and forget about all the problems we have in this world. Seeing these people living their lives here in the jungle and faithfully following Jesus makes me ashamed of myself. Here I am, overfed and enough to live on in abundance, and I complain.

It was nice to enjoy my time with Anton and all my friends. We had a joyful time in the jungle. It makes these outreaches such an exciting part of our journey. This is where the rubber meets the road. Why are we here, to have a good time or make disciples for Jesus, or why not have both hahaha. That is why I need these guys around me to keep me sane and in check. I realize that I am not a spring chicken anymore and get worn out pretty good on these trips. Takes me longer to get back to normal afterwards these days. (I wonder why??)

Please pray as we are going to Phnom Penh tomorrow to get our visas. Pray for favor with officials. We travel by bus and need to stay a few nights in the big city, ugghhh.

Continue to pray for Ouma Paula. She communicates with us, but her brain is really scattered and she cannot focus in order to speak very well.

I struggle these days with Letting Go. But I know that God wants us to Let Go and be God. It is easier said than done, but I believe that He is in control of our lives and that the road ahead is already planned according to His will. So if any of you have problems with that, take it from me, Let Go and be God.

 

Love all of you

Rossouw-clan