Seems that this heat is never-ending. I have flash
backs from our days on the farm. There we had no electricity, so no fans and we
slept outside in the night, because it was just too hot. I am struggling to
think how we survived that Namib heat. We are so comfortable in our ways today
that being without small things can bring havoc in our societies.
Problems that Cambodia is facing are very similar to
problems we have in Namibia. The only difference is that Cambodians are used to
have lots of water and now there is none, where we do not have much water, all
the time. Reports of this drought and heat are in everyday newspaper. Please
pray with us for rain. The farmers can do nothing without rain.
“”Record-breaking
temperatures and drought are wreaking havoc across the Kingdom as officials
yesterday reported the die-off of an estimated 65 tonnes of fish in Kampong
Thom’s Tonle Chhmar protected area and warned the entire fish population of the
lake may perish.””
More news on Julie Ann Passon:”” Praise God! After the awful prep
and desire to eat or drink anything in sight, I had my procedure this
afternoon. When the physician came in he said "Well, did you see your
labs?" I told him I had not. He then informed me that I had Campylobacter
jejuni, a nasty intestinal bacterial infection that they see 2 or 3 times a
year. He then completed the procedure and found an ulcer from the bacteria,
which is what looked like a "tumor" on CT. They took a few samples
and a polyp, but as of today there is no cancer!!! I just need to get healed up
and feel better, but for now I am so thankful and blessed! Thank you for your
constant support, love, and prayers!!!””
Pray for our friends Jacob and Carmen. They are on
their way to Tanzania but got some hiccups to deal with. In their own words:”” Amidst all the beauty
of spring, we have run into some unexpected bumps. The couple we will be
replacing in Tanzania was back in the States for a short furlough. However,
instead of returning to Tanzania as scheduled, Steve experienced unexpected
heart attack symptoms which led to the discovery of a blocked artery. Following
stent surgery, his heart abruptly stopped for 30 seconds. Though placement of
the stent and then a pacemaker was successful, they are now unclear as to whether
he will be able to continue flying. They expect it should take at least six
months or more to sort out these health issues.
As
such, the Tanzania flight program will be temporarily down. It is possible that
our departure in early August will be delayed. We do not yet know all the
changes this will bring for everyone involved. Please pray for wisdom,
patience, and direction.
https://www.facebook.com/notes/jacob-carmen-geyman/more-changes/10209181992448053
Our prayer for Syria:
Psalm 36:11 “May the foot of the proud not come
against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.”
Thank You Jesus for Your protection. Thank You that
You honour the humble and bring down the proud. Jesus, when Syrians are under
Your protection, the hand of the wicked must submit to YOUR authority. Jesus,
we stand with You!!
As I read the headlines, I feel like I’m on a seesaw
of a never ending battle, with both sides losing… “More troops to Syria”; “City
recaptured from IS”; “IS pushed out of another city”; “IS captures city”; “Syria
truce in danger”; “Plea to take 3000 child refugees”. Our flight is not against
flesh and blood but against powers and principalities of the evil one.
Father God, I pray that as this war rages on, and as
confusion and fear prevail, I pray and plead that deep down in every heart,
that this battle will be about fleeing darkness and running to the light.
Jesus, please expose EVERY lie! Jesus, we thank You that you DID die for their
sins. Jesus, You HAVE invited them into a relationship and salvation through
You. Jesus, You ARE the only way. Jesus, may they receive You!!
I am in Stung Treng today and tomorrow we will take
a drive down river to see if we can make new contacts for possible outreaches.
There is an island not very far from town that we want to go and explore. Pray
for protection as we will travel on bike.
Please pray for our friends Jared and Emily Reid as
they are under a lot of stress with work as well as trying just to live a
normal life her in Cambodia.
Please pray also for our friends Ben and Hannah.
They are in the process of finding their role in being here in Cambodia and
possible changes in the near future.
As you can see, the enemy is busy and alive here in
Cambodia. But our God is bigger en better. Can I get an Amen for that? Good
things are happening here and he is not happy about that but we need to be
faithful to the One that is above everyone else. Reading with the boys through
Daniel, challenge us every night on how we need to have faith in God.
Great week to you all
Rossouw-clan
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