July 20-29, 2017 | Prayer Calendar for Turner/Klann Teaching Team

Friday, July 21 - Gene and Steve are scheduled to arrive in Phnom Penh at 10:00 pm local time (11:00 am, Eastern (US) Daylight Time)  They will essentially have to ‘hit the ground running’ after 20 hours in the air, as their first class starts on Saturday.

Saturday, July 22 - Pray for clarity as Gene and Steve as they start their first classes.  Pray the Spirit creates a good bond between them and the students.

Sunday, July 23 - Worship; Gene preaches.  Teaching time in the evening  (If delayed from Saturday.)  Praise God for the time to worship together.  Pray for Gene as he preaches and for the students who will translate for him.

Monday, July 24 - Pray for Steve’s time teaching on the subject of Counseling this evening. The classes meet from 7:00-10:30pm, so prayers for the students to be able to focus on Steve’s curriculum after going to school or working all day. (Or both.)  And then going on to do their university homework after 10:30pm.

Tuesday, July 25 - As Gene teaches on leadership, may the Spirit inspire the students with ways they can utilize what they’re learning within their lives outside of the Crossroads Community.

Wednesday, July 26 - Pray the Lord will show Gene and Steve concrete and effective ways to disciple and coach the students while exploring their city.  Pray for clarity and understanding for Steve, Gene and the students at this evening’s class.

Thursday, July 27 - Pray for Gene as he continues the curriculum this evening. May God’s hand continue to direct the ‘one-on-one’ and ‘in pairs’ times both Gene and Steve have with the students during this evening’s class.

Friday, July 28 - Gene and Steve teach their final class this evening, pray they finish well.  Pray their last night with the students will be a time of fun and good fellowship as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Saturday, July 29 - Pray for the group as they say their good-byes. Gene and Steve depart Phnom Penh at 12:00am local time (1:00pm Friday, EDT)  The long stretch will be the flight from Shanghai and Detroit.  They are scheduled to return to Greensboro at 10:00pm this evening. Please pray for travel mercies in their connections.

Sunday, March 26 - Kuy Village - Jesus Loves Me This I Know...

March 25-27 - Our Time in the Kuy Village

3-24-17 - "What do you mean I have to preach at the Kuy Village?
And did you say twice?!"




3-25-17 - The group is up nice and early on Saturday for the approximately 2-3 hour trip to the remote Kuy Village.

"When we arrived at Kuy we were greeted by the one the villagers call "The Man of Peace," also know as Pu Hon (Uncle Hon). Pu Hon was the first Believer in the village, and he continues to help shepherd and influence his people for Christ. Pu Hon was an excellent host and is a great leader among his people. I left him one of the Gospel soccer balls and a Khmer children's Bible story book to help him teach the Kuy kids. Please pray for him to draw closer to Jesus and that Uncle Hon will lead all of his people to the Lord Jesus."

The Phnom Penh University students have been building a deep relationship with the Kuy villagers for quite some time now.
Not surprisingly, the way they connect best with the village kids is through games.



Later on that first day we introduced the special soccer balls.



3-26-17 - Preaching Sunday morning with Chetra, my translator.
Focused completely on the Gospel and what God has planned for us: Heaven.
Theme: God Makes All Things New (Because of Jesus).



Children's church and the Gospel using the special soccer ball.
We asked questions at the end and gave out prizes to those with correct answers.
I was actually shocked how much they remembered.



Sing with me: "Jesus loves me this I know..."

This little girl volunteered to sing "Jesus Loves Me" along with me.
She did such an awesome job!



Time for coloring sheets. These were a huge hit and helped us teach the Bible - thank you Ms. Sabeth!
The Crossroads' students came up with an awesome idea. They collected all the sheets and "graded" them,
and then told the kids to come back later for their grade and a reward...it totally worked! The kids showed up and loved it!



There are no desks in the Kuy Church building, so the kids colored on the small stools that are also used for sitting.
When all the stools were taken these boys did what they had to do to color. God bless 'em!



The Gospel ball getting its first use.





Soccer / 'Futbol' = Ministry for the Kuy Village

Darith Ya & I went to the local Christian bookstore. Yep, a Christian bookstore in Phnom Penh!
I had to buy these soccer balls for our visit to the Kuy Village! These balls will enable us to share the Gospel using 5 symbolic colors.
(Zoom in on the instructional flyer). They are so cool!
I pray that God will use them to bring all the Kuy people, especially the children, to a saving relationship with Jesus.



Jesus at Work in Cambodia - Westover, PLEASE PRAY!

This is a beautiful picture of Jesus at work. Last night I asked the question:
"How many of you have people in your family who know Jesus?"
Only one person, Sochenda, raised her hand.

Fourteen of these fifteen students are the first in their family to know, love and follow Jesus.
But you know their story doesn't end there - God will certainly use each of them to further His Kingdom.

I also asked if Westover could pray for them and their families. They were truly excited about our church doing so.
Please pray!
Back row (L-R): Chetra, Potra, Menghun, Chanly, Sabana, Thy, Darith, Vimean
Front row (L-R): Sreyorn, Sokea, Bunthoeurn, Phalyn, Sochenda, Lakte, Dany

Teaching the Bible Using Skits

 

Tonight the students learned how to teach children about the Bible using skits.
Lazarus was ready to show us how it's done.

 

"Lazarus, come out."

 

Jesus being tempted on the mountain top.

 

Jesus feeds the 5,000



"...they removed the roof above Him...[and]...let down the bed..."
Well, sort of!  😂



 

 

 

 

 

March 21 - Meeting the Parillas

On my first night in Cambodia I had dinner with Pastor Dan, (and Pastor Vuth) but today, I had the wonderful pleasure of having lunch with both Dan and his 'better half' Jean. The Parillas are Westover-supported mid-term missionaries from the Philippines.
I enjoyed our time together as I got to hear more about their ministry work in Cambodia. We ate at a restaurant called Shabu Shabu.
It had awesome atmosphere and as you can see by the spread before us, even better food!



In Cambodia small motorbikes and 'tuk tuks' are the majority modes of transportation.
In this ride back to the hotel Dan and Jean settled in with a look of ease in their posture...



...I on the other hand was still getting used to the experience.
...HOLD ON!

 

 

Until next time Pastor & Jean...have a safe trip back to Manila!

 







March 20 & 21, First Two Nights of Teaching

Since the students attend their university classes during the day (and some work as well) our class time together had to be held in the evenings. Quite often our time together would go on until after 10:00pm.



First night teaching. Yes, let's begin with prayer!

 

"Do vs. Done" was an unfamiliar concept...but I think the students really appreciated the simplicity of it.
I also think the enjoyed the fun games we played at each break.



Mango & Jackfruit break...we've got to start this at Westover Kids! So refreshing on a hot night.

March 21 - Second night game time...and we're all "In Knots."



"...almost there..."



...ANNNNND THAT'S IT!
Everyone loves game time!



 



Sunday, March 18 - Crossroads School and Church

"Sunday breakfast may look a little different in Cambodia, but it's just as delicious! Enjoying it with my new friends, (from left to right) Darith, Sochenda, & Potra (Potra & Sochenda are husband & wife)."

Crossroads School as seen from my hotel window.

"Sunday pre-service at Crossroads. Lots of smiling faces - Jesus is here!"

"Preaching on short notice...and barefoot. Only God could ask for such and walk me through it.
His message for this time: Jesus Loves Children!"

March 16-April 2 - Pastor Jeff Bradsher | Children's Ministry Teaching Trip

Although internet connections can be a little tricky in Cambodia, Jeff was able to send updates to us through photos with captions he was able to save in a private online photo album. The following are a selection of his posts chronicling his time with the university students and the leadership at Crossroads Church in the capital city of Phnom Pehn. (Pronounced 'Nom Pen')

Thursday, March 16 - "I decided to wait until I got to the airport this morning to do my daily devotional. This is what God said this morning. He is here and reminded me that He can use even someone like me. Awesome God!"

     

Friday, March 17 - "Watching the sun rise in Bangkok this morning and talking to my kids who were about to go to bed because the sun was setting - crazy feeling! Bangkok was last stop before Phnom Penh."

"First stop, Crossroads..."

"Pastor Dan and Pastor Vuth...just like in America, pastors like to eat!
The food so far - delicious! And the conversation about Cambodia just as good.

2017 Five Teaching Trips and the Thanksgiving Offering

Westover Church has taken a special offering at Thanksgiving for many years. The idea of this has been driven by our “thankfulness” to God for the privilege of working with Him in the world. We also seek to show our thankful hearts for those who have represented Westover by their faithful service on the mission field.

When Reverend Paul Chang asked for our help in sending Westover leaders to teach at the Cambodia School of Mission throughout 2017 we happily sought to honor his request. In 2016 we dedicated the Thanksgiving Offering to go towards this teaching/discipling ministry. But in a change from our traditional Thanksgiving Offering, we established that we will continue to take donations for it through September 30, 2017.

As with any ministry the power of prayer is a much needed, powerful and cherished component. Please join us in praying for these leaders as they prepare the curriculums for there times of teaching. And please pray for the students as they seek to grow in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For every part, may it bring glory to God! 

2017 TEACHING TRIPS
March 16 - April 2 | Jeff Bradsher | Children's Ministry:
Children's Ministry Pastor, Jeff Bradsher, was our first Westover leader to head to Cambodia in 2017. His teaching curriculum was "Teach Like Jesus! How to Teach Children the Gospel." In addition to teaching the group of Phnom Penh University Students, Jeff was also part of the student team outreach that ministers to the remote Kuy village.

July 21 - 31 | Steve Turner and Gene Klann | Counseling and Leadership

August 18-28 | Pastor Lynn & Judy Everswick | Christian Marriage

September 29 - October 9 | Pastors Mark Watkins and Chris Hardy | Discipleship Tools

October 27 - November 6 | Jim & Lawrie Beardsley | Synoptic Gospels

If you would like to help with this project, please prayerfully consider how the Lord is leading you to give. Gifts can be made online, placed in the offering, or mailed to Westover Church, Attention: Lori Lewey: 505 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro, NC 27410. Memo: Cambodia Training

January 2016 - Reverend Paul Chang's Request for the School of Mission

Reverend Paul Chang,
Westover-supported missionary
since 1976 

In January 2016 Westover-supported missionary Reverend Paul Chang, was asked by Pastor David Harrop, "How can Westover be the most help to your ministry?" At first, Paul's response was only gratitude and he didn’t mention any needs. But finally he shared that one of the greatest ways Westover could be a help was by “partnering” with him in one of the many Bible schools that CNEC (Christian Nationals Evangelism Commission) supports throughout Southeast Asia. He asked David if Westover would send some of our pastors and trained leaders throughout 2017 to teach various courses at the Cambodia School of Mission.

In May of 2016 Pastor Chris Lewis “blazed the trail” for these teaching trips by spending almost two weeks with the Phnom Penh University students leading a course in Homiletics. In this course the students learned how to study the Bible, how to better understand people, and how to put together faithful, engaging, and practical sermons.

Chris with his very happy group of Homiletics Graduates!

Read about Chris' time with the the students on his blog:

The Gospel for Cambodia