TO GOD BE THE GLORY
We praise our Heavenly Father for all the wonderful things He has allowed us to witness and share with you over the last 19 years for His children in Vietnam. And, we thank each of you for your faithful prayers and financial support that has enabled us to share the love of Jesus with so many in Vietnam.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We thank God for the opportunity for members of the Binh Chau church to attend Bible College classes. Please pray God will draw those to register who have a deep desire to grow in their walk with the Lord, a commitment to all 4 years, and willingness to serve in the church afterwards.
The children in our orphanage and those attending Children’s Church are all back in school now. Please pray for their protection and strength to stand firm in their faith as they are surrounded by non-Christian teachers and classmates. Please pray God will use His children to influence others for Jesus.
Post-Covid church attendance in Vietnam has decreased in many churches. Visiting pastors to Binh Chau this summer told us our church was one of the very few in this area that attendance is increasing, especially among the youth. They said many churches in the area don’t even have any youth programs. We were quick to give God all the praise and glory for what He has and is doing to expand His kingdom through the Binh Chau church. Please pray for revival in Vietnam
We praise God for Pastor Binh’s willingness to be on the church property deed. We are also considering asking Pastor Hai from Dalat. Please pray God will give us wisdom and discernment as we seek His guidance in this critical decision.
Unfortunately, we spoke too soon about our water issues being fixed. Pastor Tu just told us the water filter system installed is not working now. Please pray God would send us a skilled expert plumber to truly solve this issue.
We did meet with our contractor and now have blueprints in hand for our 2nd orphanage/love house. However, as here in the USA, prices have really increased in Vietnam also. Please pray God will provide the additional funds needed to start construction next year.
Please pray God will grant Thom mercy with the court to be released or a lenient sentence so he might return to his family soon. Please pray God will give Thom the strength to stop using drugs if he is doing so. Please comfort his wife Tu while Thom is gone and give her in-laws the heart to help provide for her and her 3 small children.
Please pray for God to open the door for us to return to Suoi Bang by providing a home we can worship in (more info in our next newsletter).
We are already making plans for our Christmas Outreaches starting with the congregation. We have asked each one (young and older) to be praying about who they will invite to attend with them. Please pray God will guide them to the right person/family who He is already working in their heart to know more about why we Christians celebrate Christmas.
“How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you.” 1 Thessalonians 3:9
Jesus in Vietnam Ministries, is a compassion ministry founded by Dennis and Mai Spencer. Vietnamese families suffer from deprivation, lacking sometimes even the necessities of life. In obedience to the many Scriptural commands to help the poor they are enabling families to survive in difficult circumstances. When shown mercy these families are very receptive to the Gospel. The Spencer’s also focus on children, who are the future church of Jesus Christ in Vietnam.