Season of Sowing

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9

Coaching the teachers and teaching the children in our church’s Sunday School is another opportunity and responsibility to plant seeds of love, and hope. Singim, Noch, and Essa are our Sunday School teachers. While spending time with these teachers, I also teach the children alongside them. Each month, we take turns leading and teaching the children.


The Kids Sunday School presented their report at church, recited their memory verse, and performed a short skit.

Our Sunday School children are a mix of believers and unbelievers. It’s encouraging to see their excitement as they attend, learning Bible stories, memorizing Scripture, and enjoying crafts and fun activities. The seed may be small, but God gives the growth.

The WABC Young Adults are also growing—not only in their faith but in their service. During our monthly fellowship, we decided to bless a village this Christmas through our individual financial contributions. Each member committed to give at least $15 so we can provide lunch and gifts for those who will join. What a blessing to witness the growth and maturity of our young adults as they step into a new season of sowing the message of hope into their community. Sow generously, for God is the Lord of the harvest. 

WABC Young Adults Meeting for Christmas
We watched the Unsung Hero film and had a wonderful fellowship. 

I am also spending time with three women—Kunthea, Em, and Rany—for life coaching. They are staff members at CGI’s Green Mango restaurant. Among them, only Rany is a new believer in Jesus. Kunthea, though not yet a believer, is open and regularly joins our Sunday worship services, bringing her son, and daughters, Bella and Laila, who now attend Sunday School. Em is still unsure of what or whom to believe. This is a precious opportunity to plant seeds of faith and salvation in the lives of these women and their families. Sowing in faith leads to a harvest in His time.

Kunthea and her children at our Sunday worship.

Hannah is filled with excitement as she prepares for her Discipleship Training School (DTS) with YWAM in Siem Reap early next year (2026). She is passionate about learning the Word of God and radiates joy and energy during our cell group gatherings.

Shine Cell is studying the Book of John using a questionnaire.

Time flies — Mary and Dalis, who were once part of our village kids ministry, are now in high school and actively involved in our cell group ministry.

We also welcomed Sreynoch, who recently joined our Bible class for the first time. She was one of the little girls in our village Sunday School years ago, along with her twin. She now comes with Dara’s youngest sister, Dalis, and their cousins Mary and Alyn—all of whom were part of our children’s Sunday School a decade ago. Now, they are all grown and taller than me! Truly, the sowing of seeds must continue, for every seed sown in love bears eternal fruit.

A former CSM student and teacher crossed paths again on different occasions in the country — what a blessed reunion!

Last month, I was invited as one of the guests at the LOHI graduation ceremony, and it was a joy to personally hand over certificates to my former English students.

It’s always uplifting to reconnect with former students from our English classes and Bible school. One of them, Sina — a former monk — now works as a supervisor for Samsung across five provinces. He was delighted to meet again after more than a decade and even sent me our old photos from the day he received his certificate. Please pray for Sina, that he may come to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

🙏 Please Pray For

·  Hannah’s preparation for her upcoming DTS (Discipleship Training School) early next year.

·  Prayer for the salvation of Kunthea, Im, and their families.

·  BSOP Annual Field Council Meeting scheduled for November 13–17 in Siem Reap.

·  My plan to visit my home church, Calvary Baptist Church, for its 60th Anniversary celebration on December 20–21, and to spend Christmas with my family this year.

·  Prayers for the victims of recent typhoons and earthquakes in the Philippines.

“The ground of faith is never barren when the seed is obedience.”


“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.”
— Psalm 126:5 (NIV)

 

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In Christ,
Mary Jane G. Aragon
BSOP Cambodia missionary

www.globalhz.org/bsop-aragon
P.O. 369 Box Battambang City, Kingdom of Cambodia

+855770305008 (Telegram)

https://mjaragonbsop.blogspot.com

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