Growing in Christ, Living for His Glory

Teaching — Growing Together

By God’s grace, our LOHI Teacher Training on Work Ethics went very well, with 12 teachers participating. Most were believers, so it was a wonderful opportunity to remind one another that our responsibility and professionalism as teachers should flow from our obedience to God.

The unbelieving teachers also heard about the importance of depending on the Holy Spirit as we seek to do our work well. It was especially meaningful for me to facilitate the training because some of the teachers were my former colleagues. As I prepared the materials, I realized again that I am also still learning and growing. We are all growing—not only as teachers, but also as servants of God. 



LOHI Teachers' Training.

Culinary Training Center (CTC) Bible Class

As students learn about God’s creation, humanity’s sinfulness, the Gospel, and His plan of salvation, some are gradually discovering who Jesus truly is. After six months of Bible study, Vary took a significant step of faith by receiving Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. I was moved to tears as we prayed together—a precious moment that reminded me that every step in a person’s spiritual journey matters. 

CTC students during their dessert practicum test, including Vary, one of the students in our Bible class who recently received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. 

The journey was not easy. The spiritual battle felt intense, and I was physically unwell for a week, experiencing fever and headaches shortly after Vary decided to follow Christ. Yet, even in the midst of these struggles, we rejoice in the victory we have in Christ Jesus! What a beautiful reminder of God’s sustaining grace and faithfulness. Hallelujah! All glory belongs to God! 

Preaching — God’s Word Continues

At WABC’s Sunday worship, I preached from Romans 8 on the theme, “No Condemnation, No Separation in Christ Jesus.” Because it was a doctrinal and theological message and I was preaching in Khmer, I especially asked the Lord for wisdom and clarity.

I surrendered the message to the Holy Spirit and trusted Him to speak through His Word. What a joy to see that God’s living Word continued to be proclaimed even during the recent flooding in Battambang.  

WABC Sunday worship

At CGI Friday Worship, staff and students were also encouraged to draw closer to Jesus through prayer and worship. My prayer is that they will continue seeking Him and growing in their relationship with Christ.  

CGI Friday Worship.

Discipleship — Disciples Making Disciples

One of the greatest joys of ministry is seeing people I have discipled begin to disciple others. By the Lord’s grace, “making disciples who make disciples” continues to grow.

Singim is intentionally spending time discipling Komnut and helping her walk in her new faith. Seeing them together at cell group and church is such an encouragement. 

Singim and Kumnot 


Shine Cell Group members studying the Gospel of John and growing together in God’s Word.

Leakhena continues sharing the Gospel through her campus ministry. Even while waiting for a permanent work opportunity with her husband, she continues meeting university contacts in coffee shops and looking for opportunities to share Jesus. Her faithfulness encourages me deeply.

I am thankful that God is raising Cambodian disciples who desire to make disciples for His glory.

I spent three days with Kanhchany at her workplace and ministry in Poipet, near the Thailand-Cambodia border. It was a joy to see her ministry expanding. As Freedom’s Promise NGO country director, she carries great responsibility and faithfully uses every opportunity to help her staff grow in Christ. During staff devotion, I witnessed their desire to know Jesus more and obey Him faithfully. They shared how the fear and shelling during last year’s war strengthened their faith and dependence on God. 

Kanhchany’s kitchen in Poipet, where I prepared most of our meals since she lives outside downtown, closer to her workplace.

The Poipet border remains closed, and the area is still relatively quiet.

Kanhchany received her MBA diploma today! What a joy and blessing to witness another significant milestone in her life. God is indeed good!

We also praise God for Srey Ourn, Im’s sister, who recently decided to follow Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She had remembered Joshua 1:9 for many years, but she did not yet understand who Jesus was. During Friday Worship, she surrendered her life to Christ. Now she is studying the Bible with me and praying to grow in her new faith.

Srey Ourn, the head cook at Green Mango, during her first one-on-one Bible study.

God’s mercy reaches people in His perfect timing. What a privilege to witness His grace at work!

Outreach — Showing the Love of Jesus

God continues to open opportunities to share Christ with CGI staff, CTC students, and their families.

One experience last month especially touched my heart. We visited Phau, the mother of Pisey and Samnung, because she had not been feeling well for some time. CGI staff shared the Gospel with her and prayed for her. Later, Noch (CGI Social Worker) and I visited her again. We shared the love of Jesus, and she welcomed us to pray for her. Afterward, she smiled so brightly.

A few days later, her children told me that their mother wanted to go to church on Sunday. Sadly, she passed away suddenly on Saturday night. 

Phau’s last smile was the one I saw after praying for her.

Her unexpected death brought deep sorrow to the family. We grieve with them, but we also continue to pray that God will use even this painful season to draw her children closer to Himself. We pray that Pisey’s siblings will come to know the saving grace, comfort, and hope found in Jesus Christ.

Sometimes ministry means celebrating joyful beginnings; other times it means simply sitting with people in their sorrow. In both, we are reminded of Jesus' compassionate heart.

Thanksgiving

  1. Srey Ourn and Vary’s decision to follow Jesus Christ.
  2. Continued intentional discipleship with Im, Kunthea, Rany, Mak Ya, Mak Chan, Mie Oun, and Toch.
  3. Our one-year visa approval! This year’s renewal process was challenging as government requirements became stricter for the BSOP Team Cambodia. But God was faithful through every step. Victory belongs to Christ, and all glory belongs to God alone!
  4. Thanks to God for His protection, though we experienced severe flooding in the province for more than a week, we are all safe.
  5. The road leading to the ministry area was flooded.

  6. The road leading to my BSOP team’s apartment was flooded, so Pastor Sophin rescued them by car before the water rose too high. Thankfully, my team was able to stay with me in my apartment. 
    My team brought some of their belongings to my apartment. I thank God that my area was spared from the flooding.
  7. For the first time in my 18 years in Battambang, I witnessed the huge and deep Sangker River overflowing and flooding many areas.
    The road going to the market.

Please Pray With Us

  1. For the spiritual growth of Srey Ourn, Im, Kunthea, Komnut, Kimheak, and Rany, and for the salvation of the CTC students, especially Vary who recently believed the Lord Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
  2. For the BSOP Team Cambodia Annual Field Council Meeting, October 22–27, as we evaluate, pray, and plan for the ministry ahead.
  3. For my three-month Home Assignment in the Philippines beginning next month—for good health, favorable weather, provision, protection, and a truly restful and fruitful time with family, church, supporters, and friends.
  4. I was down with a fever, headaches, and a cough for a week, but praise God, I’m feeling much better! I continue to pray for complete healing and trust in His grace and strength.

Thank you for continuing to stand with me through your prayers, encouragement, and partnership. I am continually reminded that I do not serve alone. Your prayers are part of what God is using here in Cambodia.

Through every season—whether in teaching, preaching, discipleship, outreach, celebration, or sorrow—God remains faithful. His mercy is new every morning, His grace is sufficient, and His Gospel continues to transform lives.

May we continue to grow in Christ and live for His glory.

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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

https://mjaragonbsop.blogspot.com

Bethlehem Star of Peace (BSOP)
910 A. S. Fortuna Street
Mandaue City, Cebu Philippines 6014

 

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