Seeds of Lasting Transformation

Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

In July, our team of more than 10 members traveled to Ratanakiri Province in northeastern Cambodia to fellowship with and follow up with an indigenous Christian community. Two years ago, we provided these brothers and sisters with training in God's Financial Principles (GFP) and sustainable farming techniques.

During this visit, we were deeply encouraged to see the lasting impact of that training:

• Participants successfully applied the farming skills they had learned and harvested healthy crops.
• By applying God's Financial Principles, they learned to manage their income wisely and develop positive saving habits.
• The community expressed heartfelt gratitude for the lasting transformation these lessons have brought to their daily lives.

During the same trip, CCI Cambodia conducted a God's Financial Principles (GFP) seminar on July 21-22 for 30 pastors and church leaders from the Jarai community. The two-day seminar focused on "The Root Causes and Hidden Costs of Debt" and biblical principles for household stewardship.

Participants engaged enthusiastically, openly sharing their financial experiences and taking part in group discussions. Throughout the sessions, they recognized a common challenge within their communities: many families had not developed the habit of saving. When emergencies or medical needs arose, families often had no financial reserves and turned to high-interest loans. Sadly, this caused some families to lose their farmland.

After learning about the spiritual and practical dangers of debt, the leaders expressed a desire to help break this cycle in their churches and communities. They requested follow-up training on personal budgeting, family savings, and biblical stewardship.

Thank you for your faithful prayers and generous support. Your partnership helps provide practical, Bible-based training that equips individuals, strengthens families, and brings lasting hope to communities throughout Cambodia.

In Christ,

Sitha and Srey Nit Dourng

CCI Cambodia National Director

Testimony

"My name is Yeat Dara, and I serve as a pastor at the Jarai Church in Ratanakiri Province. Looking back over the last two years, my heart is filled with deep gratitude to God and to the team at CCI for bringing the training on God's Financial Principles into our community. This program has been a life-changing blessing, not just for my own family, but for our entire village.

Before this training arrived, life here among our indigenous people was full of hidden struggles. Most families in our village work as farmers on large plots of cropland, but very few ever plant small home gardens for their daily meals. Because of this, people spent almost all of their hard-earned money buying basic food from the local markets every single day, leaving them stuck in poverty. When I first learned how to apply biblical principles to stewardship and farming, I decided to lead by example. My family turned every empty patch of soil around our house into a thriving home garden full of fresh vegetables.

Over the last two years, our home and church community have completely transformed. Today, my household and almost our entire congregation of over 200 members no longer need to spend money on daily vegetables or meats from outside sources. We now grow enough fresh food to feed our families well, which saves us a tremendous amount of money each month. Word of this miraculous change has spread beyond our church, and neighbors from nearby villages are coming to us, eager to learn how God's principles have brought such abundance and security into our lives. We are hungry to continue growing in wisdom, and we thank God for using this ministry to bless our people spiritually, physically, and financially."

Special Prayer Request

Request from Lim Phanny, Area Coordinator

Pastor Lim Phanny shares an urgent prayer request for our beloved teacher, Sem Sophal, who is currently facing a difficult health challenge. Teacher Sophal has been diagnosed with a serious blood cell condition and must step away from his ministry for a season to travel to Phnom Penh for regular medical treatments. This unexpected illness has been a heavy burden on his body and his family, but we know that our Heavenly God is the ultimate healer. While Teacher Sophal undergoes his medical care in the capital, Pastor Lim Phanny has stepped forward to take over his responsibilities and teach his Bible classes so the students can continue their studies without interruption. Serving as a substitute teacher brings both joy and a heavy workload, as Pastor Phanny balances these new classes alongside his existing ministry duties in the region. 

Please join us in lifting up Teacher Sophal for a complete and speedy recovery, asking God to give wisdom to the medical staff in Phnom Penh and comfort to his family. Please also pray for Pastor Lim Phanny, that the Lord will grant him physical strength, spiritual endurance, and wisdom as he faithfully guides Teacher Sophal's students through this transition.

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