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Following Jesus with Wholehearted Commitment

"No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God." Luke 9:62 (NIV)

Greetings Ministry Partners,

As I reflect on my Christian life and ministry, especially amid today's uncertainties, I return to Luke 9:57-62. In this passage, Jesus encounters people who want to follow Him but hesitate when faced with what that commitment requires. His responses challenge us to examine our own hearts and consider whether we are ready to trust Him fully.

Genuine discipleship means following Christ even when it is inconvenient, without waiting for perfect circumstances or allowing the past to keep us from moving forward. Jesus calls us to place Him above our comfort, our plans, and our competing priorities.

For me, this passage brings three commitments into focus:

1. Be prepared for challenges. Following Jesus does not promise an easy road, but it calls us to trust Him through uncertainty and sacrifice.
2. Put Christ first. Our time, decisions, and priorities should reflect His place at the center of our lives.
3. Stay focused and committed. With our hands to the plow, we must keep moving forward in the work He has entrusted to us.

My prayer is that we will answer His call with willing hearts, trust Him for each step, and remain faithful wherever He leads.

Thank you, dear donors, for your generosity and faithful partnership. Your support helps sustain this ministry and the work of proclaiming God's kingdom. We are deeply grateful that you walk alongside us as we seek to follow Christ and serve others in His name.

In Christ's love,

CCI Laos National Director

Testimony

"I am an assistant teacher for a class in central Laos. I was a high school teacher, and I served as a leader and teacher in the church. When I began serving as a CCI teacher, I realized that the lessons taught were very good and extremely helpful for God's servants to pass on. The lessons are suitably detailed; the explanations are clear, precise, and uncomplicated, and they focus solely on God's Word. The students understand according to what I have taught; they said they have come to know and understand much more. Praise God."

Graduation

A graduation ceremony was held in north-central Laos on October 17 with 14 graduates from three classes.

Training

A seminar on God's Financial Principles was held in central Laos on October 2-3, with 30 participants.

Classes

Two CCI classes in the southeastern province met for ministry training on October 5-9.

The Hmong class studying Book #2 of the Old Testament met October 13-15.

House Church Visits

Our CCI team visited two house churches.

Staff Update

• Pastor O has significant influence across three southern provinces and excels at promoting the ministry and recruiting students. He supervises three teachers.
• Pastor K is good at promoting the ministry and at contacting students and alumni. He visits many house churches each month. He has one active teacher under his supervision and is cooperating with Pastor O. He is caring for his wife, who recently recovered from an illness.
• Pastor S is in the hospital being treated for rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism.
• Pastor X opened a new class, is good at reaching out, and has influence among Hmong people. Additionally, please pray for his wife, who has fallen ill and is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital.

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