Russell & Sandra Board

Overseas Ministry Coordinator for Asia

Missionaries to Japan

IphcJapan@aol.com

Overseas Ministry Coordinator for the Asia/Pacific region

Kids' Camp

Eighty children from Phnom Penh and the village of Champay recently gathered for 3 days and 2 nights of singing, Bible stories, crafts, games, food and camping. Camp organizer Merlen Lamanilao comments: "Every day some of the villagers came to watch, and they wanted us to stay longer. I believe the camp impacted every child who attended. It is my prayer that some will grow to be great leaders of the church in Cambodia."

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Pray for Sammy and Merlen as they pastor the Phnom Penh church and lead the training and church planting efforts of IPHC throughout Cambodia. You can support their ministry by donating to World Missions national missionary account #24301.

Pray for all the missionaries who are struggling in the economic downturn due to decreased giving and unfavorable exchange rates.

World Missions, account # 71051.) We deeply appreciate your giving and your prayers.

“O God of our salvation;

You are the hope

Of all the ends of the earth

And of the farthest seas.

By your strength

You established the mountains.”

- Psalm 65:5, 6

Asia/Pacific News

Rev. Samuel Lamanilao is the pioneer IPHC missionary in Cambodia. He and his wife Merlen have planted a growing church in the capital city of Phnom Penh. They have also won, discipled and mentored young people who are now planting churches in several other Cambodian villages.

Believing that Christ's mandate to share the gospel includes the practical demonstration of our Lord's love and compassion, Pastor Sammy and Merlen have been involved in active ministry to those who are suffering, including AIDS patients and prisoners.

On a visit to the prison, Pastor Sammy met a lady who had worked for the Ministry of Interior, but had been falsely accused of malfeasance and sent to prison. The lady had a tumor on her arm. Pastor Sammy prayed for her, and the tumor was healed. The truth of her case soon came to light, and she was vindicated and released.

Restored to her old job at the Interior Ministry, she remembered Pastor Sammy. To show her gratitude, she offered to help him through the difficult and expensive process of acquiring Cambodian citizenship. This will offer several benefits: the right to own property, the right to stay in the country without a visa, and the full legal status and privileges of a citizen.

Citizenship will not only help Pastor Sammy, it will establish the ministry on firmer legal ground, and position the work to move forward to greater influence. As a result of his faithfulness, Pastor Sammy is receiving favor in high places!

Dollars and Yen

Recently the value of the US dollar against the Japanese yen has taken a drastic plunge, falling to the lowest level in 20 years. In January of last year one dollar would buy us 110 yen. Today it barely buys 90 yen. For us, these financial statistics have very practical consequences. In effect, everything costs us nearly 20% more than it did last year!

We proudly announce the birth of grandchild number 13, Olivia Misaki, born to Eryn and Hiro on September 13!
We thank the Lord for this wonderful gift!

Thank you for your faithful prayers and financial support for missions in Asia. Your partnership makes everything we do possible!

Russell & Sandra Board

Financial support and special gifts can be sent to: World Missions Ministries PO Box 12609 Oklahoma City, OK 73157 Please earmark for Russell Board support account #71051 or gift account #71052.
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