August 2011 Newsletter

Dear Friends and Family,


We haven’t written for a while. In case you’re wondering, we have been settling down in Nyack, New York. We trust that all is well with you and your family and that you have a fun and blessed summer time.

Our summer has been a busy one with lots of traveling and transitioning to life in America. In the midst of these hectic times, we are constantly reminded, daily, of how good our God is. We are very grateful for His abundant provisions of our needs: a lovely and fully furnished 3-bedroom apartment, the great supplies for entire house whole, kitchen and even food use supplies, a vehicle to drive for the year, and even the cost of traveling expenses to some places that we could have never done it, if it was on our own! He showered His love to us through the generosity of His people at every place we’ve been to. All of these provisions are fresh reminders, to us, that our GOD is BIG enough to take care of all our needs and wants, and even more.

He is not just the Provider GOD but the Protector as well. He protected us from harmful accidents with all those recent plane/ road trips we’d made, from injury (Justin) at soccer practices, and most shockingly from the recent Earthquake right here in the heart of New York City! With a magnitude of 5.9 (according to the news), and for a brief scary moment, we actually felt the rattles and shakes beneath our feet! And we’ll continue to trust Him for protection against the coming hurricane as well…

As New Yorkers and others from the nearby eastern states are fearfully anticipating the coming Hurricane Irene, some may be wondering what’s becoming of this world? There are many unanswered questions out there that are still troubling us:

-To begin, we still don’t understand why would God allowed such a godly new believer, Mrs. Moum, a single mother of 7 children from the Malay District (Cambodia), who was falsely accused of a crime she didn’t commit and was then arrested since May 10th of this year? Even though her accusers had openly confessed and denied all charges against her, and even though the local authorities and judge were made aware, and yet she is still locked up in prison against her will!

-Or why do the poor and needy families in Cambodia are being continuously overlooked, mistreated, and oppressed? And the on-going injustice and corruptions continue?

-Or the Khmer (Cambodian) youth who are on fire for God in their commitment and devotion to daily study the Word and are busy serving Him, yet they continue to face on-going and relentless persecutions from their peer and friends, teachers, and even from their own family members!

-Or the missionaries who left their comfort zones in order to answer the Call and are willing serve in Him in remote and needy areas of the world, yet they face sickness in the family, robberies in their house, poisonous snakes, and rabid dogs, just to name a few.

Living in this fallen and broken world and at these times of troubles, our only assurance is to cling to the ONE who is in charge of all things and continue to trust in His perfect plan and purpose for our lives.

We appreciate you continue praying for our children, Justin (15) and Jonathan (9), as they will soon attend the local public schools. Pray that they will have a good learning year, that they would have godly teachers and playmates/ classmates and friends. Pray for protections against potential harmful injuries or harms.

Fall tours will begin in September. Please pray for clarity of words as we’ll communicate to the churches about the ministries in Cambodia. Pray for receptive hearts and opportunities to share about Christ’s passion and love the lost souls here in America around the world.

THANK YOU for your faithful prayers for the ministries in Cambodia and your generous support to the C&MA Great Commission Fund which enables us to keep serving God in Cambodia, and this year, doing a one-year home assignment in the United States.

Please share with us about what God is doing in your life. Enjoy the rest of the summer.

In Him,

Soeuth and Syna,

Justin and Jonathan Lao

8 South Blvd. Apt. B

Nyack, NY 10960

Home phone: (845) 675-7538

e-mail address: jjsblaos@gmail.com