Special Report
May 2000
Number 22

Young girl in a traditional Cambodian greeting

Reaping the Harvest

The Gospel impacts Cambodia


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God’s Word brings healing to
a wounded nation

l Cambodians find new Khmer Bible
a real blessing in their faith


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Dramatic testimony of communist spy
turned evangelist


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Tragic end to first Bible Society operation

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Young people risk rejection when they become Christians

Contents
A Growing Church*
Cambodia Factfile*
Communist Spy Challenged by Prodigal Son Story
Village’s Open Door
Sad End to First Bible Society Operation in Cambodia*
Young People Face Rejection When They Choose Jesus
Cambodia’s ‘Generation of Hope’*
New Life Blooms at Bible Schools
Faith in Adversity
New Bible: A ‘Real Tool’ for Evangelism
Former Smuggler Finds God
A Time for Healing
Failed Chicken Sacrifice Led to Prayer of Faith
Bible Study is Key to Church Growth
Children of Cambodia

 



Like many young Cambodian Christians, Phearom was drawn to read the Bible when he attended English lessons offered by a teacher at a Bible School (his story appears under 'New Life Blooms at Bible Schools') In this Special Report, freelance photojournalist Susanna Burton writes about her visit to Cambodia – a country where Christians have only recently had the freedom to practise their faith openly. She met Christians whose faith sustained them through the murderous rule of the Khmer Rouge, and witnessed the impact that the new Khmer Bible is having on the churches.

 

* denotes stories that were not written by Miss Burton



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