MISSIONS

Six Methodist Hostelites in

Phnom Penh receive baptism

Story and picture by Teresa Wilborn

PHNOM PENH – Rain was pouring down with lightning flashing in the distance, but the atmosphere was joyous as six Methodist Hostelites – four young men and two women – received baptism here on July 31.

They attend universities in Phnom Penh and board at the Methodist Hostel supported by Aldersgate Methodist Church (AMC). 

The Rev Sok Sophal, a deacon with the Methodist Mission in Cambodia, conducted the baptisms in a swimming pool at a hotel near the Methodist Centre in Phnom Penh.

Each of the six was presented with an inscribed, Khmer-English Bible by Dr Seet Ai Mee, Chairman of the AMC Missions Committee.

Following the service, all the hostelites gathered for a simple meal and fellowship.

At the request of the hostelites, the AMC mission team conducted a seminar on “time management” after dinner. Like Singaporeans, these students struggle to balance the demands of school, work and family. The session focused on the importance of identifying priorities, ensuring that sufficient time is set aside to pray and study Scripture daily. 

We give thanks for the hostel ministry where university students from poor families throughout Cambodia can live in a safe, Christian environment. Here they come to know our Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour, and become disciples and disciple-makers.

If you would like to support this important work or seek further information, please contact me at tel: 6478-4797 or email teresa.wilborn@gmail.com

Teresa Wilborn is the Assistant Director – Community Development of the Methodist Missions Society.