May Update 2026

Dear Faithful Supporters,

As we wrap things up, this is the last update we're sending you from the States for this year. It has been an exciting and productive home assignment year. Altogether, we visited and spoke at 48 different churches during this furlough year, including 9 Cambodian Evangelical Churches (CEC) on the East and West coasts. Since June of 2025, we have gone to a different church almost every weekend and have had a great time reconnecting with old friends, meeting new friends, and supporters. We were grateful for the many opportunities to share with church families about the amazing work God is doing in Cambodia and around the world. We look forward to returning to another three-year term serving God among the Khmer people in northern Cambodia.

                                                           An Unexpected Email…

Recently, after we had finished packing and lifting heavy bins of all our stuff up the stairs to the storage area for residents, we received an unexpected and shocking email notifying us that the storage area would be discontinued effective July 1! On such short notice, where would we find another place to store our things for the next three years? We were getting ready to visit our son and his family in Minnesota in a few days! After a few sleepless nights filled with concerns and prayers, God led us to one of our new friends, who happened to have an extra, unused shed, a spacious place available for storage… only 15 minutes away! Even in the pouring rain, with his help, we were able to move and store away all our things in less than two hours! Our God is a Way-Maker indeed!

Visiting the Cambodian Churches…

The Cambodian church leaders prayed for our return trip to Cambodia

Moving heavy bins to a storage place

As mentioned in our April updates, Soeuth accepted additional invitations to preach at two small Cambodian Alliance congregations in north and south Philadelphia. The two churches focus mainly on the first generation, where the Khmer language is spoken. As a result, hardly any youth or young adults were present. Praise God, a family of leaders from South Philadelphia is intentionally inviting youth from the local Cambodian community to have fellowship at their home. Pray that God raise up the next generation of the Cambodian churches. In his parting message for the congregations, Soeuth encouraged the Cambodian leaders “not to become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up…”, (Galatians 6:9).  It was very touching when the leaders called us forward to lay hands over and prayed for us as we’ll return for another missionary term in Cambodia…’                    

                                                  A Family Reunion in Minnesota…

The family’s family- minus Jonathan

Putting things into the new storage place

After the Cambodian church service in South Philly, we left for an evening flight from Philadelphia to Minneapolis, arriving late at night on May 24. Sadly, a few days before we arrived, Katie’s 87-year-old grandmother passed away to be with Jesus. The house was full of family members coming for the funeral. As a result, we stayed with kind friends in another town about 20 minutes away. These friends not only opened their hearts and home to host us, but they also let us drive their vehicle back and forth so we could visit family during the day. On our first day of reunion, Justin drove his family to visit us. With great anticipation, we anxiously stood by the front door waiting for their arrival! It was a pure joy to finally hug our grandkids again! On our first day, after exchanging warm hugs and kisses, Soeuth and Justin took the kids to a local park while Syna chatted with Katie at home and prepared Cambodian dishes for everyone. For the rest of that first day, we strolled in the park, watched our grandkids happily climbing tree branches, and caught crawfish in a local stream! We found a stray turtle and spotted a wild turkey along the path! We spent the next few days visiting a zoo, playgrounds, and parks. We also went fishing at a nearby lake, visited an aquarium, enjoyed rides at the Mall of America, and feasted on yummy treats. We enjoyed watching the excitement in their eyes and the innocent joy and laughter from our precious little ones. We had hoped to meet the newest grandson, but God has other plans, and His timing is always perfect. We were grateful for the four precious full days we had with our grandchildren…

Enjoyed ice cream in 90 degree heat

Our precious grandchildren

Looking back, all these unexpected surprises did not happen by chance. It was God’s arrangements all along. Returning to the US a month early, Katie, our daughter-in-law, was able to see her dearly beloved grandmother, Nanna, one last time. With a house full of people at Fridley, MN, people who came for the funeral, God opened another home for us to enjoy our sweet family in Maple Grove, MN. In His lavish love upon us, He even added extra bonuses by sending us a stray turtle and a wild turkey on our path…

A nice surprise

Dates and Events needing your prayers…

1. When the time comes, pray for a smooth delivery for the new grandson.
2. For the next few days in New Jersey, we will be busy packing, putting things into storage, and cleaning up the house for the next family to move in by 4 pm on June 1st! On June 1st, we are moving from South Jersey and will stay overnight with another friend in a town closer to the airport. They will take us to the airport…
3. We will depart at 6:30pm from Newark Liberty International Airport on June 2nd. If all goes well, we will arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport by noon on June 4th.  Pray for a smooth journey and that all the suitcases will arrive safely.
4. June 5th, some young people (whom we discipled during our 13 years serving in Poipet and who are now living, working, or attending school in the capital city) are planning a welcome party for us at the Family Home by the C&MA Office in Phnom Penh. Hopefully, we can stay awake to greet everyone… And on June 7th, we plan to drive 9 hours toward Anlong Veng... Please pray for strength and stamina for what awaits us in the upcoming days ahead…

Thank you for all you have been very faithful in your prayers for and partnership with us in the growing Cambodian ministries. We appreciate all your love and support. We will keep you posted of what going on after we return to Cambodia. Meanwhile, please share with us what God is doing in your life.

 

With a grateful heart,

Soeuth & Syna Lao

April Update 2026

Dear Supportive Friend and Family,

Throughout the weeks from mid-March to early April, we have been enjoying warm summer weather (mid-80s to low-90s F), so we have put away all our winter clothes. Then this week, we had to take them out because the weather dropped to the mid-30s! Very unusual climate we have…

They Arrived…

Justin and family at Minneapolis Airport

Our prescious grandkids after Easter egg hunt adventure

Many of you have been praying for Justin and his family as they travel from the Middle East. Thank you! Despite missing their flight in Chicago and having to stay an extra night, they arrived safely in Minnesota. Katie’s family met and welcomed them at the Minneapolis International Airport. The young family is staying with Katie’s relative until they can move to their designated home on June 1st. We rejoiced in the ways God has taken care of them. All 15 check-in suitcases and 5 carry-on bags have arrived safely. Please continue to pray for them as they transition to life in America and adjust to a new environment and schools for the grandkids, ages 3-7. Pray also for a safe and possibly early delivery (due date: May 26) for Katie and the baby boy… 

Visiting Friends and Family…

As shared in our last updates, during our two weeks off from visiting churches, we visited old friends in Atlanta, GA, some of whom we had not seen in over 16 years! It was refreshing to reconnect and meet their extended family members… 

While with another family of dear friends in Atlanta, we enjoyed long walks, amazing times of catching up, and even opportunities to meet new friends, which led to meaningful, impactful conversations… 

Soeuth & Syna exploring beautiful scenery of Atlanta

We also visited Syna’s family in Tacoma, WA. For the first few days in Tacoma, Syna devoted her time to cleaning and organizing the house. Since the dreadful accident six years ago, Nay, Syna’s older sister, aged 73, became paralyzed below the waist. She was confined to a power wheelchair and remained on the first floor of the house. Although other family members and friends helped out as much as they could here and there, there was always work to be done in the house. Besides cleaning and organizing the house, Syna also cooked and prepared frozen food for her Mom and sister, while Soeuth helped with yard work and chopped firewood. Please pray for a reliable, trustworthy home caregiver who is willing to help Nay for a few hours each morning and a few hours in the evening…

Syna's family at Tacoma, WA

Syna and her mom (middle)

Date & Events Needing Your Prayers…

1. On April 9th, we celebrated Jonathan's 24th birthday from afar. We rejoice at how God has worked in Jonathan’s life and how He has healed his emotional wounds. We are grateful that Jonathan is thriving and is surrounded by caring, concerned friends and church families from Kapahu Bible Church. Please continue to pray for God’s direction and leading over Jonathan’s future…

   

   Jonathan's 24th birthday

2. For two weeks in April, we enjoyed having opportunities to visit and speak at Alliance churches in the western PA district. And God opened the way for us to establish meaningful relationships with two new churches, including a Hmong church! In most of the churches we visited, we had opportunities to share how God rescued us from the Killing Fields, then sent us back to Cambodia to the Living Field, as Alliance workers, to bring the message of hope in Jesus to people in Cambodia. Lately, after meeting the Hmong Alliance church in Lancaster, PA, we shared a sense of connection, partly because they, too, had similar refugee experiences to ours. Although we met for the first time, we developed an instant strong relationship…
3. As we prepared to head back to the field in June, please pray for wisdom on how to resume or begin new ministry opportunities immediately upon arrival. As you have followed the Cambodia-Thailand war, there are still 80,000 Cambodian people who are still without a home to go to, because their homes, properties, and livelihoods were destroyed or taken away, resulting from the December border war. The families who returned home are still feeling unsettled due to ongoing tensions and rumors of potential more wars. Pray for peace as believers practice forgiveness of those who persecute them…  
4. At this writing, we still have three more churches to visit before completing this year's home assignment ministry. Pray that we remain engaged and finish well. Officially, our last speaking engagement for the home assignment is on May 10. But, Soeuth reluctantly accepted two preaching invitations for two Cambodian churches in Philadelphia on May 17th and 24th…
5. In light of the Iran war, our return tickets were changed three times. The new tickets will depart from Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ, on June 2nd at 6:30 pm. If all goes well, we will arrive in Cambodia on June 4th at 11:30 am. With changes to ticketing, our check-in bag allowance was reduced from 6 to 4…
6. May 24th-29th: We will visit Justin and family in Minnesota one last time before heading back to Cambodia.  The last time we were together was in March 2025 in Jordan… 

We are grateful for all your prayers and support. Thank you for your partnership in the Cambodian ministries. If you desire to support us financially, please visit www.cmalliance.org/give. Select “A Worker You Love”, then write “Soeuth & Syna Lao,” then proceed with the required information. Recently, we also have an approved special project to help Cambodian refugees who are resettling. If you are interested in supporting this ministry, please select “A Project You Love,” then type in “Restoration for Refugees in NW Cambodia.” Your generous financial donation enables us to continue serving in Cambodia, sharing the message of Hope in Jesus with lost people there.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us at jjsblaos@gmail.com or contact us via WhatsApp (Syna: +855 88 226 5013; Soeuth: +855 12 508 713).

With a grateful heart,

Soeuth & Syna

March Update 2026

Dear Praying Friend and Family,

After a long, bitter, cold winter, it is refreshing to welcome spring at last. Flowers and buds are pushing their way from the ground, showing vibrant colors, despite the cold weather in South Jersey. As Easter approaches, it is a great reminder that seasons change, and life circumstances do too, but God remains faithful and steadfast…

Spring is here at last!

Counting Down…

With the arrival of spring, we are counting down the days remaining until we return to the mission field with great anticipation to begin another three-year term serving in northern Cambodia. We have the tickets scheduled to return on May 31st from Philadelphia International Airport. In light of the ongoing war in the Middle East, we pray that nothing will hinder our travel plans. Also, many ministry opportunities await us upon arrival and we ask that you earnestly pray with us for wisdom, discernment, and clear direction as we embark on Cambodian ministries this summer, especially those related to return and restoration of war refugees in the northwest region of Cambodia. As of now, there are still about 80,000 Cambodian war refugees who are living in refugee shelters because their homes and properties were either destroyed or taken during the December Cambodian-Thailand border clashes…

Date & Events Needing Your Prayers…

1.     March 25-April 6, we will be visiting friends and relatives in Atlanta, GA, and then in Tacoma, Washington State. Pray that our visits will be sweet as we say goodbye and that the trips go smoothly despite the challenges with TSA at many airports.

2.     Justin and family are still on schedule to return from the Middle East to Minnesota in mid-April, traveling with three small children and a pregnant wife. Pray for safety and smooth transitions. We can hardly wait to see them in the Stateside at the end of May…

Looking forward to family reunion in May

3.     April 14-16 is a three-day festive Khmer New Year in Cambodia, the year of the horse of the Cambodian lunar calendar. It marks the end of a dry season, involves religious ceremonies, traditional games, and lively water fights. Because people tend to celebrate this holiday in wild and festive ways, they often have accidents and fights as a result. Pray for safety and protection for all…

As you celebrate the Resurrection Day of our Risen Lord, may the miracle of Easter bring you renewal, hope, faith, love, and joy. Thank you for all your prayers and support.

Because He lives,

 Soeuth & Syna

February Update 2026

Dear Praying Friend and Family,

Greetings from the bitterly cold winter of New Jersey. Since the beginning of 2026, we have been hit hard with multiple snowstorms, one after another. The latest snowstorm (5th one of the season), took place on Sunday, Feb 22, and was the worst with 20 inches of snow! The Cedar Lane Missionary Homes, where we are staying lost multiple trees and tree branches resulting in a 48-hour power outage! Despite the low temperatures outside (20F degrees) and 50°F inside the house, we survived, keeping ourselves warm with multiple layers of clothes and blankets. We constantly drank warm water while wishing we could trade places for 90°F in Cambodia! Needless to say, we are anxious to return to the field, but we have to wait until the end of May… 

A Snowstorm... 

During these winter ordeals, we had time to reflect on God’s mercy, provision, and protection upon our lives. Despite the bitter cold and a few days of inconveniences from electrical power outages, we were grateful for a home with indoor plumbing, canned food, and extra blankets to keep us warm. On that Sunday afternoon, after finishing a weekend ministry, we drove 50 minutes home as the snowstorm raged. A few minutes after arrival, the blizzard began! We were grateful to be stuck at home. Things could have been worse if we were delayed by 20 minutes… At the same time, during a winter snowstorm on the East Coast, our friends in northwest Cambodia also endured a few days of raging tropical storms that destroyed houses and trees. Our thoughts and prayers immediately went to the 80,000 Cambodian war refugees who are still without a home…

Syna shoveling snow from the car

Family…

Over the past few weeks, we have had stressful moments regarding Syna’s family in Washington State. Syna’s mother (aged 94) and older sister (aged 72 with a power wheelchair due to handicapped below the waist) need daily assistance from a reliable home health caregiver, averaging 10 hours of care daily. Recently, one of the main caregivers quit without advanced notice. The family struggled to find temporary help from friends and neighbors until a permanent caregiver was identified. Many of you prayed for these ordeals, and God sent someone. We are very grateful for your prayers. Although this new worker is 19 years old, she has shown potential so far. Please pray for a reliable worker to assist them.

Our oldest son, Justin, and his family in the Middle East are wrapping up their first term and getting ready to return to Minnesota for their home assignment ministries. Our precious three grandchildren (ages 2-7) spent most of their young lives there, making friends with the local community. Pray for a smooth transition and for the ability to say goodbye to their friends there. Our daughter is expecting a fourth child, another boy, at the end of May. Pray for their health and the ability to finish well. The younger Lao Family will travel to Minnesota in mid-April. 

Our precious grand kids

Maya (5) and Levi (2) enjoying a moment of laughter

Jesse, almost 7, lost his first tooth

We continue to rejoice that God is taking great care of our youngest son, Jonathan. Please continue to pray for directions for his future.

Dates & Events needing prayers…

1. Our present home assignment ministry will remain until May 10. Pray that we remain fully engaged as we visit and speak at churches about the Cambodian ministries. Please continue pray for good health and safe traveling.
2. Pray for receptive hearts as people learn about what God is doing in Cambodia and around the world.
3. We planned trips to visit and say goodbye to family in Washington State (March 31st-April 6th) and in Minnesota (May 24th-29th) before returning to Cambodia on May 31st. Syna’s greatest desire is to hold our fourth grandchild, due on May 26, Lord willing. 
4. As we anticipate returning to Cambodia this summer, we are asking God to take care of our loved ones whom we are leaving behind. Pray for peace in the midst of uncertainty. We will have a lot to do as soon as we set foot in Cambodia. Pray for continued guidance of the Holy Spirit, for wisdom and discernment on how to handle things. Pray for another fruitful three-year term of ministry, Lord willing. Let us know if you are interested in serving on a short-term team with us in northern Cambodia. You are invited!

We are forever grateful for your ongoing prayers and financial support. Your generous and sacrificial giving to the Alliance Great Commission Funds enables us to remain serving in Cambodia, sharing the message of hope in Jesus to lost people. We appreciate you!

With a grateful heart,

Soeuth & Syna

Soeuth and Syna at the Converge Conference in Columbus, Ohio

January Update 2026

Dear Supporting Friend and Family,

Happy New Year! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas celebration with friends and family. We apologize for the delayed update. We started the new year running at full speed, with lots of activities and traveling. After attending the Converge conference (Jan 19-21) in Dublin, Ohio, we stayed a few extra days to visit the River of Life Cambodian church in Columbus, only to be stuck in the area due to a recent snowstorm.

Soeuth shoveling snow in Ohio

Updates on Cambodia:

1. Praise God that the war is over (at least we hope so, for now). According to the reports from our Khmer Evangelical Church (KEC) leaders from the northwest region, 90% of church families returned to Poipet. However, for the KEC churches in the Malay, Selaa Khmer, Beong Beng, Sampoev Loon districts and many other villages along the border, the refugees who fled their hometowns have not yet returned. Only 80% of the families in Anlong Veng returned home. Many are still fearful of another “potential war."
2. Some families who were from Preah Vihear province gathered courage to return to their villages, only to discover their homes were burnt or severely damaged by bombs. Their hometown, once a place of safety, became a dangerous place to visit. One man shared, “I became a thief in my own hometown” when he tried to sneak into his home in Choke Chey village to gather farming supplies. The roads to his village were blocked by razor barbed wire! 

   

   Razar barbed wire blocked off paths to Cambodian villages
   

   
   

   Cambodian homes destroyed by bomb
   
   

3. Having lost opportunities to farm or work because of the war, farmers along the border are now facing another major crisis: lack of food and no resources to rebuild/ resume life among other things. Some families were brave enough to return home only to discover their valuable belongings (such as motorbikes, tractors, and many valuable farm tools) were stolen, and their homes were destroyed or severely damaged by bombs. The same question was repeatedly asked: "How can one resume life after this?"  

   

   Ang Salaa families unable to return home

   
   

   
   
4. However, God is also at work during this dark time. Many refugees who fled home were cared for and sheltered by Christian homes and churches. Christians from Battambang and Siem Reap provinces sent workers to care for refugees who had taken refugees at Buddhist temples. In the darkest moment, Buddhist people saw the hands and feet of Jesus at work through the lives of Christ's followers. Refugees received food, drink, medicine, and clothing, as described in Matthew 25:24-40, and many people gave their lives to Jesus as a result...



A KEC leader shared and prayed with refugees in Siem Reap

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   Refugees prayed to receive Jesus during war zone
   

   

   KEC leaders visited refugees camp in Siem Reap

   
   

6. As people slowly rebuild their lives, pray for physical and emotional healing, for forgiveness against their neighboring countrymen, for restored hope, and justice.

Family…

1. During a Christmas break, our youngest son, Jonathan, came from Hawaii to spend a week with us in New Jersey. We had a great time with him: explored New York City for a day, walked the boardwalk along Atlantic City, Jersey Shore coast, spent a night in a cottage at a local horse farm, played board games into the late evening, and ate Cambodian food… For the past few years, while we were still in Cambodia, Jonathan went through a long period of challenges related to family separation and transitions. Many of you prayed earnestly for him and God is working mightily in Jonathan’s life. He is doing much better and enjoys living and working in Hawaii. Jonathan still has a long way to go, but we firmly believe that he is on the right path to recovery, thanks to your prayers, love, and support. 

   

   Exploring NYC with Jonathan
   
   

2. Justin and Katie, with their 3 1/2 kids, are doing well. Yes, they are expecting another boy by the end of May! Initially, they were to return to Minnesota in June, but in light of the pregnancy news, they will return in April instead. Lord willing, we hope to visit them in Minnesota in late May, before we head back to Cambodia.
3. By the grace of God, Syna's elderly mother (94) and Syna's older handicapped sister (72) live in harmony together under one roof, in Tacoma, Washington State. Both are doing well, considering their ages and medical conditions. A home healthcare worker attends to their daily needs. Kind local church families and distant relatives from the areas often dropped by to visit and bring them home-cooked meals. We plan to see them one last time, in late May... 

Home Assignment Ministry…

1. Our home assignment, “spring tours,” began on the first week of January with 11 inches of snow! We have a full and busy schedule ahead of us, visiting a different church every weekend until May 10! We appreciate your prayers for safe traveling and good health as we visit churches. 

Please share with us what God is doing in your life. Thank you for your prayers, support, and encouragement. We are grateful for your ongoing partnership in the Cambodian ministries bringing the message of Hope in Jesus to lost people in Cambodia and around the world.

Blessings,

Soeuth & Syna Lao

December Update 2025 (Part 2)

​Dear Praying Friend and Family,

Merry Christmas! Wish you a blessed and joyous holiday time with family. Thank for your prayers for the ongoing border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. The situation is not yet resolved. 

Refugee Camps...

Over half a million people fled their homes for safety reasons. Some families from Poipet who could afford it stayed with friends or relatives, or at a discounted guesthouse in a distant province. Other displaced families settled in various refugee camps established by the Khmer government. The refugee from the Anlong Veng region took refuge at the Srae Nouy Alliance church, overseen by the local Alliance pastors and leaders. Due to the uncertainty and the constant bombing, people were afraid to venture out. While many families who have the means fled their hometowns, some poor families were still hiding in their village, inside trenches or bunkers. A friend of ours from Battambang province who recently visited one of the camp sites shared this request:

“Please do pray for safety in the refugee camp, for good health, and for medicine, because people are sick inside the camp and no medical assistants. Pray for nurses and doctors who can be in the refugee camps, assisting and providing 24/7 check-ups for everyone there. Thousands of people are settling in the Pagoda temple. All evacuees are settled in different pagodas.”

Refugees camping at the pagoda

Refugees joined in church worship at Srae Nouy church

Refugees settlement in Battambang province

Dangers Everywhere...

We are sharing what we heard from our friends who were at the site. The recent report is that there were dangers for those who fled their homes because of bombing incidents- Dec 19, two bombs were dropped 15 kilometers away from the Poipet border! And there were also dangers for those who remained. An Alliance pastor, Rev Thoeut Chean, along with his wife, who chose to stay in Poipet to “keep the church going and to comfort the sheep,” bravely made frequent daily trips on their old motorbike to visit families in remote areas and deliver food supplies. On one of these trips, “While driving to Ang Salaa village, we saw an explosion about 100 meters ahead of us!” Chean shouted, then added, “It was scary, but we had to visit a family who needed food, and God protected us.” Earlier this week, an Alliance church family hoped to seek refuge inside a homemade trench they had dug, but they discovered a den of poisonous snakes inside the trench! Praise the Lord, no one was bitten. Recently, a friend found this link and shared it with us… 

 https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251221-thai-border-clashes-displace-over-half-a-million-in-cambodia

Frightened families from Poipet and Bontey Meanchey province fled to Battambang (BTB) province thinking it would be a safe place to hid. However, at 10am on December 24th, Thailand dropped four bombs in the outskirt of BTB! “Where else can we go for safety? We have no safe place to run to,” stated one of the refugees.

A worker visiting the refugee camp in Battambang province

Pastor Chean visiting a church family in Poipet

A Steadfast Faith in the Midst of War...

We rejoice to hear that, despite fear and war, the few families who remain to keep watch over their homes and properties remain steadfast in their faith. The church services remained even though the attendance was low. The churches are praying that God uses these dark times to soften people’s hearts toward Jesus. In a time of hopelessness and uncertainty, our prayer is that they find their way to the God of Hope…

Worship services amidst war zone

Worship services in Poipet

Hands of Hope...

Recently, members of the National Alliance church leaders visited displaced families who have settled in Srae Nouy and a few other nearby sites to distribute food and offer encouragement to the refugees. Please refer to this short video made by one of our CAMA Services International Workers in Cambodia…  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EEadzz4jkQM

Food distribution at Srae Nouy

Refugee families received good supplies

Holiday & Family...

Christmas is a time when people come home to celebrate the Savior’s birth with their loved ones. Unfortunately, because of the war, many displaced families in Cambodia were scattered in various refugee camps. Many Cambodian families from the northwestern region, who are dear to our hearts, have family members living in different places this Christmas. No matter where they are, because of Christ, they can be one in spirit… 

This Christmas season, our oldest son, Justin, and his family are celebrating the holiday in the Middle East. They, too, are living in a time of uncertainty because of the ongoing conflicts in that region. We appreciate your prayers for Justin and his family as they wrap up the ministry and prepare to return to the US in the summer of 2026 for a home-assignment ministry…

Justin and family celebrated Christmas in the Middle East

Jonathan is home for the holidays!

Jonathan spending Christmas holiday with us

Our youngest son, Jonathan, has been living and working in Hawaii since July. He is doing well, by the grace of God. We are grateful to God for working mightily in the life of Jonathan. He joined us for the Christmas holiday in New Jersey!

Both of us have been extremely busy with traveling and speaking engagements among our partnering churches. We are grateful to God for his protection as we have been traveling every week to visit a new church since early June! After a few weeks off, we will resume spring tours on January 7, 2026.

Dates & Events needing your prayers…

1. Please continue to pray for PEACE in Southeast Asia.
2. We look forward to having Jonathan visit us, Dec 24-31. Pray for a sweet reunion time.
3. Our first spring tours will be at Mosaic Alliance church in Las Vegas, NV. We will have a full schedule of spring tours, visiting a new church every week, from January 7 to May 10, 2026. Pray for good health and for safe traveling by road or by plane. Pray for effective communication as we will share what God is doing in Cambodia with our partnering and supporting churches. 
4. Although the Converge Conference will be in Columbus, OH, Jan 19-21, 2026, we plan to drive from South Jersey to Ohio a few days before and after the conference so we can visit the Cambodian Alliance Churches in the Columbus area.

At this Christmas season, may you experience the true meaning of the holiday season. Whatever you are going through this holiday season, may the Prince of PEACE dwell deeply in your heart and home.

Emmanuel,

Soeuth & Syna

The first snow of the season