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Cambodian Action December 2011

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Written by Daren and Jodi Beck Friday, 02 December 2011 00:00

Christmas Outreaches 2011“Now Lord, You are releasing your bond servant to depart in peace, according to Your word; for my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a Light of revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel.” Luke 2:29-32

We just want to be servants like Simeon, living by the Word and waiting for our Master. Pretty simple wish for Christmas! It doesn’t seem possible that another year has come and gone, but we trust that you have seen God’s hand in your life as individuals and as families. We want to wish you a blessed Advent Season and pray that the Christ of Christmas would be at the center of your celebration! While this has been a busy year for our family, it has been a blessing. We enjoy keeping up with friends and family all over the world, and wanted to briefly share a little of what we’ve been up to over the past twelve months...

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Update from the Becks in Cambodia

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Written by Daren and Jodi Beck Tuesday, 01 November 2011 00:00

Flooding Relief EffortHello from Phnom Penh!  Rainy season has brought TONS of water to SEA this year!  If you follow world news you know that flooding has affected the entire region, including Cambodia.  To date almost 100K people have been displaced from their homes and over 200 have lost their lives here in our country alone.  The capitol has been spared extensive damage, though we did have water ‘lapping’ at our doorstep a few times!  Keep praying, and thank you for allowing us to share some of our praises and requests with you.


Prayer/Praises:

  • Pray with CJ – he has Dengue Fever!  It is NOT a lot of fun but he is being a trooper.
  • Great to welcome the Wells back to Cambodia!
  • Shalom is actively ministering to people who have been affected by the flooding (see attached pictures); you can participate in relief efforts here
  • We are in the midst of a 4 part series on The Great Commission at Shalom Phnom Penh Tmei; pray specifically that God would raise up Cambodians with a heart for the Nations!
  • Jodi continues to enjoy her 4th grade class at Logos!  You can pray that God would raise up workers to fill the staff openings for next year…yes it is time for recruiting already!
  • Grace and wisdom for BJ and Andrea as they shepherd their family and press ahead in ministry, specifically for Boaz and Judah as they continue to grow
  • Kit and Avery Putrakul are planning on being back in country by the first of the year; continue to pray for the ongoing work of BTCP here in Cambodia
  • Continue to pray for the ministry of Asian Hope, specifically for Andrew and Beth Steeples as they minister together!
  • Our translation team is prayerfully raising funds for additional projects and re-prints, you can check out the specifics at http://www.actioncambodia.org/get-involved/give.html
  • Praying that God would raise up workers for the Harvest here in Cambodia and SEA – 90% of the unreached peoples are our neighbors!  Consider joining us!


In His Bonds,
Daren


"Sola fide  et simul justus et peccator"
   

Cambodian Action July 2011

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Written by Daren and Jodi Beck Thursday, 28 July 2011 22:30

becks-jul-2011.jpgJesus made it clear that the Church would be built, and nothing would hold it back! The Great Commission lived out by the Apostles, as seen in the Book of Acts, points to a philosophy of ministry that focused on evangelism and discipleship but always connected to the local Church. Most of you know that our ministry is directly linked with the local church here in Cambodia, primarily through Shalom Mission to Cambodia. Our commitment to the Church stems from the firm belief that God primarily works in and through local groups of Believers who come together to worship, study the Word, fellowship and mobilize to share their own faith with those in their spheres of influence. We believe that God has placed...

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Merry Christmas from Action Cambodia

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Written by Daren and Jodi Beck Sunday, 19 December 2010 00:00

Dear Friends,

 

We know this is a busy time of the year for sure but everyone here in Cambodia extends to you a very Merry Christmas!  We pray that you see the glory of God revealed in Christ (John 1:14), know the blessing of salvation in Jesus (Luke 2:11) and remain steadfast as a willing servant of the King (Luke 1:38). 

 

Attached you’ll find a team card which we hope will cause you to pray for us!  From time to time we want to update you with some of the needs we have on the field.  The following link gives some practical ways that you can prayerfully participate with us in the ministry here among the Khmer:

 

http://www.actioncambodia.org/Action-Cambodia-Christmas-Gift-2010.pdf

 

It is our joy and privilege to serve the people of Cambodia in the name of Christ (2 Cor. 4:5) and to partner with you in the Gospel ministry.  Thank you for your faithful prayers, support and encouragement. 

 

In His Bonds,

 

Daren

Luke 2:14

 

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Strangers and Aliens: Update from the Becks in Cambodia

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Written by Daren and Jodi Beck Friday, 20 August 2010 00:00

So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, Eph 2:19 (ESV)
                                                                    
 
Dear Friends,
 
When we arrived in Cambodia in early 2003 (yes, it has been that long now!) I could say without hesitation that I felt like a stranger and alien in a far away land!  Nothing seemed normal and everything was a struggle!  God has been gracious these past seven years to preserve and keep us in His grace and allow us to participate in what He is doing here.  For me (Daren) going on home assignment this past summer was surreal in many ways mostly because I felt like a stranger and alien in my own culture.  That may sound depressing but it really isn’t!  Nothing is wrong, in fact our family, friends and churches extended love and concern to us in ways that we didn’t deserve.  We were genuinely blessed at every stop and in every way we felt like we were spoiled rotten!  But what I am keenly aware of is that my ‘home’ is not found in my own culture or even in my own country.  The longer I’m away from America the less I identify with the cultural norms and values that I, as an American,  hold on to so tightly.  Don’t get me wrong, I love being American and am blessed by all that God has given me through His Providential working through our nation.  But my real citizenship belongs to the household of God, Christ’s Church!  And you know what?  Everywhere we went this summer I came away thinking to myself, I love the Church!  Small churches, medium churches, big churches….I love them all because that is where I find my identification with Christ alongside my ‘fellow citizens’.  As we come back to Cambodia I feel the same way…..I love the Church here!  With all of the challenges of a first generation Church I still love it because God loves the it and it belongs to Him.
 
So in short, yes, we made it back to Cambodia!  We have hit the ground running here in Phnom Penh.  Our family arrived the Sunday before last and the kids were in school the next day.  Now that is a great way to beat jet lag, at least in my opinion!  Truthfully, everyone has done well in their re-entry, thank you for praying with us.  Our time at ‘home’ was both restful and refreshing, though we were all ready to return.  It has been a special blessing to see how God has cultivated and preserved a desire to call Cambodia “home” for everyone in our family while understanding that we are certainly strangers and aliens in a foreign land, though right at home with those members of the household of God!
 
We had a special treat just a few days after we arrived.  One of the young ladies from Asian Hope, Fanny Heng, launched to America to begin studies at Colorado Christian University.  Pray for Fanny in the days ahead, she’ll certainly feel like a stranger and alien!  I’m sure she’ll find comfort as she engages with folks who are citizens of God’s household in her place of studies.  But I was especially encouraged that as we were saying goodbye she spoke of already looking forward to returning to Cambodia in hopes of participating in what God is doing here.  Pray for Fanny as she begins this new leg of her journey with Christ and please continue to pray with us here in Cambodia!  Here are some things to keep before the Lord:
 
  • Pray for Mikaela, Kamryn, CJ and Drew as they begin a new year at Logos
  • Pray for Jodi as she begins a new season of ministry in the classroom….she will be teaching 4th grade at Logos!
  • Pray for the Shalom Mission to Cambodia Youth Camp August 24-27; we anticipate that approximately half of the students will be unbelievers
  • Pray for growth and perseverance for all of the Shalom pastors and leaders
  • Pray for the Action Cambodia Team – specifically for the Becks, Wells, Lopezs, Beth Andaya, Christine McDonald and Weiss family
  • Pray for the Lopez kids as BJ and Andrea are in the States on home assignment and of course the Anderson family as well!!  Special thanks for sending Bob, Kathy and family to us….WHCC is the best!!
  • Pray for the ongoing ministry at the Andong  Resettlement Camp  and for Pastor Abraham


 
Thank you for persevering with us these past seven years….we are excited about all that God is going to do in and through us in this next season of ministry here in Cambodia. We’re blessed to have so many of the household of God standing with us!
 
In His Bonds,
 
Daren
I Cor 2:5
 
 
Action Cambodia
PO Box 1178
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Cell: 855-12-560-982
Skype:  darenbeck
Website: www.actionintl.org
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About The Becks
Daren and Jodi currently serve with ACTION in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Previously Daren served for six years on staff as Missions Pastor at West Hill Community Church in Morgan Hill, California. They arrived in 2003 to serve long term in Cambodia, They are blessed by four children, Mikaela (3/17/1997), Kamryn (4/7/2000), CJ (9/12/2002), and Andrew Joel (1/4/2005). They are are very excited about the privilege of serving the Khmer people in the name of Christ!

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