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• April 30, 2008 - Journal

  Coats to leave mission service with International Ministries

  by John Coats
  Dear Supporters, Brothers and Sisters in Christ,It is time to let you know about an important major decision we are makin... more

• September 10, 2007 - News

  Missionary doctor confronts Ebola outbreak in Congo

  Dr. Bill Clemmer, a missionary based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is working with international agencies in an effort to confront an ... more

• March 11, 2004 - Journal

  A Rocky Road to a Genuine Interest in Christ

  by John Coats
  We ask for your prayers for the days ahead for we expect the situation here may soon become rather serious.I have just discovered that at least two of ... more

• March 03, 2004 - Journal

  Information Lost

  by John Coats
  Our hard disk on our computer just died a few days ago.Some of you had written us and encouraged us and some of you were probably expecting replies, bu... more

• February 17, 2004 - Journal

  Projects Update

  by John Coats
  A number of you have asked about our work and projects.I realize I haven't said much about them in recent journals so will start tying to catch up with... more

• February 05, 2004 - Journal

  Allegiance To Jesus

  by John Coats
  I have received a number of emails from folks wondering what's happened to us, why we are not answering or sending out emails.I apologize.We have simpl... more

• December 16, 2003 - Journal

  His Grace And Goodness

  by John Coats
  THANK YOUI want to thank all of you again for your World Mission Offerings.Your gifts are extra appreciated this year as IM is experiencing serious ... more

• October 16, 2003 - Journal

  Conflicts, Patience and Prayers

  by John Coats
  A few weeks ago Deb and I met with Pastor Sok's supervisor.I told him we wanted to meet with him because we were very concerned with the teachings of t... more

• August 22, 2003 - Journal

  August Update, Part One

  by John Coats
  I want first to say to all of you that have been providing financial support for us through World Missions Offering, United Missions, or directly throu... more

• July 28, 2003 - Journal

  A Church Divided

  by John Coats
  Debra and John Coats, Cambodia Thanks to all of you who continue to pray - and encourage us.We're well blessed.I apologize for not sending out a journ... more

• July 28, 2003 - Journal

  Shedding Light on the Crisis

  by John Coats
  Debra and John Coats, Cambodia Last week Pastor Sok's supervisor, in Phnom Penh, kindly agreed to meet with me. The meeting I thought went okay.... more

• July 14, 2003 - Journal

  New Developments

  by John Coats
  New DevelopmentsDebra and John Coats, Cambodia1st July Journal Many of you have continued to let us know that you are still praying for the church... more

• June 20, 2003 - Journal

  Our Actions Say Much More Than Our Words

  by John Coats
  Please continue to pray for Mr. Bot.He is struggling. Last Sunday he did not present his document to Pastor Sok and the congregation as he had in... more

• June 10, 2003 - Journal

  God Has Been At Work!

  by John Coats
  Last night at 1:00 am, six men with a couple automatic rifles broke through Mr. Bot's (the assistant pastor) front gate and unsuccessfully tried to ... more

• June 06, 2003 - Journal

  With The Spirit’s Leading

  by John Coats
  Again, I want to thank all of you who are praying for the situation here. May God be faithful, as I believe He will be.I write this journal primaril... more

• May 29, 2003 - Journal

  Speak the Truth in Love

  by John Coats
  This last Saturday I sat down with Pastor Sok once again.I have felt for a very long time that God was preparing me to talk with him about his leade... more

• May 27, 2003 - Journal

  What’s Next?

  by John Coats
  We cannot thank you all enough.So many of you are praying for us and for the church here.May God continue to be faithful.Thank you for your faithful... more

• May 19, 2003 - Journal

  Keep Praying, It’s Not Over Yet

  by John Coats
  We have received so many messages telling us of the great number of people who are praying for us, the church situation here, and the two pastors. T... more

• May 15, 2003 - Journal

  Things Here Are Moving Fast

  by John Coats
  Three weeks ago I started teaching a long-term class on God to my own development staff.All but one of my staff now profess a faith in Christ, but s... more

• May 05, 2003 - Journal

  By God’s Grace

  by John Coats
  Thanks to all of you who have prayed about the meeting with the government health clinic.The meeting did occur.And to our pleasant surprise, after s... more

• April 28, 2003 - Journal

  Pray Today

  by John Coats
  This will be a short journal.I hope to write another in a few days on recent happenings with the church and Pastor Sok, but meanwhile we ask for pra... more

• April 02, 2003 - Journal

  Helping Others In Need Is Our Obedience To God

  by John Coats
  So many of you have written us cards and letters, and many of you and your churches have sent gifts for both our ministry and family.Please know tha... more

• January 21, 2003 - Journal

  God Will Be In This Situation Too

  by John Coats
  Not long after I wrote my last writing about the Tuberculosis (TB) project, provincial health officials reneged on a couple conditions they had agreed ... more

• December 12, 2002 - Journal

  God is Good

  by John Coats
  We have great news.God has been very good again, and working a little magic.You may want to read our last journal so you can have some background for t... more

• December 09, 2002 - Journal

  Do Not Withhold Good From Those Who Deserve It

  by John Coats
  Deb and I are grateful to God for all that He is doing here.And thanks again to all of you who have been faithfully praying for the church situation he... more

• October 07, 2002 - Journal

  Prison of Pride

  by John Coats
  Many of you have been praying for our situation here, and many have written us letters of encouragement.Thanks so very much! Two weeks ago, during the... more

• September 30, 2002 - Journal

  Wisdom And Patience

  by John Coats
  We now know a bit more about the church split.Last Christmas, there was a split in the church.A number of the Christians live in one particular distant... more

• September 23, 2002 - Journal

  July Journal Entry

  by John Coats
  In less than 3 weeks we will be landing in Phnom Penh.We are going to very much miss our time here, the fellowship we've had, and our families and fr... more

• September 23, 2002 - Journal

  August Journal Entry

  by John Coats
  We have now been back in Cambodia one month now.It's been rough going.It took a few weeks to adjust to a living situation without electricity, runnin... more

• May 14, 2002 - Journal

  Our Time Home

  by John Coats
  Our year home has gone very quickly.We have enjoyed our time home, though Deb feels it's been too busy.God has continued to answer our many prayers.The... more

• December 01, 2001 - Journal

  Spiritual Renewal

  by John Coats
  As some of you already know, we left Cambodia in June and are now in Pennsylvania on home assignment. Our last year in Cambodia was a difficult one, an... more