13/10/2026
Meet HeartCry missionary Shem S. from Cambodia.
Shem recounts his testimony:
"One day, my sister went to the market in Rokarkong village, and she met a man who is a believer in Jesus. He gave the New Testament to my sister. When she returned home, she gave that Bible to me to read to her, because she was illiterate. As I read the Bible to her, I came to John 3:16. I was drawn to focus on that verse, and I repeated it. I realized the truth that the only one true God loves people. I continued to read other verses too.
On December 24, 1988, there was one church in my village that celebrated Christmas, and they invited me and my sister to attend that celebration. When we reached the church, many people were attending and welcomed us, and the program started. A pastor preached from John 3:16, which was the Scripture I was reading before. I was very interested in learning more about the love of God. I was listening very carefully, and at the end of the preaching, the pastor invited us to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as our personal Savior.
I was sitting at the back, and I raised my hand with two others. We walked to the front, and the pastor asked us many questions. He took time with us to make certain we were genuinely believing in the Lord Jesus Christ and understanding our need for Jesus to forgive our sins. In 1990, I was baptized with many other believers.
I thank God that He called me and changed my heart and life. I believe in His power and calling and that God gave me the desire to proclaim the gospel. He saved me and prepared me for His service so that I might be an instrument to proclaim His truth to Cambodia. I want to thank Him for His saving grace and power to make me a different person. To God be the glory.”
– HeartCry missionary Shem S. from Cambodia