Jonathan
1. What was your fav. ministry?
I liked the market street ministry.
2. What did you like to do?
I like to talk to people about God.
3. Why did you like to do it?
to find out there story.
4. What did you like to do in your free time?
see new things!
Michelle
1. What was your fav. ministry?
I liked all of them.
2. What did you like to do?
I liked to teach hula and English
3. Why did you like to do it?
I liked seeing the people learn.
4. What did you like to do in your free time?
Seeing around Siam reap
Isaiah
1. What was your fav. ministry?
PCL.
2. What did you like to do?
I like to play in the sand.
3. Why did you like to do it?
Play with toys.
4. What did you like to do in your free time?
Micah
1. What was your fav. ministry?
none
2. What did you like to do?
none
3. Why did you like to do it?
none
4. What did you like to do in your free time?
ride bikes.
Justice
1. What was your fav. ministry?
Village.
2. What did you like to do?
Go out with Jeff and Levi and share the gospel
3. Why did you like to do it?
because people stateed to belive.
4. What did you like to do in your free time?
Ride bike
Monday, February 14, 2011
Last team update
Here is the last update from the team blog...
The Power of Prayer
Today is our last day, our final moments in Cambodia. The week was filled with God’s amazing power, fond memories of the ministries we’ve served with, and many tearful goodbyes.
Throughout our time in Siem Reap we have been asking God for us to be witnesses to His miracle power. He chose the last week to reveal His mighty Hand in big ways and small.
One night the team was in the downtown area and the guest house van’s battery died. The van had been having problems all day. So, the team prayed in Jesus’ name and the van started! Everyone cheered and thanked God for His answer – even Som, the guest house owner.
Another miracle happened when Jeff, Justice and Levi were on their regular ministry walk around the village. This is a time where they just go where the Spirit leads. A woman approached Jeff and motioned that she had a pain on the side of her face. Jeff prayed several times, but the woman’s face was still sore. Jeff then called Justice over and when the two of them prayed, the woman was healed!
The next day, Jeff showed them the Jesus film and she and her family accepted Jesus. We pray that her choice will be truly a life-changing experience!
At Sophy’s church, KK gave the final message there encouraging the people to have hope! The children, who have been practicing the hula to “Shout to the Lord” for the past three weeks gave a performance of the dance.
After the service, Sophy asked if we could pray for a 15-year-old boy who has had back pains for the past three years. Our team laid hands on him and prayed and God took away the pain! Amazing!
We all said goodbye to the prison ministry, the village, PCL, Mustard Seed, and finally, our family at the guest house. It has been an honor and privilege to work here in Siem Reap for the past six weeks. There will always be a part of each of us left in Cambodia and we all hope that we can come back to visit one day.
I can’t believe that our adventure is coming to an end. Soon our team will disband and walk the paths God has chosen for each of us. But no matter how far away we all are, we will forever be known as Team Siem Reap!!
The Power of Prayer
Today is our last day, our final moments in Cambodia. The week was filled with God’s amazing power, fond memories of the ministries we’ve served with, and many tearful goodbyes.
Throughout our time in Siem Reap we have been asking God for us to be witnesses to His miracle power. He chose the last week to reveal His mighty Hand in big ways and small.
One night the team was in the downtown area and the guest house van’s battery died. The van had been having problems all day. So, the team prayed in Jesus’ name and the van started! Everyone cheered and thanked God for His answer – even Som, the guest house owner.
Another miracle happened when Jeff, Justice and Levi were on their regular ministry walk around the village. This is a time where they just go where the Spirit leads. A woman approached Jeff and motioned that she had a pain on the side of her face. Jeff prayed several times, but the woman’s face was still sore. Jeff then called Justice over and when the two of them prayed, the woman was healed!
The next day, Jeff showed them the Jesus film and she and her family accepted Jesus. We pray that her choice will be truly a life-changing experience!
At Sophy’s church, KK gave the final message there encouraging the people to have hope! The children, who have been practicing the hula to “Shout to the Lord” for the past three weeks gave a performance of the dance.
After the service, Sophy asked if we could pray for a 15-year-old boy who has had back pains for the past three years. Our team laid hands on him and prayed and God took away the pain! Amazing!
We all said goodbye to the prison ministry, the village, PCL, Mustard Seed, and finally, our family at the guest house. It has been an honor and privilege to work here in Siem Reap for the past six weeks. There will always be a part of each of us left in Cambodia and we all hope that we can come back to visit one day.
I can’t believe that our adventure is coming to an end. Soon our team will disband and walk the paths God has chosen for each of us. But no matter how far away we all are, we will forever be known as Team Siem Reap!!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Week 4 in review
What a mighty God we serve! Our team is so blessed to be here in Siem Reap for such a time as this!
Two of the children from the village have been sick for awhile, and when Joanne went to see them last week, they looked even worse. So, she took them to the children's hospital and the doctor's said that move probably saved the baby's life!
In Cambodia, the children get free medical care. However, the families in the village don't have the money to go to the hospital in the city. They also probably don't know when to recognize the point when the children's health is rapidly declining. It's by God's grace that Joanne was there for such a time as this! Praise God!
Another praise report is that our 10-year-old team members, Justice and Eman, have taken on teaching Bible studies to our children. They prepare the lesson, and create a craft or activity that goes along with what they have learned. It's wonderful to watch them grow in their talents and see how God is calling them to ministry, as well.
The team took a field trip to Angkor Wat and two surrounding temples. Although beautiful and amazing in architecture, we were all templed out by the end of the day. These temples were constructed for the glory of the kings of Cambodia, as well as the many gods that they serve. Each king trying to outdo what the other has done. So, in that sense, it is a very sad place to visit.
We got a pastoral care visit from Sean Murphy from Kona, which lifted everyone's spirits. We all have been wondering, "what next?" and Sean was able to help each of us think through future plans.
Today is Chinese New Year in Cambodia, a day where people get together to drink, gamble and dance. Praying that God's spirit would be poured out upon this city and that they would feel His love for them.
Two of the children from the village have been sick for awhile, and when Joanne went to see them last week, they looked even worse. So, she took them to the children's hospital and the doctor's said that move probably saved the baby's life!
In Cambodia, the children get free medical care. However, the families in the village don't have the money to go to the hospital in the city. They also probably don't know when to recognize the point when the children's health is rapidly declining. It's by God's grace that Joanne was there for such a time as this! Praise God!
Another praise report is that our 10-year-old team members, Justice and Eman, have taken on teaching Bible studies to our children. They prepare the lesson, and create a craft or activity that goes along with what they have learned. It's wonderful to watch them grow in their talents and see how God is calling them to ministry, as well.
The team took a field trip to Angkor Wat and two surrounding temples. Although beautiful and amazing in architecture, we were all templed out by the end of the day. These temples were constructed for the glory of the kings of Cambodia, as well as the many gods that they serve. Each king trying to outdo what the other has done. So, in that sense, it is a very sad place to visit.
We got a pastoral care visit from Sean Murphy from Kona, which lifted everyone's spirits. We all have been wondering, "what next?" and Sean was able to help each of us think through future plans.
Today is Chinese New Year in Cambodia, a day where people get together to drink, gamble and dance. Praying that God's spirit would be poured out upon this city and that they would feel His love for them.
When I am weak
The Bible says, "let the weak say I am strong." That's exactly what we're finding out on this journey. God is transforming us daily into people that we don't even recognize! All for the glory of His kingdom and loving the people He is putting in our paths.
This is our final week of ministry. I feel such an urgency, the kind that Jesus describes in the New Testament. Everyday I wonder, "what needs to be said to such and such a person ... what needs to be done ... what seeds need to be planted before we leave."
Please partner with us as we give our final push for the work God has given us. Here's a brief snapshot of our final duties:
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday we will be going into the village and teaching 24 children English. They range in age from 2-15. I am so proud of them! It makes me want to cry when they remember their vocabulary words or when I see them coloring their artwork so diligently. These are children who live in shacks -- no doors, thatched walls, no electricity, no beds, dirty clothes, limited food, but such a joy in their hearts!
Thursday/Friday we go into a school called the Mustard Seed run by a pastor and his wife. We run the class for the days, sharing with them stories, teaching English, skits and crafts.
Friday: Our team is hosting a farewell dinner for the staff at our guesthouse. They have become like family to us and have been so kind! We will really miss them and want to use this dinner as a way to bless them. Not only do they have to hang out with us everyday, but we've also done some special events with them like playing dominoes and having dance parties :)
Saturday: I will teach the teenagers at PCL orphanage the hula to "Shout to the Lord." They have been practicing for the past 3 weeks and will do a performance of it at a Valentine's Day party. Jonathan helps lead a Bible study for the youth.
Sunday: Our final day ... we will do the church service for the Mustard Seed, where the children there will perform the hula to "Shout to the Lord". For the past 3 Sundays, they have been practicing hard! Jonathan was also teaching some of the children how to use the computer.
On Monday we will be taking a bus back to Phnom Penh to debrief with all the teams who came to Cambodia. Then on Friday we will be flying back to Kona for more debriefing with the India team, too!
This is our final week of ministry. I feel such an urgency, the kind that Jesus describes in the New Testament. Everyday I wonder, "what needs to be said to such and such a person ... what needs to be done ... what seeds need to be planted before we leave."
Please partner with us as we give our final push for the work God has given us. Here's a brief snapshot of our final duties:
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday we will be going into the village and teaching 24 children English. They range in age from 2-15. I am so proud of them! It makes me want to cry when they remember their vocabulary words or when I see them coloring their artwork so diligently. These are children who live in shacks -- no doors, thatched walls, no electricity, no beds, dirty clothes, limited food, but such a joy in their hearts!
Thursday/Friday we go into a school called the Mustard Seed run by a pastor and his wife. We run the class for the days, sharing with them stories, teaching English, skits and crafts.
Friday: Our team is hosting a farewell dinner for the staff at our guesthouse. They have become like family to us and have been so kind! We will really miss them and want to use this dinner as a way to bless them. Not only do they have to hang out with us everyday, but we've also done some special events with them like playing dominoes and having dance parties :)
Saturday: I will teach the teenagers at PCL orphanage the hula to "Shout to the Lord." They have been practicing for the past 3 weeks and will do a performance of it at a Valentine's Day party. Jonathan helps lead a Bible study for the youth.
Sunday: Our final day ... we will do the church service for the Mustard Seed, where the children there will perform the hula to "Shout to the Lord". For the past 3 Sundays, they have been practicing hard! Jonathan was also teaching some of the children how to use the computer.
On Monday we will be taking a bus back to Phnom Penh to debrief with all the teams who came to Cambodia. Then on Friday we will be flying back to Kona for more debriefing with the India team, too!
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