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.