Sir, Can You Spare a Chopstick?

*Caution: my keyoard is roken, so the second letter of the alphaet really doesn't work

I enjoy reading missionary stories of those who have gone before us to clear the path so that we can walk the one God has called us to. One thing that they all had in common was the desire to do as the Father said, and in doing so, they were willing to lay down their lives -- and often their childrens lives.
I wonder how deep does my commitment run? Am I willing to e placed in the hands of those who hate me ecause of my Lord, and then allow them to do the same to my children?
I was thinking of these things while Jonathan and I were alone on a grocery shopping trip. Somehow, it's on these child-less trips that God rings to us the people of the street. I'm sure they're always there, ut when I am with my children I am in mommy-mode making sure they are safe and hardly have a chance to look up and around.
A man -- who had apparently een drinking -- asked us for some chopsticks. A simple request. Then he went into more Mandarin than my simple Ni Hao (hello)-level could decipher. I told him I don't understand him. ut somehow in the Spirit I knew I needed to just "listen" to him with my heart.
At times his voice seemed soft and pleading, other times his eyes and words were piercing me with sharp tones. All the while all I could feel was total compassion and love for this man. This man, for all I know, could e cursing my "foreign-ness."
God had answered a portion of my question that night. Yes, I could love like the man ecause Jesus is with me. I purchased a $1.50 candle holder from that store to remind me that my little light could shine for Him, the One who is the Light of the World.

Meekness Isn't Weakness

This week I'm teaching about gentleness twice. Hmm, God must want me to know something about gentleness. So, I thought I'd share my thoughts with you ...

As I minister to the people here in China I only have one solution to any of their problems … Jesus Christ … all roads lead to the cross.

It’s at the end of this same road that we will find the answer to the question, “what is gentleness?” How can we live a life of gentleness? All I can say is “Jesus Christ!”

When we ponder that day on the cross almost two thousand years ago, “gentleness” is probably the last thing on our minds.

But in the moments before the final nail was hammered, before the wooden cross was put in place, before our Christ said “It is finished” we witness total obedience and can’t help but wonder, “how would we have reacted if we were in His place?”

The prophet Isaiah knew hundreds of years before what Jesus would choose to do … “He was beaten down and made to suffer. But he didn’t open his mouth. He was led away like a sheep to be killed. Lambs are silent while their wool is being cut off. In the same way, he didn’t open his mouth.” 43:7

The prophet gives us the picture of the coming King being like a lamb – the perfect sacrifice. But what I want to focus in on is the temperament of a lamb. What is a lamb like? It’s gentle.

In the same way, Jesus shows us true gentleness lived out. In those hours before his death, he was beaten, stripped naked, mocked and spat upon.

Yet He didn’t resist.

Pilate says to him, “Don’t you know that I have the power to crucify you?”

Yet He didn’t resist. He remained gentle.

The chief priests and Jews chanted, “Crucify him, crucify him!”

Yet He didn’t resist. He remained gentle.

Why did the King of Kings allow Himself to be as gentle as a lamb? How did He endure the ridicule and abuse with such grace and mercy? Because before the beginning of time, the Father had a plan for Him. It was the greatest rescue mission ever conceived and ever accomplished.

So in total obedience and agreement to the Father’s plan He walked the path that led to the cross.

I think it’s the same way for us. When we no longer have to fight for our own plans, our own agendas, or protect our own reputation and self-interests, then we are able to walk in the freedom that God wants for us. When we are truly going after and obeying His commands knowing without a doubt that we are where He wants us to be, doing what He has planned for us to do then we can walk in gentleness. And through our gentleness and submission, He can accomplish amazing things.

Justice's Experience

 There I stood my eyes darting around the strange place… on April 19-20 I went to Liannan, a town north of Guangzhou. After living in the city of Guangzhou, I knew that this would be an adventure! There the schools don’t teach English (in Guangzhou they teach English in the schools). 

We went to a ‘ethnic minority village’ on the 20^th. They wear traditional clothing and are poorer than most people. Their village is deep in the mountains (about a 15-20 minute drive). We saw women and men working in their rice fields. A few lucky ones have their fields next to the village, while others need to walk for two hours to get to their fields.

There the village is very sensitive and the chief won’t allow Christians to teach about the Bible in the schools. I felt strange as I wandered through the village. They need our prayers. Memorize these verses and when you pray for them repeat these words: ¹Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my [prayer]. ²Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. ³My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. Psalm5:1-3 (KJV) ²Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. Psalm 54:2(KJV) and: ¹⁷Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice. ¹⁸He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me. Psalm 5:17-18(KJV) also: ¹Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. ²From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed [.]

Keep praying for them because they’re made in God’s image. In Matthew 28:19-20 it speaks Jesus’ final words: ¹⁹Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy [Spirit]: ²⁰Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:19-20 (KJV)

Pray and ask God what is your call? I would like to see more people on the mission field. One source estimates that there are about 400,000-700,000 Christian missionaries, not including short term missionaries; but that does not even come close to the 6.8 billion people around the world! “The Lord would expect everyone who believes in Him to be a missionary, but those who serve full time missions must run into many thousands.” Anonymous.

Thanks for reading,

Justice

Created for a purpose

There are some moments that are so God-breathed you can feel His pleasure and goodness all around you … this was one of those times.

We spent the week sharing with four college students about the love of the Creator and why they were created.

Day 1: Who are you – discovering your gifts and talents God gave you. We did a “Chopped” style challenge to create works of art. Just as the chefs needed to use everything in their baskets, God also asks us to use everything we were created with.

Day 2 & 3: Dealing with disappointment – what happens when things don’t go the way you want? The movie “Soul Surfer” inspired us to continue to follow our dreams and use it for God’s glory no matter what happens.

Day 4: Shunde's Got Talent – celebrating our gifts. We enjoyed seeing “how fearfully and wonderfully made” each of us are!

Day 5: We were made for others – following the greatest commandment to love God and love others. Each group was given a mission to follow God’s leading on how to be a light to those around them.

And the winner is ...

There seems to be a measuring stick for everything. How good you are doing at school, how much weight you have lost, how much your investments have grown (or not) ...

But somehow there's not a fool-proof way to rate our success in China the same way that the world does. There's no percentage scale, numbers or letter grade that could accurately portray our time here.

At times the non-information makes me feel anxious. I wonder if I'm doing a good job? Am I doing enough? Have I shared the gospel enough? Did I do it well? Did I turn someone away from God? The doubts and questions can go on and on.

But, in God's lovingkindness He reminds me that what He's after is my obedience -- is my heart so fully submitted and abandoned to Him that that's the only thing that matters to me? It's in those moments that I need to step away from believing that the fate of the world depends on me, and remember that it rests on Him.

Whose measuring stick are you standing next to?

Screaming Without Words

I saw her even before I saw her sign.

She was sitting there, hunched over, hood on, face to the ground, a nameless person on the streets of Guangzhou.

I knelt beside her and put my hand around her.

I asked if she spoke English. Nothing. I explained in Chinese that I don't speak Mandarin. Nothing.
I came around to her front and looked into her face and said, "I see you. I see your pain. God sees your pain and He loves you. And we love you. You were made with a plan and you have a purpose."

I silently prayed.

As I walked away I knew full well that she could be a fraud, there are so many in the city. After all, who just carries around a piece of chalk to scribble on the sidewalk?

But, one thing is certain. She is a girl who somewhere along the way got broken.

We're all broken in some way.

Thank God that He is the master craftsman who can put us back together!

Loving the Unlovely

One of our main ministries is to go into a company and run an English Corner Bible study, which means the people have a chance to speak with a native English speaker and we teach them about the Bible.

This was set up by a Christian manager, who has since left the company.  The new management is allowing us to continue teaching from the Bible, but wants us to include other “more interesting” things like celebrity gossip, sports stars and songs.
I explained that wasn’t the heart of why I come every week and that I’m more interested in seeing lives changed than in talking about the latest fashion trends.

Last week’s teaching was about servanthood and loving the unlovely (Luke 6:32, 33, 35, 36). I issued a challenge to the group and encouraged them to show love to someone they didn’t particularly love.

A couple of testimonies came back, but one man’s really touched my heart. He had grown up with a friend from his hometown. But, as they grew older, there were things about his friend that he didn’t like. So he avoided him for the past five years.

As soon as he heard the week’s challenge, God (but he doesn’t recognize it as God) put his friend on his mind. He took the step of faith and called up the friend and invited him to go back to their hometown together because it was a national holiday. The man said he felt so much happiness in his heart when he called his friend on the phone!

This is real, lasting change that you can’t get from a supermarket tabloid!

Michelle Finds 5,000

So, I just taught some office workers that God is a God of miracles! We went through the story about how Jesus fed 5,000 people with just a few pieces of bread and fish.

I told them that He can't only do that 2,000 years ago, but that He wants to do that through us now! That He wants us to have God-sized goals and the faith to believe in Him to accomplish it.

Here's my God-sized goal -- to learn 5,000 mandarin words.

I have lived here for seven months and this is what my conversations looks like:
Me: How are you?
Chinese: Good, how are you?
Me: Very good.
Chinese: Where are you from?
Me: America.
Chinese: shieoaphoeprheiajal;jriea;hwioerel;ajsk
Me: I don't understand Chinese.

I don't know why I can't remember the words I learn! I want to, believe me, I want to!! I can't even remember how to ask where the bathroom is!

Today, I begin my journey to listen to the teaching that I gave. To believe that God is a God of miracles. That He can take my meager ability and help me to transform it into something bigger than I could ever imagine!

Maybe next time you see me you will think that I am a Zhongguoren, or just an American with 235 Mandarin words. But, it's a start!

What is a God-sized goal that you have for 2012?

Funny Foods

China is a wonderful place with lots of sights, sounds and smells.  It is also a great place to come when you want some authentic Chinese food.

Anyway, since moving here, we eat in most of the time and so need to buy groceries, and throughout our time here we have come across some "funny foods".

Anyone who has been to China or seen funny signs from China has heard of the dialect "chinglish".  It is when the meaning from Chinese to English is lost somewhere in translation.

Here are some examples of "chinglish" on the foods we eat.

Noodles made by Gungzhou who?

This is the from the front of the package

This is the back - corporal what meat?

Snacks

More snacks

Sickness in Sydney

It was just a nosebleed, I know, but it was apparently the final tissue that broke this mama’s back. I could feel my own tears threatening to erupt as Levi sat crying in my arms with blood dripping everywhere.
Yes, it’s just a nosebleed, I know.
The deeper story is that we have been in Sydney for 10 days and we are utterly tired … tired of all the sickness that has been plaguing us. Justice’s non-stop coughing, which became Isaiah’s non-stop coughing and now Jonathan’s mother’s coughing (although she is so gracious that she doesn't attribute her cough to the boys).
Late-night hacking that turns to gagging which ends up as a gross mess in the bucket.
An ear infection and irritability for Isaiah.
Clinginess from Levi who is fighting the losing battle of health.
A mild MS attack for Jon’s mom, who stayed in the sun longer than she should of, and now her legs are giving her grief.
Crazy fire alarms that chirp in the early morning hours.
Hmmm, not quite the restful vacation we were hoping for, but God-breathed nonetheless. Apart from all the germs flying, it's been a pleasure connecting with all the family again! Meeting our newest two nephews, seeing how big cousins have grown, girls' night out with the cousins, family BBQs and a day at the beach. I just need to be able to see the beauty in the piles of soaked Kleenex around me. Bless You!

Lius allude raid

My Mom told me not to go down any dark alleys in China. So, when we stepped into the gated passageway I made sure to ask Jon if he thought it was a “dark alley.” We looked up and around and concluded that it was pretty bright; so we kept on walking.

Inside the narrow corridor were vendors selling rice, noodles, meats and vegetables. We actually found the place by tracing the line of Chinese people who were carrying take-out boxes from this area.  We figured that it must be good.

The infamous noodle shack

This was our first venture to eating “street food”. Until then, we’ve only tried tacky Chinese fast-food (like McDonalds, but with Chinese food) that had names like Kung Fu and a picture of Bruce Lee plastered on the front. As you can imagine we were pretty proud at how brave we were to eat like the locals.

Five minutes into our meal a man starts to excitedly tell us something in Mandarin. He’s smiling, so we’re not too alarmed. What was unsettling was what the people inside the make-shift restaurant were doing. Between flipping the noodles on the wok, they frantically started to pull everything into their stall and shut the garage door-like contraption.

I don’t know if it’s the Guangzhou heat or the genes, but somehow after lunch many shop owners will cover their wares and take a snooze. I thought this couple REALLY needed their nap for them to suddenly close up and try to kick us out.

Even the food lady in the back packed up and disappeared.
Look at how much noodles you get for $1 per plate!

Meanwhile, the man with the grin is still trying to tell us SOMETHING. It sounds as if he wants us to leave, but we can take our time and not leave?! Then Jon insists that he recognized a key word – police. Police? Ooh, this was getting exciting!

We got the owners to open the hatch and pass us some take-out boxes so that we could eat on the road … literally, by the way.

We laughed as we walked down the street, and then we saw the police giving tickets to illegally parked cars. Hmmm, should we stick around? Nah, it would ruin the adventure we already made up in our minds!

Just Keep Jigglin'

There are so many things to get used to about our new life -- the food, the heat, the 5-hour grocery shopping expeditions. But the things that are the most challenging for me are not living in my "own" house and not having my "own" money.

These two factors crashed together this week as Micah locked a bedroom door and walked out. The problem is, we don't have the key. We knew this day would come soon. How could four little boys NOT lock a door?

Well, we could break the lock and get in. But, again we don't own this house and can't make that decision. We could hire a locksmith for $12, but I want to be a good steward of the money we get from our supporters and don't think breaking and entering is being one.

So, I did the only thing I could ... pray. I asked God, "How do I get in?" He said, "use the key." I calmly explained that I don't have the key and I don't know where it is! He said, "The key I gave you is prayer."

I remembered how the Bible said that if you have the faith the size of a mustard seed you can make mountains move. Well, then, surely if that could happen a little lock should be no problem. I mustered up all the faith I could and marched to the door.

I grabbed Micah and said we're going to pray for a miracle! He looked less than excited, but it didn't stop me. Then I asked God, "Now what?" He said, "jiggle the handle." "Oh, ok, I'll do it 7 times just like in Jericho," I thought.

One-two-three-four-five-six-seven .... nothing happened. I stepped away determined not to let the defeat at the door dent my faith, but yet wondered what went wrong.

Half an hour later I hear Jon yelling that the door is opened! I ran to see what happened. Jon said, "look, you just need to jiggle the handle and it starts to unlock the lock!"

Ah ... so the answer WAS to jiggle! God did reveal the "key" to the door, but I used my own interpretation of seven times. If only I continued to do what He asked me to do, I would have seen His miracle.

I wonder how many of us hear God's good and gracious plans for our life, do it as long as we think WE should and then give up and blame God that it didn't all work out? What if we all kept on jiggling until we heard the next step from Him?

Top Ten to China

Hmmm, if you could edit your life to two boxes, what would be in it?

I have spent the past several weeks in Washington doing exactly that. Our family of six can take with us to China 10 boxes at 50 pounds each.

So, I wanted to give you a glimpse of what each box looks like:

Box 1: Homeschool books! Our dearly loved treasures that take us to many different worlds through a turn of the page.

Box 2: Kitchen items, including Pyrex casseroles, my vegetable peeler, China set, and knives.

Box 3: Electronics, including our computer and monitor, various cables and other techie stuff I don’t understand.

Box 4: More homeschool books!

Box 5: Clothes.

Box 6: Toys and games – wooden train set, LEGOs, memory game and more.

Box 7: Household items and craft items – fabric scissors, paper, stamps.

Box 8: Did I mention that we like books?

Box 9: The biggest box so it holds odd –shaped things like a wooden Mancala board (it’s light!), silver vases that make me smile, a math thing, the Chinese fan from our wedding.

Box 10: The sweetest of them all … an electric piano keyboard for Justice. A gift given to us at just the right time!

Stay tuned for the next installment when I list the top 10 things we needed to give up.

Life's a Journey

We are now in Seattle, sorting through our stuff, giving it away, selling it...

I can't say that any part of this adventure so far has been "the best". It has all been amazing. Of course, some segments were harder than others, but it's been all good.

I was thinking about this because I was wondering what kind of ministering have we been doing lately? Sure, you could point to lots of stuff during our time in Cambodia, but how about Seattle?

But, I can see fruit, just in different ways. I think we're encouraging people to get rid of their unwanted stuff because they don't want to deal with it like we are :) I think we're sharing the vision for China and/or missions and people are catching it!

However, if there's a theme to our time in Seattle it's the goodness of God. He has placed amazing people around us who have offered their homes, meals, time, cars, money and talents to our family. Please note that this is not at all a reflection who our family is (because we really are a rag-tag bunch), but really, a testament to how great our God is!

And, because of this, I am truly humbled and thankful!

Hibernating in Honolulu

Wow! Our family has just been through the craziest six weeks of our lives!

Jonathan was homeschooling the boys and being the assistant building manager at YWAM while I was taking a course on how to teach English as a Second Language. I would go to school from 8:30-4:30 p.m., take a short dinner break and then continue studying until midnight. When I received my certificate I cried because I was so overcome with all of the sacrifices our family went through. I didn't even cry at my high school or college graduation.

Before we left Kona we were commissioned by the YWAM base in preparation for becoming missionaries in China. It was so difficult to say goodbye to the many friends we made there.

Micah had a hard time saying goodbye to some good friends. He had the saddest face when we pulled out of the parking lot to take the plane trip to Honolulu.

On a happy note, we were reunited with family here and was especially excited to see Chappy and Sasha. They are now living with my dad and they are so happy with him! We're thrilled that they found a good home with him.

We're still marching toward Guangzhou -- we plan to be there around summer with stops in Seattle and Sydney!

The Great Road to China

What a difference a month makes! We have gained more clarity for our next steps and we're convinced that our family will be going to China.

During the DTS, we felt a clear calling to go to China. Several weeks ago it was confirmed by a woman who didn't know us. She said that she was awakened one night and God told her to tell us that "it's China." She had seen us on the YWAM campus before, so she knew who we were but didn't know anything else about us. She faithfully delievered the message and both she and our family were greatly encouraged!

Then one night I was telling God that the Bible is supposed to tell us everything we need to know, but it can't tell me which city in China to go to! I then said that I really want some direction and I opened my Bible to Jeremiah. It said, go to the city of Shiloh.

Jonathan and I laughed saying there was no place in China called Shiloh. So, we Binged Shiloh, China and up pops a map of Guangzhou. The funny thing is, is that our friend has been telling us that he thinks Guangzhou would be a good place for our family. Also, Justice somehow told his Sunday School class that we were going to Guangzhou, (this was before this whole Bible incident) so they were already praying for us.

Hmm, must be Guangzhou!

Justice's recap of outreach

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

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!!

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.

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!