Riding off into the sunset...
Brave Andy on a moto with Pisit, the New Life worship pastor. We were on our way to his house for a cell group meeting.
My New Life friends that I LOVE! Kimmy, Soar and Seiha.
Today we spent our Sunday with our "family" at New Life Fellowship. We were up bright and early and at church for their 7 a.m. service and stayed for the 10 a.m. service as well. Before I go any further, let me tell you that they start things waaayyy to early around here, but that's just the way they do it - everyone starts working at first light. Pastor David preached and it was very encouraging both for the team and for the church. There was a great response and it is just so incredible to worship God with our Khmer family. After the morning services we ate lunch with Pastor Jesse, his wife Soar and daughter Jessica and Pisit and Seiha. I have made some dear friends. Jesse is the Senior Pastor at New Life and Pisit is the worship pastor. They are such dear people and I got to know their wonderful wives and wish I could bring them home with me. They speak English so I was able to really get to know them and absolutely love them. Then we headed right to the cell groups in people's homes and church. Andy, Pastor David and I went to Pisit and Seiha's flat. It took me back to OSU/Chi Alpha days when we had cell groups every week. The Holy Spirit is the same everywhere and it was so neat to see how this small group of Cambodian people act just like we do - joking around and laughing with one another. And then to see them just praise God and share openly with one another. It was awesome. Oh, and we rode a tuk tuk to Pisit and Seiha's (a tuk tuk is a motor bike pulling a carriage-like thing on the back - it's quite an experience). We've actually rode them several times. Yes, we're brave or we're crazy - one or the other. We are in very safe hands with our hosts at New Life. They say it's safe and wouldn't lead us astray -that's just how they do things here. Thankfully we're in a "carriage" and not just on a motor bike. Motor bikes are everywhere!! And, the women ride side-saddle . It's really unbelievable.
After cell groups, we had a little experience. One of our girls had a bit of an emergency with her tongue. Don't laugh. It was inflammed to the point she couldn't speak. So, we hopped in a tuk tuk with a New Life Host and headed for the best medical clinic in town. $150 later, she is fine after some anti-biotic shots. It sounds scary, but really God was looking out for us and it was safe. It was an experience for sure!! And, one to laugh about now.
Tomorrow we're heading for Kampong Cham to build a playground at Pastor Hong's orphanage. Tuesday we'll go to Kampong Thom and visit our 2nd orphange and then we'll end up at the Hagar House to be with the girls for 3 days. It's going to be full, but very rewarding and we're so excited. Off to finish packing and to get a really good night of sleep before a week in the provinces - not so sure what our conditions will be like there. :) That's the fun of it.
Love to all! Thanks for your prayers. We love you so much!
2 comments:
I've loved reading your posts. It's so fun to hear about all that God is doing through you all. I can't wait to see your pictures and hear the stories in person. We'll continue to pray for you and look forward to your return in a week. Love you!
Hey guys, this is kyle, hope you guys are doing great! Looks like you are having a great time any way, just wanted to drop you a note, love the blog. kyle.....P.S.i know you are out of the country and all and more important things on your mind.....but i am ready for some football! Can't wait to get the family you pick em's going again! love ya, kyle
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