We have wanted to send a simple but comprehensive update on what God is doing here in Cambodia! I have attempted to write this since mid February but for some reason it just wasn’t working. My guess is, it needed to wait until we really had something to update about! We have been updating on our blog here and there, but realized few people know about the details of what we are doing from day to day.
We have been here since January 15th, which means we have been here for about 11 weeks. We have been doing various classes including: art, English, Hair and Sports, since January 23rd, as a means to build relationships. Most of our students come from our surrounding community and are primarily Vietnamese. As you know, there was a two week break in February due to the Vietnamese New Year. We were able to host a New Year party for all of our friends and enjoyed games, a drama, and a snack feast! The last 4 days of the New Year holiday, the team took a trip to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat.
Since the New Year, things seem to be really moving here in Cambodia. After one month here, we were wondering if we were doing anything right! But, when we came back from Siem Reap, we felt refreshed and began praying together for God to move and to use us if possible. The main focus for us is to just build relationships. We have been visiting homes of our students, eating breakfast with them, teaching them English and just loving on them. It has taken until just about now to see what looks to be fruit!
Everyone in the team has been investing in specific families lives. Chris and I have been really praying for two families. One is a mother named Ha and her son named Phak. Joni introduced us to them and since then, they haven't left our mind or heart. We have visited them three times so far, and things are going really well. Last week as I was praying before we went to Ha and Phak’s house, I felt like all we needed to focus on was getting to know them and to let them know that is all we want. I feel like that was from God for sure. We told them that we wanted to see them more and they said, “of course, come this time next week!” So hopefully we will have a translator to go! Also, Ha might teach me to cook, or invite us to dinner, and Chris plans to jam on the guitar with Phak! So please be praying!
We are also very close to a lady Tuk Tuk driver named Em! Her, her husband, and four kids, live about three houses down from us. Since the first week, the whole team has been great friends with her! We see her every day and say “Suisa dai, soke sabai?” which means Hello, How are you? She is the most joyful woman ever! I always look forward to going outside and seeing her! Just these simple words has quickly made her my closest friend here! Chris and I wanted to be able to talk to her more, and were praying on Monday about how that would happen. So, as He always does, God totally answered! He completely ordained a conversation for me and chris to talk with her. It’s a long story, but I will tell you when I am home! So Bunthorn (our translator) had 20 minutes before he had to leave. We went and got Em and was like, “Bunthorn is here, WE CAN TALK!!.” So, 20 minutes turned into 1 hour and 45 minutes! It was so awesome and SO God! So we officially have a Cambodian momma named Em! That makes my heart happy!
So, we have three weeks left and we actually have a lot coming up. Chris and I met an organization called Open Arms, which trains girls in all things beauty, in a faith based environment. It is an 18 month long program and it looks as though one of my girls, Hang, is going to get to go to this school! Also, we asked Sandra (the owner) how we could support her and the school. After asking that question, it seemed as though this was another ordained meeting! They need help with forming a ciriculum so that they can be accredited. So Chris is working on writing an accounting curriculum and I am working on writing a curriculum for Haircutting. Also, for the next two weeks, Monday through Thursday from 8:30-10:30, I will get to train the trainers in advanced haircutting and techniques! So we are so pumped to have met them! They are just awesome people, and an answer to prayer!
We also wanted to update you on what God has been doing for us financially! As of late December, we were so nervous that we weren’t going to make it to Cambodia. God provided everything! We were able to be fully supported for the first two months of our trip! So, now being the last month in Cambodia and approaching our transition month back to Fort Worth, we are asking God for more financial provision! We are not afraid this time, we believe and know He will always provide!
So, we ask that you would join us for the next 3 weeks. Intercede on behalf of the things above. For the sports day, the bible study on Saturday, the relationships we are building, and for us as we try to teach to the best of our ability! For us to do all that God has for us here, and to enjoy what little time we have left! To speak to us about our future and what he has for us next! For financial provision while in Cambodia, and during the month of our return! Thank you so much for all of your endless support, amazing prayers, and encouragement! We seriously don’t know what we would do without the amazing family in Christ that we are a part of! We thank God for you!
So I hope that answers some questions! More updates coming soon!
Meghan
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