Sunday, January 07, 2007

Sunday





Grace and peace from Cambodia, Today was a truly Spirit-filled day. We started our morning by attending the Wesleyan Bible College for church. And I got to preach! I also was able to jam with the band which turned into a mini-concert. (The family in the picture is Kim Su and his wife and daughter. He is the keyboard/guitar player.) God placed the message about feeding the 5000 on my heart. So I spoke on that and had an interpreter (which was a little different). It was something that I will always remember. After the service, one of the pastors asked me if I would accompany him to another service tomorrow night and play some music. And off course I said, "When are you picking me up!" So we are traveling to a town 2 hours away tomorrow night for that event. We saw the land where they are going to build the new Wesleyan Bible College and the border fence project that Linwood Wesleyan (in Souix Falls, SD) help fund. We also visited the "Killing Fields" today. I cannot describe in words the emotions that begin to churn inside of my gut while being around the remains of humanity at it's worst. The people are incredibly freindly here. It was exciting to eat at the Lucky Burger (although I was warned to opt for the chicken burger instead of the "Lucky" one). My luggage has been found...in San Francisco. So maybe I will get it before I leave.

Saturday, January 06, 2007

Finally Here!


Grace and peace everyone
We arrived in Phnom Penh at 10:40am Sat. Jan 6th after flying for 28hrs. The flight was great. I had some good conversation with a woman who's husband is a green beret. I also spent about three hours talking with a zen Buddhist monk from Nepal.
Once we arrived in Cambodia, I had the experience of being the only one from our group who'sluggage did not arrive. No worries though, I've got two t-shirts to alternate between.
We met with the leader of the Recovery Center here this afternoon. He shared story after story that broke my heart over and over. While he was talking to our group, I was made even more aware of God's purpose in our trip.
This country is amazing and I am soaking it all in with a grateful heart.I miss my family. Thank you God for Skype.

(i am very tired and i need to sleep so i can type clearer)
peace
Jeff