Hi Everyone!
Sue Sudai! (that's hello in Khmer, minus the correct spelling!)
I've been in Cambodia for a few days now, and it is simply incredible! I am so thankful to be here and meet all these wonderful people. Thank you so much for supporting me financially as well as with your prayers!
These past few days, we've started the VBS program at Logos International School, and it has been going great! The first two days, it didn't look like the crafts were going to work out, but they finally came together today :) It's a joy working with the kids! Also, today was our first day doing outreach to the community kids who can't afford to go to Logos, and it was great! At first, it was a bit awkward because of the language barrier, and they had some walls up because we're foreigners, but as we smiled and played with them, and went swimming together, you could see the walls come down bit by bit, and by the end of the afternoon, we were laughing together (I was their prime target for splashing haha). It's been awesome meeting people who are working here, their lives a living testimony. It's been so encouraging, and at the same time, challenging. Although I'm teaching here, I am learning so much!
On a side note, as soon as we stepped out of the airport, I saw a tuk-tuk, and I immediately loved it and wished I could ride it. I was so glad to find out that our mode of transportation for the majority of the trip is with a tuk-tuk! :D It's a motorcycle that pulls a wagon-type seating thing (hard to describe!). It's so much fun, provides a much-needed breeze, and you get up close and personal with the traffic (everyone rides on a "moto" -motorcycle). When I get back, I'll definately post up some pictures, as well as some videos of the chaos of navigating the streets :)
On Monday and Tuesday, we basically got a crash course in Khmer language and culture. I have to admit, as much as I know a few languages, this one was so challenging! I was probably one of the worst ones on my team! The guys picked it up very quickly. However, on the second day, it was better. I've had a great time practicing on the tuk-tuk drivers and the community kids. :) Hopefully by the end of our time here, I'll be able to string a sentence or carry a conversation. haha!
Please keep me and my team on your minds, and please lift us up with these things:
>the kids we are in contact with every day at VBS
>our outreach in the afternoons with the community kids
>the workers who are already here
>for us to pick up the language quickly
>for strength for each day
I hope to update you all next week or the week after! It's pretty much go-go-go on these trips! Hope you're all doing well :)
-Anna
Wednesday 22 June 2011
Wednesday 15 June 2011
``I`m Leaving on a Jet Plane..``
Hi Everyone!
Tomorrow, me and my team will be boarding a plane! We`ll be flying for about 16 hours, stopping in Taiwan for 4 hours, and then boarding another plane for Cambodia, which should be another 4 and a half hours..
I am still in awe of the fact that God has chosen me to go on this trip. As much as I am unworthy or not capable, God still chooses to use me. Honestly, it`s incredible knowing that what will happen will not be done by my strength, but by His. It`s all about Him and I pray that on this trip, God`s glory may be magnified and His name known. I know God will do great things. I know that there will be circumstances where, when we should be tired or something will seem impossible to get done, God will give us strength and make the impossible, possible. I know I can pray with expectation for God to do these great things, because I know what a great God I serve.
I ask that you please pray for me and my team. Thank you so much for supporting us, making this trip possible! Please pray that me and my team have safe travels, for health, for God to be glorified, and for God to do great things. Please pray for the people we will come across. Pray that they may come to know the awesome God we serve and that they can experience His great love for them. Please pray for protection from spiritual opposition.
Looking at the tentative schedule, I am more and more excited to go. :) I will try my best to keep you all updated.
God bless!!
love always,
Anna
Tomorrow, me and my team will be boarding a plane! We`ll be flying for about 16 hours, stopping in Taiwan for 4 hours, and then boarding another plane for Cambodia, which should be another 4 and a half hours..
I am still in awe of the fact that God has chosen me to go on this trip. As much as I am unworthy or not capable, God still chooses to use me. Honestly, it`s incredible knowing that what will happen will not be done by my strength, but by His. It`s all about Him and I pray that on this trip, God`s glory may be magnified and His name known. I know God will do great things. I know that there will be circumstances where, when we should be tired or something will seem impossible to get done, God will give us strength and make the impossible, possible. I know I can pray with expectation for God to do these great things, because I know what a great God I serve.
I ask that you please pray for me and my team. Thank you so much for supporting us, making this trip possible! Please pray that me and my team have safe travels, for health, for God to be glorified, and for God to do great things. Please pray for the people we will come across. Pray that they may come to know the awesome God we serve and that they can experience His great love for them. Please pray for protection from spiritual opposition.
Looking at the tentative schedule, I am more and more excited to go. :) I will try my best to keep you all updated.
God bless!!
love always,
Anna
Wednesday 1 June 2011
Special Trip
Hi Everyone!
So when I learned that I was going to go to Cambodia, we were given a book to read. The book is called, "The Tears of My Soul," and it is truly an inspiring book. It is a true story of Sokreaska Himm, and what he went through as a child in Cambodia.
Here's a link that tells a bit of his story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO_kd5T7Ga0
What's so amazing, is that my team and I have the immense priviledge of visiting Pastor Himm and his church! We'll get to do a service there, singing songs, giving our testimonies, and Mark will be giving a small message. I am so incrediblely excited to meet him!
So when I learned that I was going to go to Cambodia, we were given a book to read. The book is called, "The Tears of My Soul," and it is truly an inspiring book. It is a true story of Sokreaska Himm, and what he went through as a child in Cambodia.
Here's a link that tells a bit of his story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO_kd5T7Ga0
What's so amazing, is that my team and I have the immense priviledge of visiting Pastor Himm and his church! We'll get to do a service there, singing songs, giving our testimonies, and Mark will be giving a small message. I am so incrediblely excited to meet him!
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