Latest From Phnom Penh
Dec/ Jan 2013
Goings on...
Highlights of December...
~ Wonderful times spent with the above precious kids who keep my life so busy in Cambodia.
~ And see other pictures below
Lyda's wedding
A friend who cleans at the school. A rare Christian Khmer wedding.
Celebrate Christ concert at Logos
Sharing Jesus with families (my class on stage, me at piano)
Christmas!
I was able to fly back to Scotland for special time with family..such a blessing!
And January...
Thanking God for
~ Time with 16 yr old S from House of Faith: we've written a song together in memory of her house Father who passed away a few months ago. She said, "Now we've written this, I feel like I can move on." She will perform it at our school Talent Show in 2 weeks.
~ Art time with 20 year old T from House of Faith... continuing to try and encourage her in her walk with God (see below).
~ The strength and wherewithal to continue leading Logos women's Bible study and prayer groups.
~ 18 auditions for this year's 'Inspire' (lit. 'God-breathed') Talent Show.... incredible talent
Talent Show 'Inspire' (lit. 'God breathed')
Poster in the making. Please pray God uses it in the performers' and audience's hearts
Art with T from House of Faith girls' home
Hers - abstract; Mine - a lion (clearly!) unfinished
Logos 'graffiti'
One I found in the girls' bathrooms 'Don't Judge. You have no idea what kind of battle I've asked him/her to walk through.' - God
Needing Prayer For....
~ Spiritual protection for believers: Chinese new year last week meant my landlords performed buddhist ceremonies all weekend in the grounds of my house (see picture below). Many kids I teach were involved in such ceremonies with their families. Chinese buddhist practices are becoming popular here.
~ Kids hungry for God: 24 kids out of 26 in my class now confess to be confident believers in Jesus! 11 of them are without a Bible at home. I was able to buy some for them with money you've donated : ) These kids are mostly from Buddhist families. Please pray for protection and wisdom as I decide whether to have them keep the Bibles at school or home.
~Talent Show 'Inspire' (March 1st) - as above. Please pray for hearts to be impacted, and wisdom as Kristi and I organise it.
The spirit houses outside my bedroom
They belong to my landlords. Freshly painted and new offerings for Chinese new year
End of January - King Father's Cremation
Millions came to the city for ceremonies and to honour the King Father
I AM
Our study in Primary 4 of who Jesus says He is
Thank you for walking with me in this! Your prayers, support and encouragement keep me going.
Michaela
Video - Asian Hope's Village Development Program (the ministry I may get involved in part-time next year)