We have been in Cambodia just a month and a half. Times have been good. We are receiving a modest salary from CMO for our work here, so that has taken the pressure of potential sponsors, and our minimum is covered. The focus of our work is training English teachers for the ministry here, English teaching, and helping preach at New Life in Christ Church. In 6 weeks, I have gotten to preach 4 times, and Jenny once. My latest preach (just this morning, entitled 'Honor' can be viewed -HERE-.
We are also teaching English to the children here. I rotate between the Grade 1 and 4 classes weekly. The kids are even more endearing than we remember, and Jenny & I see many of them as "our kids".
We have been learning so much about humility, submission, honor, etc. My whole view of ministry is changing, and I see the future as much more intimidating, but also much more important now. All selfishness must leave, if the body of Christ is to get well, and perform it's duties.
Christmas is nearing and nostalgia is setting in. I do miss PEI this time of year. To celebrate the spirit of this season, Jenny & I will be heading to Siem Reap to spend our holidays amidst 1000 yr old Hindu/Buddhist temples. Not quite the same as snow covered fields and houses decorated with lights, but it will have to do.
I like to imagine how worth it it will be when we are settled in to our heavenly home for eternity. Cozy.