Our team will have one week in Poipet, aka the armpit of Cambodia. We don't have much of a plan, but we are going to trust God to lead and guide our team while we are there. There is no lack of pain, struggle, prostitution, trafficking, sex slavery, gambling, alcoholism, poverty, racism, and many other things in this city. It's right on the Thai border leaving it almost a safe haven from all authority. Cambodian government looks the other way from all that goes on in this place because it is so close to the border. I'm excited for our time there. I believe we will really be able to shine in the midst of intense darkness. We will have to be bold and overcome the fear that will hit us when trying to minister to the people.
We will leave for the 3 hour journey to Poipet this Saturday and from there we will make our way across the Thai border to Bangkok the following Saturday. We will spend about two days in the city, getting to experience all that is Bangkok. We will make our final journey to an island called Koh Samet where we will have to take a boat in order to experience its beautiful white beaches. Entering Thailand means the end of our outreach and the final stage to my DTS.
Although it's nearly finished, God is not. There is much more He wants to use our team for and much more He wants to do to love the Khmer people. It is up to us how much we want to see Him grow us and use us in this final stage of our journey. He's waiting, we just have to be willing.
Sorry for the lack of pictures lately, its not that I haven't been taking any. It takes awhile to get them all edited and uploaded. There will be many to come in the future when my schedule is not so full. Thank you all for supporting me during this time and for taking the time to read. Your prayers are changing things and helping me a lot. Continue to pray for these last couple of weeks. I want to go back to Kona with a bang, knowing that I did my part here in this amazing country.
Paul The Lord will continue to do his work. Hope you have a good and fruiting ministry for the rest of your time. Anxious to see you. I'm sure it will be hard to say goodbye to the kids but this was a great opportunity for you and for those kids to be ministered to for the time you were there. They won't forget the love they receive. LOVE MOM
ReplyDeleteHey Paul, I've been following you in your blogs and in prayer. God has used you for this time for a purpose. It's His purpose to glorify HIM. The children will continue with what you have shared with them. HIS Word does not return back to Him void. His Word is doing it's purpose. It's going in the inner most part of them where no man can go, with the Holy Spirit it will transform them. We have to let go and let God do the rest. I'm praying for your protection and that your light will shine ever so brightly. Greater is HE that is in you than he that is in the world. It's for HIS Glory you are doing all this and that He can use you. You are allowing yourself to be open to be used by GOD!! What an awesome privilege and honor!! After all this is over continue to use what God has showed you and taught you, it's never over til He says it's over. Praise God for all He has done and continues to do!! Love you, Matante Julie xoxox
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