The team cannot believe that we’ve been here for almost one week as the time has gone so fast and the Lord has been gracious in our mission to serve others!  We awoke this morning to attend a 9 AM Khmer service at Shalom Phnom Penh church and though we were unable to understand the message (since it was in Khmer), Nathan graciously translated it for us in the car.  Afterwards, we had the blessed opportunity to attend an English service at Shalom Toul Kork church (which is the church pastored by the Lopez’s and Beck’s, our hosts) at which our very own Garret Root gave a sermon titled “What is Your Ministry?” from 2 Corinthians 2:14-17.

Upon finishing the English service, the church welcomed us to a wonderful meal of “Pho-llowship” (“Pho” is Vietnamese noodles) for lunch.  While eating the delicious noodles, the team was able to fellowship with other missionary families (who attend Toul Kork) and children, getting to know them and listening to their experiences while they have been abroad.

As the afternoon progressed, Grace taught a brief English lesson for the Shalom Phnom Penh church’s English Club.  The lesson was on different types of emotions and how to express them.  Jerry then addressed the group about what to do when we don’t feel like obeying God.  He encouraged us to not allow our emotions to overwhelm us and keep an eternal perspective (i.e. obey the Lord even though we don’t want to).  In the evening, we planned for our last week in Cambodia as we will be hosting a youth camp in the city of Sihanoukville (a port city Southwest of Phnom Penh).  Please pray that we are able to minister to the students and that the Lord will sustain the team.  – Sarah, for the team.