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Mar
19, ’19

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Khmer Khronicle March 2019

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Welcome team Immanuel !

KK March 2019

Feb
18, ’19

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Khmer Khronicle February 2019

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The month of February has arrived and with it the evidence of a different weather pattern of hotter days a bit sooner than the norm. There is certainly more dust and dirt in the air already.

Cambodia, unlike our northern home, has only two seasons ~ wet rainy season and road construction. It is everywhere, it is challenging and dirty to say the least.

But ministry continues to move out and forward. It is busy, fruitful, exciting, challenging, tiring. God continues to be in our midst each and every day.

KK February 2019

Jan
23, ’19

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Today I am reflecting and so so grateful for the ‘team’ of believers all around the world who have invested time, talents, treasures, and themselves in God’s ministry here in Siem Reap. Our team continues to grow, each one steadfast in knowing where they can slip in to be a part of sharing Jesus. You know who you are, and yes, so do we. We are oft times speechless and held in tears for the unannounced anything that slides into place.

This month we found a local physician only by necessity but God sent him our way at the perfect time. He has become a team member on the local level. He keeps asking why we are still married~ “And you still love her?” George gets to share ‘why’ to this man.

But one set of persons to share about in particular help our eldest daughter keep our abode while we are away. One has taken up the responsibility of parking her truck in our drive and to make a presence known in that way. Sophie her dog stands guard and on a ‘tone’ change gets immediate attention in her bark.

Just this morning I got a text from our other neighbor, a wonderful man who works many hours during this time of the year when the snow falls. His wife wrote to me “I am just sending a line that I get such a kick out of my George….every time it snows…he makes sure your driveway is cleaned before he cleans ours. Last week it snowed over 10 inches and he was out plowing for 16 hours…when he got home…yours was cleaned first.🙂 ”

We are so so blessed !

Jan
16, ’19

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Khmer Khronicle January 2019

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January 2019 has brought forth a very busy start to the year. We are so very grateful for God’s grace and provision as we continue to serve here. We have begun our 9th year of ministry in this country ~ God has richly blessed our time.

KK January 2019

Nov
26, ’18

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Nov
12, ’18

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Church on the ground ~

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While words and photos can’t give perfect picture, I think these photos clearly give you a glimpse of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Snor. Gorgeous!

Of course the church tuk tuk has the perfect parking spot.

While the surrounding land shows the ongoing dry season, the moment you walk into this tiny church its stunning in its own stand. The main room worship area is about 18×25 with the back rooms probably the other half of the building proper.

Behind the ‘church’ room is a small blank room that easily could be a sleeping quarters. This leads out further into a washing area and squatty potty and a storage area.

One amenity not usually found is nestled behind the sleeping room and not at all visible unless shown to you is a tiny room housing a sink, large barrel of water for flushing and bathing, and a western toilet, of all things. I consider that surprise amenity a love ❤️ tribute to those who share time with this congregation.

We appreciate the sun shield out front so activities can be a bit shaded. Like the hygiene clinic done.

We even had a ‘nap’ time on the floor of the church in the hot afternoon between services.

Oh, there is electricity too, that power the fans to move the air. The windows are sheet medaled and barred shut.

Nov
12, ’18

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Children to Love!

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These are the children and young adults we have come to love and share our faith and lives. They are now healthy, clean, and cared for thanks to Pastor Samuel, his wife, Sophena, brother-in-law, Samreach and his wife Kothea and their influence into the local community. The apparent changes in the lives of each of these children and the trust they have grown to have in the church is not only filling their lives with Jesus, but is also growing the next generation of this new church. They are excited to come to church. They are happy and interested. They are now engaged and tithing

We are so privileged to be working with them and having the opportunity to share time and faith a half a world from where we came. Only God could have orchestrated such a perfect life to be a part of. All glory to our Father.

Nov
12, ’18

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First Sunday On the Road!

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Sorting thru the photos and videos of the day as I’m sure some of you are wondering how it went for this first Sunday.

Well this is the last photo of our ‘day’ run to Snor. There were 15 of us in this ‘church’ tuk tuk ~ layer two is those asleep on the floor when this was taken.

Of course church supplies filled the floor as well.

It’s so good to be back here. God is good!

Nov
12, ’18

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Departure Blessings!

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We have been in Siem Reap for one week today with lots to share.

Before our departure three local churches ~ St. Peter’s of Gilberts, Immanuel of Palatine, and Immanuel of Crystal Lake IL all came forth during our last three weeks in the US to offer their departure blessings and laying on of hands during prayer time. Each church in the area has stood strong in their commitment to pray, encourage, and stand strong with and for us, which has continued to be a very special blessing for us.

Two churches are below, the first being Immanuel Lutheran Church Crystal Lake, IL and Immanuel Lutheran Church of Palatine, IL.