Tuesday, September 23, 2008

and Then There Were Two!

Well most of the team is offically back in the United States. I cannot begin to express how grateful we were for each of them. The example that all of them set for the Khmer Church through their service was incredible. They all cheerfully served in whatever task they were given. They scrubbed dirty bathrooms on their hands and knees, prepared walls to be painted, cleaned windows, washed floors, painted, mixed concrete, and anything else that was asked of them. They also prayed through the city and sat in the floor with the kids during worship and devotion times. Vutha has said over and over again that the example they set is a real boost to Heritage House.

Sterling got his cast on yesterday. Thankfully, they have a new hospital in Phnom Penh and it was actually clean and the doctors were excellent. He got a cast halfway up to his knee and some new crutches (the old ones were really heavy). Pray for him to be able to keep it dry and clean during our remaining time here in Cambodia and Thailand. We do not leave until Oct 2nd.

We made it back down to Kampot today and will be spending the rest of our time here with the staff and children. Vutha and I are going to visit a few villages in the area to see about starting a cell group or two. We are also checking on a building to rent for the new Church plant. Please keep us in your prayers.

5 comments:

Kristen said...

So glad that you all are safely back with the kids and staff. Benjamin and I are enjoying the pictures that made it back with Shane from the trip. Keep pressing into all God has for this trip. Sterling, I am so proud of you!


WE LOVE YOU, Kristen and Benjamin

stephenlemarr said...

Hey Guys,
We are praising God for all the good reports! (except Sterlings ankle/ is he trying to beat the Evil Knevil broken bones record?)Give Sterling a big hug from us. We are praying for the transition and know Jesus is going to bless it. Love to you 2, the staff and kids,
Stephen

Unknown said...

Hello Lewis and Sterling!
We're home - tired, jet-lagged and not quite myself yet, but home! We continue to pray for you there and for Cambodia and the work of the small band of faithful Christians God has there. I have great expectations of God building His church in Cambodia.
We miss everyone very much!
With love,
Maria

Jonathan Trentham said...

Hey Lewis,

We all had a great trip back. I have put together a post on my blog about my experience in Cambodia. Thanks soooo much for letting me come!

Matt Bailey said...

Hey Lewis!

It's good to hear what God continues to do in SE Asia. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride through the updates. Sorry to hear about Sterling's foot. We do appreciate though you getting Katherine back in one piece, but although she went and busted her hand tonight doing a skit!