Background...


BACKGROUND...

We will be working with the Cambodian Hope Organisation (CHO), in a border town called Poipet. In Poipet the largest source of employment is day labour, 8-10 thousand people cross the border each day to transport goods back from Thailand; working conditions and pay is poor. Poipet lies in the shadows of ten super-casinos, they provide little economic benefit to the local area. The influx of tourists and gamblers attracted by the casinos has encouraged the sex industry to flourish. Child trafficking has taken a stronghold in Poipet, and its the poor families who are at risk of being lured into sending their children into Thailand where the risk of trafficking is high.

There is Hope! CHO works in the local community, and they envision 'a network of strong, hope-filled communities where adequate physical, psychological and spiritual needs are met.'

The work we will be doing with CHO is varied and includes; Helping to build a safe haven centre for children who have escaped the child trafficking industry, learning Khmer, the local language, taking an active role in children’s clubs and ‘school on a mat’, assisting CHO staff in their work in the community, working with individuals from different cultures and faiths, especially the Buddhist culture, praying for and visiting those suffering with HIV/AIDS, taking an active role in the life of the Church through worship, sharing testimonies, taking bible studies and preaching.

Sunday 16 May 2010

16th May

This is only a quick blog to say that we continue to be well and are enjoying our time in Cambodia.
We have just returned from holiday; there was another national holiday in Cambodia as it was the King's birthday, and so this time we went to a Thai Island called Ko Chang and had a laovely time relaxing on the white sandy beaches and living the island life for a few days. It was great to have a break but are pleased to be back home in Poipet ready to work once more at CHO.
This coming week (17th - 20th May) we will be visiting and staying in another village to do work there. We do not as yet know what we will be doing, but we predict it will be similar to the last time in Bos Thom.
Please pray for us as we stay there over the next few days; for our health and safety, our Khmer language, for wisdom and knowledge of what to teach in the Bible and that we would continue to learn more and more, not least, about God and his heart for Cambodia. We want to see peoples hearts and lives changed in Jesus' name and see the gosepl of Jesus brought in his great love, joy, grace, peace and power. Please pray with us.

We will follow this short blog with a more detailed one on our return from the village towards the end of the week, hopefully - internet can be somewhat sporadic in Cambodia at times!
Blessings,
Alex, Paul and Calum x x x

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  1. I'm Spartacus17 May 2010 at 04:50

    Hi guys
    We continue to pray for you all and in particular for protection over your health, for wisdom in what you do and say and for strength to keep going. May the love of Jesus shine from your faces.
    We are waiting for our visas to come, then it's off to Indonesia on the 9th via Dubai, Kuala Lumpar and Jakarta. We arrive at Banjarmasin, Southern Borneo - you will almost be able to see us over the horizon!
    Hopefully will still be able to keep up with you on your blog - electricity there is intermittent - and we have one as well - http//rothwellroute.blogspot.com - so keep up with us as well.
    Love and blessings
    Sue and Stan
    PS - Please pray for Will - A Levels just about to start!

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