Finishing Up

Friday Nov. 21

Friday was a day of shopping. We started with a trip to Phnom Wat, the largest and oldest temple of its kind in Phnom Penh. We walked around the outside and discussed buddhism and Cambodian history. Then, we all packed up and went off to the Cambodian markets both to witness the oddities – fried spiders, fried snake, and fried cockroaches (yummy!) to ten dollar Rolexes (I'm pretty sure they were fake) – and take advantage of the good deals like north face packing backpacks that would run over a hundred dollars in the states for less than fifty here (I'm pretty sure they were real). We met up with everyone (Everyone = Gary C. Harveys, Kuffels – including the ever elusive Stuart – and those of us in the team) for lunch and we had a great time visiting. After arriving home and packing our shameless tributes to the commercialist traditions of American tourists, we went to church. Phnom Penh Friends church is still being built (both the building and the body), but as you walk around you begin to get a sense of the potential of the place and it's really exciting. We had a youth meeting that evening and had great worship and fellowship with the young people there. I (Philip) shared a testimony. It was a great time and we were all blessed.

Saturday Nov. 22

Today was a day of ministry. We went to church for an early morning Bible study and prayer time. It was a powerful time of fellowship and the Lord was present. After the meeting, we went out for a brunchish type meal, (Pho for breakfast, whatever you call that) which was delicious. After the meal, we headed off to our respective ministry places. Gary and Linda went with Lois to a ministry site close to Phnom Penh, while Alan and I went with Matt to a site a little further a way. Both groups had a fantastic time meeting with new Christians in fledgling Christian communities. We were very blessed.

Sorry, no pictures today. I have some but I'm tired and the internet is slow here so you'll get the rest of the pictures after we get back. We fly out tomorrow at arround noon. Please pray for a safe trip with no bumps.