View from backstage. This concert was Cameron's first use of a drum set instead of a djembe. I couldn't tell the difference.
The second half of the concert went extremely well. Since most of the kinks were worked out the first night, things went smoother. The crowd was about the same size, but there seemed to be more energy. From the reaction of the kids, the play (spoken in Khmer of course) was really funny and the drawing for prizes was a lot of fun to watch as kids took turns picking the winning entry out of the box.
The second half of the concert went extremely well. Since most of the kinks were worked out the first night, things went smoother. The crowd was about the same size, but there seemed to be more energy. From the reaction of the kids, the play (spoken in Khmer of course) was really funny and the drawing for prizes was a lot of fun to watch as kids took turns picking the winning entry out of the box.
Rylee (top left in case you couldn't pick her out...) praying with some people at the concert.
In the middle of the concert, the area pastors called for a time of prayer for healing of any illness. They also asked if anyone had something they wanted to share about how God had been working in their life. Several people came up and talked about how they had prayed the previous night and felt the peace and hope of Jesus. Afterward, people came up to one of the musicians from a neighboring church and reported they were healed from deafness, headaches, vomiting and diaherra.
Also, the first night, you couldn't step anywhere without crushing a bug (they must have been drawn to the stage lights). When we got on stage the second night, there wasn't a single bug! What a small yet encouraging answer to prayer!
In the middle of the concert, the area pastors called for a time of prayer for healing of any illness. They also asked if anyone had something they wanted to share about how God had been working in their life. Several people came up and talked about how they had prayed the previous night and felt the peace and hope of Jesus. Afterward, people came up to one of the musicians from a neighboring church and reported they were healed from deafness, headaches, vomiting and diaherra.
Also, the first night, you couldn't step anywhere without crushing a bug (they must have been drawn to the stage lights). When we got on stage the second night, there wasn't a single bug! What a small yet encouraging answer to prayer!
Some of the older kids at AGH performing the coconut dance.
Some of the older kids performed a long-standing Cambodian dance called the coconut dance. They had been practicing a lot and they took the honor seriously. It was great to see how their hard work paid off.
Some of the older kids performed a long-standing Cambodian dance called the coconut dance. They had been practicing a lot and they took the honor seriously. It was great to see how their hard work paid off.
Bonhouen (front) sings with the church worship band.
The last part of the celebratory Cambodian coconut dance.
Adventure day
On Sunday, Courtney, Ream and her two boys went to the beach for a couple of days to relax and spend some time together. While catching a small glimpse of what it's like for Kit and Ream to run and orphanage, school and family, we can see how tiring it can be. But as Ream has said, "the joy of the Lord is our strength." The joy of serving Jesus in their community is worth the long hours, emotional overhaul, tearful decisions and persecution.
Adventure day
On Sunday, Courtney, Ream and her two boys went to the beach for a couple of days to relax and spend some time together. While catching a small glimpse of what it's like for Kit and Ream to run and orphanage, school and family, we can see how tiring it can be. But as Ream has said, "the joy of the Lord is our strength." The joy of serving Jesus in their community is worth the long hours, emotional overhaul, tearful decisions and persecution.
Rylee and her golden child, Borin.
Meanwhile, back at the orphanage, the rest of the team went on an adventure day with some of the kids. We biked to some of their houses and visited their families that are in good standing with the kids, watched one of their seamstress friends work on making fabric for a skirt (it takes six days to make one that costs about $40), drank coconut milk and enjoyed hanging out with these kids who have graciously invited us into their lives and hearts.
Meanwhile, back at the orphanage, the rest of the team went on an adventure day with some of the kids. We biked to some of their houses and visited their families that are in good standing with the kids, watched one of their seamstress friends work on making fabric for a skirt (it takes six days to make one that costs about $40), drank coconut milk and enjoyed hanging out with these kids who have graciously invited us into their lives and hearts.
Monopoly is a favorite game around here.
Hannah karaoke with Soy, a neighborhood boy who is deaf and a lot of fun to hang out with.
Prayer Requests
Caleb — Pray that the people who committed themselves to Christ during the concert will have good follow up with the next team coming and the local pastors. Pray for a true foundation to be built from the concert and not just fizzle out.
Cameron — Pray that the people we have seen will learn and share what they've been told at the clinic so that will be lasting changes and they won't have to depend on medication as much. Also pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to work in and through the prayers at the clinic and the time we have spent with the kids at the orphanage and they will know they are loved unconditionally.
Courtney -- at the beach and unreachable, but pray for peace and the transition of leaving the kids again on Wednesday.
Hannah — Praise God for all the healing that happened at the concert! And thank God that my two-month respiratory problem was relieved just in time for the concert.
Laura — Now that the concert is over I have been able to focus more on documenting the kids' stories (five). But time is running out since we are leaving on Wednesday for Siem Reap. Please continue to pray that I will be able to get all that I need for them.
Rylee — During the last days of the clinic, pray that those that need to come to the clinic most will find out about it and show up. The past couple of days a lot of sniffles and muscle pain cases have been coming up. This is a blessing since the people aren't seriously ill, but we have medicines ready for more serious cases we would like to use. Pray that the separation of us and kids will not be entirely painful.
Prayer Requests
Caleb — Pray that the people who committed themselves to Christ during the concert will have good follow up with the next team coming and the local pastors. Pray for a true foundation to be built from the concert and not just fizzle out.
Cameron — Pray that the people we have seen will learn and share what they've been told at the clinic so that will be lasting changes and they won't have to depend on medication as much. Also pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to work in and through the prayers at the clinic and the time we have spent with the kids at the orphanage and they will know they are loved unconditionally.
Courtney -- at the beach and unreachable, but pray for peace and the transition of leaving the kids again on Wednesday.
Hannah — Praise God for all the healing that happened at the concert! And thank God that my two-month respiratory problem was relieved just in time for the concert.
Laura — Now that the concert is over I have been able to focus more on documenting the kids' stories (five). But time is running out since we are leaving on Wednesday for Siem Reap. Please continue to pray that I will be able to get all that I need for them.
Rylee — During the last days of the clinic, pray that those that need to come to the clinic most will find out about it and show up. The past couple of days a lot of sniffles and muscle pain cases have been coming up. This is a blessing since the people aren't seriously ill, but we have medicines ready for more serious cases we would like to use. Pray that the separation of us and kids will not be entirely painful.
Sounds like the concert was a SMASHING success!!! We will be praying together for all these things! Hanni, we are so happy that you are healed! And it's so encouraging to hear that the Lord is graciously healing so many in Cambodia through the power of prayer! We love you guys and hope the rest of your trip is emotionally growing and full of the Lord's faithfulness!
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