Last full week in Siem Reap

Hi F&F!!

Quick update!

This Saturday, we relaxed by doing laundry, going to the salt pool we went to last weekend and had a good time eating out. Sunday was church at YWAM's base, and then Raffa house ministry. The Raffa house is difficult for all of us as it is so different from White Doves. The former has more structure and all the girls there are taught to be respectful and have good mannerisms. Raffa house is in need of help, but we are often at a loss in how to help them with our brief time here. We are praying that God would send someone to work with them long-term (as is YWAM to work for them).

Monday was typical for us all, but this week we do not do devotions at White Doves. The only interaction we have with them is pretty much when Emily and I teach English in the morning. So, the rest of the team went to the slum-village we visit every afternoon and picked up trash. I remember one of our team members making the comment that even though we have not even made a dent in the tremendous amount of trash, we may have planted a seed. She experienced one little girl who began helping her pick up trash, and was truly touched.

Today we had International Children's day!! We went to the slum-village we go to every afternoon, but this time, we went in the early morning and had help with our White Dove gals. We had games, activities, and even a traditional Khmer dance performance for all the kids. It was a true joy to see their faces and join with them in their excitement.

Well that's all for now.

Please pray for us as we start the "down-hill"side of our journey here. One of the team members got the word from God that this week and next week will be the hardest ever as the enemy will try to discourage us so that we feel like we've not had an impact at all here.

Love you all!!

-Michael and the team!