People News

Rick is modeling and holding t-shirts given to us by Minea. She opened a small cafe near Wat Phnom and we were able to eat there. In return, she gave us these shirts that she had made for her grand opening. Minea was one of our translators on the first mission trip to Cambodia. Since then, she was baptized and has been maturing in the faith. Her job was not so great, but good money. She worked in a restaurant/bar for an American. She had this opportunity to open her own and we pray for her success. She supports her two sisters so they can attend school. Those of you who know Pisey, who has done some translating for us, helps her in the evening. He is working at a bank now. Veasna is still attending Sunset Bible school, but has left the PIP house weekend guard to assist some other Christians working in the area. His wife, Lena, is pregnant. Channy, who left the ship, took his place as weekend guard. Please pray for Channy. He left the ship to help translate for some Koreans, but evidently did not realize what he would be doing. He said they were teaching error and he could not translate during the worship service. That is a pretty bold step for someone who needs a job! And then there is Piseth! He is still on ship (thank goodness) and improving in English everyday. Those of you who know him will be proud that he gave a very good lesson on the Good Samaritan last Sunday night. He studies his Bible daily and is a very caring person. He has a great future and I know he won't be on ship forever. Last but not least, Somnang, out IT man and translator for services at the PIP house. He is an amazing young man and has had more opportunities with education than the others. But now that he is ready for the workforce his delimma includes working in jobs that would involve corruption. All of these young Khmer Christian people stuggle daily with choices for their future. It is not easy to be a Christian for them. Most of them are responsible for their family and jobs are hard to come by. I know many of you have been impressed by their attitudes. gail