This morning we did a rice distribution at a place called Prea Net Prea. There is a Transform Asia church here, and Pastor Setan told me this was a place that has dealt with a lot of persecution. There are a number of people here that do everything they can to stop Christians. They are mostly led by the local witch doctors. Much prayer is needed for these people. Especially since they are on their 4th pastor. The others couldn't handle the pressure. The current Pastor seems to be a solid guy, but could definitely use prayer on his behalf.
The local village chief used to be one of the prime persecutors, but now he is a Christian! Reminds me a lot of the story of Paul. He was probably the most eager to greet us when we arrived. I admire the guy's enthusiasm. We also had a number of military guys in attendance. Evidently a number of them will attend services from time to time. Pastor Setan said that much like in the US, it's kind of rare for the guy to go to church and the go back and 'teach' the wife. Usually, it's the reverse. But these guys from the local base are doing just that.
Along with the rice distribution, we handed out school uniforms to a number of the children. These kids were, well for lack of a better word, adorable. They were all singing songs for us, a number of them recognizable, like 'Deep and Wide' but with mountain instead of fountain. Something got a little lost in translation. ;)
Quite a last rice distribution for me. Had a little of everything. Ok, a lot of heat. Whew. It's kind of ridiculous how much a difference even a little shade can make. Feels like night and day when you get into these kind of temperatures.
I'm just a bit sad that I didn't get a picture with my little buddy that came over to me about half way through the drama presentation. He was fascinated by my camera. In fact, he helped me take a number of pictures, towards the end. If you see a little boy in all yellow, he's my bud. He was with a couple of adults, who I can only assume we're his parents, but they all left before I could have someone get a picture with us. :(
And speaking of kids... We had the cutest kid join us for the last week or so. Her name is Ana, and she is almost 4. Pastor Setan and his wife are pretty much raising her, as her mom was only 14 when she was born. One of the reasons Ana joined us, is because she'll get to see her mom here in a day or two as the team visits the project where her mom is at. Ana pretty much has the run of the place, as the entire team is spoiling her to no end. And she's eating it all up.
A) kids practicing songs
B) so much character, in all ages
C) gangnam style!
D) felt so bad for this dog. Only one with shaggy hair I've seen
E)kids hanging out in the tree to see the skit - zaccheus style
F) my little buddy
G) haulin' away the rice
H) receiving school uniforms
I) candidate for cutest kid ever. She was basically our mascot for the week. The one, the only, Ana.
J ) can't have just 1 picture of Ana
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