Like the "Wild, Wild West"

Seems lately that we've seen the crime escalating around our house and neighborhood. Last Tuesday, a young Christian girl, early 20s was robbed of her motorbike and shot two streets over from us. What a shame! She was a really smart girl and translated for a lady from England who's teaching a girls Bible study.

Then last night, about 1 am, we were awakened by a gunshot just outside our house, then in succession, five more shots. It was right directly in front of our house. I jumped up and ran to our balcony that overlooks the street. People were milling about, but I couldn't tell what was happening. Then today I asked one of the neighbors, "Dtae mien ewey ca'ut la'ung yoop maing?" or "What was going on last night?" Found out that it was a shootout between police and some bad guys. That's all I know. Don't stop praying for your missionaries here in Cambodia.

Haley's Home for Orphans

Several years ago, a young lady named Haley Pharr became burdened for the children of Cambodia. She dedicated her life to come to Cambodia to help orphans. Her life was ended in a tragic car accident. In her memory, her family set up the Haley Pharr Foundation. The foundation has given money for land and construction. However, we still lack $26,788 towards our final payment to the builder. This property will serve many purposes. First, it will provide a loving, Christian home for orphans in Cambodia. We will move our orphans into this new home and begin taking in more children as God gives us the support to do so. Then, it will serve as a lighthouse in the Phnom Penh Thmey area as we plant a church here. It will be a hub of discipleship, training the youth of Cambodia to take the gospel to their own people.
That's a lot of money to come up with in less than three months! But,it is God's work and it is God's money! We are trusting that God will touch the hearts of His people to help us take care of orphans in Cambodia! Brethren, there are so many needs in order to make this home for orphans ready to move in! We need to buy a diesel generator, hot water heaters, beds, closets, lockers, tables, chairs, cafeteria furniture, a refrigerator, fans, mattresses, and the list goes on. This would be a great project for your church, youth group, Sunday school class, or Vacation Bible School missions offering.

Please help us to help orphan boys and girls in Cambodia! Together, we can reach them for Jesus Christ! Continue to pray for us as we represent our Saviour Jesus Christ and as we represent you here in Cambodia!