I wanted to post some pictures from our first day in Battambang. Three or our children had Birthdays on June, so we celebrated with them. Also, they served dinner for us that night, fried noodle, or fried "ivanoodle" as someone said. I have heard more than one team member say that they will have to exercise after they get back to Wooster. Not because we are eating any unhealthy foods, but because we are well fed and frequently. I am ashamed to say but we feel like the most V.I.P. of all V.I.P.s anywhere because of the amount of love that is constantly poured on us. After dinner, we had fun dancing with the children. The sound system was there and the kmai music was blaring. Andy got the prize for staying at the "dance floor" the longest and Jill by far had the best moves. We laughed and perspired together a lot but it was all for a good cause. The children were so happy and it made us happy too. It's now mid-Monday here, everyone who stayed at "Grace Place" last night fared well and this morning we had a fabulous time cooking breakfast to over 70 people -- eggs, pancakes and bread with butter and jam. We all sat on the floor and had some wonderful fellowship. Pictures will follow. Everyone is feeling better today, but please keep praying for our health and effectiveness. Our team is working well together. By the time you will up we will probably be done with the outreach for students here in Battambang. Please pray for effective follow up. They are expecting at least 300 people. More later. Much love from all of us and please keep the comments coming... they are a great refreshment to all of us.
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5 comments:
Praying for you all and for Lindsay and Heidi who aren't well.
Praying for your strength and recovery. Thank you for the blogs and pictures. We all look forward to seeing what you are up to.
Ivanildo, the bridal shower was wonderful yesterday. Your Carissa is a beautiful lady and it was so nice to be with some of your family, Paul's family and friends from church. The Brazilian food was excellant too. What a treat for all of us.
Praying for all of you. Give greetings to all.
Celeste for the Kerns
Hi everyone! Loved looking at all the pictures - Thank you all for being an extension of our church and for being willing to go and describing to us first hand what God is doing over there. You were all missed on Sunday here, but so glad that you are all with the kids. Praying for you all constantly! I hope someone got video of the dancing...I especially want to see Stretch's dance moves! I love you Matt Carter!!!
Sarah Carter
praying!! You guys are great.. Keep loving on the kids and keep loving Jesus! Hope everyone is back to 100% health by today.
I couldn't help but think if only those that we think of VIP's (like LeBron James) could witness this, maybe it help put things into perspective! Enjoy your time and the abundance of love you are receiving, and know that much love is going up in prayer for you all here at home!
LOVE to see all these pictures of these happy beautiful children and hear the stories. Thank you for going there to give them hope and encouragement. Thankful for this wonderful blog to keep us connected to you and so thankful for all of you who went.
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