The Evacuation of Khmer People during the Thailand–Cambodia War The Thailand–Cambodia conflict, especially along the border areas, caused serious hardship for many Khmer people. During periods of fighting and political tension, civilians living near the border were forced to flee their homes to escape violence, insecurity, and military operations. These evacuations were carried out to […]
The Aggression of Thailand Against Cambodia: A Cruel First Strike Throughout the troubled history between Thailand and Cambodia, one of the most painful chapters began when Thailand launched a military assault on Cambodian territory, initiating a brutal conflict. The aggression was not only unexpected but also marked by extreme cruelty and disregard for Cambodian sovereignty […]
On June 14, 2025, Pastor Ravy and other leaders organized a soccer tournament involving different schools and churches in the Run Ta Ek community, which has seen an increase in residents moving from the Angkor compound over the last two years. This program is more appealing to young people and helps them escape from abuse […]
Soccer and Christian ministry have increasingly intersected in the 21st century, creating opportunitiesfor outreach, community building, and the promotion of values such as teamwork, discipline, andcompassion. The relationship between soccer and Christian ministry can be understood in several keysways: And so in January of this year, a mere 6 weeks ago, Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church […]
Reaching Beyond Our Walls One of the most critical tools in Christian ministry outside the church and the community is radio broadcasting, because it allows the gospel message to reach a wider audience, that may include people in remote areas, those facing persecution or alienation, or even those who may never step into a church. […]
How This All Began (from Oma) This is the inaugural website introduction of a new neighborhood, a new beginning, a new ministry.This is Pastor Ravy Van’s passionate calling to the nation of his village and beyond its borders in thedays ahead. Pastor Ravy has moved into the neighborhood. He is here to be a neighbor […]
Hope Lutheran School as a Catalyst for Change in a Poor Community in Cambodia. Hope Lutheran schools everywhere have often played a pivotal role in communities, particularly thosefacing economic hardships. This school, rooted in faith and values, has demonstrated a remarkablecapacity to provide quality education, foster holistic development, and contribute to the overall well-being of […]
On February 17, 2024 the now organized eyeglass clinic team of 3 other men traveled to the Kulen Mountain eyeglass clinic day to the village of Runteak. Inventory and replenishment of supplies had been done. The men had organized each area in the clinic area to serve whoever was sent to us on this day. […]
Eyeglass Clinic at New Life Church, Siem Reap, Cambodia. New Life Church in Siem Reap is the second eyeglass clinic day that was done on January 17th of this year. We are privileged to have one other barang still here, who arrived with her mom back in December to do some footwork on her own […]
