One of the great blessings God has provided for me Oma in Cambodia is Bora, my faithful tuk tuk driver. While he certainly takes me where I need to go, his role has become so much more than transportation. Bora has become my “right-hand helper” for many of my day-to-day needs. Many mornings he arrives […]
The Importance of English and Computer Class Outreach Through Hope School and Hope Lutheran Evangelical Church Hope Lutheran Evangelical Church seeks to serve the community not only through the proclamation of God’s Word but also through practical ministries that meet real needs. One important way the church serves the community is through English and Computer […]
What’s In a Name? We alll have a story. the very root, the core of who we are, as an individual, lies in our ability to realize the story, act on it, and then share it onward. When we tell others our story, we’re doing more than just sharing events. We’re sharing meaning. It’s a […]
The ‘Eyes’ Have It There are many idiom phrases in the English language that include the word eyes. Let’s take a brief look at a few and see their meaning and significance for this story. To be the “apple of my eye” means to be dearly loved. To “catch someone’s eye” means to attract attention. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
