Listening to stories from some friends, up in
Ratanakiri, I was just in awe what a good God we serve. Gordon and Bee and
there team of local tribal people, started to work in the local prison in
Banlung. Till recently they did not have a lot of activity in the prison and
when a team came with a new vision, they took up the challenge. Their work paid
off when the Director opens the prison for them to work in. We heard many
stories of people that came to prison to receive Christ there. Some of the
prisoners are writing worship songs and share it with the others. They estimate
that about 60% of the prisoners received Christ already.
Samai and I went to the prison and help pulling some
teeth of about 50 prisoners. Nice to pull teeth again after such a long time.
Must say I did miss it for a long time. I was heartbroken by the amount of
young people in the prison, girls and boys. Was pretty neat to see Gordon doing
some Bible studies with the prisoners.
Most of our outreaches bring us close to the border
of Vietnam into some pretty tribal villages. Churches have been planted over a
long period of time with great relationships with the local tribal people. All
the young people helping Samai to pack some meds, is a very encouraging thing
to see. The way these people move is beautiful. No sad faces here, always
smiling and thankful for the help they get.
Met a young boy, 12 years old, in one village, which
had a bike accident and broke his Upper leg badly. The parents do not believe to
go to the doctor and just got help from the temple and a local medicine man.
Needles to say that he cannot walk. I will not rest till that boy gets help, so
we are moving in that direction. Pray with us so we can convince the parents
that free help is available…..
We just came back from a trip to Phnom Chi, Colden
Mountain, like Gideon call it. Roads are bad or good, through the eyes of my
bike. We could visit 3 small villages and help with some needed meds. In one
village, I tested 3 boys, 13, 12 and 10 years old, for Malaria. Turn out that
all 3 have Mix infections with Falciparum and Vivax infections.
Thanks uncle Robin for the test kids and great meds,
you gave me, that saved those boys lives. Getting to a doctor is not that easy
and meds is not good either, as it is imported from China…….
The boys came with me on an outreach to Thor Piang
Rosey and it was nice to see Anton and Gideon, enjoying themselves amongst the
people. Not so sure, who enjoyed it the most, but all were happy. Could bring a
little girl to the hospital on our way back. She broke her arm, but did not see
a doctor, due to money. Drop her off at the Children’s Pediatric hospital and
she is on her way to recover, according to my friend. So nice to have a hospital
available to bring these children too, that is for free.
We are having fun here with Ouma Paula around and
get fed pretty well, no need for us to complain. Went on a small road trip to
the temples of Prea Vehear. It was a great ride and scenery was spectacular. On
our way back we went to visit Koh Ker Temples. the boys did some exploring and
really enjoyed it. Next on the menu is a day off to Angkor WatTemples.
As you can see, we are having a great time, thanks
for all your prayers.
In God’s hands
Rossouw-clan
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