That is how one would write “hello” in Khmer, the language they speak in Cambodia. To say the past couple months have flown by would be an understatement. It seems like it was just yesterday I got talked into filling out the Deputation Application, and now looking back I am beyond glad that I did. I’ve always dreamed of going on a mission trip, but this isn’t exactly how I was planning on doing it. Being the anxious-planning-obsessed person that I am, giving up the option of deciding where I would spend my summer was terrifying. However, I’ve realized that this is exactly what I should be doing and I can speak for the team and say that we’re all excited to get started!
In Cambodia, we will be living at the main Young Life center in the capital city of Phnom Penh. I personally am excited to be living in the city and can’t wait to see what it has to offer. The job that we will be doing is teaching conversational English to high school aged students, however there is a catch. All three of us will be at different centers, with our own classroom, making our own curriculum … oh and none of us have ever done anything like this before! I guess that’s why I’m calling this an adventure! We will also have time to just hang out with the kids, get to know them and their families and do our best to show them the love of God. On weekends we will be also helping out with the Young Life clubs, I am praying that God utilizes us to share the word with everyone at those clubs!
I am excited to experience a completely different country, culture and even the food. However, more than that I am excited to see where my relationship with God will go. I know that this will be a time where I will have to rely on him because I honestly don’t really know what I’m doing. I hope to grow in faith and love for others.
Although I must admit that I am very nervous, I know that God is going to be right next to me the entire time, and with that in mind I have nothing to worry about (well you know, beside malaria, giant spiders, rabid dogs, etc…. Just kidding!)
Also, feel free to follow Dina’s personal blog: deputationincambodia.wordpress.com
“I am not alone, for my Father is with me.” John 16:32 Keep us in your prayers ♥
With love,
Team Cambodia (Dina, Meghann & Katie)
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