Second Day at Mat Schools!

Wow! (only have a few minutes - so just an overview)

Yesterday we began our day at 7:20 am with devotions with Cambodian Hope Organization. There were about 40 of us, sharing in a devotion on Psalm Sunday - led by the England team.

The off! They wanted us to do 4 Mat schools in the morning and 2 in the afternoon, but after some discussion, we did 2 and 1.

At the first Mat school there were about 60 kids, and then the little brothers and sisters, the parents, etc. probably 100! The number of beaming faces was amazing. I think most of us felt as if we put in a full day by the time 10:30 arrived.

Then off the the second Mat school, about 40 kids plus the extras, one hour later, off we were again.

A quick lunch - even some managed a quick shower (boy do we get dirty - and well - boy do we sweat!)

Mat school number 3 - 60 kids and extras and we were there for two and a half hours. Much better as we had time to teach and sing, tell a Bible story, do our two dramas, and hand out the backpacks.

(At the first two schools we did hand out backpacks but did not get to enjoy the faces of the kids as much, due to the time.)

Last night, out for dinner, sharing time, Pang shared about his ministry in Cambodia, and off to bed.

Today, after devotions, off to Mat school number one for two and a half hours, and this afternoon, off to Mat school number two.

Amazing to see these schools and I hope to explain them more later. Boy are we blessed. This is a country of severe poverty and no hope. Their only hope is GOD and they are so open to it. Amazing to see the willingness to listen and learn.

Hope to blog soon. The kids (meaning your sons and daughters) are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!