This week has seen the BEC going from relatively empty to crowded, and as of Boxing Day, will be full to the brim! Bible School is imminent and the tribes are coming from far and wide! We counted 20 around the dining table for lunch today! Aussies, Kiwi's, a Canadians, Indians, Welshmen, Khmer, Burmese, Thai... I think that's it so far. But there are plenty more to come :)
It's been busy busy busy this week getting ready for Bible School - building logos, making name tags, putting together packs, checking out the venue, it's looking to be a really great week full of uplift! Apparently, we're expecting approximately 150 attendees which is fantastic!
The teaching has been spread between a few more people, now that the BEC is full of able teachers. I think the aim is to start getting a few more students now that there are more long term field workers available to teach.
We had the honor of travelling to Kampot province veeeery early on Saturday morning for Jonno and Ren Nutter's Khmer wedding. It was definitely a once in a life time opportunity for all the foreigners! Full of colour and tradition, it was a day to remember. There were about 7 different costume changes, 4 different blessing ceremonies, a cake to top all wedding cakes, and much loud music and dancing. As Jonno and Ren had specifically said they did not want any Monks to be involved in the ceremony it was cut down from a 3 day epic to a 1 day extravaganza! Bro Don Stremple from Southernvales ecclesia in Adelaide did a short talk and blessing which was lovely and incorporated a special spiritual aspect to the day. It was translated into Khmer so hopefully the message was heard and touched peoples hearts. It was a very fun day but by the time we all arrived back at the BEC after 21 hours of being awake, we were all very ready for bed!
The bible school officially starts tonight with a baptism and a memorial meeting. We pray for God's blessing on those who are still to arrive, and on our week together around His Word.
This place is amazing and it's such a blessing to be back and involved in all the exciting work that goes on here.
God bless :)
~Emily
It's been busy busy busy this week getting ready for Bible School - building logos, making name tags, putting together packs, checking out the venue, it's looking to be a really great week full of uplift! Apparently, we're expecting approximately 150 attendees which is fantastic!
The teaching has been spread between a few more people, now that the BEC is full of able teachers. I think the aim is to start getting a few more students now that there are more long term field workers available to teach.
We had the honor of travelling to Kampot province veeeery early on Saturday morning for Jonno and Ren Nutter's Khmer wedding. It was definitely a once in a life time opportunity for all the foreigners! Full of colour and tradition, it was a day to remember. There were about 7 different costume changes, 4 different blessing ceremonies, a cake to top all wedding cakes, and much loud music and dancing. As Jonno and Ren had specifically said they did not want any Monks to be involved in the ceremony it was cut down from a 3 day epic to a 1 day extravaganza! Bro Don Stremple from Southernvales ecclesia in Adelaide did a short talk and blessing which was lovely and incorporated a special spiritual aspect to the day. It was translated into Khmer so hopefully the message was heard and touched peoples hearts. It was a very fun day but by the time we all arrived back at the BEC after 21 hours of being awake, we were all very ready for bed!
The bible school officially starts tonight with a baptism and a memorial meeting. We pray for God's blessing on those who are still to arrive, and on our week together around His Word.
This place is amazing and it's such a blessing to be back and involved in all the exciting work that goes on here.
God bless :)
~Emily
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