One
of regular, but less well known activities organized by this very active BEC.
is a monthly program known as "outreach".
This
involves Brothers and Sisters from surrounding provinces who are unable to
attend many Ecclesial activities staying at the BEC over a week-end for a
program of study, including a seminar at the Dorm, and staying for the Memorial
Meeting and a fellowship meal on Sunday.
Also
joining them and staying for the weekend are students from (LCDI).
LCDI
stands for Leadership and Character Development Institute and is an education
project to assist poor students and others who have dropped out of the
education system, by providing them skills which help them gain employment.
Christadelphians
have been assisting over the past 10 years with practical assistance as well as
weekly English lessons and have resulted in a number of baptisms of teachers
and students.
Our
recent outreach was attended by 4 Brothers and Sisters from the provinces, 15
LCDI students, 2 family members of a
Sister who are seeking baptism, as well as a number of dormers, BEC staff and
fieldworkers.
The
theme was "The Books of the Bible" and individual talks included:
·
Introduction to the Bible
·
the Law & History,
·
Poetry & wisdom
·
Prophecy,
·
the Gospels, and letters
Speakers: Bro Saory, Sis Theavy, Bro Warren, Sis Jeannie and Bro Vitou
These were designed to provide a background and
outline of each of the 66 books and was particularly helpful to the students
(mainly from Buddhist homes).
The
organization of the Week-end was first class and those who attended left well
fed naturally and spiritually, and were looking forward to the next opportunity
(God Willing) to enjoy these times of friendship and fellowship.
It
is probably difficult for those of us who enjoy the opportunity of regular
meetings with our Brethren to fully appreciate the benefits of these weekends
but the "buzz" of conversation after each talk and the wide smiles
spoke volumes.
As
always we ask for your prayers that our Heavenly Father will continue to bless
the work in Cambodia.
On
a personal note our 6 month stay is coming to an end and we will always
treasure the opportunity we have had to make some practical contribution in
this very busy BEC. It has been a very up-lifting experience to witness the
enthusiasm of the Cambodian students and see them develop in their appreciation
of God's Word and we certainly feel very blessed.
We
would also like to thank Brother Vitou and his staff for all their support and
the local Brothers and Sisters, and fellow field-workers for the sweet times of
fellowship we have shared.
John
and Janet
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