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The Jewel in Southern Cambodia.

The internet password for the BEC in Sihanoukville contains the word “jewel”, and in many ways, this is an apt description of Sihanoukville. Picture a small town situated on the south Cambodian coastline, with good swimming beaches and beautiful unspoilt islands just offshore, as well as lovely weather. (MOSTLY, although at the time of writing it has been an extremely rainy week). There is a limitless supply of restaurants and coffee shops to dine at, handy supermarkets and all are within walking distance. A little way up the hill from the beach, down a rather potholed road, next to some village houses is another  “jewel”…the Christadelphian Bible Education Centre. This is our lightstand in the south of Cambodia, and is known as BEC 2…BEC 1 being in Phnom Penh, and BEC 3 in Siem Reap. It is here that I have had the very fulfilling task of teaching many eager young bible students for almost a month, whilst living at the BEC with Bro Savy, Sis Theong, and little Salee. ...

Being A Presence In Siem Reap August 18, 2015

 If you have been contemplating spiritually ­minded fieldwork in an exotic  location, then consider offering your time, energy and gifts in this intriguing  area of Cambodia. From the moment we arrived in Siem Reap, we experienced a warm welcome  from the small group of brothers and sisters living here.  Sister Loy met us at the  bus station and immediately made us feel like we belonged.  In the two weeks  that we have been here, it has become apparent that the BEC3 has a great deal of  potential but needs the consistent presence...