Faith

Yippee! I am so excited! As you are reading this, I will be in Cambodia, Myanmar or will have just returned. This trip has been a journey of faith. Last year, my planned trip was cancelled at the last minute due to lack of funding. I was very disappointed and my negative attitude stuck with me.

Months ago, when Mark said that I would be going this year, I said “great,” but, inside, I was thinking, “it would be great, but will probably not happen.” I did not have the funds and knew it was going to be an expensive year in my family (not even knowing about some things which added to that). People would ask if I was going and I would say, “I don’t know.” My own sponsor son, Sitha, asked and I told him the same thing. I felt that I needed to go, but that it wouldn’t happen … I lacked faith.

A couple of weeks ago, God hit me with a reminder that I needed. My sponsor daughter, Sreymom, sent me an email. She said that she had really wanted to talk to me in person about some confusion in her life

and was very disappointed that she could not. Her email stopped me in my tracks.

Daily, I look at the names and faces of children who are impacted through Raising Kids and CCSN. I always say that the sponsors are changing the children’s lives and believe that wholeheartedly. Somehow, though, I had lost that realization within my own life. My lack of faith was not just affecting me. It was affecting others as well. I needed to go and not worry about the funds.

My flights were booked as quickly as possible. Almost half of the flight costs are already covered through the generosity of some wonderful people. I still don’t know where the rest of the funds will come from but trust that God will provide. Praise God for his wonderful mercy that pierced through my  lack of faith!

I know that this was partially due to the prayers that many of you say for me. Thank you! I really appreciate it. While you are praying, could you please pray for Mak Phean. She is the new houseparent in the Phnom Penh children’s home and needs our prayers, especially during this adjustment time. And, please, never lose sight of the impact that YOU are having.

Tina

中文 IT and Sponsors!

Cambodia Christian School

Network (CCSN)

IT is happening. Mark was in Cambodia in mid-July to tell the parents of Rongko’s 12th grade class about IT. He brought back copies of the booklets describing IT – one of which is now in my hands. IT has been in planning and preparation since 2006. IT is bringing many changes to a rural community. IT is leading people to Jesus.

What is IT?

IT is the Institute of Technology at Rongko. Classes begin on October 4. Students who would not have been able to obtain advanced education in the past will now be able to get a Bachelor’s Degree in several areas – English, Information Technology, Business Administration, Agricultural Technology, and Agricultural Economics. Students are anxiously waiting.

Pray with us as the final details come together and as IT opens the doors of hope to Cambodia

Children’s Homes

(Partnership with  NHO)

God is good!

In May, Mark was at GA611 church in Hong Kong. While there, he felt led to speak to the people about Cambodia. As a result, 19 people/couples (so far) have decided to sponsor 29 Cambodian children within NHO. Praise God and thank you GA611! Welcome to the Raising Kids sponsorship family!

I am so joyful in knowing that 29 more children have people who are praying for them and providing for their needs. Before this happened only four children at the Battambang home were sponsored. Now, every child currently at the home (actually every child currently within NHO) has a sponsor. This is an answer to prayer!

Children are always arriving at the children’s homes of our partner ministries in Myanmar, India and Cambodia. Actually, at the moment, there are approximately 90 children in Myanmar and one in India who are waiting for their sponsors. In India, we also need approximately 14 educational supporters for the children.  Please continually pray with me for more sponsors to join Raising Kids so that these 91 children (and any child arriving in any of the three countries) will have someone who is specifically praying and providing for them and their needs. I know that God will answer those prayers.

Tina Tomes

東南亞禱告中心／柬埔寨

柬埔寨基督教學校聯網（CCSN）

IT正在進行！七月中, Mark來到柬埔寨，向Rongko 十二年級學生的家長介紹IT。他帶來許多份說明IT的小冊子－－現在我手上正好有一本。IT的規劃與籌備是從2006年開始的，目前已在 鄉村社區帶來許多的改變。 IT正帶領人們走向耶穌。

甚麼是IT？IT是位於Rongko的科技專科學校，十月四日即將開課。學生以往無法取得高等學歷，但從現在開始，他們可以取得英文、資訊科技、商業管理、農業科技、及農業經濟的大學學位。學生殷切期待進入IT就讀。

現在最後細節已進入整合之際，IT的創立正為柬埔寨開啟希望之門，請與我們一同禱告。

兒童之家 （與 NHO 合作）

神真美好

五月時,，Mark在香港GA611教會分享，覺得神要他告訴會眾關於柬埔寨的事工與需要，結果，截至目前為止，已有十九人／夫婦決定贊助二十九名住在HNO新盼望兒童之家的柬埔寨兒童。讚美主！也感謝GA611教會。 歡迎加入贊助“栽培兒童”(Raising Kids)的行列！

得知二十九名兒童都有了贊助者，為他們禱告並提供生活所需，我心中感到無比喜悅。在此之前，只有在Battambang 的四名兒童得到贊助。如今，NHO所有的兒童都有了贊助人。這是禱告蒙了應允。

兒童都是先抵達位於Myanmar、印度和柬埔寨我們合作機構所辦的兒童之家。目前Myanmar約有九十名兒童、印度有一位兒童正等待贊助人。在印度，我們還需要大約十四位教育贊助者。請繼續和我一起禱告，有更多贊助人加入“栽培兒童”，使這九十一名兒童（還有日後來到這三個國家的兒童之家的孩子們）都有贊助人，專門為他們禱告和提供生活所需。我相信主會應允這些禱告。

Tina Tomes

NHO Kids Win Achievement Awards

Two children, Savada and Srey Leab, from NHO’s Phnom Penh children’s homes excitedly received the “Oustanding Achievement Award.” This was given at their public school, New Life School, for their hard work. They are truly grateful to have had this opportunity.

中文 SEAPC Cambodia, 07-10

SEAPC/Cambodia

August and September will be exciting times for our teachers within the Cambodia Christian School Network (CCSN) and for the children and staff within New Hope Children’s Homes (NHO). Why? Because August 23-27 is the time for the third annual CCSN teacher retreat and September 8-11 is the time for the third biannual NHO kid’s camp.

The CCSN teacher retreat serves as a time for all of the teachers within CCSN to have a time of spiritual training, professional training and a time of relaxation and fellowship at the beach. In 2009, there were approximately 120 teachers and a large team of helpers who attended. Hongsunee Uarattanaraksa, a highly honored teacher from Thailand, was the guest trainer at the retreat. This year, it is expected that there will be approximately 170 people attending.

NHO kid’s camp is always a fun time for the children. They are able to go to the beach for a time of worship, fellowship and fun. Last time, there were approximately 250 children plus caretakers and volunteers. This year, there will be approximately 350 children plus caretakers and volunteers. The expected number of people is approximately 430.

Prayer is vital to both of these events. Or-ganization and preparation are entering into the final stages. Funding is still needed for both events. The event leaders and volunteers need prayer for continued health, energy, and focus. The teachers and children need prayer for open hearts and health. Please pray for all of these things and that the Holy Spirit’s presence, power, and grace are fully visible to all and reach far beyond all attendees to their friends, neighbors, leaders, and country.

Tina

東南亞禱告中心／柬埔寨

對柬埔寨基督教學校聯網 (CCSN) 的老師以及新盼望兒童之家 (NHO) 的孩子們和同工來說，八月和九月最叫他們興奮了。為什麼？因為八月23日至27日是第三屆的 CCSN 教師退修會，而半年一次的兒童營將在九月8日至11日舉行，這是第三次。

CCSN教師退修會是柬埔寨基督教學校聯網全體老師領受的時間，除了接受屬靈與專業的訓練，還可以在沙灘上放鬆與交誼。二○○九年，共有一百二十位老師和許多助理參加，講員 Hongsunee Uarattanaraksa 來自泰國的，十分受推崇。今年預期大約會有一百七十人參加。

NHO 的兒童營向來是孩子們的快樂時光。他們可以到海邊敬拜、團契和玩樂。上一次，有將近二百五十位孩童加上看顧孩子的工作人與義工，今年則會有三百五十位孩童加上看顧孩子的工作人員與義工，預計總人數約四百三十位

針對這兩個活動，禱告是最要緊的。組織規劃和籌備將進入最後階段；經費仍需資助；活動的領導團隊與義工們都需要禱告的遮蓋，能以保持健康、活力與專注；老師與孩子們也需要禱告，能有敞開的心與健康的身體。請為這些事禱告，讓所有參與者都經歷到聖靈的同在、能力與恩典，影響力能擴及他們的朋友、鄰舍、領袖和整個國家。

Tina

Bunthorn’s Achievement

Hi Everyone,

Just want to announce the excellent educational achievement of Rom Bunthorn,
a Grade 12 boy in the Student Center, who has attended English course at SIS since Sept 2009.
Initially, his test results were slightly below average and after almost 10 months, with
much effort on his part and some tutoring from various people beside the school, he reached
top his class/ level during the last term examination. This is a feat that is momentous for him!
Alice

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