The Hourngs in Cambodia!

Always a delight for the opportunity to serve the body of Christ. Sharing some highlights of this month (March) at our church.  If you are new on this blog, you may read our family and ministry information here 👉  Ministry in Cambodia  

 

Sharing with you our March Adventure! If you are new on my blog, let me introduce our family to you 👉 The Hourngs in Cambodia  

We spent some solitude time today.  David and I made some activities for children's Sunday school for tomorrow's Easter service. This year we decided to paint eggs and made some bookmarks and cards.  Dad came and asked: Dad: Why eggs? what's the significance for the Resurrection Day? David: I painted this egg in black because it represents sins, this red is Jesus' blood because He died for us, our sins have washed away so we could go to heaven - the golden egg! Jesus is alive 👍👌☝👊💓 Mom: well, David says it all - we are ready to share tomorrow 😃💓  Video call with lola Tessie mom's craft  

It’s Good Friday  I am moved from these reflections. When Jesus died in my place, I experienced His grace. Jesus endured such an excruciating pain for my eternal gain.  Approaching the throne of God with confidence Coming to Him even though we are unworthy.  Jesus connects us to God.  This very day of Friday- Jesus took all my shame and sins.  It’s because of His mercy and grace, so I could be welcomed to the eternity once I bid my last breath here on earth. Seven Last Words by Pastor Peter (CCF) Prayer: Dear Lord, Please show me the way to confidently approach You.  Even though I am aware of your affection and concern for me, there are moments when I question my deservingness.  Please would you take away whatever uncertainty I may have by boldly stating that you want to hear from me and that I am yours.  I'm here, please help me and forgive my disbelief. Transform me from the inside out Lord. In Jesus name, Amen

Today is Maundy Thursday.  I actually just learned, maundy came from a Latin word "mandatum" which means commandment in English. Maundy Thursday is named after Jesus' commandment to love one another, emphasizes humility and service by r emembering Jesus washing his disciples' feet . Jesus is actually commanding us to serve others like He did when he washed the disciples' feet.  He exemplifies to have that servant hood attitude.  Though He was regarded as a teacher and God, he didn’t hesitate to serve them.  He came to the world to serve not to be served.  Then if that is His purpose- we should therefore imitate what He did.  on my Tuktuk ride this morning Prayer: Lord, please teach me to love others the way that You have loved me.  Humble me when I am being self-centered.  Make me want to help everyone I come across.  Change my heart so that I can be humble toward everyone. In Jesus name I pray.  Amen.

This coming Sunday would be an extra special worship celebration.  It's Easter once again! Vandy will be preaching.  We hope and pray to invite and gather newcomers, so they would be able to hear the good news of Jesus' reason of resurrection from the dead.  **It has always been a tradition to serve Khmer Curry whenever we have important occasions/events like this.  **And because Khmer New Year is coming soon, the Youth (Men & Women dorms) will have a Songkran Fellowship right after lunch at the church too 😍💪😁😇