What I’ve Realized About Giving
The other night, my thoughts about Giving were rocked. We have been studying spiritual giftings and the one for this week was giving. Growing up in Christian subculture in America, I have a very specific view of giving. The first thing to come to mind was the love...
DRAGON DANCE
Remember, you may click on a photo to enlarge it. The drummer and cymbal player, the head, attaching the skirt, the final product.15 SeptemberEvery night now for several weeks there has been a lot of drumming in the park across from the hotel, usually beginning...
COCONUT JELLY
14 SeptemberBetsy and Rebecca at the Vu's apartment, those very low stools on which nearly everyone sits at outdoor restaurants, the coconut jelly, top on left, bowl on right.After school, Principal Rrbecca Pham and Pastor Jacob Vu invited me and teacher Lheonie to...
CAMBODIA PART II
This is the second part of my trip to Cambodia1 - 3 September. It is not related to my mission trip to Vietnam but rather is a side trip I took over the three-day Vietnam National Day weekend. I have been unable to size photos to fit but will try to add them...
August Happenings: Johann and Louise in South Africa
It has been a while since we sent out a newsletter! Bet you would never see the day when you didn't receive multiple emails from us! The truth is we have really been busy moving into our new home in Villiersdorp and getting involved in the life of our new church, St...
Allen Gardiner Day: As the Father has sent me, I am sending you!
Today has been established as Allen Gardiner Day. Allen Gardiner is the founder of SAMS. He felt the call to bring the Gospel to the southernmost part of South America. Ultimately, Gardiner, along with many other faithful servants, gave his life to the...