For the past several years LA Volunteers in Mission (LAVIM) teams have worked with Spean Chivit congregation near Phonom Penh to purchase a new church location and the construction of a sanctuary. The church was finished in 2007 and dedicated by LAVIM teams in February of 2008.  Esther Karimi Gitobu is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church assigned to Cambodia and will be helping to coordinate the mission (see additional info on Esther and her family).

The average age of a Cambodian Methodist is between fifteen and twenty-five years of age (Youth) and English is the official second language of the country. Our team will be assisting with a Youth Camp the first week of December that will consist of about 160 young people gathering together to pray and fellowship. The theme is "Cambodia Methodist Youth Rise and Shine" their motto is "To know Christ and make Him known". The goal of the Youth Camp is to create a Christian community where young people throughout Cambodia come together to build relationships and structures that will enable them to work in collaboration on issues of common concern.

Through this Camp, individuals will be able to share their skills and also learn from others in ways that can be taken back and shared with local Congregations and communities. As youth participate, there will be opportunities for personal growth and the formation of new leadership in congregations and to communities that will allow for a stronger witness to the Gospel. We feel that this Camp will potentially bring about further leadership among youth/young adults.

Dec 7th ^(sun) 8.00 Worship Service at Toul Kork Methodist Church (one of the team members to preach)

2.00pm Christmas program at the Dumpsite

Dec 10th ^(Wed) 8.00 Morning Devotions at UMC HQ’s (one of the Team Member to share short devotions.)

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