ORPHANAGE AT PHNOM PENH
Christmas Celebration at the Orphanage
The orphanage has been moved out from the inner city. They have acquired some land and are building a facility. They have about 100 plus kids living with them at this time.
Upon arrival to the orphanage, the team did a presentation for three separate age groups in the small and hot classrooms. We quickly divided into three teams to rotate—coloring, singing, and story. 
Teaching the kids "This Little Light of Mine"
New Crayons
Jack told the story of Why the Bells Rang which emphasized the care of those in need and giving from the heart. The children and poor enjoyed the favor of the story on the poor boy’s gift.
Jack was happy to see the little boy (deaf mute) that we might on the first mission to the orphanage. He immediately smiled and was glad to see us again. This little boy came alive during our first VBS when we taught him some sign language. 
Jack was also able to find "Little Ray" one of the children we have watched grow up. Many of the children were the same kids we have seen year after year with many new faces added.
The Christmas celebration is a time for the whole community to come together. We were able to meet a couple of the kids who had moved on in life successfully but come back for the Christmas program. One of the kids of the facility is now singing on Cambodian television while another young girl is in school studying.
The program was filled with the traditional dances of Cambodia. The costumes are ornate and the dances are done by the children. The children sang Christmas songs accompanied by small keyboards that they played. The keyboard is made functional by blowing air through a mouthpiece.
The Christmas story was acted out by the kids as well. The Wise Men was portrayed as very old men with canes. The kids were wonderful in their roles.
Mary and the Angels
The older kids of the facility are competing in a community competition of video reenactment. They chose to learn the steps of a video that we would probably not choose today. However, the boys did do a wonderful reproduction of Beat It and Thriller. They had the costume and dances down really well. They are ranked 9th in the competition in Cambodia.
Not to be outdone by the older kids, the younger kids then took the stage and danced. They too were wonderful.
Diane, Ken, and Dave did the bamboo pole dance on behalf of our group! It is a traditional dance that involved missing the poles that come together. They did quite well!
Kurt Bailey delivered half of the vitamins and recreation balls to the orphanage. The gifts were greatly appreciated by the facility.
Saturday although we missed the youth, we enjoyed American food with no rice. The Lucky Burger and Steve’s Steak house were welcomed. A few of us were able to get some shopping done and to get a massage.
Tomorrow we worship and then attend the Christmas program at the dumpsite. Keep us in your prayers!
Other Pic's from our day
Clara and Pat Noun (Director)
Esther and some of the girls
The Kids enjoying the show
Santa arrives! .....snowing in Phnom Penh
As the parent of a missionnary and the grandparent of a child adopted from China, I fully support the importance of what you're doing. Keeping you all in my prayers!
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What fun & what a blessing!
Seeing the picture of Dave doing the pole dance reminded me of the days when we took lessons at Ric Seelings!
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All of you are such a blessing to these kids. Our prayers continue to be with you.
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Dear Curt Bailey,
Sound like the mission is a great success. All of you are to be congratulated for the contacts you have made. Have a safe trip home. We are looking forward to seeing you at our Christmas gathering. Love, Mon & Dad
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David,looks like you still have quick feet when you dance and run.iknow you are enjoying providing blessings for the kids, who I might add are very precious children in the Lord's eyes. I am praying for everyone there and for your safe return.much love in Christ, chuck
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Curt,
Just wanting you to know that I am praying for you and the rest of the team. My hope and prayer is that God's work through you and your team's hands and hearts will be felt and experienced long after you and the team return home. In the name of the risen Christ, amen.
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Looks like a job well done! Keep up the good work as we keep up the prayers and good wishes for the team. We are pulling for you here! Larry Norman, Director LAVIM
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Curt,
David and I want you to know you and the mission team are in our prayers. I can't wait to hear the stories of how God magnified the love driven efforts of team.
Shan and David Miller
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Mary and the angles were acute! Can't wait to hear the stories...probably sermon fodder for a life time. Be safe!
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to curtis bailey
hey daddy i miss you a lot. i wanna know when you are coming home and what time. oh yeah my health teacher coach sheridan wants you to teach our class about like medical stuff. it would just be 1st hour. but i needs to be soon because after christmas vaction i switch to P.e.. so call as soon as you can if it is during the day, just call my cell and leave me a voice message. well call real soon. oh yeah mama checked me out of school 2nd hour because i got sick, but i feel better so call me... please be safe let pawpaw's spirit be your gardein angel. love you george curtis bailey
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Your people are in my prayers daily
God Bless each one of you
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God bless all of you for your good works. Do you have acontact name and number (or web address) for this orphanage? I visited there before, and would like to volunteer on my next trip to Cambodia. Thank you
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