Methodist Mission Office - Faith Engine Ministry - December 8th
On Monday we started the day at the UMM Office doing devotion, getting to know the staff and fellowship.  We continued to be in awe what God is doing in Cambodia.  They have a awesome staff and it was great to get to know them all a little better.  It did not take long to feel right at home.  Since this was Jack's 4th trip he was looking around wondering where his new office would be on his next trip?  Jack had brought the Methodist mission a gift......a very special gift.  His first guitar......the guitar he had first learned to play on, many years ago.  Jack said he was giving Cambodia his "best friend". 
See www.midweekmanna.com for his comments about the guitar gift.


Presentation of Jack's old friend, his very first guitar

Country Director Dr. Rosalio, Dist. Supt. Joseph Chan and his wife Maryland
give big "THANK YOU" to Mike for B. R. First Methodist Church's substantial
support of the Youth Camp.

A short drive brought us to the FEM - Faith Engine Ministry.  This facility trains skills to repair motorcycle and car engines.  Each class has 15 students for 10 weeks.  Students have classroom study, hands-on shop experience, daily worship plus eat and sleep at the mission facility for the entire term.  Once they graduate with a certificate, they are qualified to work or start their own business for engine repair.  The value of our donation dollars is amazingly effective.  For $300 one student receives a scholoarship for the 10 week term...including room and board.  This gives more than help...it builds skills that improve the lives of those trained as well as the Cambodian citizens they serve by repairing their vehicles.  Imagine how many in that country will see the light of Christ shining in the face of their mechanic.


Emmanual (FEM Director) giving us a tour of the facility

After lunch is was a afternoon at the market.  A Market like no other, this is where Cambodians can purchase all goods in one place.  We were able to compleate our souvenir and Christmas gift needs.


Curt "negotiating" price.

Afternoon nap at the market where sleeping on the job appears to be okay...in fact
maybe better than what we do in our U.S. shops and markets.


Enough of this shopping.....please! (notice the gender of those too pooped to shop any more)

Jack took us to dinner at a nice restaurant that evening.

After this many days, of rice many are seeking comfort food --- burgers & fries.