Our mission director, Jun Rafael, turned 45 this year, and we had a great celebration at his house. With the Filipino team as emcees, we took turns roasting Jun and expressing our thanks for all that he means to our lives.
Here you are seeing Pastor Vande singing a song in Tagalog, the main language of the Philipines. He had learned this song during his two years of studying in the Philippines, and it was a blessing for Pastor Jun to hear it sung by one of his disciples here in Cambodia and by a product of the ministry to which he has dedicated so much of his life.
The Filipino team did a skit where they imagined Jun after another 45 years. Pastor Kenji played Mamel and Pastor Glenn played Jun in this hilarious skit that prompted Jun to comment that he did not wish to become 90 if that is how he would have to act.
Of course, because it was a Filipino birthday, we had great, Filipino food. Here you are seeing one of our students, Som On, cleaning up the soup bone after everyone was finished eating.
The next celebration that we want to share with you is the dedication ceremony of Esher Eirene Fernandez. She was born on July 21st, and we have been blessed by her addition to our ministry team here in Cambodia.
During the ceremony, Esher was dedicated to the Lord, and we joined in prayer for her life and for her walk with the Master. Here you are seeing Pastor Fitz giving a blessing to Greg, Resie and Esher.
After the ceremony, we were invited to a party on the Saydot court where we sang songs together, and then feasted on the great cooking of Pastor Fitz. He and the rest of the team had spent the day butchering two goats and then preparing several delicious Filipino dishes. The food was excellent as was the great company of Khmer, Filipino, Japanese, and American friends and co-workers.
Here you are seeing a picture of us with our new guest teacher, Mam Grace. She had previously taught in the Philippines for many years, being sent out by Immanuel General Mission from Japan. She is a great blessing to have here in Cambodia, and is a great teacher for our students.
The final celebration that we want to tell you about is the birthday of Jairah, the daughter of Jun and Mamel. She turned eight this year, and we celebrated her birthday with a party. Here you are seeing Jun and Pastor Keith from Kampong Cham lifting Jairah up for a photo opportunity after she blew out her candles.
Mam Grace prayed a special prayer of dedication over Jairah during the party. We all lifted Jairah to the Lord, and prayed that God's special blessing would be upon all areas of her life, her schooling, her relationships, and most importantly her desire to continue her walk with the Lord.
Our mission director, Jun Rafael, turned 45 this year, and we had a great celebration at his house. With the Filipino team as emcees, we took turns roasting Jun and expressing our thanks for all that he means to our lives.
Here you are seeing Pastor Vande singing a song in Tagalog, the main language of the Philipines. He had learned this song during his two years of studying in the Philippines, and it was a blessing for Pastor Jun to hear it sung by one of his disciples here in Cambodia and by a product of the ministry to which he has dedicated so much of his life.
The Filipino team did a skit where they imagined Jun after another 45 years. Pastor Kenji played Mamel and Pastor Glenn played Jun in this hilarious skit that prompted Jun to comment that he did not wish to become 90 if that is how he would have to act.
Of course, because it was a Filipino birthday, we had great, Filipino food. Here you are seeing one of our students, Som On, cleaning up the soup bone after everyone was finished eating. 
The next celebration that we want to share with you is the dedication ceremony of Esher Eirene Fernandez. She was born on July 21st, and we have been blessed by her addition to our ministry team here in Cambodia. 
During the ceremony, Esher was dedicated to the Lord, and we joined in prayer for her life and for her walk with the Master. Here you are seeing Pastor Fitz giving a blessing to Greg, Resie and Esher.
After the ceremony, we were invited to a party on the Saydot court where we sang songs together, and then feasted on the great cooking of Pastor Fitz. He and the rest of the team had spent the day butchering two goats and then preparing several delicious Filipino dishes. The food was excellent as was the great company of Khmer, Filipino, Japanese, and American friends and co-workers.
Here you are seeing a picture of us with our new guest teacher, Mam Grace. She had previously taught in the Philippines for many years, being sent out by Immanuel General Mission from Japan. She is a great blessing to have here in Cambodia, and is a great teacher for our students.
The final celebration that we want to tell you about is the birthday of Jairah, the daughter of Jun and Mamel. She turned eight this year, and we celebrated her birthday with a party. Here you are seeing Jun and Pastor Keith from Kampong Cham lifting Jairah up for a photo opportunity after she blew out her candles.
Mam Grace prayed a special prayer of dedication over Jairah during the party. We all lifted Jairah to the Lord, and prayed that God's special blessing would be upon all areas of her life, her schooling, her relationships, and most importantly her desire to continue her walk with the Lord.
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