Updated Tuesday August 2

Tri Truong, the host missionary for the Cambodia ministry, writes:
Dear Grace Team,

Thank you so much!   God is great and God's mercy endures forever.   The Mission Trip and Mission Project was a great success and it was clear to all who were there that it was simply a move of God.  The preached word, the testimonies of God's love and faith, the engaging workshops, the new church facility established, the solar power system built to provide clean water to the powerless, the baptism pool construction to baptize 150 people, the VBS and its application to thousand of children, dozen of people came to faith in Christ after hearing the Gospel message, and the fellowship amongst believers all testified to God's presence and faithfulness. Hallelujah!

I just want to thank each of you for all of your prayers, support, and participation.  This Mission Project could not have happened without your willingness to submit to God's will for your life.   I pray that you continue to seek God in all you do and that you make Cambodia Mission Trip a starting point and not the end.   God has just provided us a glimpse of how we can transform this world if our foundation is in the unity of Christ Jesus and His power. Let us move forward boldly and strategically in this "new" vision that God has given us.

Dear Pastor Mike Gaston and the Mission Department Staff , thanks for sending your great team to Cambodia . Grace Team was a SUPER UNITY TEAM!

"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."
(Romans 15:5-6)

Forever His glory.

Your servant and His,

Tri Truong

Time is passing by so fast... we've been busy remodeling the church building here in Sihanoukville.  We replaced the roof over the outdoor meeting area, painted it inside and out, and worked on the doors. 

In the mornings we held VBS for the children while Jim Gabor and Jeff Tritt conducted leadership training.  It's about 100 degrees here and very muggy.  The children are a lot of fun to spend time with and the Cambodian team that we're working alongside is a great group of people.  They've come from all over Cambodia to help out - sacrificing time at work and are also away from their family, although some were able to bring some of their family with them. 

Tri treated us all to a great dinner by the beach the 2nd night we were here.  He's been fun to work with as his mind is always working and thinking about how God will use him and the resources God gives him to do more work for Him here in Cambodia.  We're thankful to be a part of the ministry here.  Last night we enjoyed an evening of testimonies and singing and tonight we'll be part of the dedication service for the church building.  It will be a special time for everyone. 

Tomorrow we'll leave here and go to Phnom Pehn for a day.  From there we'll fly to Ankor Wat and spend a couple days there.  From there we'll return to Phnom Pehn's International Airport to begin our return flight home.  The trip is already half way over.  So much has happened... there's so much to process and think about.  It's exciting to see how God is working. 

Thanks for remembering us in your prayers and lifting up our team.  So far we remain healthy and in good spirits.  We may have one more opportunity for an update before we leave.  We'll be in touch.