We were attending an outreach being put on by a local home church with some friends we have in a coastal town in the South. Yein was asked to translate as the home church was doing a small outreach to local families, helping meet some of their practical needs and continuing to build relationship.
We enjoyed chatting with the local Khmer in their language but could see they were a bit shy or hesitant. As our friend Kris started to address the group and Yein translated, you could sense the atmosphere change. Kris gave some great remarks and welcomed them then turned it over to Yein to communicate. Yein got them laughing and shared the good news of the Gospel with them. We all had a great meal together and it was great to see each family leave with some practical gifts that will help their household.
Seeing Yein in front of people reminded me, SHE HAS A GIFT with that! A combination of a generous, loving heart, combined with a fearless, bold courage to share the love of Christ, makes for a dynamic message.
On the way back to our home, the transmission of our car gave out. We had left at 4:30 in the morning, so we were stranded just as a tad bit of light started coming up over the horizon. Luckily, we were right in front of a small gas station. As soon as the gas station opened the kids had an area to run around and the family the lives on the gas station site and operates the gas station invited us in as they would their own family. I’m always impressed with their hospitality towards visitors.
It took about 4-hours to get a plan implemented and we were towed by a friends van. We used a cable, so it was a stressful three hour tow back into the capital city. The cable was about 2 meters (6ft) and I had no ability to see infront of the “lead van” so I had to make sure to keep my eyes pealed for when he would hit the brakes. I also had to make sure I didn’t brake harder than the lead van, so as to yank them back if there was slack in the line. A stressful three hours, but we arrived home safe, sound, and a bit worn out.
