How did we celebrate Christmas?
On Christmas Eve, we decorated our “palace” with snowflakes and Christmas
trees. Some of our squad came over on Christmas Day for a potluck lunch, and we
had tons of food to eat. We listened to fun Christmas memories and opened a
present before heading upstairs to celebrate with the youth.
trees. Some of our squad came over on Christmas Day for a potluck lunch, and we
had tons of food to eat. We listened to fun Christmas memories and opened a
present before heading upstairs to celebrate with the youth.
On Sunday, we celebrated again at the morning worship service. In the evening, we had dinner with the congregation before joining the candle
light service. I love candle light services! After the sermon, the lights were
turned off, and we sat in pure darkness for a few moments. Then one light
appeared. We were asked to make a promise to wholeheartedly seek God in the new year. As people accepted it, they took the light, and it began to spread across the room. It was an incredible sight!
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am
the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but
will have the light of life.” John 8:12
the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but
will have the light of life.” John 8:12
After the service, some of the youth stuck around to talk to us, and we
ended up having a giant dance party. It was so much fun! We had introduced the
Macarena the night before, and we danced it a few times as well as many traditional
Cambodian dances. After dancing, it felt as if any barriers of shyness or
hesitation were broken between us and love poured out. Everyone was filled with
so much joy and love. Our last days were amazing! I was sad to leave, but I am
excited for what is to come in Africa.
ended up having a giant dance party. It was so much fun! We had introduced the
Macarena the night before, and we danced it a few times as well as many traditional
Cambodian dances. After dancing, it felt as if any barriers of shyness or
hesitation were broken between us and love poured out. Everyone was filled with
so much joy and love. Our last days were amazing! I was sad to leave, but I am
excited for what is to come in Africa.
