The last farewell at the airport

In the Commissioning Service, I requested my friends and colleagues not to see me off at the airport because I think it's time consuming to go to the airport just to say good-bye. However, Rev. Derek Ho, Rev. Polly Ho and the Conference colleagues came. In addition, Pastor and Mrs. Law and my pastor Ms Pang also came to say goodbye. My dearly elderly member Mrs. Cheng and a member of Glad Blessings church, Ms. Leung came too. Last but not least, my dearly brother, Mr. Jack Cheng was kind to drive me to the airport that eased me burden.

We prayed and took pictures with a unspeakable warmness, my eyes were red and I never forget the grace of God who grants me so loving brothers and sisters in the God's family.

New environment

It took some time to pass the custom in Phnom Penh because I lost the big baggage which did not go along with me via Bangkok. However, I could get it back on the following day but I could also see how the problem in transit where the person's arrival was always faster than that of the baggage.

I was greeted at the Puchuntong Airport by Pastor Paula, Rebecca and some University students. A very scented flower ring was put around my neck as their warm welcome.

Commissioning Service Dec 14, 2003

The Mission office (also the Phnom Penh Church) is just across the street of the apartment. It will save time to work there. I had the opportunity to visit the University students' dormitory where about 12 students are living. I joined their evening prayer time for about 20 minutes. I could feel the lively fellowship among them. I pray to God that He will use them to be the future leaders of the church in the kingdom of God.

 Days without television and radio

There is a totally change in my living habit. Even though there are no television and radio, I don't feel bored but on the contrary I could work more attentively. Besides the rushing time when Rebecca took me to visit some missionaries, to open telephone service account, bank account, I enjoy the accompany of the two cats and a dog. Again, a university student is willing to teach me driving though he cannot speak English well and I in Khmer either. I sleep around 10 o' clock in the evening and get up around 6 in the morning. The weather is not hot as expected (around 24 C) because December is still a cool time in Cambodia.

Busy life is not limited to Hong Kong. I now begin to take up some work like bookkeeping while Margaret Nelson is in the States. On the other hand, I will speak at the Phnom Penh Church this coming Sunday and hold a Bible class on Wednesdays afternoon. Moreover, I will meet some engineers to discuss about the land project next week. I think it is good to me that I would not feel lonely because there is not much spare time.

Prayer points

1. Good fellowship with God and serene time in devotion.
2. A healthy body especially mosquitoes are everywhere that irritate me. (They told me that there were less mosquitoes in cooler season).
3. I have called my elder sister and she is fine. May God continue to grant His peace and grace to her and her family. Pray also for my second sister and brother too.
4. I could find a good tutor for language study as soon as possible. I will also attend a Khmer language class in the University starting on 8^th Jan 2004.
5. A good memory to remember all the faces and their correct names, especially the university students.
6. Teamwork with the other missionaries and local co-workers.
7. Visa extension, car license application and driving lesson.

Jesus said: "My grace is sufficient for you" (The Bible II Cor. 12:9)

Immanuel,
Davis Lam