Our team and I had an amazing, life-changing trip to
Cambodia this summer! I still feel like I've just left Cambodia and
can't wait to go back. It may happen sooner than later ;) Here is a short
summary, if you'd like the long version, I'd love to share. Let me know!
During our short-term missions week in Cambodia (from
July 21-28th), we served with the organization Agape International
Missions. Agape's mission is to prevent child sex trafficking
in Cambodia and restore hope to its victims by providing
holistic aftercare to rescued victims, equipping and mobilizing the church
to take action and building church sponsored community centers in
sex-trafficking hot spots. At their Siem Reap facility, called Rahab’s
House (where we served), Agape provides care and education for 9 girls freed
from sex slavery. They also conduct outreach to local karaoke clubs
and massage parlors. Along with this, they shine the light of God into
their community through free health clinics, street clean up, and other
demonstrations of God’s love. Our team and I were able to work alongside the
Agape staff in all the wonderful ministries God has given them in Siem
Reap.
Our team of 11 provided special classes during the week for
the girls living at Rahab’s House as well as many community kids. Our lessons
included, piano, guitar, hand bells, dance, sports and crafts. I lead the dance
class :) So much fun! During the week we helped with street clean up and
visited community members to pass out flyers for a free health clinic. Our team
also participated in outreach at local karaoke clubs and massage parlors with
the staff at Agape. These places are just fronts for prostitution in many
places throughout Cambodia and SE Asia.
This mission trip has taught me so many things. I learned
patience and how to stay calm in many situations. I also continued to be
reminded to trust in God and he will take care of the rest. The thing I learned
the most was that my future will undoubtedly involve some type of missionary
service concerning fighting to end sex slavery. Throughout the week there were
moments where it was revealed that I would fit right into Agape. I'm not sure
what the future holds, but I'm very excited. Whether in Korea, Cambodia or
back to the States I trust that God is preparing me and will lead me to the
place He wants to use me next.
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| Our team in front of our hotel before our first day serving. |
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