IVAN YOW IN CAMBODIA 2016
Hello, my name is Ivan Yow; I am a junior doctor who worked in Preston, UK. I have been preparing to join Dr Filipe and his team at Solid Rock starting September 2016 to work as a medical missionary.
So…What will I be doing there? I was called to join the medical staff team, and will also be involved in gospel ministry. It is prudent to have realistic expectations and goals in mind, as not to be disillusioned. As such, I suspect the next few months will be more of a fact finding mission (like a case study) and a place to serve. In a scientific sense, we have to understand the issues before considering implementation any changes.
As such, I hope for His will to be done in Cambodia (and everywhere else), and to move despite uncertainties and risks!
So thus starts the beginning of the journey to Cambodia. Thank you to family, and friends for your support.
Please pray for the things above and for the work in Cambodia.
Stay tuned for further updates.
Ivan
Latest missions news:
- Please pray for the upcoming medical mission by the Singapore team. That it will be used for his Glory.
- Please pray for the staff and Dr Castro's family. For Love, Unity and Wisdom in doing Gods work.
- Please pray for the smooth installation of the hospital system.
There is a lot to write about these coming weeks. Therefore, I decided to write several updates for clarity. I would like to thank and highlight Gloria visit. WARNING, if u are afraid of human bones, best to skip a certain part of this update. You will now when.
This week I would like to share about the upcoming camp at Highlands Bible College. This is a camp/ basketball tournament which invites teams from all over Cambodia. After the tournament there will be an evangelistic opportunity with sermons. Good fun.
This week I would like to share about the 3 day Bible Conference held at Solid Rock BILEG. The week was dominated by the arrival of Dr Met Castillo and wife. Dr Met is the main speaker of the conference, also the director of several bible college and Dr Castro's teacher over 20 years ago. It was such a blessing to hear him speak.
In this update, I would like to share about the lives of several of the missionaries or staff I met here. I hope it will inspire you as it inspired me.
- Please pray for more people who are willing to serve here in Cambodia and BILEG.
- Please pray for the Bible conference, that everyone would treasure Gods word.
- Please pray for funding for the children and hospital.
- Please pray that the children and people here will have adequate food and nutrition especially in the rural areas.
- Please pray that for manna international, an organization that sponsors the Bileg team to feed the rural children in the villages, that their work will bear fruit
- We will be attempting a study with Milo drinks to improve the calorie intake of the kids. Please pray that they will grow strong and healthy.
Please pray for the following;
- For the reopening of the school, and for God to be glorified in their education
- for the orphans that they will have financial aid by next year
- For the hospital and the work that is still needed to be done there
- For that patient, that he is well.
- For the children, that they love God and value his word.
Cambodia always seemed interesting and mystical to the tourists, with nice temperate climate, friendly people and a dark past. In the 2 weeks I was here, I have come to discover many of the culture, beliefs and roots hidden deep within the society, the issues not every tourist hears or knows about. It manifest in their healthcare, education, police, politics and work.
"Humble beginnings"
Ivan safely touches down in Siem Reap.
Check out his first blog entry from Cambodia here!
Hello, my name is Ivan Yow and I will be leaving UK for a few months for mission Cambodia 2016. I will be using this blog to update on my progress as I can journey onwards.
I thank God for this privilege, and friends and family for their support. I have received much blessing, hospitality, kindness, and understanding from many. I am grateful to you all and will keep you posted as things progress!
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