Love Cambodia

We're BACK!!:)

2010-06-01T12:20:00.000+08:00

Home sweet home. :)

We are back!

2010-06-01T11:24:00.000+08:00

Dear friends,

We are back in Singapore! Thank you for all your support and prayers.

We had an enriching learning experience in Cambodia and God has been really good to us. The weather was good and breezy on days when we were outdoor. All of us were strong and healthy throughout the trip. When we went to the slums and dumpsite, we saw smiles on the faces of the Cambodian children as we showed them the magic tricks we have learnt from Project SMILE. They were thrilled and wanted to try out the tricks themselves! The English lessons taught by the teachers were well-received by the Cambodian children. They chorused and sang along loudly, and even particpated in the skit we prepared for them.

Friendships amongst the GB girls were also strengthened as they learned to look out and help one another. There was much laughter throughout the trip as they sang in the van, ate, slept and served together, ..... simply enjoying each other's company. They discovered many good and interesting things about one another too!

We are indeed thankful for this trip as the experiences we have had has taught all of us to be more grateful and compassionate.

To God be the glory!

In God's service,
Mrs Cheng

Day 4 Church / Russian Market / Grand Palace / Riverside Walk

2010-05-31T00:39:00.002+08:00

starting our day with a morning service at Victory Family Centre.

then we headed to the Russian Market...

where the girls put their bargaining skills to the test!

followed by a very sumptuous lunch. yum yum!

and an educational trip to the Grand Palace where we learnt about the history, architecture, and culture of Cambodia.

we may not have gone to Siem Reap, but we got to see a miniature version of the Angkor Wat too!

taking a leisurely stroll along the river after.

and finally, the girls appreciating Miss Riya, our GB guide / advisor / translator / friend on this trip with a handmade card.

Day 3 Villageworks

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and so after a very challenging session and eye opening site visit at Stung Meanchey Dumpsite, we went....

SHOPPING! (:

Day 3 Stung Meanchey Dumpsite

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going into the dumpsite.

walking to the 'mountain' of dump.

there is beauty even in the ashes! how wonderful is Creation (:

sharing a trick of magic with the Cambodian children .

happy Cambodian children!

teaching English through songs.

Cambodian children showing much enthusiasm during lesson time!

lets make friends!

mission accomplished!

my self-made toy!

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Having a relaxed time sharing our learning for the day.
Mum and Dad, don't have to worry about me. I'm good.

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Posing a picture by the slums. Hello, everyone in Singapore!

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Thank you, GMSP teachers for your donation to buy me food!

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Look at my craft! A multiplication of bread and fish learnt from the story of feeding the five thousand.

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GB girl showing a magic trick to the Cambodian boy.

2010-05-28T23:09:00.000+08:00

28 May 2010 -- Our 2nd day in Cambodia Phnom Penh. We had a simple breakfast and off to the slums we went. We conducted two sessions of English lessons with the Cambodian children. They were excited to learn and our girls mingled well with them. The Project SMILE lessons that our girls had undergone came in handy today as they wowed the Cambodian children with the magic tricks and broke the ice between them. The Cambodian children were friendly and excited to learn as they followed us in singing. The energy level was high from both sides and we had a wonderful time sharing God's love in action.

2010-05-28T22:54:00.000+08:00

Day 2 -- GB girls presenting a song item at Morning Star T-house

Greetings from Cambodia (Day 2)

2010-05-28T21:17:00.000+08:00

Just received an SMS from Mrs Cheng.
Today they had 2 English sessions at the Morning Star T-house. The girls mingled well with the Cambodian children using the magic tricks. They also put up a skit, led games and everybody enjoyed it. It was a hot day but thank God for sheltering them.Though it was hot, it was better than expected.

Dear Jesus,

We thank you for guiding the girls and the officers through the English sessions and a wonderful time spent with the Cambodian children.
Continue to lead them, empower them and strengthen them. Bless them with strong immune systems and grant them a good night rest tonight, in Jesus' name we pray, AMEN!

In-His-love,
Ms Goh

Day 1

2010-05-28T00:09:00.001+08:00

Yay! We've landed safely, praise the Lord! :) :)

Thank you to Ms Goh for updating the blog for us. Your prayers are very much appreciated. :)

We thank God for bringing us safely onto Cambodian soil. The girls are all very excited about serving the Cambodian children for the next 2 days. It's been heartwarming for the teachers to observe the girls taking care of one another's belongings and being acccountable towards their chaperones.

Ok, the pictures are not shown chronologically as we're still trying to figure out this blogger tool. Please bear with us...sleep beckons...

Reflection Time

Departure @ Changi Airport

With much love,

Ms Kwok

Greetings from Cambodia

2010-05-27T22:46:00.001+08:00

I have received an SMS from Mrs Cheng 2 hours ago that they have arrived Cambodia safely and making their way to have their dinner.

Dear Jesus,

We want to pray and ask that you will watch over every girl and every officer.
Bless them with a good night rest so they will be refreshed and recharged to serve your people in the land which YOU have called them, in Jesus' name we pray, AMEN!

Let's continue to keep them in prayer & I believe God is going to show them great and marvellous things!^_^

In-His-service,
Ms Goh

Counting down @ Changi

2010-05-27T13:33:00.002+08:00

Hello all! We're at Changi Airport now, having lunch@ MacDonald's. See you in 5 days time! Chom Reap Lia (Goodbye) :)

P/S: To Ms Goh & rest of GB officers and girls, have fun at the camp! We'll miss you!:) :)

behind the scenes!

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Flight Details

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Girls'Brigade2ndCoy(P) "Love Cambodia" Service-Learning Trip
27 May 2010-31May2010
Flight : 27 May -- Silkair MI 608, Estimated Departure 4.20pm

31 May -- Silkair MI 601, Estimated Arrival 1.10pm
Terminal 2, Changi International Airport

Father's Love Letter Extended Narration

2010-05-24T00:42:00.000+08:00

Five Loaves and Two Fishes - Corrinne May (Illustrated)

2010-05-23T17:31:00.000+08:00

The Lost Sheep - BluefishTV.com

2010-05-23T17:29:00.000+08:00

Props Time!

2010-05-22T15:05:00.000+08:00

开张喽! Inaugural Post

2010-05-22T14:08:00.000+08:00

Mrs Cheng: Welcome to our blog! Check us out in the days to come!:)
Ms Ng: Wow! We have a blog!
Ms Kwok: Wooohooo! So exciting! :) :)
Ms Seet: Chom Reap Sua! (Hello in "Khmer")