Church! - Day 6

Today is Sunday! We had an awesome time worshipping with Hope Bible Institute and some of their neighbors. The children sang a special song that had correa graphed motions. We also sang Open the Eyes of my heart and Lord I lift your name on high for them. 

We were led in worship by several young people. The songs were some classics like: Humble yourself in the sight of The Lord, Give Thanks, and How Great Thou Art. 

The ladies also shared a special song.

Before the lesson we had communion. Pastor Sambath (our translator) read in English and Khemer I Corinthians 11:27-29. Just before the stage there was a table with Khemer on it, I asked what it said: "Do this in remembrance of me" sound familiar? 

I want to tell you about lunch, the tour of HBI, our hike, and the many conversations I've had. But I'll save that for writing during the boat ride tomorrow. 

Psalm 40:1-10 NIV

I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. [2] He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. [3] He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him. [4] Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. [5] Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare. [6] Sacrifice and offering you did not desire---but my ears you have opened---burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require. [7] Then I said, “Here I am, I have come---it is written about me in the scroll. [8] I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.” [9] I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, Lord, as you know. [10] I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly.

May these words fill you with hope as you praise the one true God, who saved us by His Son Jesus Christ, and who changes us through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.