CAMBODIA MISSION 2010 - Men's Workshop Day 1

Physical Training starts the day. Led by one of the Cambodian pastors we do laps and stretching exercises. Like the St. Andrews Prayer Trail, both body and soul are exercised and strengthened.









Both the Cambodian and Louisiana flags decorate the Conference Room to emphasize the support of Louisiana Methodist Men for Cambodian Methodist Men

The youngest member of the men's gathering is Mang who is 6 years old. His parents are HIV positive so he has been adopted by the church to prevent his inadvertent infection. He's a sweet, well-behaved child who was a precious part of the experience. He was particularly taken with Chuck Reynolds. Chuck is 6' 4" tall. Mang has never seen anyone that tall

David Howell opened the talks emphasizing the Bible as Gods Word and the source of guidance for men's lives.

Chuck Reynolds gave the next talk teaching how to use the wisdom of the Bible in our lives.

The men are separated into table families to discuss what they learn from each speaker's talk. Each is requied to peform a skit, song or poem to the group to show learning of the topics. We sure had a lot of fun with this!



Animals were used to designate each table groups. Horse, pig, cow & cat. The men separated into groups for the first table meeting by making the sound of their animal. Barnyard theology at its best.

The Men preparing for skits!

Ken Musick built on using the Bible by using the story of Joseph's life to demonstrate the many lessons of faith and obedience it contains.

One of the men uses a crutch to walk. Chuck diagnosed his condition as an unhealed broken leg. This was one of many ways he used his medical training to improve the wellbeing of the men.

Music was a big part of the day. Awesome leadership by Tola and Tara!

Cambodians have a practice of keeping time by clapping while they sing. This adds to the experience and emphasizes the joy they feel in singing praises to God


Harold Choate continued the application of Bible wisdom with the story of Peter's vision of a creature filled blanket being lowered from heaven. God used this to show Peter that the gospel is for everyone and all men are to hear and be baptized.



Dr. Romy del Rosario, Cambodian Country Director of United Methodist Global Board of Global Ministry, on more than one occasion stated his delight with the participation and enthusiasm of all those involved.