Rice Disrtibution June 2009

Cambodia 2009, day 1

Greetings to one and all,

John Clark has been in Cambodia for a week and it has been a busy week to say the least. Jim and Cheryl McCandliss arrived from Hawaii last Wednesday. All have been working with Pastor Setan and the rest of the pastors involved in this ambitious undertaking throughout Cambodia. Will and Regina arrived last night. To date, 60 tons of rice have been distributed to various people in the Phnom Penh area. Various dignitaries have assisted in the presentation of rice to the various peoples. They have included the Head of the State and President of the Senate, the Minister of Religious Affairs, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Education and the Minister of Social Affairs. These rice distributions are all within driving distance from Phnom Penh. The people who have been blessed are poor, sickly and some are even homeless. They are very appreciative of the rice donated for them.

Today, members of the team began to arrive. Things will get busier and more hectic as we leave from Phnom Penh and begin our travels. The medicine is here and waiting to be counted into individual bags to be distributed to the people seen in the Medical Clinics that are set up simultaneously with the rice distributions.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1, members of the team that are not part of the band will travel to Tae Keo for a medical clinic. The band members will remain behind to practices their songs and practice playing with members from different countries: Cambodia, South Africa, Indonesia, and United States.

Changes in this country are very evident. Building is going on everywhere. Unfortunately construction of high rises is leaving multitudes homeless with nowhere to turn. Although we cannot reach all Cambodians, we know that we make some small impact on some lives. The rice is clearly marked as to where it is from and the Ministers are present so they can receive some of the credit for the rice donation. As long as we are able to complete our missions without interference, there is no problem with any of the pomp and circumstance. Bobby and Setan both agree it is all about establishing and nurturing relationships.

This is but a brief snapshot of what is going on here. We will continue to keep you updated while we have Internet access. Please continue to pray for the entire Musicianaries team as this mission progresses and evolves.

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