Northern Khmer Ceremony to Honor the "gods" of Music

From time to time we would like to include pictures and information about the religious belief system of the Northern Khmer people. This past week Jim had the opportunity to observe a ceremony honoring the "gods" of music. The ceremony was held to call on the "gods" to grant ability to the students who will be learning and using these Thai instruments. The students and their teacher offered a pig head and fruit along with prayers and burning incense.

Ceremony to Honor the "gods" of music

The three idols representing the "gods" of music

Students with their Thai instruments

Praying with burning incense sticks

Family Camp

Our church hosted family camp this year for several independent Baptist churches, and we had 106 campers from 11 churches attend from April 9th-13th. Two campers made professions of faith. Our theme was "Serving Together with Love."

Meal Time

Games

Preaching

Getting Acquainted

Jumping Tower

Easter Sunday

We had a beautiful Easter celebration with tables which were covered with orchids set up in the shape of a cross.