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  • Bill Rice 11:08 am on February 27, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: breakfast, , mission, pancakes, telephone,   

    I Got to Talk to Heather 

    Heather sounds great (until talking to her kids made her cry :( ). We only talked for a minute or two so there wasn’t much in the way of updates.

    Heather, we’re all doing great. The Cinderella dress was a HUGE hit. I’m not sure we’ll see her in anything else for the next week.

    You just keep focused on the wonderfully important God’s work you are doing.

    And just to make the mission team jealous (because I’m not so sure how well you are eating) Nick has requested, “Mr. Rice’s awesome pancakes” for supper–I’m cooking a big ol’ pancake breakfast for everyone tonight.

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    • Rebecca 11:28 am on February 27, 2010 Permalink

      Mommy,

      “I love you. I made a notepad holder–like yours–with stickers. But, it doesn’t have a pencil holder like yours. I need your help with that. I’ll see you when you get back.”

      Love,
      Rebecca

    • carter 11:30 am on February 27, 2010 Permalink

      hey mommy i’m doing fine. so stay safe. i miss you and can’t wait for you to come home! :)

    • Corey 11:33 am on February 27, 2010 Permalink

      Hi Mom it is Corey i love you. Mrs.MacNeil said she was praying for you. Hope you got our cards! :)

  • Bill Rice 2:36 pm on February 26, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Rapha House Team Update by Randy 

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    Here is a short update Randy sent via email:

    “Due to internet problems this may be a short update but let me just say I wish you were here (is it 90 degrees and sunny where you are? :)

    I wish you could have been here yesterday to see your Twin Oaks team in action. You would have been so proud (see the few photos I’ve been able to upload to Flickr).

    We spent the early morning at the babies and moms ministry that Theara’s family has at their home. About 20 moms and babies receiving basic instructions on hygiene and nutrition and childcare along with Bible lessons and prayer. We also passed out medicine and vitamins that you helped provide. After that we traveled by boat to the Women’s Island where Theara’s family (assisted indirectly by your offerings through the ARM mission that we support) established a church that now runs anywhere between 100-300 (something lost in the translation) adults and children. The population of the island is only 300-400. Not only have they led most of the island to Christ, they also provide food (and in a couple of cases housing) for many of the families. That afternoon we were back to Theara’s for KIDS CLUB which is a ministry to the children of the neighborhood. Anywhere from 100-400 children flock to their backyard for games and Bible lessons and just a safe play to be loved. It is amazing what one family can do to impact a community for Christ. We ended the night with the best meal of the trip cooked by Theara’s mom over small pots filled with wood.

    Every single one of our team was right in there today connecting to the children and passing along the love of Jesus. I wish I could write more but I’m late for breakfast and we’re skipping lunch for the long drive to Rapha House. More later as internet access allows.”

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    • Bridget 12:49 pm on February 27, 2010 Permalink

      Bill has some competition for family photographer!! Great shots, Heather! just hand off the camera once in a while so we can see you too :)

    • Shannon Hamet 1:28 pm on February 27, 2010 Permalink

      Ditto what Bill said! Pass the camera off to someone… :) We continue to pray for you, Heather!

  • Bill Rice 3:55 pm on February 25, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Update from the Rapha House Mission Team by Randy Wheeler (Pastor) 

    “Arrived at our hotel safely Tuesday about midnight. Yesterday we visited the killing felds and S-21 prison and got a sobering lesson on Cambodian recent history. Our guide at the prison lost both of her parents in the purge. Our Rapha guide, Theara, was born in a Thailand refugee camp during the Khmer Rouge reign. Today we are going to Theara Kids Club ministry on Women’s Island and hand out rice and milk to moms with babies and spend the afternoon playing games and telling Bible stories to 100-200 neighborhood kids.”

    Thanks for your prayers.
    Randy

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  • Bill Rice 11:32 am on February 22, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Prayer and Words of Encouragement 

    Well, the team is checked-in and about to head to Cambodia. This blog is going to be Heather’s only communication back to all of you wonderful people who are praying and supporting her. She may or may not get the opportunity update it during the trip (there will definitely be updates, pictures, and videos after the trip).

    However, I know she would love to see all of your prayers, comments, and words of encouragement when she does check-in. Please hit the “Reply” link and leave a quick comment.

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    • bridget 11:36 am on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      bill, can you list the names of the members so i can pray for them by name?

    • bridget 11:36 am on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      first names only

    • bridgetpatton 11:37 am on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      Love you Honey.We always keep you in our prayers..Mom&Dad

    • Bill Rice 11:40 am on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      Twin Oaks Cambodian team: Carolyn, Sara, Jack, Jessica, Harvey, Tara, Greg, Candi, John, Heather, Fred, Chris, and Randy.

    • Sunny 11:48 am on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      Good luck! Hoping all will be well and safe with you.

    • Holly 12:03 pm on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      Heather…missing you already, praying for you as well as your entire group. May God keep you all sheltered by His love and guidance. You are truly a phenomenal person, friend, mother and wife. How blessed I have been since God brought you into my life when we moved here. There won’t be a moment you are not thought of while you are gone. With much love, Holly

    • Doug Van De Motter 12:10 pm on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      Knowing that you will be removing children from a desperate and dangerous situation should help encourage and uplift you. Your mission may be only two weeks, but the impact on the children will last a lifetime. Godspeed.

    • Greg 12:10 pm on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      Good luck with everything, Heather! 82 degrees in Cambodia… I’m a bit jealous now I think ;) Your favorite liberal is very proud of you and your work! I’ll inform my mom of your mission and have her neo-catechumenal community keep you in their prayers!

    • Keith 12:19 pm on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      You are in our thoughts and prayers, Heather. What a wonderful work God has put on your heart!

      Keith and Lisa

      Mark 11:24

    • John Minni 2:09 pm on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      God Bless! God Speed!

    • Paul Knag 2:51 pm on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      Thank you for helping heal the damage done as a result of the exploitation of children.

    • Shannon Hamet 2:59 pm on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      We are keeping all of you in our prayers, Heather. May God bless you with health and safety on this trip.

    • Chuck & Linda 4:48 pm on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      JUST REMEBER THE 23 PALMS

    • Nancy Hool 6:25 pm on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      Hi Heather!!! Just wanted to let you know that I’m praying for ALL of you and will be for the whole mission! God Bless you and please tell Randy and Chris “Hello”.
      Much love in Christ, Nancy Hool

    • Phyllis 10:37 pm on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      Heather I know you will do wonderful things over there. God definitely knew what he was doing when he sent someone as special as you to do his work. You and your group are in my prayers for a fruitful and safe trip. Love you

    • Tanya 7:20 pm on February 23, 2010 Permalink

      Heather, I hope everything is going great. I know God will keep you in his loving embrace. we will continue to pray for you and your group. until your return, God Bless. Tanya

  • Bill Rice 8:47 am on February 22, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: airport, , mission,   

    I just talked to Heather. The team is heading to the Chicago airport. She said things are looking good–snow is plowed.

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    • Vicki Lucas 9:48 am on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      Bill: Thanks for posting their progress. Looking forward to hearing they have safely arrived at Rapha House.

    • Bill Rice 10:08 am on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      Vicki, I will. And thanks for commenting. This is going to be her only means of communicating back home during the trip. I know all of the prayers, comments, and words of encouragement left here will energize her mission!

  • Bill Rice 7:18 pm on February 21, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Rapha House Mission Team Heads to Chicago 

    The Twin Oaks Christian Church Rapha House mission team has hit their first unexpected snag–tomorrow’s flight from Detroit to Chicago was cancelled. However, this team was not to be deterred from God’s mission.

    They rallied at the church, packed a couple of vehicles, and are off to Chicago tonight.

    Here are a few quick video clips of the hasty loading and goodbyes:

    Pray for their safe travels as they head to Chicago and try to get out safely tomorrow morning.

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    • Bill Rice 8:18 am on February 22, 2010 Permalink

      They all arrived safely in Chicago at about midnight last night. Now pray for a break in the weather to get their plane out and off to their first stop–Seoul, Korea.

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