Posts by Jan Sleight (Page 44)

3-20-20 Daily Devotional BLOG

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has garnered worldwide attention. Emergencies like this amplify the brevity of life. Individuals crave spiritual answers. When circumstances turn urgent, hurting people often turn to religious organizations, programs, and materials for solace.  Watch the brief message from Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler, Speaker of The Lutheran Hour radio program, as he talks about our journey through the wilderness when the…

Introducing our Daily Devotional BLOG

Pastor Kempin has decided to produce a daily devotional blog aimed at the families of St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, as well as updates on the situation at St. John’s.  He is armed with his phone, a tripod, the internet, and of course, his strong faith and ability to communicate it to all of us.  Join us every day for some…

Mission Team Traveling Today

Our Cambodia Mission Team is traveling home today!  We did not get an update from the group as they are in the midst of their 18-hour journey home.  They will also be lapsing through several time zones!   Poof – 12 hours of time gone while they are in the air! Please keep our mission team in your thoughts and prayers as they…

Treasure Every Moment

Greetings from Siem Reap!  Today was our version of an “Indiana Jones” feature.  Pastor Jesse took us to the largest temple in the world, Angkor Wat.  We had a wonderful tour guide named San who led us back in time 800 years to a Khmer civilization that ruled much of Southeast Asia for centuries.  It was fascinating! We see pictures and watch videos…

Rejoice and Praise God Today

This is the day the Lord has made.  Rejoice and be glad in it. We did rejoice and praise God today because He is so awesome. We spent the night at the Relax motel.  Our driver, Khorn, picked us up at 8 and we had to say goodbye to Solomon and Naomi. It was sad to leave them. They were headed to…

Travel to Phnom Penh

Travel Day Ten people and luggage left early to travel to Phnom Penh from Kampot , about a 4 ½ hour drive, today. We had a pizza lunch – American and Cambodia style. There were small “hot dogs” rolled in the outer crust. Yummy! Pastor Conference in Phnom Penh This afternoon Pastor Dan was put to work leading a Pastor’s conference. About 25…