by William McDonough

Cambodian women’s meeting

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (BNc)- Three hundred ladies from numerous congregations in Central Cambodia met March 8 for a full day of fellowship and Bible lessons. The day, “International Day of Women,” is a national holiday.

The event was held in a village about 60 miles from the capital.

Planned by Marie-Claire McDonough, the event featured missionary speakers Rhonda Doland and Rosemary Burcham addressing the theme, “Being Strong and Courageous in a Hostile World.”

The theme recognized the challenge of raising a family in a macho society on less then $1 per day, with pagan neighbors who ridicule the faith daily.

They came by truckload, bicycle and ox cart to share in the fellowship. Each one of them went home with a song on their lips, joy in their hearts and a beautiful t-shirt to remember the day.

Four years ago there were fewer then 20 Christian ladies and now more than 300 can meet for a special day because someone cared enough to send the love of God to them.

Pictured above: Marie-Claire McDonough chats with a young Christian.

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