Six people from Hope Chapel, Manhatten Beach, Calilfornia, invaded Ratzloffs' home and the small village of Sobhan, Cambodia, for 13 days.

Their mission--to encourage, support, train and serve in any way they could--was accomplished.

Each day, team members demonstrated God's love by joyfully working, serving and teaching...and doing so in very hot conditions.

Darleen and Colleen offered a daily, Cambodian-style Sunday school for 40 to 50 children. The kids loved making necklaces, bead crosses, and framed pictures. Seeing the children learn to pray and hearing them sing praises to God was awesome. We "hope" that, in time, they will clearly understand who Jesus is and accept his claims in their life.

Roy thrilled childen and adults while making animals, swords and hats with balloons. He trained four young men in Sobhan; three of them earned an "A" for their efforts. Roy left at least 3,000 balloons. Now we "hope" these trainees will try to earn some cash for their families by selling balloon art on weekends in Phnom Penh.

Roger and Tom installed five solar panels (the team brought seven panels), three on the roof of the orphanage kitchen and three on the roof of the community development building. Wires from car batteries now permit 20 watt lights to shine each night. At least two Cambodian staff workers were equipped to troubleshoot and maintain the system.

Kathy, working with Darlene, taught a small group of women from the village to sew and to bead. Six women learned the basics of sewing with a treadle machine. They finished four sets of "scrubs" for children. Four of the same women attended the afternoon beading class and proved to be remarkable students. We now "hope" to transform their new skills into longterm, income-generating activities.

The work team brought suitcases full of supplies and materials that will enable staff members of Jumpah to have an effective ministry well into the future. Lotions will heal infections, craft supplies and balloons will provide opportunities to earn an income, eyeglasses will help some to read and sew, and teaching aids will help children learn about God and about their world.

In addition, Bible study tips will help Jumpah staff grow in their faith. The team's basic modeling of hard work, joy, service and commitment to God will challenge Jumpah staff to follow their example.

The six team members also had time to tour the Tuol Sleng museum (documenting the horrors of the Pol Pot regime from 1975-1979), take a breakfast cruise on the river, shop at the Russian Market, and visit the remarkable ruins of Angkor Wat

As for the Ratzloffs..."We hope a Hope Chapel crew returns next year!"