24th of July -- Sunday Adventures

Every day comes with its own adventures and events .... even Sundays.  Sunday is typically our longest commute, driving about 6 or 7 miles to Steung Mean Chey and back in the morning, then about a mile to Chaktomuk (plus going around several blocks because of one way roads, and we don't join the wrong-way drivers).

Over the months we have found some of our most interesting photos on the road to Steung Mean Chey, so we have learned to have the camera ready. Today was no exception, but photos can't capture the full effect. At each stop we were surrounded by swarms of Motos. As we approached the Church building in Steung Mean Chey there were huge trucks lined up along both sides of the road, leaving just enough space for the driveway approach. This has been a problem, but there is nowhere else for the trucks to park.

As we entered the chapel in Steung Mean Chey, the bishop came over to greet us, and asked if we would speak in Sacrament Meeting ... today. We said okay, then made some quick plans. Since today was the 24th of July, we chose Pioneers as our subject. Sister Oveson talked about how they don't have to walk 1,000 miles (2,000 km), but that the Cambodia saints are Pioneers. Elder Oveson spoke on Pioneers, Choices, and Faith. At the conclusion of the meeting the bishop mentioned that these members don't have to walk as far as the pioneers, so they should make sure to come to Church every week.

Chaktomuk Ward had another baptism today. This is another Young Single Adult sister, probably about 20ish. The group of YSA and youth has become strong during our 16 months here. We have been taking turns between Gospel Doctrine and Gospel Essentials for Sunday School. Having the baptism after two meeting blocks made for a long day of meetings.

Tonight as we ate our dinner of potato salad, croissant rolls, and chips we realized we had a typical Pioneer Day meal. We had our picnic spread on the dining table, minus the ants (thankfully).