OIT Spring Break Journal from Cambodia
OIT Chi Alpha Leads Bible Study Over Spring Break in Cambodia
Over Spring Break, Chi Alpha ministries from the Pacific Northwest are involved around the world helping others. Chi Alpha at Oregon Institute f Technology from Klamath Falls is currently in Cambodia serving refugees, orphans and local ministries. Here is their latest journal excerpt. –Vic Varis
Sorry for the sparse postings so far. We’re getting up at 5am every morning and not done till 8pm, in 100+ degree weather. Everybody’s been ready to crash at night ;)
Here is a journal entry and a few pictures:
The people here greet us with honor everywhere we go. This is simply because we are foreigners. Almost all of them defer to us in a slightly uncomfortable way – reminiscent of a slave to master relationship. The society is entrenched in an uncomplicated caste system: rice farmers (the poor country people) and people with money.
Status and money is HUGE here. People that drive Lexus’s have the word LEXUS emblazoned in bold letters on the side of their cars. They drive wherever and however they want, because it is their privilege.
~Billy Redd
Chi Alpha Pastor, Oregon Institute of Technology
Author Profile: Vic is Oregon and Pacific Northwest Area Director for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, part of the Leadership team of FOCUS at Portland State University, a writer, blogger, usually an INFP (with "E" overtones), a long time resident of urban inner southeast Portland, the husband of one wife for more than 30 years, a Dad, grandfather, and mentor & friend to all kinds of young adults. Read more from this author
