Wedding

We had two weddings here at IHSI in the past month for two of our Sak Saum couples. The couples wanted a Christian wedding and they were held here at GCCS. In the beginning Pastor Eric talks about the importance of a man and woman coming together before God. There is a short break and a snack is served. Everyone comes back to witness the washing of the parents feet and the washing of the bride and grooms feet. The bride and groom then change and come back to exchange vows and take communion. After it is all finished everyone went to a restaurant for the reception. Everyone had a very good time! 

Palm Sunday/Baby dedication

March 20th was Palm Sunday. At GCCS we also had eight baby dedications. During worship everyone was given a palm leaf and there was a teaching about Palm Sunday. Afterwards eight couples came to dedicate their children to God. A gift was handed out by the church to the families. Everyone in the congregation came up and prayed over the parents and the babies. Everyone was so happy and excited for this new step that was taken.

The Woods Church

We had a team from the Woods Church in Michigan come and spend 10 days with IHSI! It was great having them here teaching, engaging, and ready to help whenever they were needed. They brought with them some gear for our GCCS girls soccer team! The team took our Father’s House kids ice skating one morning and the kids had a blast!

When the team first came they did an all day seminar with the men and women from Sak Saum. The following day they did one with the youth from our English classes. The team was very eager to help with Mary's painting and did a great job with it. They were very happy and excited to jump in whenever soccer or volleyball was going on. We were so blessed by each person on the team, and so happy with how God used them here.

Children at VBS

David and Goliath teaching

Sunday School.

Balloons were a hit with the children.

Pheaktra first time ice skating.

Fathers House enjoyed the ice skating, with it's bumps and bruises.. Fun

GCCS girls soccer team

Within the past couple of weeks IHSI started up a female soccer team! Some of the girls in the community have joined and also some girls from Father’s house. They are being coached by Sokrea, one of IHSI leaders. Boys from the soccer team have stepped up to help teach the girls. The girls are already showing great improvement! By starting up a girls soccer team, IHSI has become the forerunner in highlighting young women's sports. Instead of just watching, the girls can now participate and learn. The woods church has helped with this vision by donating soccer equipment for the team.

Coach Sokera receiving soccer balls from The Woods Church.

The Woods Church donating soccer equipment to the GCCS girls soccer team.

Valentines Day

Valentine’s Day was on February 14, 2016! At In His Steps International we celebrated Valentine’s Day through GCCS service. Some of Father’s house and youth group kids created a drama about the proper way to spend money for Valentine's Day. They did a fantastic job! We had worship and then a message from Pastor Pheaktra, one of our leaders. After the message, The church handed out gifts to everyone. The women received roses, the men received chocolate, and the children received a heart lollipop. Afterwards people were chatting, laughing and taking pictures. It was a very loving time for all.