Well! The Lord would not let me rest at this; all along He had been equipping me with special gifts and talents to serve Him in Cambodia. Jesus had put something in me to make me thirst and hunger so that I could help complete the task He had for the people of Cambodia, especially, our brothers and sisters in the family of God who would listen to His words through songs and sermons. Yes, God had brought me all the way from the United States to Cambodia to write songs, to translate, and to preach the sermon to His people whose tongue is Khmer (Cambodian). This legacy started four years ago, from 2000 to 2004. It began like this. In July, 2000 I was able to visit Cambodia for the first time in 20 years. I went as part of a short-term mission team that included friends from International Teams and from the Philadelphia Cambodian Evangelical Church. While in Cambodia we met Mickey Sampson from Cooperative Services International (CSI) who has a recording studio ministry. This was when the Lord called me to serve Him in Cambodia. In September 2001, I was sent by my local church through International Teams for a four month period to develop music and teach the bible to a group of students from the surrounding universities. During this time, I was not able to accomplish many of my music ministry goals because of the flood in Cambodia which flooded the studio. I was only able to write three songs: two are songs about the life of Joseph for a video and one is a song to teach children about health and hygiene. Then in June, 2001, I returned again to Cambodia on a one year assignment. This time, we were able to finish one tape of 16 original songs. I also preached at many churches and developed 21 pages for a leadership training seminar. God is continuing to open doors for me to do ministry in Cambodia. In November 2002, I went on a two year assignment with International Teams. I continued to serve at the CSI recording studio (now it is RDI, and it stands for Resource Development International) and was involved with leadership training through local Khmer churches. I want to praise our Lord for granting me this wonderful opportunity and the ability to serve Him in this needy country. Without our Lord Jesus Christ, I cannot do anything. On the other hand, with His powerful Spirit, God can use me to help fulfill His great commission. This can only be done with sincere partners who are committed to pray and support for this ministry in Cambodia. I am thankful for everyone who partners with me in this ministry.
This legacy was ended on December 3, 2004. I am sad to have left the beloved people of the Kean Svay village. But I am glad that God had motivated them to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord of their lives. Now, we have a professional musician who can produce CD'S for the RDI organization. God had created this group to serve Him and the Cambodian people who would enjoy listening to songs from CDs and Karaokey. And as for me it is with much great joy to see these young professional musicians serving the Lord through music, and it is my time to advance forward serving Him in a different field that would utilize my gifts and talents, which God has given me. Yet, I will continue to write more songs and melodies in my spare time or as God requires of me. Praise Him for giving me talents and gifts to serve among the Cambodian people.