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October 2004 indexSix Cambridge graduates have gone out to South East Asia with Crosslinks for short-term mission work. Before they left we caught up with Mark Thomas, a Physics graduate who became a Christian in his first week at college, and Olly Rundell, a Natural Sciences graduate.
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“We in the Diocese of Singapore are so grateful to God for the coming of the Cambridge Six” |
The trip came about when the bishop of Singapore visited their church in Cambridge to establish links. Olly recalled “I heard what they were looking for and got excited about that”. The graduates will teach English to refugee children in Nohbo Academy, but there will be ample opportunities for Gospel work as well: “Lots of work with the kids, Bible studies, and witnessing in the ways we behave and use our free time” said Olly. The school was set up by an Anglican church in Bangkok as an outreach to Karen refugees from Myanmar (Burma). Mark commented “Things have been pretty hard and these kids have had a tough time, so I guess we’re going to people in need of a lot of healing.” All six are looking forward to seeing God at work: “I’m really excited because apart from English we don’t have any experience with this sort of thing so we’re hoping God’s going to equip; hoping to see God open doors and continue the good work.” All assignment arrangements were made by Crosslinks. According to Olly: “They’ve organised the whole thing, liaising with Singapore, processing our visa applications, booking flights and also the orientation programme.” Mark agreed: “Health care details and insurance – getting more information on the situation out there – you guys have sorted that out and everyone thinks it’s great.” “It is my prayer that Crosslinks will play a very significant role as we seek to serve God’s purpose in the various countries in SE Asia where we are doing church-planting”, said Kim Seng of Singapore Diocese. Stop Press: On arrival in Singapore, the group emailed to say: “We just started our orientation at St. Andrew's cathedral alongside ten Singaporeans. We will then be heading to Nohbo Academy. Food has been great so far. We tried chicken’s claw and pig stomach amongst other things yesterday! We have been very well looked after so far and are all looking out for each other well. They're a fantastic bunch to be with.” |
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