In His Steps International

Eric and ginny are very busy selling sak saum products at local markets in florida and colorado, we are so blessed by the volunteers that have helped us this year with sales and setup, they are real hard workers and love to help. We did however have a few setbacks this year, eric came down with a debilitating arthristis in june and was not diagnosed until early september what he was battling, eric was not able to work for those months due to the pain and discomfort. Florida was a different story. As many have heard florida was devastated with not 1 but to cat 5 hurricanes, both hitting the area where sak saum sells at the beach markets during nov. -may. Many lost everything, homes and vehicles, all they owned, the bay area is still reeling from the trama and devastation left by the hurricanes. All to say we are also needing to change coarse our beach markets are not open and some say will not be opening this year. We have been traveling to central florida for events and markets for sales. This is all new territories for us and we are feeling it all out.sak saum in cambodia is moving forward with some designs and strategic methods in sewing and color grading and purchasing fabrics.jessica and dane went to cambodia in december to help with logistics and design as well as human development and look for different ways to help with different shipping options. Our skills development is moving forward also. Sak saum educational outreachsak saum sees the importance of education and learning and helps meet the needs of students of the community that need assistance. This past year sak saum supported children of all different ages with school supplies, including books, pencils, markers, crayons, notebook paper, backpacks and uniforms, and shoes. Some children were in need of bicycles which were provided.

Loaves and fish programwe assist this older couple with monthly staples, like sardines, laundry soap and hand soap, shampoo, blankets, clothes and medications when needed. The elderly in cambodia are overlooked by the government for aid and assistance, we have been assisting families like this for many.sports programsports plays a large role in discipleship we believe. Our sports ministry has drawn many youth and young people to the campus in the past and is still a draw. Our coaches and volunteers are very good with the youth, teaching them the principles of the game of soccer and how daily practice and commitment to the team members can build long lasting relationship and trust. Each student attends the youth group meeting on saturday afternoon after practice as well as meeting for a daily devotion before each practice and game. Tutoring programour campus has free on site tutoring after school for students that are having difficultly with some classes. This is open to the students that sak saum supports with school supplies, as well as others that are willing to study after school.guitar classour guitar teacher sokra is leading some students into the music field. Sokra is teaching basic cord shapes and basis strumming patterns for the beginner. Sokra is using christian worship songs as his examples, sokra is one of the worship leaders in gospel community church saang. Young people love learning the guitar, with a dream of playing in the worship team someday.computer classeswe have computer classes saturday and sunday afternoon. We have 2 teachers joshua is teaching beginners microsoft word, excel, and power point. Joshua has 13 students dalin is also teaching advanced microsoft word, excel. And power point. Dalin has 6 students. We are always looking for laptop computers for the students if you feel led to donate, please contact us.