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Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam - "Lands and
People"
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Cambodia
Cambodia shares borders in the north with Laos and Thailand, in the east with Vietnam and in
the southwest
with the Gulf of Thailand. The landscape comprises tropical rainforest and fertile cultivated land
traversed by
many rivers. In the northeast area rise highlands. The capital is located at the junction of the
Mekong and
Tonle Sap rivers. The latter flows from a large inland lake, also called Tonle Sap, situated in the
center of the
country. There are numerous offshore islands along the southwest coast.
Laos
Laos is a landlocked country bordered to the north by China, to the east by Vietnam, to the
south by Cambodia
and to the west by Thailand and Myanmar. Apart from the Mekong River plains along
the border of
Thailand, the country is mountainous, particularly in the north, and in places is densely forested.
Vietnam
The country has a unique civilization and a highly cultured people. Most visitors to Vietnam
are overwhelmed
by the sublime beauty of the country's natural setting: the Red River Delta in the north, the
Mekong Delta
in the south and almost the entire coastal strip are a patchwork of brilliant green rice paddies
tended by women in
conical hats.
We hope to Witness first hand how God is opening new doors of opportunities, exploring specific
areas such as:
History
Relationships/connectedness
Conflict & Reconciliation
Emerging Mission Opportunities
Network/Support
"There is one God who is the Father of all people. Not only is God above all others, but
he works by using all of us, and he lives in all of us." (Ephesians 4:6, CEV)
Mission Purpose
Goals
to learn the history and experiences that bind these countries
to identify the unique relationships of the people in the United States with these countries
to increase awareness of the General Board of Global Ministries mission efforts by the
and with Vietnamese, Cambodians and Laotians
Objectives
visit all three countires, engage in dialogue with leaders, missionaries and people
religious demographics, how this impacts the mission work
observe the emerging opportunities related to GBGM
explore partnership relationships