It's Already March!

We are amazed that it is already March and how quickly this year is flying by. There have been so many incredible things that have happened to re-confirm our vision and our decision to join the PAOC (Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada) as Global Workers (missionaries), and our plans to return to Cambodia. We know with our whole hearts that we are following God’s will for our lives and are enjoying the process of “going”.

This past week we had the privilege of joining the PAOC at their annual pastors’ conference for the BC and Yukon districts. What a blessed time shared with some inspiring men and women of God! We were commissioned with 3 other Global Workers (missionaries) and were covered in prayer. The encouragement and love that this family shares, and has shared with us, is beyond encouraging.

This past month has been fun! We have had many opportunities to meet with a lot of you who support our vision. Thank you for all your words of encouragement! Plus, we were able to be a part of Christian Life Assembly’s Missions’ month! What a great way to highlight the work that is happening around the world through different Global Workers (missionaries).

So needless to say we have been busy! Working at the restaurants, fundraising, taking time with family and friends, and working with our churches wherever we can, time is flying by! We are preparing for a June/ July return and so we have also been working on growing our monthly support base. Since we are planning to be in Cambodia long-term, we are required to have at least 75% of our monthly donations/ support in place BEFORE we are allowed to purchase our plane tickets. This will allow us to leave with the confidence that we will be sustainable once we are out there. So we are preparing our hearts and minds, and God has been so gracious with us, as He continues to bless our connections and relationships along this path.

This coming month we will be traveling to the Okanagan to visit churches, people and family we know there. So please pray for safe travels and God’s blessing as we speak, share and go!

Thank you again to all of you! This would not be half the journey without our community to share it with!

Who we are...

Welcome to the new Reimer blogspot! To those who are joining us for the first time, we want to give you all a brief overview of who we are.

Joel and I have separately served in SEA as single missionaries prior to marrying October 2011.

Joel spent five years attending bible school and serving in Thailand through his early 20s, and then followed God’s call to Poi Pet, Cambodia to begin church planting. He faithfully served for five years in Cambodia, planting and then growing the local church in Poi Pet while discipling the new believers there. Joel’s passion is to see new believers understand and live out God’s plan for their lives, evangelism and music ministry.

After many short-term missions trips, I (Avin) spent eighteen months in Thailand serving under the PAOC.  She worked directly with the Doves and Imagine Thailand, serving the Thai people with leadership training and relief and development work in minority areas. Her heart is to work with the lost through community development and church outreach.

Together, we are thrilled to partner with what God is doing in Cambodia. We know there is a plan far greater than we are even able to comprehend at this time, and we are looking forward to being used to serve the people of Cambodia.