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ACMS_Lex_Inside By Alexis Hamilton, Asia Gateway Missions Training My husband Alan Hamilton and I set off on a mission trip with a deep desire to learn more about the life of Christians in Cambodia, the Khmer culture, and how we can be of service to God in that country. It was a heady mix of experiences in our field exposure trip from 11th to 18th of July 2015. We enjoyed the warmth and hospitality of the locals. Still, challenges abounded.

SACYN2015_Inside SACYN 2015, a reflective-planning gathering, is aimed at building on the three years of training module which was completed in 2014. Themed 'Spirituality and Integrity in Youth Leadership', it is being held at the Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi, India, from Oct 16 to Oct 20. It is focusing on a reflection on the journey of SACYN for the past 12 years, as well as plan for the future in the light of those reflections. The reflective-planning sessions will be complemented with serious interactive sessions on Christian leadership, facilitated by senior church and mission leaders.

Nepal Update2_Inside1 By Prasansa Subha A massive earthquake measuring 7.8 Richter magnitude struck Nepal on 25th April this year, claiming the lives of several thousands, causing property loss worth billions of dollars, and unleashing mental and physical health problems. Experts in the field had been anticipating earthquake in Nepal for decades but besides the awareness campaign, the country's preparation for the disaster was almost zilch. Had the countrymen been a little more cautious and prepared, the disaster wouldn't have led to a tragic end for many.

Mailchimp_Peacemakers One of our major efforts in India the past few months has been on the birthing of a new area of work for rehabilitation of women in conflict with the law. This is an initiative with much scope but currently we are looking at rehabilitation of women prisoners and their children. Since this is a relatively new area of work, AsiaCMS co-mission partners Rabbi and Chitra Jakaran have spent much time in research and discussions with those in the field.

[caption id="attachment_1869" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Anilal (L) during a house visit Anilal (L) during a house visit[/caption] By Anilal M. Jose, Asia Gateway Missions Training What a difference a week can make. An immersion in a rural setting in a faraway land similar to my own has helped me in rediscovering and reformulating my objectives in life and ministry. My field exposure trip to Cambodia between the 11th and 18th of July 2015 has impacted me in more ways than one.