When the Rev Min-Yaw Law first had the idea to take nine members of his congregation to Cambodia on a short-term mission, things weren't looking good.

Half the team were physically unwell. All but two were over 70. Three were in their eighties.

“They don't sing well, or are [particularly] gifted in any ministry,” admitted the Rector of Cabramatta Anglican Church.

“But they wanted so much to share the gospel message and their personal testimony with their loved ones back in their country of origin,” he said.

“These people settled in Australia as refugees, heard the gospel and became Christian. Now 20 years later, God wanted them to go back to see their families and share the gospel.”

The Chinese-speaking team worked in Phnom Penh with the only Anglican Church in Cambodia with Chinese congregations. They visited most of the team members' families, relatives and friends. And some became Christian. “A couple who had heard the gospel chose to accept Christ in their lives,” Mr Law said.

At a follow up evangelistic talk, only 11 people returned, but four people raised their hands to accept Christ.

Courtesy Southern Cross