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Garuna Christian Schools & Kids
God has been blessing the ministry of sharing the Good News of Jesus with the children (Garuna Kids) and the families of those who attend a Garuna Christian School. Over 250 Garuna Kids have been baptized through the school ministry. Thank you for your help, prayers, and support.
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Garuna Christian Schools
The Garuna Foundation has established a system of Christian tutoring schools in the country of Cambodia. At present, twelve (12) schools form the Garuna Christian School (GCS) system, serving over 2,500 students in grades K-6. The goal of the school system is to provide a daily, year-round opportunity for children to learn about Jesus, while also studying Khmer (Cambodian) reading/writing, Math, and basic English. These schools are in communities where only 2% of the population are Christians and most have little or no knowledge of Jesus.
Garuna helps support the Cambodia Lutheran Church (CLC) by encouraging church plants and Bible studies at the school sites. The Garuna Christian Schools are built next to an existing Lutheran congregation or designed to be a new church planting site. The schools are built with movable walls to allow for outreach activities for the community, such as worship services, Sunday Schools, Youth soccer teams, holiday events, TESL classes and more. In this way, the entire community can enjoy the blessings of an excellent education in a Christian school while learning of the love of Christ.
The schools are funded by donations from individuals, congregations, and the Garuna Kids and Garuna Teachers sponsorship programs. Sponsors provide their students with a free education, uniforms, backpack, school supplies, and the opportunity to study with caring teachers in a safe and nurturing environment.
The Garuna Christian Schools operate for ½ day sessions—for 3.5 hours in the mornings and afternoons. This complements the Cambodian government schools which are in operation for ½ days, allowing students to attend both schools. This arrangement allows for mutual respect and appreciation between Garuna Christian Schools and the communities they serve. The schools provide students with needed educational support and introduces them to the love of Jesus. The schools serve as a safety net for young children who might otherwise be unsupervised or endangered while their parents must work.
The schools operate as a system of schools, employing 70 indigenous workers. Each school team has weekly Bible study, and many are enrolled in (or have completed) Garuna’s Luther Institute Southeast Asia (LISA) Bible training program. If you would like more information on how to help with the Garuna Christian School ministry, contact us at info@garuna.org.
Garuna Christian Schools are located throughout Cambodia
12 Garuna Christian Schools
GCS #1: Tbong Khmum
GCS #1: Tbong Khmum
GCS #1: Tbong Khmum
Opened in 2013
100 students enrolled
GCS #2: Prey Veng
GCS #1: Tbong Khmum
GCS #1: Tbong Khmum
Opened in 2014
267 students enrolled
GCS #3: Kampot
GCS #1: Tbong Khmum
Opened in 2014
213 students enrolled
GCS #4: Kampong Chhnang
Opened in 2017
112 students enrolled
GCS #5: Kampong Speu
GCS #5: Kampong Speu
Opened in 2017
68 students enrolled
GCS #6: Siem Reap
GCS #5: Kampong Speu
Opened in 2019
287 students enrolled
GCS #7 Phnom Penh
GCS #7 - Phnom Penh
Garuna Christian School #7 is now open in the capital city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This is the 7th school in the GCS system. It is Garuna’s first 2-story school building and is on a larger plot of land. This space will allow for expansion for additional outreach and educational spaces and opportunities for worship, Sunday School, English classes, or to meet other needs that are identified as future ministry opportunities.
GCS #8 - Siem Reap #2
GCS #8 - Siem Reap #2
Garuna Christian School #8 is now open in the ancient city of Siem Reap, Cambodia. This is Garuna's 2nd school in Siem Reap and the 8th school in the GCS system. This facility will not only be a new K-6 school but can also be used for worship, Sunday School, English classes, and other outreach events to meet needs that are identified as future ministry opportunities. The school currently is in the enrollment process and has an enrollment of 195 students.
Garuna expresses its thankfulness to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and School in Fremont, CA for its prayer and financial support for the construction of their 2nd school in Siem Reap! God Bless!
GCS #9 - Prey Veng #2
GCS #9 - Prey Veng #2
Garuna Christian School #9 is now open and is the 2nd school in Prey Veng, Cambodia. This is the 9th school in the GCS system. This facility will also be used for a new Lutheran congregation, Sunday School, outreach activities, English classes, and other activities that are identified as future ministry opportunities. The school is currently enrolling students and has an enrollment of 285 students. Garuna is very blessed and thankful for the prayer and financial support for the building and operation of this school by the Omaha Partnership of
congregations and school. Thank you and God Bless!
GCS #10 - Kampong Chhnang #2
GCS #10 - Kampong Chhnang #2
Garuna Christian School #10 is the 2nd school in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia. This is the 10th school in the GCS system. This facility will also be used for a new Lutheran congregation, Sunday School, outreach activities, English classes, and other activities that are identified as future ministry opportunities. The school has an enrollment of 300 students. Garuna is very blessed and thankful for the prayer and financial support for the building and operation of this school by Desert Foothills Lutheran Church & School located in Scottsdale, AZ.
Thank you and God Bless!
GCS #11 - Siem Reap #3
GCS #11 - Siem Reap #3
Garuna Christian School #11 is the 3rd school in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This facility will also be used for a new Lutheran congregation, Sunday School, outreach activities, English classes, and other activities that are identified as future ministry opportunities. The school has an enrollment of 255 students. Garuna is very blessed and thankful for the prayer and financial support for the building of the 3rd school by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church & School located in Fremont, CA
Thank you and God Bless!
GCS #12 - Kampong Speu #2
GCS #12 - Kampong Speu #2
Garuna Christian School #12 is the 2nd school in Kampong Speu, Cambodia. This facility will also be used for a new Lutheran congregation, Sunday School, outreach activities, English classes, and other activities that are identified as future ministry opportunities. The school has an enrollment of 300 students. Garuna is very blessed and thankful for the prayer and financial support for the building by the members of the Demmel Family.
Thank you and God Bless!
Garuna's High School Teacher Aide Ministry