Monday, April 15, 2013

Philippines Update Days 2 and 3


Day 2 - our day began with 350 - 400 children for Super Kids Bible Club.  This is a Saturday ministry for street children and children from several squatter villages.  They receive Bible teaching, academic tutoring, games, and are fed a hearty lunch!  So much energy in one place it was a little overwhelming, ha.

The children welcomed us as if we were their best friends in the whole world and loved on us far more than we could ever show them.  It was great to see many that we have known for the three years we have served with this ministry.

Day 3 - we enjoyed being in worship with our brothers and sisters-in- Christ on this warm, Sunday.  It is such a joy to see people pouring out their praise and love for The Lord without any inhibitions.  Bryan preached on Ephesians 2 and God spoke clearly to our previous condition and what God has done for us through His grace and love.
 
This evening we participated in the youth service and wow, what a wonderful, energetic group of young people!  Again, it was wonderful to just watch these youth worship unabashedly, pouring out their love, praise, and worship to their King.  What a blessing for our team as we prepare for this next week of VBS, ministry in the squatter villages, and a couples night on Tuesday evening.

The team is healthy and excited about this partnership and praying for many children to come to faith in Christ.  We desire your prayers that we will be a good reflection of God's love with everyone we meet this week.