Goodbyes Are Not Forever

What a wonderful experience this has been and I am sad to see it come to a halt. Our last full day was packed with fun-filled activities and lots of memorable moments. We started our day off by finishing the students’ school pictures and making homemade pizzas for the teachers. In return they made us [...]

Kelly’s Take

Another day down and not much more to do. Our team has successfully approached the finish line of our goal. With only a few finishing touches we should be done today. Yesterday definitely took a few/most of us beyond our comfort zone as far as weather is concerned. It was very humid. Towards the end [...]

Melonie’s Message

My son, Dillon and I are having a wonderful experience here in Calunasan Sur.  It seems almost bitter sweet.  It’s difficult to see people who do not have enough food for their family or who cannot afford medical services.  Yet the people here in the barrio that we have met have welcomed us with open [...]

Hello, greetings from Bohol :-)

 After 3 days, 4 flights, 1 outfit, many hours of layover and few hours of sleep, our missions team arrived safely Friday shortly after noon. All 13 of us enjoyed the view and experience of riding in a jeepney. So far we have toured the barrio, started our painting project on the elementary school and [...]

Bohol Fun

It is hard to believe tomorrow is the last day I will spend with my friends Wilbur and Vernelle Unrau, and Marv Bethea here in Beautiful Bohol, Philippines.  I was talking to my wife, Mary, on Skype saying how fast the time has gone.  We left home almost three weeks ago and and it seems [...]

Day ?: Total Exhaustion

I think this is day seven and total exhaustion might be the best way to describe how I feel right now! I don’t think I have ever preached this many times in such a short span, 9 times in 6 days not including the day we touched down and Monday. In spite of it I [...]

Worship Dance

Worship Services in India often include drama and or a worship dance.Here is a worship dance performed in one of the evening services! Worship Dance from Big Timber Church.

India – Day Four

An Attempt at Describing Things India is an incredible place to visit! I consider it a blessing to be here. At the same time there are just things that are hard to process. The sea of humanity is never ending. The vast divide between the wealthy and the poor is also extensive. Every morning, with [...]

India: Day Three – Saturday

Pastor’s and Ministry Workers Conference:Some traveled from as far as three hours by bus! This morning we ate breakfast with a widow and her daughter. Two years ago she lost her husband and was suddenly unable to take care of herself and her daughter.  Through the ministry Pastor Samuel has she receives monthly support, enough [...]

India: Day Two

Shopping Trip Earlier Jay wrote about our shopping trip so I will spare you the details of it with the exception of telling about a couple of the young kids we saw working atthe fabric store. I noticed one of the kids was standing very close to me for a long time but when he [...]

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