Manila Airport

Pastor John, Pastor Ed, Judith waiting at the Manila airport for our flight to Bacolod City.

 

The remainder of the Team departs

On Wednesday, April 7th the rest of the mission team (Gordon Rogers, Pastor John Windell, Pastor Edward Beedle and Judith Redemer) departed for the Philippines. We will have a Sunday service on the 11th and start the following morning classes with children on Monday the 12th.

Monday

An overview of the birth (Christmas), teachings of Jesus Mt 4:18-25, crucifixion (Good Friday) Mt 27:27-50, and the resurrection (Easter)Mt 28:1-10.

Tuesday

The Lost Sheep and Coin - Luke 15:3-10, Fruits of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23.

Wednesday

The Lost Boy - Luke 15:10-32,  The Roman Road - Romans 3:10-12, 23; Romans 6:23; and Romans 10:9-10, 13.

Thursday

The Good Samaritan - Luke 10:25-37  Discussion on "Who is my Neighbor?"

Friday

The Feeding of the 5000 - Luke 9:11-17    Discussion on "Feeding a Hungry World" 

On Saturday, April 17th we will have a afternoon graduation ceremony for those children who attended during the week and will close our mission event with a Sunday service on the 18th and then return to Bacolod City.

Maria and Cherry on their way

On Monday, March 29th Maria and Cherry took off for the Philippines in preparation for our missions trip. The rest of the team will be leaving on the 7th of April. It will be a blessing to join them again, I miss them already - Gordon

Philippines Planning Meeting -February 14, 2010

I wanted to provide a brief update on our trip for those of you who follow our missions trip. On Sunday, February 14, 2010 we had a Missions meeting to discuss more detailed plans for our April trip. I received a call from Bishop Soriano prior to our meeting, wanting an update on our trip plans. Pastor John will provide the Bishop with details via email. The Bishop will coordinate getting bibles (@ 50) in the local language, which will cost around $150.00. We will hold another meeting on Sunday the 21st., to discuss the program agenda. The back packs we ordered will be shipped directly from Davo, which is being coordinated by Tina and Randy Gibler. I have decided to get my International drivers permit as I am leaning towards renting a vehicle so we have transportation while in Biao. This will also enable us to have more flexibility to see some places before we leave.

Our plans were to stay at the home of Cherry's former teacher. This has changed since here daughter has moved to Manila, she was going to do our cooking. We will now stay in the Barangay Office building and Cherry will find someone to prepare meals from there. I have to honestly admit, this trip has been a real test on my faith. I have learned to just place my trust in the Lord and that He has everything under control. I am not sure where this leading me (Gordon) on a personal level, it is something that is on my mind everyday. I have no doubt that God has a plan in mind.