January 24, 2010 Sunday AM

I have enjoyed playing guitar with Dad, something I have not done since I was in high school. Ferd bought me a new guitar for Christmas and it was nice to play with Dad again. We sang a special number today in church and then Mom Dad and I all played instruments for the hymnals.

A few days of Fun

We took a few days and took Dad on a historical tour of Corregidor as well as Taal Valcano, American Cemetery and a few other places... It was a wonderful get away for all of us.

Village Outreach with Mom and dad

Mom and Dad are getting over their jetlag really well. They were able to help with our new work in the village of Lanas. I led the singing but Mom and Dad provided the accompaniment through guitar and accordian. Usually we just sing by ourselves, so it was nice to have some music to sing along with. Dad handed out Filipino Bibles that he and Mom printed on their printing press.

January 19, 2010 - HOORAY!

My parents are HERE!!!! YAY!!! We picked them up from the airport around midnight and enjoyed a nice fish breakfast the next morning there in Manila. They are here for a few weeks to help in our ministry, as well as enjoy some family time with us. We plan to have some down time first and do some sight seeing. Dad turns 60 while he's here and we hope to take him in a historical tour of WW2 places. It should be fun!

New Village Outreaches growing!

The new Bible Studies are growing and doing well. It is ALOT of hard work and we have had more obstacles and adversities to overcome in these new outreaches. The villages of Lanas and Maasim are so saturated with superstitions and demonic powers that we are really seeing slow progress compared to our first work in Bolosan. We are so thankful for Precy, who allows us to use her house. We also meet outside in the middle of the village of Lanas were everyone can hear as Ferd speaks.

Christmas 2009

Just a few snapshots of our work and crazy busy-ness during Christmas. It was fun though and the Gospel was presented many times through our efforts!

The Whole Month of November in a nutshell

I’ve been sick. Sean is too and Ferd is coming down with something. The flood recovery has drained us. Satan knows when we are at our weakest and I'm sure he strategicly picks that time to attack.
We have had a rough weekend. One of our members who is only 30 something like me just lost her husband suddenly 2 months ago. She has 2 kids and was expecting her 3rd. She called me Thursday to come when she was heavily bleeding at 5 months pregnant. She miscarried the baby and the baby came out with no legs, just a torso. It was very strange. So, I am dealing with this horrible incident with her...
But, Ferd is the one Im worried about. He had to take a stand on somethings and I fear for his safety. He says I worry too much, but would you just pray for him specifically. There is a withdoctor here and he has convinced some of our new attendees in the new villages to stop coming to the Bible Study. The whole superstition thing that he has them believing is soooo wild, you would have to see it to believe it. but, these demonic superstitions are very dangerous.
Especially today, it is Undas which is the Day of the Dead. Looking out my window right now I see thousands of candles lit up to keep the dead spirits from entering the house. I spent the whole morning after church counseling with a lady who is struggling with these strong beliefs..it takes A LONG TIME to work with these people. Sure, they get saved, but you have to reprogram them. They have to re-learn everything..
Anyway, Ferd had to take a stand against this witchdoctor...and he has power around here. He does weird things and has demonic power. I know his black magic can't harm us..Greater is HE that is within me!!! but, he can influence people to possibly attack Ferd. I do have a wild imagination, ...but it stems from MANY horrible things that I have seen here and I know what these people are capable of...