Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Library with 6 books



We started a trial run for books that we received from donors. The trial is only with 6 books and even while we were explaining the borrowing system, the kids were already eyeing on them! At the word ‘Go’, all the books were snapped up that morning. When we met them again later that afternoon, they were still hanging on to their books carefully, devouring every word. Here’s how some kids were enjoying their book!

Catechism under the trees


Last Saturday was the usual day filled the the unusual excitement in the air. School's reopened. Over here in the Philippines, the new school year starts at the end of 'summer'. So June marks the start of a new promotion to the next grade.

It was my turn to give a teaching. As usual, our 'class' was held in a little front porch of Auntie Bing's home. The children were spared of the heat with the help of the shady trees above. Since there is no chalk board/white board. We came up with the idea of using Bing's clothes line. And here i am giving my teaching with a carbon board and big clothes pegs (from Singapore) and my teaching slowly being revealed line by line as i 'unroll' it as i teach.

Some people might say 'Ay, these children so poor thing' or 'What ancient methods to use'... while the latter might be true, we thoroughly enjoy ourselves, the children do not mind it too much. We're just happy to be there amongst friends.



Seen are some more teaching materials. All hand made lovingly by Chris, our other team member. We make full use of what we have!

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Life in the Spirit Seminar for YOUTH!

The long awaited Life in the Spirit Seminar finally arrived and around 30 young people, both participants and youth service staff, descended upon our mission centre for the three and a half day seminar.

These glorious days were fun filled with laughter, fellowship around meals, sessions on God's love, Holy Spirit, New Life, Growth etc, evenings of prayer.


God has been really faithful, even while we, his creation has been unfaithful, sometimes even forgetful that He is the one who loves us first. Time again, God shows us that He can transform lives once we are open to experience a new life. If we want it, He can give it.

We have seen how faces have slowly slowly day by day changed into cheerful happy youths, all within a short few days. As Jesus died and rose in 3 days, we too can resurrect with him in 3 days! Yeah!