Tag: Higaunon

Handmade Ukulele

Handmade Ukulele

Don’t have a musical instrument? Then make your own. Ephesians 5:19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, Psalm 95:1 Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.  
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Bible teachers conference

Bible teachers conference

Lance hiked to a nearby village to attend a conference with the Higaunon Bible teachers. There were about 90 in attendance. God is doing amazing things among these people. They've gone from worshiping their ancestors to worshiping the Creator who loves them.
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Uncle’s answer.

Uncle’s answer.

Uncle just walked by with his fish trap. I asked him if it will fill up with fish. He answered, “Only if God fills it for me!” Good answer! These people have gone from asking the spirits for blessings to trusting God for their daily needs.  
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Seminars, workshops, coming and going…

Seminars, workshops, coming and going…

Biannual Seminar. It’s a very quiet week here in the village. Most people are either at their farms or at the biannual seminar that is in a neighboring village. At the seminar, the church leaders are discussing church planting strategy. Before they left, they showed us a map of where they are in relation to […]
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Hiking to town

Hiking to town

We wanted to take a break to celebrate our 39th wedding anniversary and to purchase supplies. So, to save some money, we decided to hike to town instead of flying. Flying to town takes 30 minutes. It took us 7 hours from our front door to when we sat down for lunch in the city. […]
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Flight into the village

Flight into the village

Ever wonder what it’s like to fly into our tiny village airstrip? Click here to view a 4 minute video which is a condensed version of our 30 minute flight. Clicking on the link will take you to Facebook. You can view the video even if you don’t have a Facebook account. Thank you for praying […]
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Please pray!

Please pray!

PLEASE PRAY!! A week ago after the Sunday morning service the church here sent out a survey team. They are visiting villages, looking for places that are open to hearing the gospel and being taught the Word of God.
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Returning to the village…

Returning to the village…

Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) — Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Happy New Year greetings to all! This will be our last communication with most of you before we […]
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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

In this update: Holiday greetings • Potential house purchase • Internet access in the Philippines • Isaiah translation nearly complete • SYIS workshop news
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