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Paputok, Pagkanin, at Pamilya – Fireworks, Food, & Family

Paputok, Pagkanin, at Pamilya – Fireworks, Food, & Family

The year 2009 in the Philippines, finished as it always does, with a bang!  Fireworks are a huge part of the celebration of both Christmas & New Years and so my advice is that you should never plan on a full nights rest here in the Philippines during that time.  It really doesn’t matter where […]
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Connecting with Tao in the Philippines

Connecting with Tao in the Philippines

Tao is Filipino for People.  Culture & Language Aquisition thus far has proven to be a great challenge & a great joy.  The challenge of course is connecting with tao in a foriegn culture despite not knowing the local language.  As the writers of our Culture/Language Acquistion Manual state, “You cannot truly learn a language or gain […]
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Back in the Philippines

Back in the Philippines

After what seems to have been a very long journey (nearly four years) we are now back in the Philippines.  Our first order of business is to get settled (ie. find an apartment), get Sheila Marie started in school, & then jump into language study.  We truly appreciate each one of our partners, our home […]
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Warp Speed Ahead!

Warp Speed Ahead!

Getting started in the task that God has called us to requires an amazing amount of engineering. Things don't always go as planned, delays happen, but God's grace is ever present.
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Taking the Vision on the Road

Taking the Vision on the Road

With our return to the Philippines fast upon us we are taking advantage of the summer months & taking the vision God has given us out on the road.
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Making Progress

Making Progress

Please join us in praising the Lord for the progress we have seen in partnership development these past few months.  Currently we have 62% of our recommended support.  Another $700 of monthly support will get us to 75% of the recommended support, which is requested before returning to the Philippines. We truly thank God for each one […]
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Down to the Wire!

Down to the Wire!

Praise God for the progress we have seen as we have shared the vision God has given us for church planting in the Philippines.  As of May 1st we are now at 51.5% of our recommended support for the Philippines. Please pray now as we seek His perfect timing.  As recommended by the Philippine Field Leadership, […]
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A Blessing & A Privilege!

A Blessing & A Privilege!

Sharing the vision God has given us we have been blessed in more ways than we could have possibly imagined. Sharing the vision is indeed a blessing and a privilege.
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Partnership Development

Partnership Development

1.  Our partnership development is now well underway and already we have seen an increase in prayer & finacial support.  Currently we have promised approx. 32% of our recommended support for the Philippine Field.  We praise God for the numerous opportunities & invites we have had to share over the past few weeks. 2.  For myself, Robert, please pray […]
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