Saturday, February 9, 2008

Trip update Sunday afternoon

We have been having a great time here in the Philippines. It has been hard to have time to get to where there is an internet connection. We take that for granted in the States. I am trying to make sure to block out time to get to a connection but sometimes there is no vehicle and sometimes we are way out in the middle of no where and it is hard. Friday we were all able to help teach and do devotions for the kids at the school in San Pablo City. Then the young ones in our group went to invite people to the crusade and distribute tracts. Friday afternoon we were able to get a little rest until we went to a life group and then rush to the crusade. The young people went to a youth concert and was able to share and make new friends there. Saturday morning was so fun we got to play with the kids at the Face the children all of these kids used to live on the streets. We played soccer,volleyball, basketball, and all of us were exhausted. Aaron then took all the kids out to McDonald's and can you imagine taking over 50 kids to McDonald's it was quite an experience for them. Then we were off to another life group to share. It was a paradise there was a rice field and we had a very narrow way it was so fun. If you think we live in the country we are definitely in civilization compared to out in the rice fields and no there is no Starbucks there either. Last night was powerful we went to another life group in a place that I went a lot when I was here. There were kids on the street that just came in to see what the group was all about 15 teenagers came to the Lord. It was so powerful. We just finished Sunday morning service it is so neat to see what God is doing here. The church was full probably close to 400 people and this is a direct result from there small groups. I am so sorry about the communication and check back Monday morning when I am able to get more pictures downloaded. Time to ride a tricycle back to the camp. It is only 90 degrees and sunny and we are all red. We love you and miss you all!!!!!

Pastor Barry and the team