Welcome to the Philippines' Updates
Thank you for taking the time to read about and pray for Team Philippines!
Parents—thank you for supporting your children and encouraging them to want to serve God with their lives. We’re privileged to work with your children and see them grow for God’s glory.
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We’re grateful for your prayers and support as we experience God’s abundant blessings amidst the many challenges of missions work.
You’ll find that updates are listed with the most recent posts at the top of the page. You can scroll down to see older updates.
Welcome Back and Heading Out!
After a long four-year hiatus (and cancelling our 2020 trip due to COVID), it is great to finally be back on the YOM Summer Mission trip roster. Along with Mr. Fulfer, it is also wonderful to have Mrs. Cirone assisting the ladies as God has given us a godly,...
Last Days and Safely Home!
Our last few days in the Philippines were a whirlwind!! Friday, we held both morning and afternoon Bible clubs as a continuation of VBS with Bethesda Independent Baptist Church in Quezon City. Our team split in half to conduct the meetings and had about 250 children...
Several Busy Days!
Monday was our day off, so we did a little exploring and some shopping! Subic Bay has a jungle encounter attraction complete with zip lining and an opportunity to feed both tigers and alligators, so we did all 3! We said our last goodbyes at Subic Bay Children's Home...
Sunday Worship
Sunday morning we attended Subic Bay Baptist Church. Several of the girls helped teach kids' Sunday School. Nick taught the teen guys and Rachel taught the teen girls. Mr. Fulfer preached in church from Hebrews 12. After a quick Sunday afternoon nap, we packed up and...
Feeding Centers and a Birthday Party
Saturday we split up into small groups and accompanied the Bible students at Subic Bay Baptist Bible Institute to their weekly feeding centers. Several of the girls taught Bible stories, then the team members helped serve food to the kids. The Bible students feed...
Island Church and Family Fun Night
After Friday morning devotions at the children's home, we headed to the beach to board a boat that would take us to the other end of the island we're currently on. One of the men from Subic Bay Baptist Church started a church there in a local fishing village. The...
Hospital and Ladies’ Conference
Jacob started Thursday off leading SBC home devotions, then we loaded up and headed to the hospital for visitation. The girls rode in the van, and the guys rode on the Victory - the local bus line. Each week, the preachers from Subic Bay Baptist Church preach on the...
Cleaning Up and Wednesday Worship
Wednesday began with an early trip to Marikit Park (Pretty Park). The goal of the excursion was to help make the park pretty again by clearing trash and debris. Several children from the children's home joined us and we made great progress! Mrs. Annalise Valbuena, one...
Police, Prison, and Youth Rally
Tuesday was a full day! We started off with our first group devotions with the children at Subic Bay Children's Home. Each week they focus on a specific character trait. This week's is efficiency. Nick gave a devotional encouraging us to be efficient with our time so...
Sweet Introductions and a Good Night’s Sleep!
We made it!! Bryn's flight from Guam was slightly delayed, but she also made it safely and joined us mid-Monday. After a few hours' bus ride to Subic Bay Children's Home, the rest of us got settled quickly and prepared for the traditional introductions. The children...
The Gang’s All Here!!
Everyone arrived safely to LAX a little while ago and we are checked in and ready for a cross-Pacific flight! God's been good thus far in allowing things to go very smoothly with flights and luggage. Our last flight will be about 13 hours, and we'll arrive in Manila...
A Couple “Little” Ministries
Wednesday-Thursday, June 6-7, 2018—Bethesda Independent Baptist Church: Lupang Pangako Elementary School, SM City Fairview Mall Luke 18:16, "But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the...
Iron Sharpening Iron
Friday, June 8, 2018—Bethesda Independent Baptist Church: Leadership/Ministry/Educator's Conference Proverbs 27:17, "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." Our main ministry today involved Miss Rachel and Dr. Cirone conducting a...
Food, Fun, and Fellowship
Saturday, June 9, 2018—Bethesda Independent Baptist Church: Payatas Feeding Ministry, Youth Rally, Fellowshipping with the Tulabots 1 John 3:17, "But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how...
Thanking God for His Goodness
Sunday, June 10, 2018—Arriving Home Safe and Sound, Testimony Time Psalm 136:1, "O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever." Ok, so do any of you remember your Youth Group days when you participated in those progressive youth...
Saying Goodbye is Never Easy
Monday, June 4, 2018—Subic Bay Children’s Home 2 Thessalonians 2:19-20, "For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy." As we awoke today to the normal sounds...
Finishing Up Strong
Tuesday, June 5, 2018—Tarlac Christian College I Corinthian 15:58, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord." This morning we left the Subic...
The Weekend Wrap
Saturday-Sunday, June 2-3, 2018—Subic Bay Children’s Home, Saturday Morning Bible Clubs, Youth Conference, Subic Bay Baptist Church, Iram Baptist Church 2 Timothy 4:5, "But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of...
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