Today it Begins in Earnest!
Yesterday was pretty “American”: bacon and eggs, Fruit Loops and toast with PB & J for breakfast, a trip to the Mall, lunch at Max’s, half-court basketball, and bacon cheese burgers and fries for dinner. Today, however, will be different. Today it is our privilege to do two feeds for about 300 kids on Smokey Mountain, a community that lives on the largest dumpsite in Manila; the poorest of the poorest of the poor. Our offering will be small indeed. But as Jesus said, a cup of cold water given in His name is not without value. ...
Read MoreOn the Ground in Manila
We’re here. The trip went great; really could not have gone any better. Robby Nichols met us at the airport and we loaded our mountain of luggage into one van and our weary troops into another and headed for the New Tribes Missions Guest house. We arrived about 10:30 pm, got our room assignments and vanished for the night. Today is a slower day. We have orientation with Robby at 10:00 am and then a trip to Mega Mall over the lunch hour and then laying low for the rest of the day. We give thanks to the Lord for His kindness to us. As I said, the trip could not have...
Read MoreDeparting for the Philippines
We departed for the Philippines today (Wednesday, August 3) at 12:45 p.m. We’ll arrive in Manila on Thursday, August 4th at 8:00 p.m. and head to the New Tribes guesthouse. In Manila, we will be 15 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time. Thank you for following us in our adventure. Keep praying!
Read MorePhilippines Update
Today, our Philippines Mission Team presented information to the rest of the SCC congregation about what they will be doing in the Philippines. If you missed it, check out the info and videos below to get a taste for what our team will be experiencing. Please keep them in your prayers and check back on the blog for updates. SMOKEY MOUNTAIN & HAPPY LAND IN TONDO, MANILA Smokey Mountain and Happy Land are dump sites located in Tondo. They take in the garbage from the greater Manila area. Tondo is one of the most depressed areas in the Manila. The people who live there basically live on...
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Follow the Mission Trip Blog to stay up to date on the team and the trip! Please continue praying for the team and for those they will engage overseas. Thank you!
Read MoreCollecting Items for the Philippines!
We want to fill our suitcases with the following items for Redemptio School, Shalom Birthing Home, and Camp New Beginnings. Complete Set Of Clothes For Kids (Ages 6-16) Boys mostly as each boy at the camp will receive a set of clothes Some girls clothing okay Shorts, shirts, flip flops, or tennis shoes/socks = complete set Used clothes in great condition okay please no brand new or even used expensive sports shoes (they will get stolen) Clothing For Infants – Toddlers Keep in mind they live in the tropics Basketballs New or used Personal Hygiene Items Bar soap, shampoo, lotion,...
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