Day 7
Hey guys, group 5 hereeee :)
(Tat, Elliot, Annerlisse, Colin, Connor and Emily Kerr),
Since the previous blog, quite a lot has happened. Dinner last night consisted of delicious chicken parmigiana, rice and butterscotch cake! We headed off for devotions which was lead by group 4. The kids sang a few songs to us which was a good way to end the night.
We went back to the ministry centre and prepared for Pastor Pete's haircut and shave. Out of all the 42 people, we raised an incredible $3500. The money we raised will go towards a feeding program at Trash Mountain on Sunday. Pete's "luscious" locks and beard were gone, and he now looks like a completely different man!
For last night's night activity, the groups split up. Some travelled to our destination by jeepney (a long jeep-like vehicle; a very common source of transportation in the Philippines), and others walked and caught a trike (a motorbike with an attached side carriage). We rocked up at a supermarket and each group was given 500 pesos, where we could buy snacks, drinks and all other wondrous delights. Us legendary group 5ers bought an ice-cream each, a drink each, a packet of Doritos, Oreos and MnMs. It definitely felt weird eating these sorts of foods because we haven't had much of it since being in Australia.
Those who travelled to the supermarket by jeepney, walked back to Jolibee (a bad fast food place) and caught a trike, and vice versa. So everyone really did get the best of both worlds ;)
Debrief was led by Nic Butson which was very inspirational. He spoke about his life, and about loving God and loving people. It gave everyone a lot to think about.
Woke up at 7 this morning, and started the day off with an entire group construction session. However, groups 2, 3 and 5 left early to go on a feeding program to Tent City. It was boiling hot and many Filipino families lined up for food, balloons and pipe cleaners. It was really hard, especially for those who missed out. Seeing these conditions that these people have to live through definitely made you realise how lucky we are for the things we got.
Shout outs:
Tat - HELLLLLO EVERYONE :) having a good time on this trip, and glad to help all these people :) miss you lots and lots mum and dad, and can't wait to see yous when I'm back home! Love you xoxoxo
Colin - Hey, how you going. Having a great time over here, and I'll see you when I get home.
Emily- hey guyssss! missing you all so much, having a really good time here :) the weather is so nice over here, unlucky for you guys having good ol' Perth weather ;) will hopefully have you's all a little something if you're lucky, can't wait to see you when i get back! :)) love you lotsss, especially Rhyc xoxoxo
Elliot- Hey! missing you guys heaps! especially Molly ;) such an amazing trip so far, cant wait till you guys come over, its gonna be rad! x
Connor- Hello everyone I'm having a good time, just wanted to say that I miss my bed and my mum. Still got seven days to go but they are going to be great days, will be seeing you soon.
annerlisse- hey to mum, dad, hayden and jared Manila is sooooo much fun such a great place i'll see you when i get back xoxo
Mr Ryall- Howdy family! missing you guys heaps, would love to bring you all over here to meet everybody. The kids in the home would love to play with you Cody and Tahlia! I will have heaps of photos to show you all! Mel love you heaps and I hope you are doing well with everything without me!?! Keep sharing our story and keep praying for us! God Bless!! XO
Hey Irene and everyone else! Cherish your leaderships trip this weekend. Looking forward to see a picture of pastor Pete's transformation! You can afford to donate lots of money because your first pay came through today! :) Groetjes van Opa, Ome Hennie en tante Mariska, kus van mij
ReplyDeleteHI Jessie and all of you leaving on your next adventure, take care, keep safe, look after each other and have an incredible time. Love to you all xxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi NicB. Showed grandma some of the blog photos yesterday. She was so pleased to be able to see what you're doing. Glad you have been able to share your story. Enjoy the rest of you time away. See you here eventually :) mum.
ReplyDeleteHiya to all my fellow staff colleagues Paulie, Pete, the Boss, Andrea, Jean, Flick, Andrew and Trish and of course my friends who are sort of family; Kie, Emzy and Nicholas!!!!
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My thoughts turn to you all frequently and I imagine what you could be up to at that point of the day.........I know you are all up against it, (the heat, noise, lack of sleep, your own privacy, the responsibilities etc) but doing really good things with and for the kids but I miss you all too much. Please don't go away again without me... Its not much fun here without you all. Weather is crappy and the students get affected by it. It's just plain hard work to be honest.A typical 4th term!!
I love Pete's haircut and thrilled that the kids got behind you so well and raised so much money from it........you should have a haircut more often!!!!!! I also caught the snap of Paulie with a baby boy on his lap.........made me tear up. Thrilled to see Jean so happy in every pic, looks like you're having a ball!! ...and Andrew keeps commenting on all the food he's eating!! I'm serious about not leaving me behind next time!!!
Much love to you all, Bon x
p.s Flick, hope you're up and at it and fully recovering from the bugs.
p.s Andrea, your mum and I had a lovely time together, even scored a goodbye hug from Tarques!!
My Bon, thank you for all your love from all of us. We are all excited and tidied at the same time as you would well know. Stay safe and we are thinking of you. we will be back next week to lend a hand.
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much love Andrea xxxx
See that Ps Pete cutting/ pruning his hair.hehehhe.
ReplyDeletelook cool man!!.
Mrs Scrivener and Mrs Tidy enjoying shopping without me, arrrg.hope you guys bring some of that mango things for me. :)
my fellow collegues, proud of you all under the hot weather...well here we having a rainy day(Thursday). Hope that Mr Beachman is not crying every day otherwise God won't have enough bottle to keep his tears,but let it overflow like a river and wash away the dirt and mud. have a great time guys. God bless.
RK
HI Jo, Having a coffee break on your behalf. Its great to hear of all the wonderful things that are happening over there, hope your health is holding out, we're praying for you xxxRenata,Kylie,Jenny,Hanna&Marilyn
ReplyDeleteHi everyone, Peeeete!!!! your gorgeous as always, very nice, now we'll have to start growing it back! You guy's are doing an amazing job over there, from this perspective back in Perth you look like a very hard working bunch! Ell i miss you too and can't wait to come over, lot's of love mum/Lou xxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi everyone, Thought I'd send you a note before you're back here. It was really fantastic to see the photo of Irene and kids in the West! We are soo PROUD of you all. everyone here got to see our school light up in bright neon when that came out. (Right next to it was an article about kids being caught for drugs. Sharp contrast!)
ReplyDeleteGlad to here everyone is fitter and now well toned:) trust everyone is in good health (Felicity?). Photos are terrific.
You are all making such a difference in so many sad lives and their lives are changed from having you cross their way. They will each benefit from the love, grace and time you are giving them!
Yep, and you will never be the same again. Jesus changes us from the inside out. How sweet it is! What an amazing lot you are!
much love and abundant blessings for the remaining days and your trip home. xx
Mrs.Bowden (sounds so formal doesn't it?)
Hi Dean and Matt.Sorry this is my first contact but as you know our computer is stuffed. Have managed to read the blog on my phone but not reply. Am at Puzeys now so I could let you know you are not forgotten. We are so proud of all you are doing. Love you both so much. Nanny and Pop send thier love. Dad and Jess get home early tomorrow morning. Had a good w.end in Singapore.Enjoy your leaders week.Love and hugs and blessings. Yomama xxxX
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