Hey everyone!
The remains of group one here, (Blakke, Abi, Eva, Matt.P and Ms. Kelly :)) Our leaders have left to Mindanao as an extension trip. We all wish them a safe trip, full of amazing experiences and we look forward to what they can share when they come back!
As the Phillipinos are 'cray-cray' (crazy) about basketball, we travelled to a live game yesterday arvo. The team that we were rooting for consisted of awesome players, including Kirk Long, the son of Jeff Long's (the amazing guy who runs the ministry centre) these guys have won 24 games in a row and there's no surprise to say that these guys won again!
Dinner was, as usual ''mas masarup''(very delicious) so we thank the kitchen mums for their amazing effort. This continued by the near-legends in group 5 (dominated by us, group 1) who led the devotions at the children's home. From there it was good night to the kids and big good bye to our leaders. For the night activity we were told by the Beach-man that we were going to be rewarded for all our hard work which was a complete under-statement as we got treated to a pool and a spa followed by an hour long massage. Nikky D and Conner had a unique experience as they got the only two male masseurs. We returned home for a debrief and got to hear Kieran's testimony which was very inspirational. It was then bed time and lights out!
Today we rose at 7am for an interesting apple crumble/muesli breakfast and got to try a Philippino desert, Taho. Eva shredded them down where others where cautiously tasting. Again we went of to construction in the ministry centre where in the pool pit we worked like machines getting a vast amount of dirt and gravel shovelled. This led to a mud fight between the guys who where in the pit and they all ended up looking like giant chocolate mud cakes :P
After merianda (morning tea) we all went on a feeding program together and as this is a public holiday there were way more kids than expected, we eventually ran out of balloons which once again broke our hearts to see them disappointed.
And again lunch was just divine, consisting of sweet and sour chicken! We then had another rotation of construction for an hour in which we filled up a whole truck of mud and gravel together! As a reward we got to rest for a while. Some of us played board games, some of us caught up on sleep but mostly we all just bonded even more with one another through God even more! (which we didn't think was possible as we were already so tight!)
The Rehoboth School crew just arrived to join us and hopefully we will share good fulfilling memories and forge some friends for life during our time together. :)
Keep us in your prayers :) love from group 1 :) xoxo
PS. our internet was not working until this morning so sorry for the late posting!!
Hi Jo and Eva and all the crew in Manila, we love reading the blog and looking at the pictures you guys post on the web album. You're all doing a fantastic work, as you serve the people at the school, and as you feed the people in the local villages. We continue to pray for you all each and every day, for strength and endurance to be able to do the tasks at hand. A big hello also from the church family at WPC Kelmscott who bring their greetings.
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From dad and mum and the family.
Hi Guys, it is great to see the bond and growth that is happening between you all. It is so apparent through the words you have written and the photos you have posted. You are all doing a great job! These experiences and lessons will stay with you. Keep it going. I bet you all enjoyed the relaxing massages. They would have been well deserved.
ReplyDeleteHello Abi, Kurt and all the team, well just over one week down doesnt the time pass by so quickly. Pics look wonderful and I can tell you, more than one tear has been shed, not that im a softy or anything before you say differently Abi!!!! Just very moved and proud.
ReplyDeleteObviously we are missing you both but all good here. Keep up the positive work.
with love Mum, Oscar and Matt Matt xxx
Hi guy's, what a wonderful read! You are all doing a great job and it's so good to hear of the experiences you are sharing together and the strengthening of relationships. lot's of love and prayers, Lou
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ReplyDeleteAnother amazing day for you all. Thank you for the photos and the update of what you have all been doing. We really appreciate it as it helps us feel part of your trip and lets us know what to pray for.
Your kitchen Mums are looking after you all very well which I'm sure helps with the energy you need for the digging.
Continue to take care of each other and the Reho guys.
Mrs Louwen
Hello you amazing people you!! So proud to see you guys in that newspaper article the other day. Absolutely love reading about what incredible experiences you are having day-to-day, and the pictures are awesome. I like Pete's new hair do btw! I'm gonna take a guess that Blakke wrote that blog... by all the emoticons used lol, but i could be wrong. Well, missing you lots and can't wait to hear all about it when you get home! Meanwhile, keep up the great work! Oh, and :P x infinity (Blakke gets it) ;)Take care and God bless xoxox
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