March of the Philippines

So check it out everyone- here's an update on our month so far in the Philippines. Jason and I have been serving at the United Body of Christ Church in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines. We have been actively helping Pastor Romy with Bible studies, youth activities, visiting Mamang (a member of the church who Jason wrote about previously), preaching, and leading discussions. This is a picture of where we're staying- and no, we're not living in the Coke store, the entrace is the gate next to it with a warning sign referring to their great dane "Copper" who greets us daily without fail.

This is Pastor Romy Rodriguez- we are spending the month learning from his lifestyle of ministry. We are giving him what he calls, "The first time off I've had in eight years." He's very encouraging and he, his family, and the church community have shown us true Filipino hospitality.

Jason and I with Kate and Unice- Jethro (aka Guapo) is taking the picture. These are the gardens of the roof of the Trinoma Mall in Quezon City.  They've been helping us get around the Tandang Sora area.

The group below is from one of the Bible studies we've been teaching.  Weekly, we teach 3 Bible studies for mothers.  Currently, the Lord's been leading us to discuss the beginning of Matthew 5- encouraging others with the words Jesus spoke to us. Our focus has been on being blessed, salt, and light.

Thanks again to everyone for their prayers!  This is God's trip and we give Him all credit for everything happening out here- please take some time to thank Him for all He's doing- Until next time,

Jerry