I am typing this from Columbus, Ohio, where I am visiting the Genoa Christian Academy. The school is interested in establishing a relationship with our Children of Hope School, so I'm meeting with the students, faculty and parents, introducing them to the work of CSC and the program of CHS. This morning I presented to a chapel service for the younger kids, and they were so attentive and interested to know about our kids.
God is opening up opportunities for us for new avenues of support for the ministry. This is very important for CSC. Every year our financial needs increase. Prices for commodities go up. And, in the past couple of years, the exchange rate in the Philippines has gone down - almost 10%. So our U.S. dollars purchase fewer pesos, even as prices increase.
So we are thankful for opportunities to meet new people who are interested in the needs of the children in Cebu.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
Visiting Churches
Marlys and I have been busy speaking in churches, giving updates on the ministry and thanking those who support CSC so generously. Here are a few of the churches we've visited recently:
Central Baptist - St. Paul Emmanuel Baptist - Mora, MN Trinity Baptist - St. Paul, MN
Little Log Church - Palmer Lake, CO Cherry Hills Community Church - Highlands Ranch, CO
Hillman Baptist - Mora, MN
Speaking in churches is a big part of what we do while in the U.S. I have to say that preaching is not my strongest suit. I prefer the work that I do in Cebu to doing public speaking or promotional stuff. The thing that makes it enjoyable for me is knowing that many of the people that I am addressing share our love and burden for the kids in Cebu, and our belief that the suffering of children is unacceptable. That makes things fun. There has never been a time in 27 years of being involved in promoting CSC that I haven't felt energized in front of a group. It is truly a privilege to represent the ministry and to be able to go to churches and thank the people who support CSC so generously.
Central Baptist - St. Paul Emmanuel Baptist - Mora, MN Trinity Baptist - St. Paul, MN
Little Log Church - Palmer Lake, CO Cherry Hills Community Church - Highlands Ranch, CO
Hillman Baptist - Mora, MN
Speaking in churches is a big part of what we do while in the U.S. I have to say that preaching is not my strongest suit. I prefer the work that I do in Cebu to doing public speaking or promotional stuff. The thing that makes it enjoyable for me is knowing that many of the people that I am addressing share our love and burden for the kids in Cebu, and our belief that the suffering of children is unacceptable. That makes things fun. There has never been a time in 27 years of being involved in promoting CSC that I haven't felt energized in front of a group. It is truly a privilege to represent the ministry and to be able to go to churches and thank the people who support CSC so generously.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
MN bliss
The contrasts between Cebu and Minnesota are many. Too many to mention. But the weather is the one that most people recognize. Imagine a child being adopted from the Philippines and joining a family in Minnesota, and facing a snowstorm of almost 18 inches. Its bizarre enough for missionaries who are only stateside every 3-4 years!
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