Monday, April 24, 2006

Praise

  • Robert and Ate Sylvia prayed to receive Jesus Christ (story to follow later)Click here to read the most recent story Robert and the gang.
  • We finally got word back from the Bureau of Immigration that our children are now officially recognized as Filipino Citizens. They can now apply for Filipino passports and have dual citizenship. The advantages are that they will never be forced to leave the country and are exempt from many taxes that foreigners normally have to undergo as they travel to and from the country.
  • A meeting with some key people at a local seminary went really well.
Please Pray:
  • For Gracie's big toe. She hurt it and actually ended up losing her big toe nail. Praise God that she did not seem to suffer too much, and that the new "baby toe nail" is already starting to come back in. Please pray that it would grow out normally and quickly.
  • For God to continue to build up our support team. We are substantially below our monthly support schedule.
  • For our preparations as we head to the U.S. in a few weeks.
  • For Kian and Christian as they work on final projects and exams these last few weeks of school.
  • For the process of getting Filipino passports for our children to go smoothly and that we might get them in time for our departure.
  • For Professor Alex Montoya and Pastor Scott Ardavanis as they prepare to be our guest speakers at our Expository Preaching Conference at GCF in July.
  • For me and the other speakers from TMS as we prepare to speak at the conference at GCF in July.
  • That God would continue to use Jessica and me in guiding the hearts of our children.
  • For continued protection of our family, especailly our curious little one. Click here to read the story.
  • That God will open the hearts of others who live at the bridge to believe the Good News that Jesus Christ has paid for sins. Click here to read the story.
  • For me as I help sharpen the skills a few pastors and elders in their preaching.
  • That I continue to grow in my ability to speak Tagalog.

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Praise

  • Robert and some of my friends from the bridge have many questions about God. Click here to read the story.
  • Greenhills Christian Fellowship is partnering with us to host a pastor's conference in July.

Please Pray:

  • For Professor Alex Montoya and Pastor Scott Ardavanis as they prepare to be our guest speakers at our Expository Preaching Conference at GCF in July.
  • For me and the other speakers from TMS as we prepare to speak at the conference at GCF in July.
  • That God would continue to use Jessica and me in guiding the hearts of our children.
  • For continued protection of our family, especailly our curious little one. Click here to read the story.
  • That God will open the hearts of Robert and those who live at the bridge to believe the Good News that Jesus Christ has paid for sins. Click here to read the story.
  • For me as I help sharpen the skills a few pastors and elders in their preaching.
  • That I continue to grow in my ability to speak Tagalog.