Day 3 (Team 2: Erin, Phoebe, Chelsea, and Leon.)
Magandang Gabi! (Good evening!)
We just ended day three in Manila. Everyone woke up at 5:30am, we were all sore from the day before from some hardcore shovelling to build a swimming pool and a basketball court. All in all everyone got out of bed and had to quickly scoff breakfast consisting of egg and toast. We got to Faith Acadamy (which was 5 mins from the centre) to host a street soccer tournament. We got there way too early, so we waited for approximately an hour for the teams to arrive. There were about 10 teams, aged from 12- 16+. We even had the opportunity to play against one of the best Philippine's soccer adult mens teams. Our guys team lost 2 - 5.
One of the highlights were from the girls soccer team as Rehoboth and Southern Hills got to join in the League action and actually ended up winning the girls tournament. We will be bringing home a very OVERSIZED trophy!
We also had an opportunity to talk to and feed the kids today and we also learned a lot of new words in Tagalog. Such as "Mabootay", which sounds funny and means: "I'm Good". We also learned how to say Nice to meet you which is: "Kinagagalakkitang Makilala".
After that we scoffed down dinner in a hurry and went straight to a HUGE mega church in a mall in Manila where a couple Thousand people attend. The music and preaching was really encouraging. It talked about maintaing your convictions and not letting your relationship get watered down by compromise and rationalising sin. We then proceeded to Jollibee which is like Mcdonalds but way cheaper.
Tommorow we are heading to Coriggidor to learn about the history of the Japanese invasion on the Philippines. We will be on the boat and bus all day and we leave at 5am which means we need to stop typing and go to bed. Much love from the Equator...
To Elisabeth:
ReplyDeleteYou have done such a good job putting all of this together.
You have sacrificed so much and I know that you have done this so the students will experience something they never would normally.
I am very proud of you and am looking forward to hearing all about it.
I miss you heaps and love you very much, happy anniversary!
It is a marvelous that technology allows us to read so quickly about what fills your days. We recognise that all you do, see and smell for many of you is beyond the range of normal activities. However, we are glad and thankful that you all have had the opportunity to see, share and help in a small way and we enjoy sharing the snippets of your lives. We will continue to uphold you in prayer.
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ReplyDeleteI finally open this blog.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have all experienced quite a bit already. What a way to realise both how good God has been to us and the responsibity we have. Hope you all continue to learn from and enjoy it all, and will have time to build your relationships with God and the others on the trip ^^
And to Phoebe: Happy birthday for yesterday!!
We miss you, but what a way to spend your birthday ^^
Happy anniversary Elisabeth. Courtney missing you heaps Moushka says hello. Sounds like you are very busy and having a good time thinking of you all. Xx Mum and Dad
ReplyDeleteHi Family, So great to hear from you all!!! You guys sound like you have been busy and I bet feeling a little exhausted by now even, so my heartfelt pray is God continues to boost you with His strength and energy so that you may continue to do His work there. Its really good to see and read of what you have been doing and I hope you continue to spread the love of Christ and share His story to everyone you meet. May He also bless you guys with continual safety and may you not grow weary but be enthused and empowered by Him. I pray you are also challenged and stretch to really seek God in everything. Love you all and sending some extra love to Meg, Chels, Toby, Steph, Leon and Eb!!! Look forward to your next instalment xo
ReplyDeleteHi Phoebe...it's lovely to see the picture of you and the group.
ReplyDeleteWe continue praying for all of you so that you and the group may continue to do His work there. May the name of Jesus be glorified.
We miss you Phoebe.......juga Chloe miss you :-)
Kirim2 foto lagi kalau bisa.....
Love from: Dad,mum, Mose and Chloe....