It's Christmas once again! Here in the Philippines, that
means LOUD firecrackers and goat dinners. A lot different
from the way things are done in America, but we have
grown accustom to the traditions here as we have now
celebrated  7 Christmases here! Hard to believe!!!
Here are some of the ways the Lord used us during this
Blessed time of year...
December 25, 2009- Merry Christmas
Here's what's
happening here in the
ministry this week....
Ministry Update
Now that LBC, our first church plant, is so vibrantly independent and ministering to 3 villages (
Bolosan, Salisay and Mamalingling) we have now begun doing outreaches in 2 other villages of
Dagupan( Lanas & Maasin). The members of LBC assist us in visitation, soul winning and Bible
Studies. These current church planting works are much harder than our first with a lot more
opposition, but slowly we are seeing people come to know the Savior.
Also, Ferd will be starting another Bible Study in January as the Lord has given a unique
opportunity to him. He met several blind men recently who want someone to come teach them
from the Bible. Ferd is so excited about this as it will be a first time experience for him.
The folks of LBC always go way out for Christmas. They have many fellowships,
musicals, cantatas, dinners, dramas, etc. This year, we gathered all the new converts from
the new villages ( about 15 people now) and invited them to join in all the festivities.
Thanks to our wonderful church family and friends in the US, we were able to give every
single person a small gift..they were thrilled!!!
We also enjoyed participating in the activities as much as we could since we have some
major health problems this past month. Along with Christie's current problems, poor Sean
spent 4 days in the hospital with pneumonia! Thankfully, we are doing much better and
were able to jump in and help with all the church programs and fellowships!
Christmas Activities
Christie with some new converts from the village of Lanas that we are now working in
New Work - Evangelism