We helped the kids with various arts & crafts and had a lot of fun manning and attempting to jump the "tinkle sticks". It takes coordination and concentration to jump in and out of two bamboo sticks being rhythmically tapped together. It often drew a large crowd. A couple of our new friends from Korea, Sue & Lynn, were quite good at it, actually looking quite graceful in the process. Tom Maxwell did a pretty good job, too. I, on the other hand looked a bit like I was trying to jump on hot coals (much to Sue's delight)! We have video footage I'll get Nat to post soon . . .
We have begun our fourth week of lectures. A gentleman by the name of Ron Smith is with us talking about the Kingdom of God . . . it is among us, you know . . .
He told us about Rolland & Heidi Baker who began Iris Ministries, Inc., an interdenominational mission, in 1980 and have been missionaries for the past twenty-seven years. They currently serve the Lord in Mozambique where the population has reportedly gone from 100% Muslim to 40% Christian in ten years.
The Kingdom of God is among us . . .
We spent our intercessory time this morning praying for the Philippines and other nations. When we received the news last Friday that we are going to the Philippines for our outreach, Nat was across the room from me but we gave each other a thumbs up! Then, our children's worship leader led us in singing "It is Well with My Soul", not knowing that it was my lullabay for Natalie & Stewart or that we sang it at Stew's funeral . . . it was such a blessing for us.
Our excitement is mounting! We will be going to Bontoc (north of Baguio), which is in North Central Luzon on the big island where Manila is located. Nat & I were in the Philippines in 1980 for a six-week Navy detachment. While there, we spent a weekend in Baguio as tourists. It will be interesting to return as missionaries.
FYI Stewie's birth mother, Marina Endaya, is from Batangas province which is south of Manila.
2 comments:
Hi! The "Salem Beat Festival" sounds like an event that the Inderlied little boys would love! I'm sure they will enjoy the video footage. I was in Inderland yesterday. Since it was storming outside we had a day of rain, trains, and games. We also talked a lot about Garrett's upcoming birthday and reminisced about his last one when you were with us. We all miss you three! Nell
Hi Nat and Shirley,
This is my first ever leaving a comment on a blog site. I just read that you will be in the Ph.
That's great! I just finished reading an excellent book by Ywamer Ross Tooley who worked many years in Baguio. In fact, he was there in 1980. He is now in Kona doing teaching. Loved your updates.
Larry
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