Greetings everyone!
Well, it looks like the rubber is starting to hit the road as yesterday was our first official day of ministry. Between Ticala, Rainbow Village, and Calvary Chapel Dumaguete we have been pretty busy.
Our first stop was the area of Ticala. There we ministered at a local flea market with Pastor Elmer of Calvary Chapel Ticala who visits this outpost weekly to preach open-air to the merchants and their customers. We had the opportunity to lead worship and perform our skit--open-air! After the "service" we split up into teams of three (each with an interpreter) to just talk and pray with the people there--seizing any opportunity we could to speak of Jesus Christ.
Next, we headed to Rainbow Village orphanage. Pastor Mike Yost was our gracious host and tour guide through the facilities. The highlight of this event had to be playing with the toddlers who live there. James found a little boy named James who he walked around with; Annie, Katie Lund, Jay, and Jesse even started to sing songs (hand motions and all) for the children. It was a touching experience.
Finally, we closed the day by ministering to the youth group at Calvary Chapel Dumaguete. We led worship and shared testimonies and a devotion. It was a blessing afterward as we played games with the youth.
Way to go everyone!!! We are so proud of what you are doing!!!!
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