Day 5: Market Blitz

Greetings!

Today we had a very interesting day: We went on a scavenger hunt! We split up into four teams, and our goal was to navigate the local market here in Dumaguete and purchase (within budget, of course) a basket of food for a needy family. First team back is the winner!

There were many new sights and sounds to experience as we made our way through the market; it was interesting to learn that people here go to there everyday to shop for meals and also to see how the merchants make their living.

After we collected all the items on our lists we met up and prayed about the people we would give the baskets to. The teams then searched the park, and the Lord led each one to just the right person (or family) to bless with food for the night!

We had the opportunity to share not only food with these people, but also the love of God and the Gospel message!

Team Member Testimony: Jay

"Whats up everyone, its Jay here to tell you about what went on today. As you read already, we had experienced a extremely interesting morning. The market was an amazing way of seeing some filipino culture. My team was made up of Annie, Laura, Katie, Zach, and our national (and translator) Marlin. The market, in my opinion, was like a very busy swap meet...

There was a variety of things my eyes had seen while walking through all the stores like baskets, toys, vegetables, spices, and the most memorable, every kind of meat a person could imagine. After the hunt ended (with our team winning) the ministry we began right after could be considered the highlight of the day.

Praying that God would reveal the specific people He wanted us to give our food basket to, we looked around a park within the city. Each one of us browsed around at everyone we saw deciding if they were the ones God appointed to us. Eventually our team spotted a lady with two kids sitting on some stairs. It turns out that she had been waiting for her husband to come pick her up with a hope that he made enough money for a meal that day. Through the Lord's divine appointment, we had blessed a woman and her family with food for that day.

In every ministry and event we had part of in the Philippines, God has truly revealed Himself to me. I'm exciting to see the rest of what He has planned for this trip! Oh and also please keep praying for us! Thank you!"

Later on, we finished the day by eating dinner with the missionaries who have been sent out from CCSV. Good times!