We started off the day by going to church at Victory Life,
which was located in a shopping mall. The service started at 9am. Both the praise
and worship was very fulfilling. We
headed off to Max’s with the Journey kids for lunch and ate traditional
Filipino food. We headed to get changed
for the soccer game which was held in a cemetery. Despite the humidity and the
heat, it was a great time bonding with the Filipino kids. Soon after, we split
up and some of us headed to the shops to buy stuff for the people living on
Smoky Mountain. It was an interesting experience pushing around a cart full of supplies.
As there was no space was left in the car, the rest of the team took a jeepney
back to the YMC. The group left to wait for their next soccer game were swarmed
by the local kids who wanted non-stop attention from Cath, Sheisla and Ash.
After countless games, the Reho team managed to get it together to win a game
against the talented Filipinos. The sweat-drenched team headed back to base on
motorised trikes (Took-tooks). We showered and ate dinner quickly, then started
prepping for the gift packs for the residents of Smoky Mountain. We then headed
out into the city for a surprise night, which consisted of getting drinks
(mostly frappes) and donuts at J.CO and also a completely relaxing massage. It
was almost like we stumbled on the city because the immediate change in the scenery
was completely different. Everyone felt extremely grateful for the massage and
beverages after a challenging day of soccer. We headed back to the YMC and now
are hitting the hay at around 12am. Good night fellas.
Sara – Yo fam. Hope
everything’s going g. Pretty wrecked from the constant workload and early wake
up times. Catcha!
Kate- Hi guys!! Hope you’re all good. I’m having a good time, but feeling pretty
exhausted. Miss ya J
Abel – Hi guys, miss u already hope everything is g. Exhausted,
had a busy day today but just need to sleep it off. Miss u Catcha .
Isaac – Hey everyone back at Perth! Massages and J.Co donuts
were amazing tonight! Can’t believe it’s half way through the trip already,
time’s flying real quick. Miss everyone
back at home.
Mitch-Missing you all very very much and I can’t wait to see
you all again. Love Mitch
Gwen - Gwen is really
really really having a great time here! Don’t worry about me!
Reuben – Time’s flying but it feels good to be doing
something productive and beneficial with my time! Can’t wait to see you guys
again, but will definitely miss this place when I’m gone. Hope all is well over
there, stay safe J
Hey Calv, hope you're having a great time away! Looks like you guys are being a real blessing to others. Thinking of you and praying that God will equip you for all that you encounter. Love Judah (Mum had to help me write this, can't wait to see you soon)
ReplyDeleteHi, everyone! Thank you so much for the report on your action filled day. So glad you had an opportunity to worship with our brothers and sisters in Philippines. Go, team Rehoboth! Congratulations on your first international soccer victory! Well done! So very thoughtful to get massages to recharge for new week - praying for re-newed strength and enthusiasm, protection and opportunities on your trip to Smokey Mountain. God is with you! Matvey, we hope you got a chance to read yesterday's message from babushka. Bishkek is covered with snow. Love you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your message Reuben😊 looking forward every morning reading the blog. Praying for you all..especially for todays trip to Smokey Mountain which will be heart breaking and quite difficult to process 😔. But so proud you are there. Thank you ❤💙💚💛💜
ReplyDeleteHi Everyone, this is from the Year 1/2 class at Kenwick. We have been enjoying following your trip via the blog.
ReplyDeleteHi Sara, we hope you are having a nice time. Did you have fun hiking up Taal Volcano? From Claire & Ruby
We've been praying for you. Catherine, do the poor people (on Smokey Mountain) have clothes? From Reuben & Matt
Hi this is Marc & Kai, Did you like Taal Volcano?
To Isaac & Mr Butson, We are praying for you. When are you coming back? From Jamie & Joel
We are praying for you and the team. From Maria & Zoe-Grace
Help the Filipino people and please help fix their sores on them. From Hannah & Amelia
We are praying for you every day. Did you have enough food to feed the Filipino people at Smokey Mountain? From Evie & Neil
We hope you have a good time. From Loki & Jimin
We are praying for your team to be safe. From Esther & Rachel
We are wondering what you are doing tomorrow? From Aaron & Jonas
Hey Team, awesome reading and seeing your days in action, you are all inspiring many to do more and we trust you will continue to be a blessing to each other and those around you in the Phil.
ReplyDeleteNow to Nelson, the silence around here is 'excruciatingly deafening' bbbbbuuuuuuuuttttt we miss you heaps and so does Tellie too....he definitely doesn't enjoy dinner as much without you here... anyway stay safe and keep being part of a great team and work hard, plenty of time to rest when you get home....take back nothing but great memories and leave an impression on all...Luv ya and miss ya...Pap Newy and Tellie and all the Newys (Mum, Isaak and even Steph)....Perth out.
Hi everyone,
ReplyDeleteIt's been great reading the day to day happenings and looking at the photos from each day. Keep up the wonderful work that you are doing! We are praying that you will be able to continue to work through the heat and fatigue and that you will have God's strength thru it all!
And to Sara ... we have had some technical difficulties in replying but have been enjoying the photos and daily accounts. What a beautiful country! The photos from Taal lake were stunning! We are missing you here, but are sharing your photos and accounts with everyone :) Keep working hard and supporting each other in your efforts. Love you lots, Mum, Dad, Leah and Claire xx
Its so exhausting to hear all your wonderful stories and seeing the action photos. I'm off to find a krispy Kreme donut shop and possibly fit in a massage. Thanks for the update. You guys and girls rock.
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