Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Update - Nov 27, 2007
Greetings to all,
It has been a very good and profitable time since last we wrote. The Lord has opened up some nice opportunities for the teaching of His precious word. We are currently planning to begin the Mini Bible school format starting in January. The elders have decided to have the book of Hebrews taught during these first sessions. The sessions will run Monday through Friday, from 7 to 9 in the evenings, one week each quarter. The book of Hebrews will probably take the first year to complete. Sign up for the classes will begin in December, so please be praying.
I was able to visit with the saints down in Baguio Gold this past Lord's Day. What a blessing it was to meet them. The chapel is down a very steep road that is partially paved and partially mud in the rainy season. So we were able to drive part of the way down, then we walked the rest. It is a beautiful location nestled in the valley with mountains all around. This Lord's Day the most recent typhoon was drawing close so the clouds were hanging low among the mountain ranges, it was just beautiful. The Lord used our brother Bong to bring a good word of encouragement to the saints. I am scheduled to speak at their anniversary Sunday on December 23rd, so please be praying.
The work in Fatima is going on well. This week, due to the rain we were unable to visit with the saints there. But the Lord is blessing there as well and a few of the women from that work will be joining the ladies from Navy Base to go to the women's conference in Malolos Bulucan next weekend.
I continue to teach on Wednesday nights and the saints seem to be encouraged, so please continue to pray. One of the men was mentioning on Sunday how the study has helped him during a recent trial that has come into his life. How good to know that the word is encouraging the saints hearts and strengthening them for the walk of faith.
Last week we were informed that our visas had been approved. They have granted us two years, which is good. This is a 9G visa and is renewable up to ten years. We are still considering our options with a permanent resident visa. There are pros and cons in obtaining one, so we continue to pray for the Lord's direction.
Thanks for all your prayers. The Lord is opening up doors and making the path before us plain. What a wonderful savior!!
Ken
It has been a very good and profitable time since last we wrote. The Lord has opened up some nice opportunities for the teaching of His precious word. We are currently planning to begin the Mini Bible school format starting in January. The elders have decided to have the book of Hebrews taught during these first sessions. The sessions will run Monday through Friday, from 7 to 9 in the evenings, one week each quarter. The book of Hebrews will probably take the first year to complete. Sign up for the classes will begin in December, so please be praying.
I was able to visit with the saints down in Baguio Gold this past Lord's Day. What a blessing it was to meet them. The chapel is down a very steep road that is partially paved and partially mud in the rainy season. So we were able to drive part of the way down, then we walked the rest. It is a beautiful location nestled in the valley with mountains all around. This Lord's Day the most recent typhoon was drawing close so the clouds were hanging low among the mountain ranges, it was just beautiful. The Lord used our brother Bong to bring a good word of encouragement to the saints. I am scheduled to speak at their anniversary Sunday on December 23rd, so please be praying.
The work in Fatima is going on well. This week, due to the rain we were unable to visit with the saints there. But the Lord is blessing there as well and a few of the women from that work will be joining the ladies from Navy Base to go to the women's conference in Malolos Bulucan next weekend.
I continue to teach on Wednesday nights and the saints seem to be encouraged, so please continue to pray. One of the men was mentioning on Sunday how the study has helped him during a recent trial that has come into his life. How good to know that the word is encouraging the saints hearts and strengthening them for the walk of faith.
Last week we were informed that our visas had been approved. They have granted us two years, which is good. This is a 9G visa and is renewable up to ten years. We are still considering our options with a permanent resident visa. There are pros and cons in obtaining one, so we continue to pray for the Lord's direction.
Thanks for all your prayers. The Lord is opening up doors and making the path before us plain. What a wonderful savior!!
Ken
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
In Baguio - October 23, 2007
Greetings to you all from Baguio! We moved up last Saturday and are safe and sound. Joyce is still busy unpacking and sorting through things, I am busy repairing things and cleaning, there is much to do. The former tenants left a few pieces of furniture so that has been a help since we brought none of our own over with us. Joyce is making the place look like home.
I spoke this past Sunday at the assembly at Navy Base. We have begun a series on some highlights in the life of Abraham. On Wednesday nights we will be beginning a series on the love of the Lord for Israel and for the Church, using the book of Song of Solomon. Please pray that the Lord would uses these times to the encouragement of His people. For the meantime I am going to concentrate on teaching the saints and wait on the Lord to begin to open up other doors of opportunity. Pray with us for His leading and guidance.
Once the raining season is over we will plan to make a trip up the mountain trail and see Sagada. Pray with us as we pray that the Lord would give clear guidance.
Thanks for all your prayers. The Lord is blessing and encouraging our souls. His name to my heart is "...as ointment poured forth. Therefore...we love Him."
Ken
I spoke this past Sunday at the assembly at Navy Base. We have begun a series on some highlights in the life of Abraham. On Wednesday nights we will be beginning a series on the love of the Lord for Israel and for the Church, using the book of Song of Solomon. Please pray that the Lord would uses these times to the encouragement of His people. For the meantime I am going to concentrate on teaching the saints and wait on the Lord to begin to open up other doors of opportunity. Pray with us for His leading and guidance.
Once the raining season is over we will plan to make a trip up the mountain trail and see Sagada. Pray with us as we pray that the Lord would give clear guidance.
Thanks for all your prayers. The Lord is blessing and encouraging our souls. His name to my heart is "...as ointment poured forth. Therefore...we love Him."
Ken
Friday, October 05, 2007
Tia Elizabeth Oct, 2007
Tia Elizabeth sitting outside for the first time in over 8 months. She laughed all the way out her door and across the small bridge and praised the Lord as she went up the hill to visit with her friend....thank you all for your prayers for her.
Friday, September 28, 2007
September 27, 2007 Tia Elizabeth's Home and the upcoming move to The Mountains
Greetings to you all once again from Manila. We wanted to send a short update for those who have been praying for and concerned for Tia Elizabeth, an elderly, poor saint, who was bed ridden 8 months ago because of a fall she took outside her home. Due to the generosity of a married couple who just wanted to help her, we were enabled by the Lord to pour a concrete slab in front of her home and extend a bridge over the small ditch beside and continue the slab to the other side. Next week, Lord willing, we will be purchasing a wheel chair and she will be able, for the first time since her fall, to be mobile. She will be able to be pushed out, across the bridge to visit with the saints! She is so excited. This dear couple provided all that was needed to pour this slab and provide some food and meds for her. She thanks her brother and sister for their kindness to her. The wheel chair was made possible by an assembly in the midwest which send a gift to "help the poor among you". The remainder of that kind gift has been set aside in a fund to be used for emergency medical needs for the poor in the future. Thanks you all for praying.
I have been teaching a series in Antipolo for the last several Wednesday nights, it has been well attended and the saints seem encouraged. This past Sunday I spoke my last message in Cogeo and finished the series on Ephesians four with them. This Sunday I will be speaking in Quezon City, it will be good to visit with the saints there as it has been several years since I saw them last. The following Sunday I will be speaking twice at the anniversary meetings in Antipolo on the topic of "knit together in Love" The following Sunday in the mountains!!
Please continue to pray for us as we make our transition to the mountains. We are so looking forward to finally being settled, we are looking forward to what the Lord has for us in the years to come, if He not come. Once we have made the move we will send another update for you all. Thank you so much for your prayers for us.
I have been teaching a series in Antipolo for the last several Wednesday nights, it has been well attended and the saints seem encouraged. This past Sunday I spoke my last message in Cogeo and finished the series on Ephesians four with them. This Sunday I will be speaking in Quezon City, it will be good to visit with the saints there as it has been several years since I saw them last. The following Sunday I will be speaking twice at the anniversary meetings in Antipolo on the topic of "knit together in Love" The following Sunday in the mountains!!
Please continue to pray for us as we make our transition to the mountains. We are so looking forward to finally being settled, we are looking forward to what the Lord has for us in the years to come, if He not come. Once we have made the move we will send another update for you all. Thank you so much for your prayers for us.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
September 2 - Ministry in Angono, Baptism in Cogeo
Greetings to you all once again. It was such a joy to spend this morning among two groups of saints. I spoke this morning in Angono, Rizal and finished up a series of messages. I trust the Lord will use them for His glory and for the edification of the saints. Following that meeting we quickly drove over to Cogeo for a baptism and to celebrate their 24th anniversary. I had the joy of baptizing seven, a older husband and wife, who just recently accepted the Lord as their Savior. As a result of their conversion and testimony now their entire family have come to Christ, even their daughter in law now is a believer. What a joy to see. Then I had the joy of baptizing some younger believers, some whom I have know since they were babies....and now they have matured into nice young Christian men and women. It was such a time of blessing for me personally. Rejoice with me!!!
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