As most of you know, I have been here in the Philippines since January and I have been doing so many different things, mostly ministry work. One of my main focuses being here in the Philippines is an orphanage called Babyanne's Mansion: A Home for Children Inc. To learn more about the orphanage, you can check out the website (www.fishersministries.com). This project is what has been taking up most of my time. Currently, I am a volunteer so, this means, I am not getting paid for the work that I am doing. So here's the deal! I need to raise funds to support myself, even just a little bit :) hehe.
So, I would like to let you know that I have been sending my Mom merchandise there for purchase. Items include: jewelry (pearl, swarovski), unique and stylish purses, pashminas, even household items such as trendy Asian inspired table runners, pillowcases and more! All the proceeds contribute to my living expenses here in the Philippines, for all the missionary work that I am doing. Please do consider contacting her if you are looking for the perfect gift for a friend or family member or even just to get yourself a little something ;) You can email me for her contact info, you all know my email address, right?
Hopefully, I can post some pictures of the items I had sent her. Also, I am planning on coming back home in October for a couple of months! So excited to see you all :) I will also be bringing items to buy, perfect for the Christmas season, so please, please, please do wait for it. I need to fundraise for my ticket to come back here! Hehe. All your support would be greatly, extremely appreciated! Thanks to all those who constantly pray for me! I am safe, I am healthy and God is using me abundantly! Again, I miss you guys!
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
The Sun Is Out!
I had an awesome, awesome day today! First thing is when I woke up it actually wasn't raining! That in and of itself made me feel much better. I really do realize now how much the rain affects my mood. I have been having a hard time these past weeks, it's been raining like crazy as I had commented in my previous post. So anyways, when I woke up I went online and I got to chat with some of my friends from Canada... which made me a little homesick, but I am so thankful for the technology now-a-days, we can all stay connected and communicate with each other so much easier. Haha, so there were five of us having a little conference on MSN Messenger! I got to catch up with them a bit :)
I couldn't stay online for that long though because I had to go to ENLI class. ENLI (Every Nation Leadership Institute) is a course that I am taking to equip me to better disciple others and be a leader, it's sort of like a bible school. Actually, I was little worried because there was a possibility that there was going to be a quiz for class... a quiz that I did not study for! Anyhoo, when I walked in, the teacher announced that there IS a quiz. So during most of the lesson, I am studying for it.. and it turned out I got 19/20! Woohoo! God's grace talaga! Haha!
After, I had a meeting for the Youth Worship Team. It was a pretty productive meeting. Plus, guess what... waa.... something that I have been praying for for a long time actually came to pass. They asked me to lead worship at church for the youth. I am actually embarrassed to share this... but I am just so happy I need to share it! I am a little scared because it's quite intimidating, not to mention a HUGE responsibility. I know I am ready, I know it! Haha. So my first day to lead will be this August 10th during the prayer meeting. One of my friends that is a worship leader actually said he would sing back up for me, which is so sweet! Considering that he is already a worship leader... one of the best :P Craziness, I can't get over this whole thing! I am so honored.. haha, and scared! Lord, thank you, thank you, thank you!
After that, hmm, this is like nine-thirty in the evening :) I went out with some of my friends from my small group to watch a couple of gigs. Wiseguys at Metro Bar and then U-Turn at Off the Grill. Haha, three of us were actually talked into singing "Emotions" on stage. This was quite amusing considering that we didn't really do the voicing properly.. and I don't know all the lyrics... plus I don't sing pop.. not to mention the feed-back. Here were some people's comments on our performance: "That's a really difficult song to sing", "You guys had your moments"! HAHAHAHA... which in short basically means we didn't do that well! But it really doesn't matter, coz I had so much fun! After that we went over to a friends house and hung out and ate breakfast :)
It was just such a good day.... I haven't had a good day in a while! It's like I felt God give me a big hug and a kiss today. I know it won't always be like this, but when it is, I gotta treasure it right? God is good! Well, it's 4:44am right now, I got home maybe half an hour ago :) I have a meeting at 8:30am! I better try to catch some sleep, hehe. Goodnight... erm... hmm, goodmorning!
I couldn't stay online for that long though because I had to go to ENLI class. ENLI (Every Nation Leadership Institute) is a course that I am taking to equip me to better disciple others and be a leader, it's sort of like a bible school. Actually, I was little worried because there was a possibility that there was going to be a quiz for class... a quiz that I did not study for! Anyhoo, when I walked in, the teacher announced that there IS a quiz. So during most of the lesson, I am studying for it.. and it turned out I got 19/20! Woohoo! God's grace talaga! Haha!
After, I had a meeting for the Youth Worship Team. It was a pretty productive meeting. Plus, guess what... waa.... something that I have been praying for for a long time actually came to pass. They asked me to lead worship at church for the youth. I am actually embarrassed to share this... but I am just so happy I need to share it! I am a little scared because it's quite intimidating, not to mention a HUGE responsibility. I know I am ready, I know it! Haha. So my first day to lead will be this August 10th during the prayer meeting. One of my friends that is a worship leader actually said he would sing back up for me, which is so sweet! Considering that he is already a worship leader... one of the best :P Craziness, I can't get over this whole thing! I am so honored.. haha, and scared! Lord, thank you, thank you, thank you!
After that, hmm, this is like nine-thirty in the evening :) I went out with some of my friends from my small group to watch a couple of gigs. Wiseguys at Metro Bar and then U-Turn at Off the Grill. Haha, three of us were actually talked into singing "Emotions" on stage. This was quite amusing considering that we didn't really do the voicing properly.. and I don't know all the lyrics... plus I don't sing pop.. not to mention the feed-back. Here were some people's comments on our performance: "That's a really difficult song to sing", "You guys had your moments"! HAHAHAHA... which in short basically means we didn't do that well! But it really doesn't matter, coz I had so much fun! After that we went over to a friends house and hung out and ate breakfast :)
It was just such a good day.... I haven't had a good day in a while! It's like I felt God give me a big hug and a kiss today. I know it won't always be like this, but when it is, I gotta treasure it right? God is good! Well, it's 4:44am right now, I got home maybe half an hour ago :) I have a meeting at 8:30am! I better try to catch some sleep, hehe. Goodnight... erm... hmm, goodmorning!
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Yo, What's Up, What's Up?
I just realized how long it has actually been since I have written on here! So much has been going on, but things have slowed down a bit so I have a some time to update you all on what's been up with me :) I am not even sure where to start! First of all, it's rainy season here so it's a little difficult to go out because the streets are sometimes flooded. Also, whenever there's rain here, you can be sure there will also be traffic! I'll try to take a pic of this to share with you guys next time. Haha, everyone is a little tamad (lazy) to go out because of the rain... well actually, it's not JUST rain, it's crazy rain. Anyhow...
Haha, to explain the title of this entry, I have a little story to tell! I was with one of my friends waiting for a taxi on the side of the street. Now, I am always cautious about men who walk by me.. I always make a suplada (snobby) face because men here are scarier than in Canada. I'll explain that a bit more next time... but the gist is that they look at you sometimes like they are gonna eat you up or something, or they are checking you out. Anyhoo. So yeah, there was this guy who walked by us, he was really dark and was wearing long shorts and a dirty T-Shirt. He looked basically like a bum on the street. I didn't really look at this guys' face in particular, but my friend was looking at him and he pushed me aside. So everything seemed fine for a few minutes and the guy who walked past us was a couple of meters away from us. All of a sudden, he turns around and starts saying "Yo, what's up, what's up?" with matching hand gestures! To say the least, my friend and I started speed walking in the other direction! I have no idea what that was about... I am just glad that the guy didn't pursue us or run after us. My cousin suggested that maybe that guy was probably high on something.
I really do realize how dangerous it is here sometimes, and I know that most of the time it is just by the grace of God that I am still okay. He has also blessed me with guy friends that are gentlemen enough to keep me out of trouble, to accompany me when no one else can, to even just get me a taxi or to walk with me places. It's tough being a girl, but I know God's got my back and I am so blessed!
Hmm, well, I really wanted to update you guys on other things, but it looks like it'll have to wait for another time! Perhaps tomorrow? :) I have lots more stories to share about my adventures here, so check back soon! Missing all of my Canadian friends! Please do keep me in your prayers :)
Haha, to explain the title of this entry, I have a little story to tell! I was with one of my friends waiting for a taxi on the side of the street. Now, I am always cautious about men who walk by me.. I always make a suplada (snobby) face because men here are scarier than in Canada. I'll explain that a bit more next time... but the gist is that they look at you sometimes like they are gonna eat you up or something, or they are checking you out. Anyhoo. So yeah, there was this guy who walked by us, he was really dark and was wearing long shorts and a dirty T-Shirt. He looked basically like a bum on the street. I didn't really look at this guys' face in particular, but my friend was looking at him and he pushed me aside. So everything seemed fine for a few minutes and the guy who walked past us was a couple of meters away from us. All of a sudden, he turns around and starts saying "Yo, what's up, what's up?" with matching hand gestures! To say the least, my friend and I started speed walking in the other direction! I have no idea what that was about... I am just glad that the guy didn't pursue us or run after us. My cousin suggested that maybe that guy was probably high on something.
I really do realize how dangerous it is here sometimes, and I know that most of the time it is just by the grace of God that I am still okay. He has also blessed me with guy friends that are gentlemen enough to keep me out of trouble, to accompany me when no one else can, to even just get me a taxi or to walk with me places. It's tough being a girl, but I know God's got my back and I am so blessed!
Hmm, well, I really wanted to update you guys on other things, but it looks like it'll have to wait for another time! Perhaps tomorrow? :) I have lots more stories to share about my adventures here, so check back soon! Missing all of my Canadian friends! Please do keep me in your prayers :)
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