Update from the Philippines

The camps
We thank God for what he has done in the camps last month. Over 100 youths received Jesus and were baptized in water and the Holy Spirit. We studied the word of God, talked about what we learned and prayed together. The team of young people from Norway and Vietnam did an outstanding job in the camps. In Ozamiz, 60 youths gathered in a resort. Many are former street children that have had their lives changed by Jesus. Some of them are now graduating from college. Jo Jo and Helen are doing a wonderful work for the Lord.

Street children
Some of these youth, which came off the street 5-6 years ago, are now leading the work among the street children. Every week they go out on the streets to gather the children for teaching, singing and a nice meal. It is done in three different places in the city. Children as young as four are among those gathered. As we come together in the open area in the centre of the city, it starts to get dark. The children sing with joy, listen very attentively to the word of God and pray with all their heart as they are lead in prayer. Then they have a meal with rice, chicken and vegetables.

The dump site
The school supplies are helping more than 5000 children go to school this year. It is also a powerful way of showing the love of God and we give both the children and the parents the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are now working at the big dump site in Cavite helping the poor families living there to send their children to school. On the picture you see some of the children at the dump site going home with new school bags. We will also start a feeding and daycare centre to bring change to the lives of the families living at the dump site.