We realized quickly when the quarantine started that many Filipino families would suffer during this time because of not being allowed to work. Many families here live day to day and would go without. Our church in America as well as  a few individuals contacted us, wanting to donate food. We have made many deliveries between March, April and May , and still some in June. Some are our own church member and some are neighbors.  We are told that some are not expecting to go back to work until Sept or November.  Greg was also able to join with another American missionary and give rice to 100 families in another area of town.

We thank the Lord for the opportunity.

COVID19 Food distribution

COVID19 food distribution

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Malipayong bag ong tuig! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020

We saw this picture in a hotel in Ilo Ilo this week. The little statue with white face, curly hair and a crown is Santo Nino. People all over the Philippines reverence him. There are statues of him in restaurants, homes and businesses. As an American it is hard for me to grasp the idea of bowing down or praying to a statue.

It reminds me of why we are here in Philippines and what the Lord has done for me.  1 Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God.