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a fun-loving cheerful group of L9s
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WHAT A DAY
FLASH REPORT
One More Day!
Countdown Continues
Let Us Not Be Afraid!
BICOL HERE WE COME!!!
They Recognised Him (Luke 24:31)
Eight and Nine to Go!
AN ANNOUNCEMENT, BUDDIES, FACTS AND FIGURES
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
9:53 PM
The first official day of our mission in Bicol got off on a high note with our L9 missionaries becoming instant celebrities in the host schools. The morning began with Justin and Kenneth Toi leading the early morning prayer in the form of a praise and worship session. Breakfast consisting sausage, bread, and omelette prepared by Auntie Juliana and Uncle Richard followed.
Then we set off in two groups; one was led by Rae Chia and Sarah Mao who spearheaded 22 youths and volunteers to Guinobatan West Central School; and the other by Mark Lee and Timothy Low who led their group to Guinobatan East Central School. Uncle Al, Yee Kei and Anne maintained our supply lines (secured our food and drinks and gift and shortfalls) and eventually joined the West group later in the day. Auntie Juliana remained in the hostel the whole time as our prayer warrior for the day.
You may check the details of what we did in these schools through our respective blogs; no such details will be posted here to avoid duplication. Ask Michelle. Ask Andrea,. Ask Cecilia. Justin, Glen. Gerald. kelly. And a whole lot of them. Even the logistics team was mobbed. But suffice it to say that the experience was more than an emotional and spiritual one for us. We tried to reach out to the children, and they responded. And how we loved each other that they mobbed us for autographs wherever we went. They thanked us profusely just for our presence in their school. They got our friendster stuff. And more. We’ll just show some pictures here and you judge for yourself.
We were supposed to stay only till 4pm but the engagement between the L9 missionaries and the local children resulted in something really meaningful – that our mere presence was really welcome regardless of what we had brought or done in the schools.
Evening was relaxed, with dinner being served at 6.30pm. Team reflections and meetings followed, with a night prayer wrapping up the day. We are supposed to be practicing our Christmas carolling songs after the prayers, while lights out was declared at midnight.
Everyone is in high spirits as the day drew to a close.
Thursday will be interesting. We’ll split into three groups: the Pamasan trekking group led by Samantha Chia; the Masarawag School Outreach Team led by Mark Lee; and the Republic Academy Outreach Team led by Nicholas Neo. Another day, new experiences. We’re open to them, dear Lord.
Everybody else, please pray for us!
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Then we set off in two groups; one was led by Rae Chia and Sarah Mao who spearheaded 22 youths and volunteers to Guinobatan West Central School; and the other by Mark Lee and Timothy Low who led their group to Guinobatan East Central School. Uncle Al, Yee Kei and Anne maintained our supply lines (secured our food and drinks and gift and shortfalls) and eventually joined the West group later in the day. Auntie Juliana remained in the hostel the whole time as our prayer warrior for the day.
You may check the details of what we did in these schools through our respective blogs; no such details will be posted here to avoid duplication. Ask Michelle. Ask Andrea,. Ask Cecilia. Justin, Glen. Gerald. kelly. And a whole lot of them. Even the logistics team was mobbed. But suffice it to say that the experience was more than an emotional and spiritual one for us. We tried to reach out to the children, and they responded. And how we loved each other that they mobbed us for autographs wherever we went. They thanked us profusely just for our presence in their school. They got our friendster stuff. And more. We’ll just show some pictures here and you judge for yourself.
We were supposed to stay only till 4pm but the engagement between the L9 missionaries and the local children resulted in something really meaningful – that our mere presence was really welcome regardless of what we had brought or done in the schools.
Evening was relaxed, with dinner being served at 6.30pm. Team reflections and meetings followed, with a night prayer wrapping up the day. We are supposed to be practicing our Christmas carolling songs after the prayers, while lights out was declared at midnight.
Everyone is in high spirits as the day drew to a close.
Thursday will be interesting. We’ll split into three groups: the Pamasan trekking group led by Samantha Chia; the Masarawag School Outreach Team led by Mark Lee; and the Republic Academy Outreach Team led by Nicholas Neo. Another day, new experiences. We’re open to them, dear Lord.
Everybody else, please pray for us!
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