Manila Day 250

Update on the eye. I went to another hospital today to get a second look at my eye. I was told that I had a chalazion (eyelid cyst). Very treatable. So I was prescribed some pills which are making it drastically reduce in size but there is much itchyness and pain. I think that this means its healing. Also, warm compresses are making it feel better to as it promotes blood flow to the area which helps in the healing process. Thank you all for your prayers. Please continue to do so as I continue to battle this eye.

Manila Day 249

I wanted to update you all on the latest.

I woke up yesterday with a sore eyelid and a little bit swollen. I went to the doc yesterday and he told me it was a sty and to put a warm cloth on it 3 times a day and put some ointment on it. Well today I woke up and it was completely shut and very uncomfortable. I am going to another doctor at St. Luke’s today and see what they say. Please pray for my left eye that God would heal it quickly as I am not able to go to language school until it does. thank you very much for your prayers.

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Manila Day 227

Soooo good news!! I know what the problem was now!! Patty explained to me that based on my stool sample report from Monday, that I have giardia!! YAY!!! Good news because now after 3 weeks of this thing bugging me I can now take the necessary meds and get rid of it. I started taking some meds yesterday and I woke up this morning feeling like a new man!! Thank you all for your prayers. God is good and I praise Him for His grace and healing.

Manila Day 226

Well after about 3 weeks I am still struggling with this stomach bug issue. Although the lab told me today that my stool was A OK!! Good news I guess. Although it would’ve been nice to have an issue so that I can get some explanations as to why my stomach has been off and on feeling awful the past 3 weeks. Please pray that this would heal quickly as I am not sure what is going on in my gut. I am learning much during this time which is great. God is good and I am thankful and content in this situation because Christ must be glorified at all times and I will do so with my life regardless of how my gut feels.

The last two weeks have been full of video shooting for a large project that I am working on for ACTION. We finished the shooting on Saturday and are editing every day for the next 8 days. Please pray that this will be finished on the due date of June 5 and that God would be glorified much through it. Thank you for your prayers and your support.

Manila Day 219

Tonight there was a fire in Ortigas Center just near our place. I was able to stand on our 6th floor balcony and video some of the fire. Some of the flames went up as high as 12 stories. Debris was flying everywhere and large amounts of smoke filled the sky. We also heard many explosions coming from that area as well. Please pray for those involved in this and also for the firemen who will be working hard to get the fire put out.

Manila Day 217

First of all let me just express my deep appreciation for all of you who are partnering with me in this ministry. I am so humbled that the Lord has allowed me to be here in the Philippines serving Him in this capacity. I also know how much of a sacrifice you are all making in aiding the furtherance of the Gospel here in this country. You are all a part of this ministry and I thank you for that.

Over the last few months I have been monitoring my monthly support quite closely. The US economy seemed to take a dive this past fall and we are also seeing the effects of that here on the field. Personally, each month my support is very close to my monthly budget, however there is a problem that has come up. If for example more money comes in one month it goes into my “work funds” account. This is used for newsletters, mailings, and other admin and support raising costs that may come up. Since my budget hasn’t been quite met for the last few months, there are no longer any work funds. I am over $700 dollars in the negative with my work funds due to the lack of monthly support over the last several months. Will you please pray over this need for me? I would really appreciate your prayers as many of you are prayer warriors. I have been able to stay on the field thus far because of your dedication to God and to His word. Not one single day goes by where I don’t mention you in my prayers and thank the Lord for partnering with me in this ministry. I also know that God is in control of all things and His will is going to be done in this situation. I am fully resting in Him. Thank you for your prayers.

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Manila Day 210

We had a great few days at Rizal Re-Creation Center for our men’s prayer retreat. There were 5 of us that attended and we really hunkered down and prayed hard for one another and the ministries that the Lord has given us. We met together several times each day for some worship, a short devotional and a time of prayer. Each time we met we learned more about one another and more especially how to better pray for one another. We were all so blessed by the time spent together and praying with one another. Our them verse was taken from Hebrews 10:24-25 which talks about spurring one another one and encouraging one another. We look forward to the next time we as men can gather together for prayer. We discussed options of getting together more frequently for a morning or an afternoon over some lunch and having a time of prayer. It is so crucial to continue to encourage one another and to pray together for one another’s ministry. It was a powerful time.

Front: Gary Root, Adam Hussey; Back: Jeff Anderson, Paul Ellis, Daryl Germaine

Manila Day 206

We had a great time in Coron, Palawan. Pastor Jovy, his two nephews (Stephen and Justin) and I went for a trip to see some of Pastor Jovy’s classmates from seminary. It was great to stay with the pastors and some other families during this trip and really see the work of the Lord in Coron and also to experience what the need truly is there for the work of the Lord. I will do a formal update on the trip in a few days with pictures and videos, but as of now I am getting ready to lead an ACTION Men’s prayer retreat for the next three days. 6 men from ACTION will be getting together for a prayer retreat to pray for our ministries and for the work of the Lord here in the Philippines. Our theme verses are Hebrews 10:24-25. We are excited about this time to share fellowship, prayer, and song together as we seek the Lord together to see the hand of God continue to move here throughout the Philippines. Please pray for this time of prayer May 6-8th. Thank you so much for your support of this ministry and the work of the Lord here. I would not be here serving the Lord without your support. Lord bless you guys.