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It felt like we are at home in Dothan today ministering to
people as we served with our friends at Shiloh Bible Baptist Church in
Sindangan, Philippines, to minister to the spiritual and physical needs of
people in an extremely poor area.
Our first day of ministering in the Philippines was a huge
success as we ministered to more than 160 children. Pastor Greg and Lilia
Begafria started ministering to children in these extremely impoverished areas
of Sindangan a number of years ago. At that time it was just the two of them.
Today, many members of their church are following their example and ministering
the love of Jesus Christ to the children.
It is easy to see they are doing a great work with the
children. We listened to them sing songs to the Lord and recite 10 Bible verses
they have memorized. The Begafrias and their church members are wonderful
people doing amazing ministry in Sindangan.
Mama Tuck was in her element today as she read a Bible story
about Zacchaeus to all of the children, and then she led them in singing.
Sister Lilia translated and they all sang in Filipino. It was awesome! It was
so neat watching the Holy Spirit at work.
The children were all seated around the ministry area. The
more Mama read, the more children came forward to get closer to her so they
could hear every word.
I thank God for my Mom. Tears filled my eyes as I watched
her read to the children. She is such an awesome woman of God who touches more
lives than she will ever know. From the Philippines to Dothan, Alabama,
everyone loves Mama Tuck.
The children’s laughter filled the air all day long. It was
one of the most beautiful sounds I’ve ever heard. You have to understand, this
is a Third World nation, and these are among the poorest of the poor. But by
the smiles on the people’s faces you would think they are among the richest.
And they are, spiritually. “Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes
of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those
who love him?” – James 2:5 (NIV)
We helped serve the delicious lunch the church prepared for
the children. The extra blessing about that is Love In Action sends $140 a
month to help feed all of these children, so to be here to help serve the
children was wonderful. We need more donations for this need. There are a lot
more children we need to help Pastor Greg and Sis. Lilia reach. Remember, this
Is a very poor area of the Philippines, and therefore the people of this church
are very poor with very limited resources. Hundreds of children are accepting
Jesus as their Lord and Savior, so it is a great investment.
It was an extra special day for the children as presents
were given to each one. Oh, to see them playing afterward with their gifts was
so much fun. It was like Christmas in January.
Yes, it was an amazing day. Words and photos cannot accurately
describe it. We thank God for the awesome work He is doing here in Sindangan,
and it is such an honor and so humbling to be part of it.
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