Hi folks...yes I'm back. Sorry it took so long. We've been busy but that's not really an excuse! Actually we are in Florida now, working on that little cottage I blogged about last year. It's getting homier every day (if that's a word!). Bill is a great 'fixer-upper' and is pounding nails at this very moment.
Anyway, back to our recent missions trip. Earlier I blogged that we went to Cebu to minister at their Bible college, in some of the churches, and to the local pastors at several of their meetings. It was really great.
I'll pick it up on...
Saturday, December 3. We had some time for a bit of sight-seeing in Cebu. Across from Cebu City is a small island where the airport is located. This island also has a very beautiful resort called the Shangrila. We walked the grounds of this resort, went to the beach (where I'm told they actually had to haul in white sand to make it look beachy, otherwise it's all coral), and had lunch there. We were with Joanne Oftedahl and her missionary associates from the Tampa area (Marcio & Mayda). After that we stopped at the Lapulapu Shrine. Lapulapu is a local hero-chief from ages passed that defeated (and killed) the explorer Magellan. Interesting! It was a great day and very nice to be outside in the sunshine and warmth. We returned the the place where we were staying and enjoyed an evening of relaxing.
Sunday, December 4. Bill spoke at a local church, about 30 mls south of the city. A great church with a lot of local outreach to the neighborhood led by Pastor's Edgar & Mercy. We were there for the morning service and an afternoon service that was mostly single mom's. See, the church has a Saturday school for the children (feeds them, etc. too) and on Sunday a service for the mom's. It's a great, evangelistic tool that reaches their hearts and 'see's' the love of God in action by helping with their children. Needless to say, we had a great time and the people were so glad that we had come.
Monday, December 5, This was our last day at IBC; Bill spoke in the Chapel. The students are really on fire for the Lord, wanting all that he has for them. They were also appreciative of our ministry. Somehow the students put together a gift for us to...as an appreciation! Two t-shirts from Cebu and two coffee mugs from IBC. Very sweet!
Most of the time Joanne came to get us, but some times it was easier for us to meet her at a certain location. Just up the street from the Bible college was a restaurant called 'Jolly B'; it's kind of like a McD's but with a different menu. The food is pretty good actually. Anyway, to meet Joanne we had to take a taxi on several occasions. Funny thing was most of the taxi driver's knew where that Jolly B was, no communication breakdown.
Next blog will be about the week we spent on the nearby island of Bohol. We took a 2.5 hr. ferry ride to get there. Bill spoke at the Bible college there and also had a pastor's seminar. Several things unique to Bohol are what they call the 'Chocolate Mountains' and the very tiny monkeys call 'Tartier'.
'Til then...
Showing posts with label Cebu. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Monday, December 5, 2011
Here we are...thousands of miles from home!
Hello from Cebu, Philippines. What a journey it has been so far. We are well, loving the weather and the people. Each day is a fascinating new journey with adventures around every corner.
Cebu is a metropolis...4.5 million people; all, it seems, going somewhere at the same time! Lot's of people walking, taking taxi's, riding in vehicles called something like 'jeepknees' (spelled wrong but you get the idea). It's really a extended cab van, open on the side with two benches on each side for about 12-14 people to squeeze into but a lot more try to get in. We haven't ridden in one here, yet! There are also private vehicles, too! Put it this way...it's very busy.
We are enjoying ministry; that's also been very exciting. We just finished our time at Immanuel Bible College, speaking at the chapels. You can find more info on our ministry at: http://
We have really enjoyed meeting all the pastors, students, and others here. It's so much fun to interact with them and find out there are really fun people across the ocean, too.
A local pastor was cracking jokes about different types of food available to eat; many I won't mention because they are truly gross! A very funny joke he told us that involves dogs; you'll have to remember to ask me about some time!
It was kind of funny on Sunday at a local church; wonderful ministry, great people...the church is growing and expanding it's building; it's just not done all the way yet. Anyway, there were several cats wondering through the sanctuary, across the back of the platform, and generally nosing around like cats do. I told Bill later that I was sure at least two were at the altar...getting saved!
It's been a wonderful trip so far and we are praising our Father for giving us this great opportunity to be here. Love to you all...
Cebu is a metropolis...4.5 million people; all, it seems, going somewhere at the same time! Lot's of people walking, taking taxi's, riding in vehicles called something like 'jeepknees' (spelled wrong but you get the idea). It's really a extended cab van, open on the side with two benches on each side for about 12-14 people to squeeze into but a lot more try to get in. We haven't ridden in one here, yet! There are also private vehicles, too! Put it this way...it's very busy.
We are enjoying ministry; that's also been very exciting. We just finished our time at Immanuel Bible College, speaking at the chapels. You can find more info on our ministry at: http://
We have really enjoyed meeting all the pastors, students, and others here. It's so much fun to interact with them and find out there are really fun people across the ocean, too.
A local pastor was cracking jokes about different types of food available to eat; many I won't mention because they are truly gross! A very funny joke he told us that involves dogs; you'll have to remember to ask me about some time!
It was kind of funny on Sunday at a local church; wonderful ministry, great people...the church is growing and expanding it's building; it's just not done all the way yet. Anyway, there were several cats wondering through the sanctuary, across the back of the platform, and generally nosing around like cats do. I told Bill later that I was sure at least two were at the altar...getting saved!
It's been a wonderful trip so far and we are praising our Father for giving us this great opportunity to be here. Love to you all...
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Next stop...Philippines!
First I want to let you know that our 8 day revival in Farmington, Il was fantastic. The people were (and are) so warm and friendly; they made us feel a part of their family immediately. And the services were excellent; the presence of our Lord was so evident...we truly thank Him for the great things that happened that week and will continue to happen.
Now to the Philippines! Yes, we're leaving next Tuesday and will be gone for 2 weeks returning home December 14. We'll be staying and working with our missionary friend from the Minnesota District (Assemblies of God) Joanne Oftedahl. Bill will be teaching in the local Bible school, speaking to the local pastors, and preaching in the churches. I'll be there to support him and do whatever else may be needed.
This will be our third trip to the Philippines but to a different area. We'll be flying from Chicago, to China, to Manila, to Cebu City. (I looked up some info on the WEB to get some facts about Cebu from http://www.cebu-philippines.net/.)
Cebu City located in the central part of the Visayas island group. It is one of the highly urbanized cities in this island group. It was in the province of Cebu that Ferdinand Magellan first set foot on Philippine soil back in 1521. The temps should be in the upper 80's during the day and upper 70's at night; could have some storms, too!
Sounds like Wisconsin in the summer...yes! We'll be enjoying balmy weather for awhile as we minister to these precious people!
It will be a journey filled with excitement, flexability (to possible schedule adjustments), seeing what our Father has in store, and getting to fellowship with the true hero's of the faith...missionaries.
I'll 'try' to keep in contact here or through Facebook [http://facebook.com/
If you are interested in helping us go to the Philippines of friend of mine is giving us part of her proceeds from sales through Avon & Tastefully Simple. Her information is below...thanks Brenda.
Now to planning, prepping, and packing...and that's just this week! Have a great Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for in our lives!
INFO FOR FUNDRAISER:
Brenda Bradl
www.youravon.com/bbradl
http://www.tastefullysimple.com/
felixtroll2@yahoo.com
920-242-7148
Now to the Philippines! Yes, we're leaving next Tuesday and will be gone for 2 weeks returning home December 14. We'll be staying and working with our missionary friend from the Minnesota District (Assemblies of God) Joanne Oftedahl. Bill will be teaching in the local Bible school, speaking to the local pastors, and preaching in the churches. I'll be there to support him and do whatever else may be needed.
This will be our third trip to the Philippines but to a different area. We'll be flying from Chicago, to China, to Manila, to Cebu City. (I looked up some info on the WEB to get some facts about Cebu from http://www.cebu-philippines.net/.)
Cebu City located in the central part of the Visayas island group. It is one of the highly urbanized cities in this island group. It was in the province of Cebu that Ferdinand Magellan first set foot on Philippine soil back in 1521. The temps should be in the upper 80's during the day and upper 70's at night; could have some storms, too!
Sounds like Wisconsin in the summer...yes! We'll be enjoying balmy weather for awhile as we minister to these precious people!
It will be a journey filled with excitement, flexability (to possible schedule adjustments), seeing what our Father has in store, and getting to fellowship with the true hero's of the faith...missionaries.
I'll 'try' to keep in contact here or through Facebook [http://facebook.com/
If you are interested in helping us go to the Philippines of friend of mine is giving us part of her proceeds from sales through Avon & Tastefully Simple. Her information is below...thanks Brenda.
Now to planning, prepping, and packing...and that's just this week! Have a great Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for in our lives!
INFO FOR FUNDRAISER:
Brenda Bradl
www.youravon.com/bbradl
http://www.tastefullysimple.com/
felixtroll2@yahoo.com
920-242-7148
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