Saturday from Deborah's Perspective :-)

 

 Hello Everyone! We have all arrived safely in one piece. It's been so much fun already! I love everything about this place. From the minute we arrived, the kids captured my heart (I know I'm not the only one!). It's been so fun getting to know not only the kids in the ministry but also the people in our team. They are so much fun, I don't think it would be quite the same without them. Today my group (The amazing Julia, Shannah, Inez, Seo Hyun and our boys Jevan, Aaron and Patrick) got to teach some of the kids dance. I was so proud that even the boys got into it. I think it's so special that even though we don't all have the same backgrounds, culture or language, we can all speak dance, we can all laugh and smile together and we can all love one another. 

We all had a good workout this morning during construction. It's so cool to see how the least expected were the ones who were the best at pulling out nails from plank after plank of wood or hammering their hearts out. Angel Chen is the world's best when it comes to using a crowbar. I love what I'm learning from the people around me and the places I see. I'm so excited to see how the rest of the week unfolds. See you soon!

Team Manila has made it safely to Kids International Ministries in Manila!  We started our trip with receiving a special treat from 3rd grade prayer buddies!  We are thankful for both our 1st and 3rd grade buddies this year!  As we handed the bags to each kid they smiled so big and were truly blessed!  They wanted to pass on their thanks and gratitude!

We are looking forward to a great week!  Starting tomorrow our students will be taking turns sharing some of their experiences while they are here!  They have already been engaged in some great stuff, and have been working really hard!

Keep praying for us!

Team Manila

Amos' Completely Mandatory (IAN!) Post

Hey, whoever chances on this.

In Tent City.  Children running to the feedings.

Amos scraping the wall and
getting it ready for painting

I have no idea whether this is directly sent to my parents, or whether its public. So, I probably won't say much personal. I saw some pretty butterflies a while ago. Butterflies are pretty. I also had eggs everyday for breakfast. Eggs are yummy. The food is nice, but I'm really tired. So basically, a regular school day minus the school, but wouldn't that be like a vacation but not? I came to serve, not to take pictures of everything that moves. I came to bond with people, not to interview them.
Correspondent,
Amos Chi

EJ's Post

EJ serving food to the children at the feedings

Prayer walk through the neighborhood.

I just woke up. Man, am I tired. I feel really tired both emotionally and physically. As we are approaching the end of this trip, I feel it will be hard to let go of the experiences and the relationships during this trip. I am happy, a changed person, I begin to see in myself and hope that I can become a better person as I go back to Singapore and take all the emotions and lessons I have to learn to touch other peoples as well. - EJ-

Ian's Post

Hello dearest parents of mine,

I am doing well. Yah, that's pretty much it.

Love your favorite son,

Ian

David's Post

Hi there Mom and Dad,

I don't think you will ever read this because you guys are having too much fun in Hawaii without me. But, just in case you do, I am having a great time in Manila, playing with kids, eating good food, and doing construction. I guess I will see you tomorrow! - David S.

Ruslans post

HIIIIIIIIIIII MUM AND DAD !

Everything is awesome here and we are working a lot. 

I cant wait to get back to Singapore, hope Butch is ok. I am eating a lot so dont worry and we have been working hard. Pretty much every shirt i wore is coated with dirt. I shall see you guys soon. I love you guys! :) -Ruslan