Hi all,
We are alive! We made it here safely. The flights were fine, but tiring. After chatting to a flight attendants about our trip, he gave us some toys for the children which was really encouraging. The trip from Manila airport to the Ministry centre was two hours longer than expected, with most of the team catching up on the sleep they missed out on from the previous night. We unpacked and then went to see a intense basketball game at Faith Academy, a school for missionary and international children. At half time there was an acrobatics show (including a 3m unicycle and walking on his hands in stills) and a testimony from a local American pastor. Dinner was really good and afterwards we enjoyed a swim in the amazing pool. Most of us slept really well that night. The living arrangements are really nice. End of Day One.
Day Two
Rise and shine was at seven, then enjoyed a good breakfast including a slice very similar to Anzac biscuits. At eight we walked to the New Faith Family Children's Home. We deconstructed a building site, taking down scaffolding and removing nails. We were blessed avoided any major injuries, just a few scraps, however a nail did got through Mitchell's shoe, narrowly missing his foot. After a tour of the local community called 'Cuatro', with Colleen Long (the wife of Jeff Long, founder of KIM), some of us played basketball with the kids, while others played with them on the playground. We then headed back for lunch and then back again to continue our work. After a shower and some time to freshen up, we then went to the JAZ (Josie's Angels Zone) Home which is a home for teenage girls. We then had dinner back at the Ministry Centre and than went to have worship with the children at the orphanage and had a devotion. After this we tucked them into bed and read them stories. The children were very excited to have Older Australian visitors. The Filipino boys taught us some new words. We were surprised with by our evening adventure to the Jollibee fast-food outlet which we got to by Trikes (which fit 6 people for 8 Pesos each=20 cents). After our ride home we had our debrief and got ready bed. All in all it has been a good start to our adventure in the Philippines.
Lots of Love from all of us!
Written by the Blue Team (Amanda, Elise, Chris, Matt and Isaak)
P.S. Amanda is safe Mrs. Jacobs :)
The trip has been amazing, wishing you were all here to experience it too. I am alive and well. Love from Elise xxoo
Hi to Mum, Dad and other family & friends, we are well, don't worry, thanks for the prayers. We met the awesomest people! Miss you! AJ
Hey Mum and Dad, I'm having a great time and experiencing new challenges every day, these past couple of days has been amazing! Thank you for letting me go on the trip. From Chris :)
Hey Parentals, Having an awesome time and I am super tired! The food is the best I have in comparison to the usual Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner :) All is well! Love Isaak :)
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