Just to update you about our time yesterday, yet again it was a very challenging day helping the IT staff. Firstly we were given the privilege of sitting in on their alternative learning system where the street youths are educated which was a real joy as the members were so joyful and welcoming. This was then followed in the afternoon by a prayer time for the staff which highlighted many of the problems they face and allowed us to understand more of the work that they do. However the real hard time came when half the team went of to Sucat to provide medical assistance and from the stories found it challenging but also were rewarded with kindness and joy. While this was happening the rest of us stayed at the Tender base where we prepared the food for the feeding program and also ministered to some local street kids who invaded playing games with them. This was particularly tough as they could not understand the fact that we did not speak Tagalog and connecting with them through conversation became incredibly challenging.
However it was when we all when to Sucat for our final ministry that we experienced the most problems, saying goodbye to the children when they knew we would not be coming back was heart breaking and having to turn some away from food was a really horrible experience. However spending what little time we did with them was great and we really connected with them over the days we were there blessing them in so many ways.
Today we are off to help with the Batang Krayola and are greatl looking forward to this, your continued support as always is extremely valued.