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A Light in the Tunnel

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | October 21, 2008 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Team Karis (which means GRACE) has taken on "the Tunnel" as their main ministry while in the Philippines.  (Read more ...)  The Tunnel is a dark place - physically and … Read more about A Light in the Tunnel

A Golden Engraved Invitation

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | October 20, 2008 | by archiveworldraceblogs

I remember watching The Little Mermaid in middle school and being thrilled when Ursula agreed to grant Ariel's wish for legs, ... then totally devastated when she added, "It won't cost much … Read more about A Golden Engraved Invitation

Swimming Lessons

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | October 15, 2008 | by archiveworldraceblogs

          "I can do it!  I can do it!" insisted Man-Man, as he jumped fearlessly from the edge of the pool and splashed into my arms. … Read more about Swimming Lessons

Trained to be a Martha

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | October 15, 2008 | by archiveworldraceblogs

I have been trained to be a Martha, and now I am eager to practice being a Mary. … Read more about Trained to be a Martha

Path Completed!

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | October 11, 2008 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Team Karis took the initiative on this project, but with many hands helping, the new path is already completed, in just a few days!  The plan was to:   1.  Pick up trash along … Read more about Path Completed!

Back in the Classroom

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | October 11, 2008 | by archiveworldraceblogs

I have been spending all of my mornings (9-noon) with the kids at the Cuatro Community School, assisting however I can.  There are three teachers and about 50 kids total (the younger … Read more about Back in the Classroom

Bringing Home Baby …

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | October 11, 2008 | by archiveworldraceblogs

I spend most afternoons at the New Faith Children's Home.  The children who live here have all been separated from their natural parents for some reason - though … Read more about Bringing Home Baby …

Praise the Lord in the Dumps

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | October 11, 2008 | by archiveworldraceblogs

Team Judah - along with Team Libre - is serving in the dumps and the red light district of Manila this month.    This is a powerful team, y'all.  They have been anointed by the … Read more about Praise the Lord in the Dumps

Eating Balut!

Author: Victoria Skyvalidas | October 10, 2008 | by archiveworldraceblogs

The other night, our Filipino hosts offered us a local delicacy: BALUT!   A balut is a fertilized duck or chicken egg with a nearly-developed embryo inside.  It is boiled … Read more about Eating Balut!

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