Excitement arose inside of me when I first learned our trip had been rerouted into the Philippines. I’ve always had a love for filipinos, especially since my Grandmother was born in the Philippines. But it wasn’t until I took one step out of the airport that I realized, I really don’t know much about the Philippines.
My ears find themselves intently listening in to Dexter and his partner as we prepare food for morning and afternoon feedings.
I can’t dare complain about the rice at every meal, when for many of these children we feed, are gracious for one bite of rice.
As we drive into the communities, children run out of their homes rushing to get a bite of food. They zig zag through line with whatever plato they can get their precious hands on.
We dish rice and beans into tupperware containers, bowls, plates, saucers, coffee mugs, plastic cups- whatever dish the children hand to us. We’ve even been given an ashtray. Some come with plastic bags but sadly we can’t put food in it for them due to the metal. We don’t always get a verbal thank you, and thats okay. Just knowing that we are providing a bit of nourishment for a community makes our hearts glad.
Its sad piling 13 people in an 8 passenger van into town, seeing complete sections that look like Las Vegas. Mega malls, bigger than ones I’ve ever laid my eyes on. Resturants everywhere: KFC, Kenny Rogers, McDonalds, Wendys, Burger King, TGIF, Chillis, etc. Money is all around, but so are beggars. Driving back into our neighborhood, it’s evident people are in need.
What can we do to help?
Our squad has been called to 24/7 prayer. One or more of us is in the prayer shack conversing with God through journaling, reading His word, music, dance, art and maps. We are interceding for these people.
Feeding the children. We are going into communities and feeding people twice per day. We are also building relationships with those people.
Bibles. Because of your support, I was able to purchase 30 bibles in tagolog for the filipinos. They will now be able to read the Word of God for themselves, in their language.
