The team just left Baguio this morning to return to Palanan for the remaining four weeks of the DTC after a week long break. It was good to have Duane, and the team, back here for awhile. I remain here in Baguio doing logistic and administrative tasks, along with hospitality. I hope to go to the graduation end of November, and return with the team December 1.
From Duane--
The success of this school is a miracle--logistically, culturally, and with the language; and for some, even coping without electricity. Yet, because our team is a strong team, testing has only made us stronger.The transformation of the Agta society and likewise, the spread of the gospel through out the valley is a story that could be written in a book. All without development projects--only the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ in people! Churches are planted in the valley and coastal regions because the people obey and go. Some churches are more than one day walk up the stream. The people are cut off and there is no bible school. Because of this we were asked by CMU to hold a Discipleship Training Course in Dibungko.
We set up the school in an Agta village on the edge of the jungle. God brought 45 students--25 CMU people and 20 youth. Many of the students have build their own grass huts and cook most of their meals over open wood fires. They are a mix of Agta and lowlanders--couples, singles, and families. I envision that nowhere else in the valley is there the joyous meeting together of these two distinct people groups who once were enemies. I believe this gathering is a prophetic statement. The teaching is powerful and simple. The Holy Spirit governs the teaching to their heart, transforming their mind and image of themselves.
We set up the school in an Agta village on the edge of the jungle. God brought 45 students--25 CMU people and 20 youth. Many of the students have build their own grass huts and cook most of their meals over open wood fires. They are a mix of Agta and lowlanders--couples, singles, and families. I envision that nowhere else in the valley is there the joyous meeting together of these two distinct people groups who once were enemies. I believe this gathering is a prophetic statement. The teaching is powerful and simple. The Holy Spirit governs the teaching to their heart, transforming their mind and image of themselves.
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Please keep us in prayer over these next four weeks--
- that we may hear God clearly about what He wants the teachings to be
- that we have wisdom as we serve these people
- for health and strength
- for God's provision for the balance of funds for operational expenses
To you who have been praying--THANK YOU.
To you who have given to support this ministry and expenses of the school--THANK YOU.
Your investment in these people's lives has eternal value.
