SK Manila: Day THREE

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    In the morning, we woke up at 6:00 am for breakfast at 7:00 am. We fueled up with pancakes, bacon and yellow watermelon. Traffic is very intense in the morning, so we were nervous that we weren't going to have enough time to set-up. By the time that we got there the students were already anxious to get everything started. By the skin of our teeth we were able to get everything started. It was amazing how God worked through the team. When we asked the children if they had ever been to a VBS before, only two students raised their hands. It made us so excited, knowing that we quite possibly get to be the first ones planting seeds into these incredible student's hearts.

 
VBS WAS AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING!!!!!
280 students showed up for the first day of learning on FAITH!!! We performed skits, songs, dramas, games, crafts and more all around the story of David and Goliath. The entire team came together and had a blast having fun with the students of Kamuning Elementary School. The students that weren't participating were hanging on the decks of the school wanting to come down for all of the excitement.

    The heat was very intense! We literally sweated the entire day. Our shirts were drenched! Our hearts were also drenched! (even though we may have been tired and spent, we truly felt fueled by the Lord and the blessings that were being poured out through the ministry we were participating in. The students enjoyed Jollibee for lunch (and they will get to enjoy it all week). Jollibee is  the Filipino version of McDonalds. It is funny because they have a lot of "american mimicked" restaurants, but they always offer rice and Filipino spaghetti.

      Another great aspect of what was accomplished today, was that we were able to build relationships with parents, teachers and other workers. We were able to share what we are doing at Saddleback Church and tell them about Saddleback Manila. There was a gal named Lee from America that is teaching at Kamuning Elementary School as a volunteer. She came over and we were able to share stories and excitement over ministering to the students. She asked if we would partner with her in prayer, which was such a privilege.

    All of the school girls were so enamored with our student boys. They would giggle and laugh and scream as though they were celebrities.

By the time we came home, we were so excited (not only for shower time) but for the work that God has been doing through our team. God is really showing us the power of prayer. We haven't stopped praying. We have been intentionally practicing "abiding in Him" and what a joy it has been.

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