Amazing Ministries!

There were a wide variety of ministries that I was involved in during my time in Bontoc.  It was fun to have such a variety because I got to experience a lot of new things and grow in some amazing ways!

Sharing at the Moral Recovery Program

It was amazing that we were able to speak with the military and police about moral values!   There is no separation of church and state in the Philippines se we were able to share Biblical truths openly.  

We were also able to speak in the public high school about godly values which was an amazing experience to be sharing God's Word with students.

Making balloon animals for kids in the villages

A place where people make sacrifices

During some of our free hours we would go on prayer walks around the city.  We would talk with and pray for people we would meet along the way and were often invited into homes for some wonderful Filipino hospitality.  We also prayed over areas where pagan rituals happen regularly.

Planting Rice

Muddy work, but Fun!

I got pretty good at planting rice... getting the correct spacing and getting the plants deep enough, but not too deep.  I felt so slow though... the native ladies were so fast - like machines!  It took a while to plant the field, but we got 'er done!

Planting Coffee Trees

Live chickens tied in with the trees for lunch :0)

Planting coffee trees was crazy... we drove 1 1/2 hours to the planting site, planted trees for 1 hour, ate freshly butchered chicken and rice for 2 hours, and then drove another 1 1/2 hours home.  I was surprised that it took 5 hours to do 1 hour of work, but it was fun anyway!

Ministering at the Can-eo Station Church

Praying for Ochawin

 I took a village trip to Can-eo and taught Sunday school to some crazy, but sweet kids!  On that trip we also spent time praying for a woman named Ochawin who had tuberculosis and diabetes.  We witnessed God do a miracle in her heart as she accepted Jesus as her Savior!  It was cool to be there and see how the joy of the Lord came upon her and to hear her testify that she felt "lighter and free!"  Praise the Lord!

Teaching a DTS Class

The Bontoc YWAM base has a program called Student Sponsorship Ministry (SSM) where they house and disciple college students that come from remote villages.  Our team met with these students 2 or 3 times a week to teach, encourage, and pray with them.  It was a real honor to meet with these students, to pour into them and have them also pour into us in return.

Cleaning up trash at the high school

Hanging with April at the SPED center

 Our team spent the morning at a special education school and it was so cool to sing songs with them and make bracelets that tell the gospel story!  The students were so excited to have visitors and to have some fun activities, and I was so blessed by how the kids were receptive and fun to be with!

Playing volleyball  

Heading home one evening we found some girls playing volleyball so naturally we played a while with them and built up a friendship.  Each evening we would stop by and see if the girls were playing.  We caught up with them one other time and were able to pray for them after the game. 

Praying with people after church

 It was cool to minister to people in the Philippines, they are so gracious and humble.  I was so blessed by their tender hearts and willingness to respond to the Spirit!

Taking blood pressure at the health clinic

 On Fridays we would help at the health clinic where we would take blood pressure, do glucose checks, and visit with people.  I really enjoyed meeting people and learning how to do the blood pressure and glucose tests!

Praying for kids at the hospital

 Praying for kids at the hospital wasn't something I was really excited about.  I love kids, but I pretty much hate hospitals... they make me really uncomfortable.  At the hospital I met Camille, a little girl who was so sad.  Over some time I was able to cheer her up and get her to do some high fives!  Because of this positive experience I went again at another time to pray for more kids :0)