Worldly Vision Otherwise known as World Vision, Announced last week that they were now going to allow “married” homosexuals to work for them. (Blog) However the Christian community came together in force to condemn their actions and so they reversed their policy in just three short days. This is a “Christian” organization which collects 1 Billion Dollars a year in donations. This is not a shock to me or many who realize that the days of Noah are rapidly approaching. When I think of all the good we do through Christ, how much we sacrifice and how we follow Biblical doctrine and we make a plea to raise $1000 to offset our expenses. That we raise $350 and are stuck for the rest and we could not send our kids to camp because the price is too high.I know that we do not have to fear the non Christian community. We need to fear the Christian community. People like Benny Hinn and others who live in mansions as the children of God struggle to do His will . What does the “Christian” community say? “Make bricks without straw”. I saw a wonderful Bible study on FB the other day. It was full of photos of Lobster and Shrimp and all sorts of goodies. I think of how people complain because their mortgage is too high or the gas costs too much and we can’t go to McDonalds because the price is too high. People might think I am complaining. I am. Paul told various Churches that he expected them to send him on his way. This means to help finance his work. He told the Corinthians that they needed to fulfill the vow they made to help support him. It was the Macedonians that show us a true sense of giving. That seems to always be the way. A few that are not wealthy giving to the needs of others. People today take on a hundred missionaries and give them a few bucks and then tell everyone how many missionaries they support. It takes more than a few bucks. Perhaps we need a Missionary Month. At this time you might think on things like how much money the missionary has in his pocket or does he have clothes for the family. How is his health? Do they have a health plan? Retirement? How about a vacation? No, World Vision’s newsflash did not surprise me. They were testing the waters. They wanted to see if Christians are so self absorbed they would not notice. Not his year World Vision. Maybe next. VBS April 28th – May3rd Every year around this time we have our annual VBS. This time is used to continue to train our Church kids in the Lord as well as a venue to reach out to other children. The cost is $300 for food, crafts and teacher supplies. We can use your help ANOTHER PBC BAPTISM Ronnie Clarin has decided to follow the instruction of Christ by entering the waters of Baptism. We are proud of Ronnie. PHOTOS BLESSINGS We had some dear friends donate some money and so we were able to pay for the VBS materials, as well as we bought 10 recorders for some very excited young people. That brings us to 19 children playing or learning to play! EDUCATION Our plan to educate the children is going fantastic. One of our older college students actually was asked to teach the other students that have problems with math at their school. Some of the younger ones have received 1st, 2nd & 3rd honors and all of our kids are excelling in their studies. Today, we have a Dell Manager who attends our Church who started teaching computer studies. The first class had about 30 kids! Our preacher is teaching advance math for the older kids. They?re loving it! Conclusion There gives me no greater pleasure than serving God here in the Philippines. To be able to preach and to teach and to organize an organization which is lifting children up and watching them grow in Christ is a blessing. I am sure my legacy will be thousands of people who became strong members of the Christian community and will escape the poverty that is in this place. My only sadness is the lack of interest of others to help support this work. There is no doubt as to what is being accomplished here as everything is documented. The only doubt is why do Christians choose not to help. Our Supporters Keeping these words in mind I want you to know how this makes us feel so much closer to you. You have been used by God to keep this mission going. I know that so many of you are personally blessed because of your generosity. Thank you. Pastor Jack, Malou, Laura & Linda |