Various updates

Aloha to all.

It has been a while since we updated this blog site. It will be a bit harder for us to update for a while. Internet access is less than it was before, so it will be harder to give the updates than it has been.

But we have a few things to let you know about.

First, we are $2,000 from our goal of completing the school at Obadiah Learning and Development. Our friends there are continuing to work on completing the building. The line of tropical depressions has not made it easy, but our friends keep on working. Please pray for us to be able to reach that goal. We just heard from our friend there in Punta. He said, "Thank God for the gift. Sorry for not online. Pastors Clemente, Buyog and I busy roofing the building. We continue praying. God bless more Igsoon." Amen!

Second, we are still without an update on the pastor's wife who needs a transfusion. This dear woman has had a blood issue her whole life, we believe. In December, she was attacked by Muslims while sharing the Gospel. Mercifully, God spared her life then, and we are trusting for His provision again. This bleeding issue does not appear to be related to the December attack.
UPDATE: Since we published this item, we received word that this woman is now out of the hospital. Another pastor lent some money for the transfusion, so she was able to leave the hospital and is doing well.

Third, a teacher in Ozamis has been struck with typhoid fever. Last report we have on her is she is in the hospital. Initial reports said she also needed a transfusion, but that diagnosis was changed. Our friends and family there in the Philippines are subject to plenty of health hazards. Let us remember to pray for their health as they go about the business of reaching the lost. This lady teaches at the school of Pastor Manuel Obut. We told you of his needs here. We would ask you to continue praying for the needs of those schools and their church.

Fourth and finally, my hostess during my trip fell at her home on Sunday and hurt her arm. You may recall the photo of us walking on a long, single-plank bridge over stagnant water. She fell off that bridge during the rain, and she hurt her arm. She has trouble using her hand, now, and it is her writing hand. She has midterm exams this week, so she is very concerned about her ability to take her test. She endured a hilot on Sunday, which is what many Filipinos who can't afford a doctor us. Hilot is a healing massage, but as one with cracked ribs can attest, it is really torture on an injured bone. So, let's pray for Aiza's healing. Also, her Bible was ruined during the fall, and she is very sad about that. She does have another one, but this one was especially important to her.

There are many other needs, of course. Many pastors with lot needs and building needs. But the main thing is our prayers. Let us remember our brothers and sisters in other parts of the world. May Christ reach the lost through us!