Baguio-What a 3 Month!

It all started with the decision to get back to school to defend a proposal that was long due. July the last week, me and my family came to Philippines. The 1st week was spent visiting some of the slum areas in Manila with Kuya Reuben and Ate Laura Raymundo of Paco Baptist Church. Our hearts go to them as Paco Baptist Church pray for these areas around them; to minister to them in their wholistic ministry. And we are glad to be able to join hands to serve with them.

2nd week in Baguio with my family. A splint of 3 days and my family heads back home. It was a wonderful experience. My kids loved it and I loved every minute of my trip with them.

3rd week until today. I sat down in our study dungeon doing research for my dissertation proposal. After a two-scrutiny by my panel they accepted and here I am working on to complete my first Chapter.

Visited and preached in many churches, conducted few seminars/workshops on Worship leading, Songwriting, Drums/Guitars workshops etc; plus met new people, made friends.

Conducted a 2 week Music Workshop at Dagupan Chinese Baptist Church, a 2 weekend seminar at Heaven's Corner Christian Book Store, and one day workshop with Paco Baptist Church worship team.

I thank God for His leadings. Although I have missed being with my family, it was a 3 month long, but a successful trip back to the Philippines. I look forward to completing my dissertation soon while also looking at ways to serve God effectively in areas He is directing me to.

Thank you my dear friend Doc. Bong, Dannielle, Sam. Saul, Ann, HanQ, Naleo, Theja, Roshulo, Ruth, Zenaida, Moses, Elaine (I am glad to have met you-your song will be sung in our church too) , Mhac, Beth, and all PBTS/ABGTS students. Dr. Flint Miller, Dr. Terry Casino, Dr. Gilbert Montecastro, Dr. Joyce Abugan, Dr. Nori & Jimmy and many more.

Thank you Highlander Christian Fellowship (Dr. Charles Sokoken, soon-to-be Dr. Benjie, Dr. Felix, Irene Watil, Lester and all at HCF. Ptr. Alex and Ptr. Roy, Leo , Kathy & Kim, Jane, Joji and all at Dagupan Chinese Baptist Church, Cynthia Loi for the time to do the worship seminar in your bookstore (You're doing a great ministry there), my extended family at FBC, San Fernando.

Thank you all and God Bless.

Serving with you all.

Vee