SOLAR LIGHTS for the SLUMS

Sonny and the men of 12th St are getting ready to train others how to install solar lights in tin roofs to provide light for the poor. Most shanty and permanent housing in the poor areas are dark during the day because there are no/or few windows for light. Not everyone has electric bulbs or can afford electricity so this simple method will be an affordable way to improve living conditions!

The solar lights are made of plastic soda bottles filled with water and fitted through the tin roofs, then sealed so no leaking occurs. Each bottle refracts light equal to a 55 watt bulb. More on this soon! We will buy the tools needed (cutters, tin snips and sealant) train the men, then they will be installing these around our 12th St area. After that we hope to share this with others in squatter areas of the city.

CHANGES CHANGES CHANGES!

We've had a bit of what could be perceived as BAD news, but we are looking at it as a new beginning! Last week we found out that we must move out of the building we use for the Project Life Center. The Dept of Social Welfare will use it as a residential care facility for underprivileged. We have been there for 3 years, and paid utilities ( for the social workers office and ours) and done repairs in lieu of rent.

Our first reaction was shock, but then we realized we can move some of the classes to our vacant lot where we have the childrens ministry and bible studies. We would just have to find a place for the livelihood/training. NOW we heard that our vacant lot has been sold and we have no idea where we will go, nor do we have funds for rent. We are actually getting EXCITED because we know God will provide something and we can't wait to see what will happen. We believe we are getting ready for good changes and growth! Please pray with us for direction and opportunity to eventually have all ministries under one roof.

In the meantime, we have had 3 offers for temporary use of space for the livelihood and youth group. We are challenged, but not dismayed!

Children's Ministry Training

We recently hosted a one day training taught by Nats and Mae of Childrens Evangelism Fellowship. Many of you know about CEF's "Good News Club" a ministry that holds activities in elementary schools around the world. Nats and Mae have moved to Olongapo to equip childrens workers all over the city. They have already impacted this city in a BIG way since they arrived! The training was held at Church of the Risen Christ and was attended by 144 people from over 40 churches and other prganizations. Project Life sent 12 of our workers to be trained. They all feel they are now better equipped and will be more effective at sharing the good news and helping our 12th St. kids !