- Jordan, a 15yr old member of our Youth Group, received the gift of glasses last month from an anonymous donor. He has also been placed on a waiting list for cataract surgery in BOTH eyes (he is totally blind in one eye, and partial blindness in other) funded by a medical mission. This guy is so smart, and has potential to be a success at school, but has been held back by his vision problems for many years. His mother is a hardworking mom, but poor. She has been burdened in the past with the sadness of being unable to provide the medical needs of her son, but is now thanking God and Project Life Subic for opening doors to get him help.
- Thanks to friends in Canada and USA who have been collecting fabric for our Sewing Center! We have two big boxes on the way to the Philippines. This will be a huge help, providing materials we are unable to find here in the Olongapo/Subic area. If anyone else wants to get involved with this project just email us for details!
- Anthony and Tina are both enrolled in college and we are adjusting their ministry schedules so they can continue their missions work as they attend school this semester. They are receiving scholarships and discounts, but still have many expenses. Thanks to your donations we are able to help them get an education.
We have had some BIG changes at Matain lately! Unfortunately, the violence has increased with more and more drug dealers moving in to the squatter area and surrounding neighborhood. Shooting deaths are on the rise and the last murder took place next to our bible study tent. We made the decision to cancel the Men's group, women's fellowship and youth group until we could relocate to a safe place. Fortunately we have been given a space (for free!) in the local Barangay Hall Compound just a few blocks from where we had been meeting. It is a room in an old abandoned building that needs some fixing up, and we hope to be using the place by July 1. The roof is patched, a door and window bars installed, and it's cleaned and painted. Our next challenge is the flooding that occurs with each rain, but we are working on a solution. Remember, we are used to floods, hahahaha!
Here's some pictures:
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| The Youth Group did the clean up! |
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| View from the street. |
Our English classes at the Upper Room will be observing a few weeks break while volunteer teachers Sean and Beka are on vacation in the USA. This wonderful couple work at Brent International School in Subic, (yes, where the amazing Andrew and Brittany also worked!) and have been such an asset to our ministry. They both bring something unique and special to the class and are making a positive, Godly impact on the lives of the participants. Thanks guys, have a nice time with your family and friends and we'll see you in August!
Again, we thank all of you who support this ministry through your prayers and finances. You are a blessing to the people we serve, helping us bring hope to many who have lived in despair. Maraming Salamat! (Much Thanks!)
