December Updates!!

• We were honored to have Barangay Captain Angelito Baloy as our guest speaker at the Sewing Center graduation this month. He was surprised to see such a mix of students- old and young, men and women, Christians and Muslims! Captain Baloy gave an inspirational speech, and encouraged all, young and old, to keep learning and improve their living standards. He is a leader in providing job training opportunities and education for his constituents. A visionary, the Captain has a dream to turn Barangay Barretto into a family resort destination area, and erase the name "Sin City" that has been part of Olongapo history. In the days of the Subic Bay Navy Base, many American troops stopped here for R & R. Nowadays Barretto is a destination for the S.E.Asian Sex Tourism Industry. The bars are visited primarily by Europeans, Aussies, Koreans, Japanese and Filipinos. Captain Baloy is encouraging local bar owners to convert their businesses to restaurants and resorts. We are so impressed with this young Barangay Captain who has such a big heart for his people!  

 As always, the student's testimonies at graduation were heartfelt as they described their new found relationship with the Lord. They told stories about how their faith and understanding grew deeper through weekly worship, devotions and prayer times. We have seen many lives transformed because of this "job training" sewing program! Our trainers, Emy, Cindy, Cathy and Glenda have continued to share their love and knowledge to the students and are making a BIG difference in this community!

Taking down the tent and packing up!

Presenting the Certificate of Appreciation to Emily

• The end of an era- The owners of the lot on 12th St. are preparing to build so we have had to end time of ministry there. So many men, women and children from 12th St. have learned about God, health, and have been helped by educational programs and job training opportunities the last 5 years! Please pray for us as we make decisions as to where to relocate the Kids Church and feeding program. We want to thank Emily Mencinares and her family for allowing us to use this vacant lot rent free for many years. Maraming salamat! You have helped us help the poor and needy in the slums of 12th St and we appreciate you so much!

• Merry Christmas to all of you from the Project Life Subic staff! We thank you for your love and support this year. Together, we can continue to share the Goodnews and see communities transformed by the love of Christ!