Hi Everyone,
Again, forgive my mistakes in spelling, spacing, etc on this laptop. I don't really getting all the ins and outs of laptops, so sometimes I hit things I have no idea how to correct...so just bear with me! Also, my group email does not function here so please pass along our emails to those who say they aren't hearing from us! thanks!
Well, yesterday was a BIG LONG DAY. We were up at about 5 a.m., couldn't sleep any more, and were having breakfast around 6 a.m. Then we studied until about 9:30 a.m. when they picked us up for the conference. We ministered at three different sessions. P Sharon did the opening session on Renewing Our Passion. We broke for lunch and then came back and I did a session on Passion For His Presence. We had a good time of prophetic worship at the end of that with a lot of ministry. P Sharon concluded the day with a session on Passion for the Anointing. More ministry at the end, especially to all the Pastors. They were very touched and it was a wonderful day. They had just topped 200 registrants at the end of the day and more are coming in for today's meeting from other areas of the region.
In case you are wondering about the weather and typhoons, another typhoon is scheduled to hit NORTHERN Philippines this afternoon we heard. We are NOT in that area, hundreds of miles south east of the area. Almost the whole nation has been hit by the three typhoons that have come in the last month, but this area of Lucena and this province of Quezon have NOT been hit directly. In fact, we have had almost NO rain every place we have been since we hit the country. PTL
We were invited to dinner at a banker's home last night and it was REALLY nice. They were very gracious to us and it was a nice way to top off the full day of ministry. They we had a long counseling and prayer time with one of the young ladies back in our room. We It was nearly 10:30 p.m. before we were able to get ready for bed.
Then our eyes popped open again this morning at around 5 a.m. Those that know P Sharon know that she is up and down all night on these mission trips. She had already had a shower and was reading and studying when I got up at 5 a.m. I just ignore her and sleep as I am able to....hahahahaha......which hasn't been all that much. I'm sure I'll crash when I get back to the States. When you feel the needs of the people, you spend a lot of time praying and just asking God how we can help the various ones who are dealing with problems, etc. We are always thinking about the ministry times and what we are going to preach and teach as well.....so simply "sleeping" isn't always just "simple." But God is good to give us strength for each day. And I am PRAISING HIM that I AM NOT SICK on this trip! Two years ago I drug my body through the entire trip with walking pneumonia--remember? I am just fine this time and am VERY THANKFUL for that!
Pastor Maddaline Norfleet from CT has arrived in Manila now and we will be having a driver go pick her up to join us later today. She will spend the rest of the trip with us as she is interested in connecting with the Philippine people and possible ministry for her church to do here.
We have another full day of teaching sessions today to finish the Pursuing Passion Conference. Tomorrow we will do a full day of ministry to all of Jane's pastors and leaders at her mother church - Philippine Good News International. Please remember to pray for Jane and her ministry. The next several days will be those where the mind of God and His wisdom will be needed in great measure.
Blessings to all of you. Thanks for your continued daily prayer for us. We can feel your support!
Love,
Nola and P Sharon
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