"BLESSING BAGS"

In late March the FH Seminary Students passed out "Blessing Bags" at City Jail, Provincial Jail and City Health Facility in the Surigao City province. They did this under the supervision of John Kinsey, Pastor Apple (Paul) and the members of their New Beginnings Church in Rizal. The funds were provided through the donations of those in the USA for this project. A total of 350 bags were given out which included laundry soap, personal soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste and candies. There were enough funds left to continue giving supplies to inmates who have perfect attendance to the church services conducted by the Fruitful Harvest representatives. In addition to blessing these needy folks with material needs they also heard the gospel message preached with some accepting Jesus as their personal Savior.

Wrong Diagnosis: Dear Friends, This is a “Praise the Lord” Report. Remember, we are talking about the Philippines and this happens often with many things where you think you know what’s going on but you don’t. After more discussion this lady was bitten a year ago! Since rabies is common there, when she began to have “fits” they all assumed that was the problem. She has been in the hospital for a week and they believe she has epilepsy. This is treatable and we believe all is well. I will keep you posted. I know many of you have not even read the first email for the prayer but we appreciate all of you that prayed in the late hours last night. I know I would wake up all through the night and pray for that dear lady and children. God is good and answered our prayers as I see it. What we thought to be an impossible situation God knew it wasn’t! Nothing is impossible with Him, for He always has the last say. Blessings to you all, Melba

Dear Friends, I'm not sure if I can write this without wiping tears. Charlie just called and said we have serious situation. A lady that is a member at the Brashear Baptist Church in Day-Asan was bitten by a rabid dog some time ago. She was told to go to the doctor when the dog died but they are very poor and didn't have the money. She now has rabies and is untreatable. This ladies husband is Pastor Sammy's wife's brother. They have three children ages 2, 4 and 6. The children are now at an aunt’s home but the aunt’s husband does not want them there. The dad wants them out of that home and is going to take them to social services. Charlie wants to prevent that from happening. They all need prayer on what to do for the children to be in a good home. The folks at Sabang, Bro. Gerry, his wife Susan, Missionary Shauna and the students said they could take care of the children to just bring them there. Our prayer is for the Lord to reveal to Charlie and those involved the best place for these children to go. For wisdom and finances to take care of their needs and for loving family members that could take them in. This family was in the process of moving into the Brashear Baptist Church Building to be there to watch over it and take care of it. Charlie says that perhaps once moved in and with help the father could take care of his children. Just need much wisdom. Charlie says the mother will not make it, too far advanced. She nursed the 2 year old and he hadn't even thought about the effect that might have on the baby. Please pray, for this is no coincidence in the Kingdom of God with us praying about building an orphanage, for this could be our first three orphans! MELBA