Baptisms in Caramoan

Here is a picture of me baptizing 3 in the Pacific Ocean just off Tabgon, Caramoan late Saturday afternoon, February 20, 2010, just before sunset.

Cleft Pallate surgery during Bicol trip

On my Bicol trip last week, we were able to arrange second surgery for a 2 year old boy from San Jose for repair of cleft pallate.  The first surgery last November, 2009 repaired his upper lip only.  This time a rather large hole in the roof of his mouth was repaired.  This second surgery turned out to be quite complicated with a long recovery, but we praise God that he is back home now and doing well.  This is the fifth cleft pallate surgery funded by Moses Lake Christian Church in the past few years.  May God continue to be glorified. 
Here is a picture Before and After the first Surgery:

Back in Navotas

I arrived back in Navotas at 2 AM this morning (Tuesday) after leaving Caramoan 5 AM yesterday (Monday).  Praise God for a successful and productive trip.  Thank you all for your prayers.  I will be in Navotas now for most of the next month.  God bless you all.

Sunday in Caramoan

Praise God for a full and productive Sunday: preaching at morning service, followed by wedding of Joseph and Helen, and 3 baptisms.

Greetings from Bicol

I woke up to clean air and beatiful scenery this morning at our church in San Jose, Camarines Sur, a welcome change from Navotas and the big city.

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Bicol trip update

I am on my way to San Jose church now. It is really hot here these days. Surgery for 2 year old Arjay went well, but healing will be slow because very wide hole was repaired in roof of mouth. He will be in hospital under observation until Monday. Meanwhile we will be in Caramoan over weekend.

Going to Bicol

I am on bus getting ready for an all night ride to Ragay. After a project on the building there tomorrow, I will travel to Naga where a 2 year old boy from the San Jose church will have his second surgery for cleft palate. By Wednesday night I will be at the San Jose church, then on to Caramoan by Saturday. In addition to regular service in Caramoan, I will officiate a wedding on Sunday. If our energy level allows, we will trek to the remote mountain village of Tabuan on Monday. Please pray for God's blessing on all. I will post pictures from my cell phone when possible.