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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
June 2010
Short term mission opportunities available in June 2010. Destination - The philippines. The teams will get exposure to both urban missions as well as rural missions.
Antipolo, Rizal - Working with the Childrens Garden, an outreach ministry to street kids in the Manila area.
In Antipolo City, these street children are found in busy intersections, market place, fast food chains and jeepney terminals. Some would be seen around Antipolo Cathedral church engaging in various activities such as begging, picking pockets, car washing, car watching, scavenging, selling cigarettes, news papers, flowers, even sexual favors. Most of them come from large families where their parents have no regular job and sufficient education.
Most of these young people leave their homes due to poverty, family problems or an adventurous spirit which leads them to street activities with their friends. They are eventually led to perform acts of prostitution for their source of income. Allegedly, some corrupt policemen would act as their pimps. Aside from prostitution they may also be involved in thievery, and substance use making them future criminals in the society.
The Children’s Garden of the Philippines, Inc. (CGPI) believes in the Biblical passage in Luke 18:16: “Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the little children come to me. Do not hinder them for the kingdom of God belongs to such these.’” Realizing the value that Jesus gives to the children, this organization places much emphasis in ensuring a brighter future for them through a holistic development program. This organization is a non-government, non-stock, non-profit that was established to assist street children and their families based on how Christ moved in their live and enabled them to become spiritually strong. Through spiritual recovery, the children become more economically productive and socially adjusted member of the society. The CGPI represents sincere efforts to show an underprivileged group that God, in His mercy and love, provides alternative way of life that is satisfying and hopeful despite the existence of adversaries and uncertainties.
Here is a intro to the Childrens Garden....but its in Tagalog.
Here is a video that another short term missions team shot while ministering at the Childrens Garden.
Antipolo, Rizal - Working with the Childrens Garden, an outreach ministry to street kids in the Manila area.
In Antipolo City, these street children are found in busy intersections, market place, fast food chains and jeepney terminals. Some would be seen around Antipolo Cathedral church engaging in various activities such as begging, picking pockets, car washing, car watching, scavenging, selling cigarettes, news papers, flowers, even sexual favors. Most of them come from large families where their parents have no regular job and sufficient education.
Most of these young people leave their homes due to poverty, family problems or an adventurous spirit which leads them to street activities with their friends. They are eventually led to perform acts of prostitution for their source of income. Allegedly, some corrupt policemen would act as their pimps. Aside from prostitution they may also be involved in thievery, and substance use making them future criminals in the society.
The Children’s Garden of the Philippines, Inc. (CGPI) believes in the Biblical passage in Luke 18:16: “Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the little children come to me. Do not hinder them for the kingdom of God belongs to such these.’” Realizing the value that Jesus gives to the children, this organization places much emphasis in ensuring a brighter future for them through a holistic development program. This organization is a non-government, non-stock, non-profit that was established to assist street children and their families based on how Christ moved in their live and enabled them to become spiritually strong. Through spiritual recovery, the children become more economically productive and socially adjusted member of the society. The CGPI represents sincere efforts to show an underprivileged group that God, in His mercy and love, provides alternative way of life that is satisfying and hopeful despite the existence of adversaries and uncertainties.
Here is a intro to the Childrens Garden....but its in Tagalog.
Here is a video that another short term missions team shot while ministering at the Childrens Garden.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
January 2009
New Short term Missions Opportunity for low maintenance - kingdom minded believers. Contact me via email.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Finding Common Ground
In order to be effective in missions, one of the first things you must do is seek common ground. The days of "turn or burn" outreach is over - in my opinion. One of the things we have done in the Philippines is to intentionally be a part of the community. Soccer has really become popular and our leaders have become die-hard fans as well. With this in mind, a soccer outreach was planned... a soccer clinic actually.
Finding common ground is a natural way to let your light shine!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Missions Flame Seminar
The Missions Flame seminar is designed as an introduction to world missions. Attendees will come away with the knowledge that they can make a difference for the kingdom of God.
Some of the sessions include:
* History of Christian Missions
* God's Global Agenda
* Just Like Jesus
* Right Motive and Humility
* Pre-mission planning & preparation
* Short term Missions - Is it worth it?
* A Small Church Can Significantly Impact World
* Questions and Answers Session
* Practical Tips
For more information please contact Open Arms International Ministries - EMAIL
Some of the sessions include:* History of Christian Missions
* God's Global Agenda
* Just Like Jesus
* Right Motive and Humility
* Pre-mission planning & preparation
* Short term Missions - Is it worth it?
* A Small Church Can Significantly Impact World
* Questions and Answers Session
* Practical Tips
For more information please contact Open Arms International Ministries - EMAIL
Ask A Missionary
If you have wanted to ask a question but didnt have the resources...I've got a website for you. www.askamissionary.com
From funding to pros and cons of using and agency to misionary training - this site can help.
From funding to pros and cons of using and agency to misionary training - this site can help.
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