Our pick-up with 14 passengers on their way to camp.
After the Easter Sunrise Service and breakfast at the church we began the 250 mile trip back to our home in Digos City. At the same time Mathetes Team Members Eddie and Andy along with several others began their trip from Digos City to Cagayan de Oro for the Northern Teen Camp. They were traveling in our pick-up.
We were just leaving Cagayan when Rodger remembered that he hadn't given the key for the gas door to Eddie. The gas tank was about half full so we made plans to give them the key when we met them on the road. They brought a container with five gallons of fuel along with them, just in case they ran out before we reached them--they could add it when they got the key.
In the Philippines we all jokingly say "there is always room for one more" in any vehicle and this day was no exception. We met them on the road before they ran out and gave them the key, but there were a total of 14 riding in the truck. Seven inside and seven in the back--plus their luggage and supplies for camp.
We were happily surprised this morning when we learned that the pastor of San Simon Church, Jezreel, was a camper at the Teen Camp in 2004--before he attended Bible College. We are humbled when we realize how God has used our efforts for Him to further His kingdom.
