During the summer, one project was a "mission trip", where the youth and staff went to Butuan City and trained people there to do a Vacation Bible School, by doing one for them. We heard today that there were 12 baptisms after the team left. The ones that lead the next VBS in an area they wanted to plant a church, resulted in 8 more baptism. That "outreach" church is now averaging 60-70 in attendance! The Lord continues to amaze us in what He is doing!

Dixie returned from Manila today, after spending the last 5-6 days in the hospital with a friend (fellow missionary) who had major back surgery. We are please that Kay is doing well and hopefully be released from the hospital on Thursday or Friday.

The youth Center continues to be a haven for kids. Tomorrow they are planning a dinner and fun activities in the evening.

Time flies! Another School year is here in the Philippines. We have had students signing up for tutorials and Bible Studies this past week. School will be in full swing this coming week. On Wednesday we are planning a welcome party for all the students. Pizza is on the menu for a snack to be served, games are planned and challenges have been given to the "old timers" to bring new friends.

Connor Peoples has also joined the ministry for the next year. Connor is from Andover, Minnesota and is a recent High School Graduate. We are looking forward to his help and encouragement this coming year. He is already scheduled for tutorial and Bible studies.

We have two new employees: Cherry and Vincent. They are also scheduled for leading Bible Studies, Tutorials and other Youth Center responsibilities. Cherry just recently passed her board exams for Nursing, and Vincent is a recent graduate majoring in English. We are happy to have them on board!