We want to begin by expressing our sincere thanks and appreciation for everyone who continues to pray for us and financially support us as we serve with CBM in the Philippines.  You faithful love and support means so much to us and serves as a reminder of God’s love, faithfulness and provision.  Thanks for joining […]

Melanie and I recently had the privilege of travelling to Capiz Province on Panay Island (Visayas) to visit 3 rural communities where CBM has provided long standing support for childcare centres in partnership with Kabuganaan Philippines Ministries (KPM).  CBM has also been supportive of reconstruction efforts in these communities, in partnership with KPM, following typhoon damage […]

For many Asian countries rice is a staple food which is often eaten with each meal of the day, sometimes as the only food served.  This is especially true here in the Philippines.  We have been told numerous times by Filipinos that if rice is not served, a meal is not complete.  It is common […]

  This is a bit overdue, but it recounts how the hand of our God has allowed us to stand in awe of His perfect timing and provision over the course of our ministry thus far… Today, I ventured out on my own for the first time since we moved here almost three weeks ago. […]

Well, our first week in Manila is behind us…We arrived here on Saturday evening (July 23rd) exhausted from our travels but excited to finally have arrived.  We took the first week to catch up on rest and ease our way into life here in Manila.  We are so thankful for our teammates (Guthrie’s) who have been a […]