BBC STUDENT TRIP

I am a senior at Baptist Bible College and one of my requirements was to go on a mission trip. Of course I count it a privilege to get to go on a missions trip and not just a requirement. I had the privilege of going to the Philippines! I stayed for two weeks and was able to see what God is doing in Manila. I was able to work with Boyd and Donna Lyons at their church and Bible College. I had the opportunity to teach a class while I was there! I was also able to see Lance and Melanie Gotcher and what God is doing in their ministry. It was such a blessing to be involved in the ladies conference that their church hosted. There were over 700 ladies who came to the conference and many got saved! Praise the Lord! I ended my trip with Greg and Luanne Lyons and was able to get to know the various ministries that Greg and Luanne have. God is doing great things with their camp ministry and this year they will take over 50,000 kids to camp! They also have a teacher’s camp, where many teachers have come and many have received Christ as their Savior! Thank you High Street for helping me get to the Philippines!

Tiffany Lyons

Eating Balut, Philippines Missions Trip 2008

HEADING HOME

Thank you so much for your prayers for this trip! God used this group in a very special way to share the gospel with thousands and to open new doors of opportunity for our missionairies.

Over 800 patients were seen and around 50 decisions that they are aware of. Many seeds were planted and we need to continue to pray that the Lord will use our Missionaires, National Pastors, the Filipino Christians and other teams to continue to reach the Filipino people.

On our next post we will have some comments and stories from our team members after they return.

ONE LAST CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Before heading home the team took in a cultural show - it looks as if some of the team members enjoyed the Filipino traditions.

MINISTRY IN MANILA

The team finished up their ministry efforts by attending 7 services in a 28 hour period on Saturday and Sunday.

MEDICAL CLINIC IN MANILA

Friday the team was able to see patients at a medical clinic that our missionaires Boyd & Donna Lyons have in the basement of their church.

BLESS

The team visited BLESS, the ministry of our Missionaires Del & Lora Hooge. BLESS is a ministry that meets the educational needs of the indigent children, whose families cannot afford to send them to school. www.blessachild.net

MEDICAL CLINIC IN MINDORO

MEDICAL CLINICS

Sorry there are no pictures this time - the area they are in for their medical clinics does not have internet - hopefully we will have new pictures up by Thursday night.

Thank you so much for praying - The Lord has answered our prayers - after two days of medical clinics the team has seen over 500 adults! These clinics have opened up many new opportunities for the National Pastor there. They held a service while they were there and at least 25 accepted Christ as their savior! What a huge encouragment and blessing that was to our group!

The clinics have gone well but the team is exhausted. Continue to pray for them as they travel from Mindoro back to Manila on Thursday.

CHURCH SERVICES

The team was able to be in three church services Sunday. Many of them were able to share their testimonies. They will be traveling to Mindoro Monday morning (Sunday night our time) to facilitate their medical clinics. Internet may not be available there so it may be Thursday before we have any new pictures to view.

Please pray for their safety as they travel to Mindoro. Also pray for those they will be seeing in their medical clinics that they will have many opportunities to share the gospel.

SAFE ARRIVAL

Thank you for praying for our team - they left Springfield Friday morning and arrived safely in the Philippines this morning - 4 of our team members flew out earlier this week and have already been ministering in there. Keep praying! We will keep you posted as soon as the team sends us information.

PHILIPPINE MISSION TRIP 08

Please be in prayer for our team as they travel to

the Philippines for a medical mission trip Jan. 18 - 28.

You can keep up with their trip right here on our Mission Trip Blog!


Brenda Bucklew - Shannon Derrick - Clyde Gray - Crystal Groscot

Trandon Groscot - Creig Lobdell - Karen Lobdell - Eddie Lyons

Tiffany Lyons - Scott Marsh - Bryan Powell Tony Schaffitzel

Chris Talburt - Dan Whisler - Gary Wilson

WHAT A CELEBRATION!!

The team made it back safe! God used them in many ways on this trip. We are so thankful for their willingness to go and work in the HOT Arizona Sun!

See more about Josh & Ginger's ministry by clicking below:

Camp Wilderness was a huge success thanks to all your prayers! Over the three nights there were 262 kids registered. They had close to 230 kids each night experiencing Camp Wilderness. WOW!! Out of that number, about 60-70 were kids from their church. The rest were new to Church of Celebration!! AMAZING!! Over the course of the three nights, there were at least 40 public decisions for salvation. FANTASTIC!!

Continue to pray for Josh & Ginger and their church as they prepare to do follow-up with the families that brought their kids for the first time. Pray that they would have the man-power they need to tackle such a big project!!

Time to Cool Off!

The team has been canvassing door to door in 115+ temperatures, so I guess we can't blame them for wanting to cool off in the pool!



Even in the grueling heat, God provides us a reminder of his perfect creation.


Despite the out of this world temperatures, the team continues to prepare for Camp Wilderness!
We aren't sure what Bryan Franco, our intern is doing? But it looks as if the rest of the team is working hard!

Pray that God will use our team to encourage Josh & Ginger and their church members. And pray that God will stir the hearts of those who received information and bring their kids to Camp Wilderness, that they might hear the Gospel and come to know Christ as their Savior.

It's Going to be HOT!

Our team left this morning headed to Tulsa to catch a plane to Arizona this afternoon.

One Big Prayer Request - Pray for Cooler Temperatures - while they are there! This past week they have had outrageous temperatures in Arizona. It has been shared with the team that you sweat 26oz of sweat per hour! And Arizona was listed at the #1 hottest destination this summer!

Also, pray for the Canvassing and the Bible Club they will be holding! God is doing some amazing things at Church of Celebration and we are so excited to be a part!!

Arizona Trip 2007

Please be in prayer for our team who leave for Maricopa, Arizona Thursday, June 21st to work with Josh and Ginger Barrett at their new church plant, Church of Celebration. They just celebrated the one year anniversary of their church and God is doing great things.

You can see more about their church and their ministry at www.churchofcelebration.com.

Steve Boschen - Christa Boschen - Candace Bradbury
Brandon Ivy - Bryan Franco - Becky Gann - Joe Matott