Philippines

  • What’s Happening in the Philippines

    March 16, 2014 A Report of Our February 2014 Visit – by Mark Jantzi Our two week February visit to the Butuan City area of Mindanao Island this time follows a flood that inundated the area a few weeks earlier, possibly one of the worst of their known history. When we left our homes…

  • New School’s Facts (Philippines)

    February 10, 2014 1. Mayor’s Permit: We got the 2014 Mayor’s permit for the school released! It is always a major undertaking to get all the necessary documentation collected and presented at the respective offices. We are very grateful for this one. 2. Currently, we are working on obtaining the 4th grade permit. Next school year will…

  • Children’s Flood Testimonies (Philippines)

    February 9, 2014 We continue to praise our God for His faithful care of us all. In times of peril and in flood, He remains the Shepherd of His flock. The following are a few of our children’s testimonies about this past tropical storm in Butuan City. By Christine Mae (Grade 3) A blessed day to…

  • Tropical Depression Agaton (Philippines)

    January 21, 2014 As many of you probably know by now, tropical depression Agaton struck the Philippines and did major damage in Butuan City on the Mindanao Island where our little school is located. There are 84 out of 86 barangay (districts) with heavy damage and loss of property. In many places, the floods have…

  • Half-Way around the World (Philippines)

    January 14, 2014 Written by Johanna Previously, I wrote how Mrs. Atencio, a fifth grade teacher, encouraged her students to undertake a fundraising project for KMM School. Well, a few weeks ago they invited us back to their General Assembly where they presented us with a giant check for $160! They had also made…