Today was Sunday service with Family Circus. They have 6 services over the weekend because they have so many children that come. In order for the kids to get to church they send out Jeepneys to pick them up at their homes.
Each Jeepney brings as many children as they can haul. One of the Jeepneys had 60 children inside.
Each service has about 600 hundred children in an area smaller than our children’s church.
The kids participate in singing, dramas, and games very similar to our children’s church.
We were also able to be there and pray with a family that was dedicating their children to the Lord. Most times it’s the children that come to Family Circus first and then encourage their family to come. They are often times the reason that other family members come to know Jesus. These families know Jesus and want everyone praying with them so that they can raise their children to know Jesus also.
After service Connie got to help with some first aid needs before leaving. The kids often times get infections from a simple cut because they don’t have simple first aid supplies such as antibiotic cream. We were glad that we were able to bring some of those supplies with us to the Philippines.
After service we had a free afternoon to go shopping and eat. We took a Jeepney to a nearby mall and it cost us 7 pesos each way, which is about 14 cents. The malls are very much like home except much larger. Every person is searched before they are allowed in the mall including your backpack. Although we enjoyed shopping we are excited about getting back to ministry. Tomorrow we are going to the ocean to do a little sight-seeing of Davao. We’ll make sure to post some pictures when we return.