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August 9, 2008 at 6:05 am · Filed under Preparations

Today we went to a feeding site, some of the students did some “sailing”, and for most of the day we were just able to relax. It was much needed rest!

I just learned that we are going to be back at the work site pouring some more concrete on Monday. We haven’t let the students know that yet, but I’m sure that they will be excited to hear it. We would rather go home sore than relaxed!!! It probably won’t be a full day of construction since we are trying to get the students to visit another high school.

Lots of the kids are homesick but are handling it well. Chantelle has been off her feet all day… the poor thing has been the target of a few too many bug bites. Jessica is taking care of her, and you can join us in praying that God would go ahead and just kill all of the bugs and spiders on the island, at least until we leave.

This trip has made me so excited about my role at Calvary. We’ve had so many great conversations, and these guys desperately want everything that God has to offer them. I’ll be talking in church tomorrow about how God has blessed his followers so that they can be a blessing, and I’ll have a whole bunch of living/breathing examples I can point to right there in front of me. If you’re interested, here are the verses I’ll be using: Genesis 12:1-3, Ephesians 4:12, 1 Peter 2:12, and Luke 22:27. Laura Copeland is sharing something as well tomorrow, so Calvary has pretty much got church covered on all sides tomorrow!

The college team leaves tomorrow after church, so I’m sure there will be pictures aplenty on their Facebooks in a couple days.

Thank you for your prayers! We can definitely feel them :)

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  fatima nellessen wrote @ August 9, 2008 at 6:56 am

You guys are covered in prayer ,every time I ran in to someone at VBS they were asking about you and said that you were in their prayers. Poor Chantelle I am so sorry about the bugs on the island I pray that the Lord would heal your bug bites and give you continued strength and joy and wipe away the bugs in Jesus name.
Micah I showed your email to Mrs.Armstrong and Officer Reed because they were helping me at VBS teaching the 5 year olds. They are praying for you and are very proud of the work you are doing:)
God bless your church service on Sunday

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  rachel wrote @ August 9, 2008 at 9:43 am

hi my seanny boy this is grandma letting you know i am praying for u and everybody there i miss you i love you mucho mucho take care bless you grandma and grandpa

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  rachel wrote @ August 9, 2008 at 10:39 am

Poor Chantelle, we will be praying for her and for you Ryan as you speak tomorrow in chruch that God will use your words to minister to the people.

Seanny, I love you muchoo and can’t wait to see you!!!
How about emailing your mama and brother to let us know how you’re doing???
Love you

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  Jessica Frierson wrote @ August 9, 2008 at 11:06 am

Hey everyone! If I could I’d send a giant bottle of Off! We are praying for you-and your bug bites. The opening ceremonies for the Olympics were very cool and I cheered for the Philippines just because you guys are there!

Micah, I can’t wait until we dress up in red,white and blue outfits and paint our faces and wear Uncle Sam hats and wear American flag capes!! And run up and down streets screaming U.S.A! Why can’t it be 2012 now?! :)

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  Eric Reed wrote @ August 9, 2008 at 11:28 am

Please have Blake Reed e-mail me at ericr@bergerms.com or call me at 714-420-4268 ASAP. We have not heard from him for 6 days and are staring to get concerned. Thank you.

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  Devenie wrote @ August 9, 2008 at 11:35 am

Hello All!! So glad to hear that you are able to have a day to relax!! We are praying for you constantly and will continue to do so as you serve so faithfully!! Christian – we miss you lots and I know that you will be bummed to hear that you are missing out on some “really fun” projects around the house!! :-) But don’t worry…….we are saving some for you for when you get home!! :-) We love you very much son, and are so proud of you!! Keep on serving! Love to you and the whole team!

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  gma & gpa Christian wrote @ August 9, 2008 at 3:20 pm

Christian:
It has been very exciting to hear all you guys have accomplished. We can envision where you are and know the joy you feel, along with the HEAT.
Please tell all of our friends on Boracay “hi” and that maybe someday will will see them again on their beautiful island.
Hey, have you seen any l”little people that come out after dark”?
We are praying for all of you many times day and night. Looking forward to all of the stories and pictures.
Love Gma and Gpa

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  mom Nimfa wrote @ August 9, 2008 at 3:46 pm

thanks for everyone who is praying for chantelle. the enemy knows who to attack bec chantelle had been asked twice to speak about her heavenly Father. i appreciate all the girls and boys who are caring for her as she cannot walk bec. of swollen feet. I pray soooo hard that she will be ok by Monday. I want to know from Ryan when EXACTLY are you going to be at the Manila airport as my nephew who is a doctor wants to see her and see what medicine to give her and give her money for shopping. i dont know who to contact there directly about chantelles condition bec im sooo worried about her infection. pls. e-mail me ASAP if possible on my cell. WE LOVE ALL OF YOU AND TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER.

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  mom Nimfa wrote @ August 9, 2008 at 3:48 pm

P.S. PLEASE IF POSSIBLE TO NOT LET CHANTELLE CARRY ANY BUCKETS OF CEMENT ON MONDAY. THANK YOU

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  Coach Dennis Murphy wrote @ August 9, 2008 at 4:19 pm

Hi all,

Thanks for the great update and we will pray that the bugs will lay off until you leave to come home.

Tell Sean Murphy that that Angels beat the Yankees today and their record is now 73-43.
Best in baseball!!

God bless all and keep spreading the word for Jesus in all you do.

We all love and miss you!!

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  Jack Nellessen wrote @ August 9, 2008 at 8:00 pm

We have been thinking about all of you and praying for you to have good health, safety and the strength to do all that you have been doing and for those waiting for your return home, to the have peace of mind that you are not alone. Most of all, we pray that your lives and the lives you touch, will be better off because of lThe Love you share.

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  Ava & Bob Vander Wall wrote @ August 10, 2008 at 10:09 pm

Sarah, Hope you guys are having a great time. It’s fun to know what you are doing and then remember doing it too. So glad that you have the opportunity to go to the community and share Jesus songs with them. They need it so. You’ll soon forget about the sweat and just remember all the work and fun you had. We love you, Grandma and Grandpa VW

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