Usually once every year the consistory of Doon PRC and the Foreign Mission Committee (FMC) send a delegation of men to supervise the work in the Philippines, to visit the churches here, and to meet with the missionaries and their families. This year Doon PRC sent Deacon Joel Van Egdom
and the FMC sent Rev. Cory Griess.
Joel's wife Michelle was also able to come.
Arrival!
Due to mechanical problems with the plane in Japan, they were "only" 14 hours late!
They arrived Saturday around noon, instead of Friday evening.
It didn't take long for those winter sweaters to come off!
Sunday it was up and at 'em already. The men were able to attend both the Berean PRC (sorry, we didn't get any pictures) and Provident Christian Church, with Rev. Griess preaching once in each church.
Meeting with the Steering Committee of Provident.
That evening everyone came to our place for supper.
We also did some singing - a nice way to end the Sabbath.
Those of you who know the Lims from CERC in Singapore will see their familiar faces. They were visiting that same weekend and were able to join us for Sunday worship and for supper.
No time for rest! Monday morning we had to be up before the sun for the monthly trip to Negros.
Just a few people at the airport waiting for flights!
Once we landed in Bacolod City, we picked up the rental car and drove south to Sipalay.
A stop along the way where the men could try out their tree-climbing skills!
Let's just say that the locals who stopped by to show us
how it was done were much more adept at it!
Although Rev. Griess looks pretty good here. ;-)
We also stopped at Pastor Rosal's church on our way past.
Tuesday we had the monthly classes with 12
pastors and elders in attendance.
The classes on Tuesday were well attended.
Rev. Kleyn finished off lectures on the Church Order and
Rev. Smit spoke about Calvin's doctrine of the covenant.
The men were excited to welcome Rev. Smit back again!
Coffee time
After returning to Bacolod City Tuesday night,
we had time for a walk along the streets.
Roasted Chicken anyone?
We hired a trike to take us back to the hotel.
More to come later.....
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