Greetings from the Philippines

Thank you for your constant prayers for the work here.

Two weeks ago I had the privilege of preaching a series of sermons at a funeral program that ran for 9 nights. The family and neighbors gathered at the home of the dead man each night for the program.

Last week I attended the final classes in Tagbilaran to complete my studies toward a Doctorate of Divinity focusing in Missions. On Saturday I brought Lilia, Daniel, Timothy, several of the members of the Church and some pastor friends to the graduation ceremony in Tagbilaran.

We had been praying about the future of a mission to help the blind and looking for options to continue the program after having the funding from the Korean Government cut off. The church board has decided to continue the program and trust God to provide the finances for it to continue. This is an answer to prayer.

Daniel’s broken bone in his foot is healing well. I removed the cast myself several weeks ago and his foot is regaining its strength. LaRaine sent Daniel a pair of high back running shoes to protect his feet that he wears to school now.

The youth program at our church has just started meetings on Friday nights again. I preached there last night. It is encouraging to see how many young people are participating. Some of the youth (including James and some of his cousins) have started an evangelistic outreach program of there own on Saturday afternoons.

I put some recent pictures up at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/boholmission/

Ken and Lilia Rose
www.talibon.com Internet Cafe
Mumar Bldg. CPG Ave.
Poblacion, Talibon
Bohol Philippines 6325
Phone +63 919 694 5525
http://www.talibon.com/

Report from the Roses in the Philippines

LaRaine, Daniel and I arrived back in Bohol Christmas morning.

It has been raining a lot here since we arrived. I patched a few holes in the roof above our bed and in the living room with tar.

Last night I preached at a funeral of an elderly woman at one of our outreaches. This funeral will continue for 9 nights.

We visited the site of a newly completed well we organized and talked to the residents there. I put some pics on Facebook.

Use my email address to find me on face book.

Today we are preparing for the Thanksgiving/Christmas program at our church tomorow.

Mum is visiting her place on Jao now.

I was able to collect 8 working musical instruments from the US and and excited to start a church band. This may take some time as the musicians will need a lot of practice and lessons before performing.

Thank you for your prayers and assistance with the work we are doing here.

Ken and Lilia Rose
www.talibon.com Internet Cafe
Mumar Bldg. CPG Ave.
Poblacion, Talibon
Bohol Philippines 6325

Phone +63 919 694 5525
www.talibon.com