Church Day!

Sunday morning, we started off the day going out to Victory Church in Robertson’s mall five stories high, where we found the praise and worship in particular impressive and energetic! The pastor talked about what its like to live a life that is Temporal or Eternal, which most of us found relatable. Then ate lunch at Max’s restaurant where we tried ox tongue, chicken heart, shrimp paste, banana ketchup and a number of other interesting Filipino foods with Lester, Lorel, Ericson and Jon-Jon. After that we walked around the shops for a while and some of us (Yami and Mr Peletier) got to try the cheese covered chicken from Filipino KFC! It was interesting to see that even in popular food chains, there was a difference in culture in that they had rice, or different things in their meals.

We then headed back home and the boys went out to help set up a soccer clinic, but instead ended up watching a high school basketball game. We rode in a trike from the basketball game to the YMC which was a thrilling and excitement. Some of us had to squish in while others have been ripped off haha. Some of the girls were at the children’s home taking part of a Christmas party and gave out some balloon animals to the kids in the community. After a while we all headed back to base and were able to just have some free time, in the pool or catching up on some rest! Some of us went out to spend some time with the local kids, who really just showed so much love towards us, giving hugs, singing, laughing and playing with us. It was amazing to see how happy these kids are when all they have is so little. They treat everything so preciously, and remind us to find joy in everything no matter how small or insignificant it may seem.

From the yellow team.

Shoutout to my Mum and Dad for your prayers, hope you guys are doing well and not missing me too much! Another shoutout to Megan, hope you are doing well too! Miss you guys so much! From Enoki

Shoutout to Mum, Dad, Eryn and Zac as well as the rest of my family. Thanks for all your support, hope you’re surviving without me ;) Love you guys X - Jaz.

Hi everyone!!! I’m having a great time over here, it’s been really different, but it’s great. Hope your all doing well! Miss you all. Love Kate