Friday We are all Home safe and Sound Thank you for all who faithfully prayed for this trip as well as financially gave to see the Gospel reach the island of Negros. Please keep Lift Jesus Higher in your prayers as they continue to work with the power of God to see a mighty awaking in the Philippines that will spread throughout the world. posted by Missions Director at 1:37 PM Saturday Devotion and Sermon Study tools given to the Pastors of Negros posted by Missions Director at 2:15 PM Ministry tools given to churches who will use them posted by Missions Director at 2:10 PM Powerful Times of Worship posted by Missions Director at 2:08 PM Lauren and Kristy Taylor speak at LJH Convention posted by Missions Director at 1:36 PM Pastor Chris Speaks on Reconciliation posted by Missions Director at 1:35 PM Pastor Cindy Speaks a Anointed Message posted by Missions Director at 1:35 PM Pastor Chuck Speaks on his 50th Birthday posted by Missions Director at 1:33 PM Friday Women's devotional Bibles given to Pastors wives and other ladies involved in Ministry posted by Missions Director at 2:20 PM Puppet Team Ministering at Convention posted by Missions Director at 2:20 PM Drama Team Ministering at Convention posted by Missions Director at 2:19 PM Heart of David Ministering at Convention posted by Missions Director at 2:18 PM Lift Jesus Higher Convention- Growing in the Supernatural posted by Missions Director at 2:17 PM A Special Engagement Party posted by Missions Director at 2:17 PM Outreach by the Sea posted by Missions Director at 2:16 PM Bacolod City Prison Outreach posted by Missions Director at 2:16 PM Thursday Return to the Squatter Village posted by Missions Director at 11:13 PM PTR Tay Tay posted by Missions Director at 11:10 PM Tuesday Visiting Pastor Fred's Church in Binalbagan posted by Missions Director at 2:57 AM Pastor Aarons Suprise Birthday Party posted by Missions Director at 2:56 AM Day of Rest posted by Missions Director at 2:56 AM Cadiz Crusade posted by Missions Director at 2:55 AM Pastor Cindy and Pastor Chuck Share at Pastor Henrys Church posted by Missions Director at 2:55 AM Heart of David teaching Workshops all over the Philippines posted by Missions Director at 2:54 AM Sunday Escalante Crusade - From Massacre to Miracle posted by Missions Director at 10:34 AM Canvassing the Escalante– Inviting everyone to the crusade posted by Missions Director at 10:33 AM Prayer over City Councilors in Escalante posted by Missions Director at 10:31 AM The Return to Escalante, Visit again with Mayor Barcelona posted by Missions Director at 10:29 AM Motorcycle ride down the Mountain posted by Danny Eley at 1:04 AM Pastor Aaron speaks to the People of Papas Church posted by Danny Eley at 12:59 AM Giving Toys to the Children in the Mountains posted by Danny Eley at 12:58 AM Drama and Puppet Training for the Mountain People posted by Danny Eley at 12:58 AM Fresh Coconut Milk posted by Danny Eley at 12:57 AM A Gift left Last Year Still Blessing Mountain People posted by Danny Eley at 12:56 AM Borrowing the Mayors Dump Truck to visit Pastor Papas Mountain Church posted by Danny Eley at 12:55 AM God Moved in Pastor Sanfords Church posted by Danny Eley at 12:54 AM Lift Jesus Higher with Flying Spinners posted by Danny Eley at 12:53 AM Beautiful Voices Fill the Mountain Churches posted by Danny Eley at 12:53 AM Joash Chest in the Philippines posted by Danny Eley at 12:50 AM Monday NO NEW POST FOR A FEW DAYS WILL BE BACK SOON Today we leave for some outreach in the Mountain Churches along with some evangelistic crusades. We are very excited about these events however we will not have Internet access, please continue to pray that we will accomplish everything that God has put before us. Check back soon as we will be posting the newest blogs telling of what has been done as soon as we get access. posted by Danny Eley at 2:55 PM School Assembly When we missed our flight from Manila to Bacolod City a lot of us thought it was a distraction from the enemy meant to get us frustrated, little did we know that it was the Lord setting up a incredible ministry opportunity to minister to 1,800 school aged children. School Assemblies was something that Pastor Aaron really wanted us to do on this trip, but because of scheduling errors and the fact that this week is the last week of school in the Philippines, we were told that it would not be possible. However when we got on the flight Pastor Aarons seat was right next to one of the main officials for Schools here on Negros Island. Pastor had talked to her about our desire to do assemblies and she told him, she would love for our team to be able to do that. It took some schedule changes on our part and we had to give up some relaxation time, but the little sacrifice that we made was definitely worth what God did today. Lauren gave her testimony and we did dramas and skits along with a puppet presentation and Pastor Aaron spoke a short word. We were worried as we were in this public school that we might be talking about Jesus to much. In fact their was one point when the women in charge of all the teachers asked to talk with Pastor Aaron. He was worried she was going to tell us we couldn't talk that much about Jesus, but no. As a born again Christian she wanted to encourage us to continue to share the gospel with the people of this island, she also said what an incredible thing it was for the superintendent who was catholic, to allow us to come and speak so boldly about Jesus Christ. There is so much potential here to share the gospel and really see young people saved through school assemblies. After we were done the Principal gave us a tour of the school as she talked to us about how great it was for us to be there. During this time our team got bombarded with kids trying to get our autographs. It was something from us that they said they could remember us by. A lot will come to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ through our visit, by far a better token to remember their new American friends. posted by Danny Eley at 2:53 PM Special Graduation We were honored to be able to share in a graduation service held for the young students of the Lift Jesus Higher School. We did a puppet presentation along with dramas and spoke a word of encouragement to the students and parents in attendance. posted by Danny Eley at 2:52 PM Squatter Village Outreach posted by Danny Eley at 2:50 PM Awesome Youth Service Some of the younger people on the team had the opportunity to share in a time of worship, fellowship, and reading of the word with the youth ministry here in Bacolod City. Danny spoke a great message on Reunion and Gods reunion with us. We were able to pray for them that the power of God would break any bondage or stronghold that hindered them from living the life God had intended them to live. When it came time for the altar service, every young person responded and the power of God began to move. As we were praying the youth were being slain in the Spirit. We didn't even have to touch them before they were blessed with God’s goodness. Many were set free and are beginning to walk in a life of freedom. posted by Danny Eley at 2:47 PM Sunday Contagious Faith and Pepperoni Pizza Today we returned to the first of many mountain churches, as well as new churches we will be visiting. We meet with a very sweet congregation of people lead by a very caring man, Pastor Danny. We were able to share with them, and enjoy a meal. We brought Pizza’s from Bacolod City as our part of the meal that these church members share after every service. There were many people who had never tasted Pizza before, people in their 60’s and 70’s. One woman said to us Pizza like in the TV!!! They were so excited to eat the Pizza as soon as we opened the box, Fire Ants got to it. But the people just pulled them off and enjoyed there pizza nothing was going to get in the way of their TV Food. While in the Mountain Churches a single mother of nine came and received prayer for her oldest daughter who just graduated high school, but had an outstanding bill to get her certificate and move on to college and the work world. This bill was 500 pesos (roughly 9.50 USD) she did not have the money to pay it and needed a miracle. We were able to give the money to the church, to help this women support a new life for oldest child. A man with skin cancer under his eye (a lot like the type Pastor Chris has, but much, much more severe) came to receive prayer, as we asked him if he has ever had it checked out? He replied he has had it for ten years and has no way of getting it looked at. This man works hard to support his family, works sun up to sun down for pennies. He told us he does not have the time or opportunity to see a doctor. He needs a miracle. There was also a woman named Ana had a disease that caused her head to swell, she received prayer and we believe with her that God will heal her body and cleanse her of this horrible pain. A man we met as this same church last year while we were here, is trusting God to heal the pain in his knee, he trust that God can and will do it, because this is the same man that we meet who was raised from the dead nineteen hours after being declared dead. He is looking better and feeling better then he ever has before, He knows that ALL things are possible with God and a little old knee is no big deal for the Father. These people can’t afford the Medical attention they need, they have such an incredible faith that God will heal them, so matter of fact. It is uplifting experience to see this sweet congregation of people and their incredible contagious Faith. posted by Danny Eley at 3:30 PM Lift Jesus Higher - Bacolod City Negros posted by Danny Eley at 3:15 PM Warm Welcom to Negros Island posted by Danny Eley at 12:07 PM Team Arrival in Manila posted by Danny Eley at 10:48 AM The Lord works in Mysterious Ways posted by Danny Eley at 9:32 AM Wednesday We're almost ready to go Today everybody is working in a frenzy to get ready to leave. With 21 people going on the trip this year, there is a lot that needs to happen including getting this blog set up. Stay tuned for a complete account of all the action for the next two weeks. posted by Missions Director at 5:19 PM