Friday, June 20, 2008


Hello to all. Mabuhay (welcome) to our blog! It has been a priviledge to have the opportunity to come and minister in such a unique and beautiful nation. We hope to give you a glimpse of daily life and ministry here. Many blessings from Baguio!


The market in Baguio is what you would call 'open air". It stretches for several blocks along the street. This is where many people here (including us) buy fresh produce. People bring their wares every morning to sell on the streets at about 5 am. The crowd is huge, especially on weekends. It is hard to find room to take good pictures as people are passing by and vehicles are honking you out of the way of traffic. Meat and fish are sold hanging in the market............I wish that I could describe the smell. It's like trash you forgot to take out.......for a week or so. But, most things are very fresh........

The Americans here have taught us to soak our food(fruits and veggies) in bleach water(just a little bleach) for about 20 min and then rinse. It kills any critters!

We had the opportunity to visit a church in the mountains on Father's Day. A lady from the school has a burden for the Ibulao tribe and is planting churches. The pictures below show the building after just 4 years. What a testimony to God's faithfulness....they began under a tree. The tribe has a history of mostly animism (pagan sacrifices and believing plants and animals have souls). The lady at the podium below was a former Pagan priestess near there. A second church is planted farther into the mountains but currently has no building. Pray for this awesome work!

Blessings from Baguio,
Paige and Kent







18 comments:

Youngs said...

Hey guys, this is truly awesome. I feel like we are traveling with you without all the hard work. Thank you so much!!!! The pictures are wonderful. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Remember to let us know what would be nice in a care package from home.
Hugs and blessings,
Barb and Jim

Leslie said...

how very cool! Can't wait to hear more of your adventures and more about the community and friends you meet there. :)

Eric said...

I'm looking forward to reading and seeing more of what will be taking place in your lives in the near future.

Blessings,

Eric Ferguson
www.metanoiamissions.blogspot.com

melissa said...

this is a test for the comments

torigambi said...

Hey. wow. looks like yall have already gotten to minister and do so much already. keep in touch!
•♥•♥•Tori G.•♥•♥•

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Sara Hamilton said...

Man oh man. I am so excited for you guys. I feel like I am back there myself. Thanks for posting the pics. That's great!

parrish said...

I am testing the comments!! It worked!! Yipee!

The Bartley bunch said...

The pictures are so amazing! It is wonderful to hear that you all are already ministering.Our prayers are with you.I know Zach misses Paige on Wed. he says hello.
MANY BLESSINGS
FROM THE BARTLEY'S

melissa said...

This is my second attempt to leave a message on the site. Love the pictures of you two. Melissa

Mia said...

Hi, Paige and Kent!
God's Blessings and Peace to both of you!! Your blog is wonderful! I am so happy to be able to keep up with your ministry and see the people and the culture there.
You are in my prayers always!
Love,
Mary Jo

melissa said...

Paige and Kent,
Thank you for the update. I forget how diffferent life is in other countries. The pictures are amazing. I love to see you Paige so excited about your adventure and work. Love Mom

The Bartley bunch said...

The pictures are wonderful,they really bring a sobering to us.We are very blessed and should never complain,but praise God for how fortunate we are.Keep up the great work of God!
Many blessings
The Bartley's

Lisa B. said...

Hey, just got your lastest e-mail. This is the first time I have been able to check out the blog. It is is really cool! I loved the pictures and really enjoyed getting to keep up with your travels and visits around your part of the world. You and your new friends are in my prayers.
God Bless,
Lisa

The Bartley bunch said...

THE NEWS OF THE YOUNG GIRLS SADDENS US, BUT WE WILL STAND WITH YOU IN PRAYER. GOD CAN DO ANYTHING!! HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL. ZACH BROKE HIS FOOT SO PLEASE ADD HIM TO YOUR PRAYER LIST. HE GOES TO THE DOCTOR TODAY THEY COULDN'T CAST IT BECAUSE IT WAS TOO SWOLLEN,WE ARE PRAYING THAT IT WON'T HAVE TO BE CASTED.
MANY BLESSINGS,
THE BARTLEY'S

Youngs said...

Kent and Paige, finally got here. Your last postings are awesome, great pictures and heartbreaking stories. We will certainly pray with you for the children. Thanks so much for taking us on this journey with you.
Love ya,
Jim and Barb

The Bartley bunch said...

We love the pictures,they help us to relate better.Glad you all are doing well and that you are able to work with some of the children. After all they are the future.May God continue to bless you.
Much love,
The Bartley's

Becky said...

Wow, that is a lot of shoes. The one she is holding looks silver or platinum. I'm glad things are going well for you. It sounds really exciting. Miss you guys,
Becky