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Hello to all. Life in Baguio is as usual, though a little cooler than when we left. It has been great to see our street friends and church family. We are amazed at the growth we see in people's lives everyday. On Saturday, we visited our friends that live in the park. We felt impressed to buy them blankets as most of them were wearing shorts and use cardboard to cover themselves at night.

Sandy, one of the ladies that sleeps in the park, had gone to the market that very day to buy a blanket. She found one that cost 5 dollars. There was no way she could buy it.......she would have to spend more than a week's earnings. So, she prayed and asked God to send her a blanket. Though we did not know it, God answered her prayer through us. I wish you could have seen her smile.

Our first Sunday morning back was full of joy and excitement. We worshiped, shared the Word, had communion, and ate arroz caldo (sticky rice with chicken). In Filipino culture, family members that go on a trip bring a small souvenir or token back. They call this tradition "pasalubong".
The people in Sto. Rosario were delighted to receive a very small token from America. We enjoyed giving it even more.

Classes have begun. Kent is gearing up for Expository Preaching, Marriage and Family Counseling, and Asian Theological Issues (study of the theologies and belief systems impacting Asia). Paige will be taking the counseling class and investing in the ministry full time.

Thank you for making it possible to be here. You are a valuable part of everything happening in Baguio. Have a wonderful start to 2009.

That they all may hear,
Kent and Paige Parrish