Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Our partners

I noticed that a few of our tribal partners recently got FaceBook, and they had some great pics on their accounts, so I thought you might enjoy seeing a few shots of their everyday life.  Since only a few of them have FB, these pics don't include all our tribal partners, but it still gives you a glimpse of their world...
In one of the areas, we have been able to work it out for them to have some land where they can plant a garden.  Everyone works together to grow the crops they have, and the vegetables lessen their food expenses.  This pic is the youngest daughter of one of our partners working in their garden.
 Lots of coconut trees in Bicol!  And some gorgeous views as you hike through the mountains.
 Love this one taken of one of the couples leading a Bible study.
 Great smiles!
 Bible studies are held wherever you can find a place.  The tribal huts down in this area are usually too small, so gatherings are often held outside or in a little open hut.
 Our tribal partners do a LOT of walking/hiking to get to the villages to do Bible studies.  Since they are targeting a fairly large geographically area (the tribal people down in Bicol are very spread out, so you have to travel quite a ways if you are going to reach very many people), they are on the go a lot.
 The one with the guitar is one of our single guy partners.  He is amazing with a guitar, and he has been instrumental (no pun intended! :) ) in writing and translating many songs into the heart language of the tribal people here. 
 It's a beautiful area!
 And so many people who so desperately need to hear the Truth.
We absolutely love our tribal partners and are so privileged to work with such great men and women of God who make such huge sacrifice to bring His message of salvation to those who have never heard!

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