I just posted about one exciting development in Bicol where the tribals there have organized themselves to work together for the sake of the Kingdom - unheard of cooperation and leadership because of their cultural barriers. Another truly exciting step forward is the Bible school that has just started in the training center. It is actually a partnership with another group of tribal churches from another island many hours and a ferry ride away - the Mangyan tribes. The Mangyan have a Bible school in their area that has been functioning for many years. In partnership with the our other tribal partners, they sent 2 Bible school teachers down to Bicol where they completed their first semester of studying the Word together. They studied every morning, then foraged for leaves and dived for river clams in the afternoon to feed the group. There were 18 graduates for the first semester! There was a great shot of of all of them with their official certificates; but, while they had permission from local authorities, I am not showing faces here because there are many that would not feel comfortable with this happening at all so I want to be careful what I post.
To celebrate the graduation, the group did an excursion to a local waterfall and enjoyed a picnic of grilled fish.
So very thankful for the ways that God is at work in Bicol! The Bible school will convene again in January for the next semester (provided they can again get approval). Please pray with us that they are able to continue as planned and that God would work mightily in hearts as they dive into the Word together.
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