In Bicol

Things are marching forward with the work in Bicol. Steve has been down there a couple times recently, and while there have definitely been some growing pains with how quickly things have expanded with the Tribal Bible College and the BOOST (livelihood + church planting training) all starting the same year, it has been exciting to see the progress. Steve's been working with the guys to manage the books, make strategic decisions & provide Godly leadership. Lots of new things for them, so keep praying! 
The first 2 pics are inside some of our new buildings so you can see what the rubber siding looks like.

While he was down there, Mt Mayon was erupting so the ones connected with the BOOST training took a field trip to see it. Beautiful!

The new semester for the Tribal Bible College started with 11 students attending! So thankful for the ones that God is leading to dive deeper into His Word in this way and for the sponsors who make it possible. While Steve was down there the beginning of July, one of our teachers passed away suddenly from a heart attack. While it was incredibly difficult for the whole community, God is using it to draw more people to Himself, with more students attending. The Mangyan tribal church also sent 2 additional teachers down to help out while the principal (brother of the one who passed) takes a short break, and it sounds like one of those teachers will stay on to replace the one who passed away. Thanks for praying with us for this group as they navigate it all.