To Cebu With Love

From October 17 - October 27th I had the opportunity to serve in Cebu City and Bohol in the Philippines through my church's international organization, GlobalX. The original purpose was to serve teen victims of sex trafficking and prostitution. However, the trip became much more than that when on October 15th, Bohol was badly damaged by a M7.2 earthquake. The team I ventured overseas with also served in Bohol, delivering water, rice, and other necessities to 400 families affected by the earthquake. The memories of my new friends at Quest Community Fellowship, the girls served by Welcome House, the families displaced by the earthquake, and the OSY served by Urban Kamalig will forever live in my heart. I fell in love with their easygoing demeanor, their infectious laughter, and humble hearts.

Right above the images I have placed a couple of links for any of you who are interested in giving toward relief efforts to the Philippines after the devastation of super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). My friends were spared, but true to their character they are concerned for the well being of their fellow Filipinos who are without water, food, or shelter where Yolanda hit the hardest. Unfortunately, I cannot be there, but I can do my best to get my friends and associates here in the States on board. Literally, even five dollars can help! Our money goes a lot further there than it would here.

Samaritan's Purse Philippines Emergency Relief

Intersect Philippines (Les and Sarelee Tilka of Quest)