Malikongkong, Barobo and Gumitan

Wow, the trip into the mountains was incredible. Very eye opening! So much happened, I don't even know where to start, nor do I have the time to write it all down. I guess the hilight for me was seeing how much culture they have and seeing the poverty of the North American lifestyle. We think we have so much, but our busy lives and technology rob us of so much.

The first village we stayed at was Malikongkong which means "where the cloud sleeps."















This is a view from the village after morning devotions. The people in Malikongkong were very receptive and enjoyed us being there. I think our main ministry here was just encouraging the local church and trying to build some new relationships with the villagers. One of the clan's offered to build me a house... I think that God has laid a burden for this tribe on my heart and I will definitley be back. God has a plan for these people and I think that they will bring a blessing to our youth in Agdao. Our youth need to see where they have come from and the beauty of their own culture, as Kuya Pio said (the director of TMFI), "without a history you have no destiny."
















I really don't know what else to say... it was such a life changing experience, I am just lost for words. Squatty potty's, no running water, no electricity, soldiers escorting you through the jungle, plants that make your arms itch like crazy, giant spiders under your bed, rats running over your arm at night, bullfrogs the size of your head, and seeing God working in the lives of people who have lived a life completely different than you. I guess I will just let the pictures do the talking... click on the images to see a larger version...




















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