Fun in the sun!

by | May 24, 2026 | Pray

Dear All,

Sunday’s Bottom Line:

Everybody needs some R&R, so before going their separate ways, our Philippines Disciple-Makers Movement (PDMM) team wrapped up their past three weeks of ministry by sharing a special day of fun and relaxation together out by the islands. = )

Sunday’s Prayer Requests:

1. Easy travels and a smooth transition to whatever is next for each of our faithful PDMM team members, Wilson, Angelica, and Pastor Daniel. God to give them time to re-connect with their own family members and their church families.

2. More Filipino DM coaches to be trained and and start and lead groups. The PDMM to be well-administrated and function effectively as it grows and expands

3. Scott to be healthy, strong, and focused on the ministry with Judah and Jenni in Morocco this week.

Sunday’s Details:

Backing up to Friday… during the Better Together marriage seminar, lunch for our team and the attending couples was a famous Cebu food, lechon baboy (whole roasted pig), the most iconic centerpiece for Filipino celebrations. Scott energetically attacked the main dish.

Gives new meaning to the phrase “… like a stuck pig!”

That evening the team and their hosts played silly games together, including “Spot-It” and “Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza.” These pastors don’t often have fun, or make time to have fun, so modeling that to our DM leaders is really important to Scott.

Game night with friends; looks like Wilson (near right) won that one!

Then on Saturday, they all went on a grand adventure. Scott said, “We’re going to the islands!”

On the boat heading to their adventurous spot

As far as I can tell, a good time was had by all, and Scott the explorer said, “I found this starfish while snorkeling near an island near Cebu, Philippines today. The view underwater is so beautiful!”

My Hero holding his star!

Finally, I’ll add this. When our kids were young, we’d watch Olympic gymnastics and diving competitions on TV and somewhat humorously criticize the scores judges from certain countries gave to athletes from certain other countries. In real life, we’d also “score” Scott’s degree of difficulty and form when he did crazy jumps from Big Rock into the creek near our house. That’s the context for his comment (“East German judge gave me a generous 5.5 for effort.”) about [this video clip!]

I’m sure the whole gang had a lot of fun on Saturday. Thank you for praying for them again today as the Philippines part of this great mission trip concludes. They all really appreciate knowing we are praying regularly for them. As you read this, Scott is on his way to Morocco to see what God is doing – and will do – there!!!

Blessings,

Patty