 |
| More than 100 "thank you" notes written to Youth Education Strategies |
Mabuhay! Greetings from the Philippines. I want to say thank
you to all my friends and family who have been supporting and praying for our
mission. YES has had a great time sharing the Gospel with the people here
in Laguna province. At the halfway point in the project, I have been blessed to
Share the Good News in 12 schools, and several other meetings, with more than
6,000 people and more than 3,000 of these people have made professions of faith
in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior!
My highlight of the trip so far has come from an unexpected
source. On Monday, I spoke in a small school with less than 200 students. We had
a great program and many of the students made the commitment to follow Jesus;
it was another great, normal school program. The surprise came later in the
week when I received a package containing more than 100 “thank you” notes from
students who attended our program.
Words can’t describe how humbled and moved I have been while
reading the incredibly kind words from all these students. Everything they said
was great, so I want to share some of my favorite comments with you. It wouldn’t
be possible for me to complete projects like this without the prayer and
support of people like you who help to send me. So, ultimately, all these notes
are written to you just as much as they are to me!
“I was really glad and excited when I have heard about your
team. Your team was really good and funny but I felt happier when I saw you on the
stage. I really admire you, your testimony, amd all your inspiring thoughts
about Jesus. Your message truly touched my heart and I know it will remain in
my heart forever. I wish you could stay here for a longer time.” ~Alex
“Thank you for the word of God, Mr. Steven Stockwell. Because
you and your friends, I learn how to receive Jesus and open the door of my
heart for Him. Thank you for loving the Philippines. God bless you sir.”
“Thank you for sharing us the word of God, we have learned a
lot from what you have preached and we can apply all of that in our own lives
and it can serve as our guide… I wishyou can teach the word of God in different
places around the world so every people in the world can have a chance to know
God and experience the love of God.” ~Ivan
“Thanks for imparting your knowledge with us. I really
appreciate your effort that you visit us in school and share something that can
change our lives. Even though I’m still a student I can also share to others
what I’d learn from you sir. Continue to spread the word Mr. Stockwell. God
bless you guys (-:” ~Allysha
“I would like to thank you for opening our hearts and mind
through bringing your ministry here in the Philippines… Thank you for being a
part of our spiritual life and molding us as true Christians. Thank you for
loving the Philippines. Continue to fulfill the Lord’s mission in sharing the
word. May the Lord continuously bless and guide your ministry. Your words will
remain in our hearts. We will also share the word to other people as you did.”
~ Zyril
“Thank you for all the things about God that you have shared
to us… I want to be like you when I grow up, I want also to about God. When I grow
up, I want to be a missionary. Thank you for appreciating our country.”
~Camille
“Thank you for all the encouragement, advices, and good
words you all have said. I hope you will come over on our school again in the
future. I really love your way of speaking because it is not boring. I really
appreciate your team’s effort on telling us things that can help us to grow
spiritually. This was the first time to see and hear a foreign speaker. Again,
thank you for your good heart that you’ve shared with us.” ~Vea
“Thank you for visiting our school and appreciating our country.
Thank you for sharing the word of God to us, I learned a lot from it… I will
apply it to my life and I will trust God for everything. Thank you so much and I
hope you enjoy your time here in the Philippines.” ~Allyssa
No comments:
Post a Comment