12.28.2007

Foundation Day

Here we are on foundation day at church posing with the roasted pig. I think they roasted four of them that day. These pigs are the specialty at parties and important events. They eat almost every part of the pig. The skin is like a special treat for Filipinos (for us it is very fatty and tough). I think the Filipino kids are influencing the way I posed for this picture.
Our whole church gathered on Sunday night to celebrate the many years God has been faithful to us. Members and visitors from both the English and Visayan services attended. The kids kept surrounding us, especially Nate. Nate is so good with kids and makes them laugh so much. He also interacts with them in their language, so the kids love to teach him new words.
There were several dance numbers and songs of praise to the Lord. How wonderful to celebrate God's goodness with the Filipino people. We love them and we love our Lord together!
Daghan--means many. There were many people there packed in. By the end of the night I was wishing I had more fluency in the language, but I'm still thankful that we are learning hinay-hinay (little-by-little).

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