Pack Up Your Troubles in You Old Kit Bag ...

Had a great weekend. On Friday we had Feeding Programme where we fed 600 kids. We actually ran out of food and had to by all the last six classes (200 kids) cakes and biscuits. They were even more delighted! The picture above shows me and Pastor Danny so happy - we only had one packet of biscuits left!!! Thank you Lord!

On Saturday we had our monthly Powerhouse here at the Fire Centre. Biggest amount of kids ever - over 500 from all around Santiago. So blessed!

On Sunday, we had our monthly Cornerstone United service. Again, so many new faces. Around 500 people turned up to celebrate together. We had Pastor Ed Guirrero preach -the guy who was totally and instantaneously healed of a massive tumour! No wonder he was so excited when he declared, "Our God is a healing God!" We prayed for around 50 people to be healed and anointed them with oil. The presence of God was tangible and I KNOW many were healed! Guess what? Pastora Julie testified! Amazing.

We ate our lunch together and then the churches had a surprise Farewell for us. What a great afternoon. In true Filipino fashion, absolutely everyone had to do something - drama, dance, songs, encouraging messages etc. It was really lovely. I looked over these 500 happy people and thought, "This is what it is all about. Transformed lives. New life."

On Monday, I had two long meetings - with the AoG District in the morning and the Bible School Board in the afternoon. Just getting everything organised for going home. This morning we had our regular Cornerstone Leaders meeting. We discussed all the vision and plans that we have over the next 6 months. I really challenged them. They are a great bunch and I know that our churches are going to grow while I am at home.

This afternoon, we had a great laugh. Mary & I gave away all the clothes that we don't use any more or that are not 'with it' in UK. Well, my wardrobe was slashed by 80% and Mary wasn't left with much either. Good news for the students at Bible School .. they got them all! So funny to see these wee pip squeaks of guys (28 inch waists and even smaller chests!) walking about with my shirts and t-shirts. But they were all so happy and shouted, "Thank you Pastor Mark .. perfect fit!" What can you say?? Check out the picture.

Keep praying for Pastor Abe. we have been praying every morning this week for him and we are believing for a breakthrough. He is trying his best to eat, but the good news is that he has been going to the toilet over the last 3 days - first time in weeks. Pray that he will eat food, digest food an pass food. Pray for a brand new stomach and brand new intestines. Pray that EVERY trace of cancer will go from his body and that he will be able to 'serve the Lord with gladness' again. I arranged for him to get a haircut from one of our Cornerstone members. First time I have seen someone having a harcur with a drip attached!

Tonight, it is almost midnight and Mary is still working away trying to get the house ready for us leaving. She is packing all our stuff into cases and we are wondering if we will ever be ready to go! I still have around 42 'Things to Do" in next few days on top of everything else. Never mind, We'll soon be home!!!!!

Speaking of home, I have details of where we are going to stay:

33 Shore Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB43 9EA Tel: 01346 511532
Email: seftonvillage@yahoo.co.uk

Gotta go. Busy days ahead. Life is even harder as I have been really sad since England were knocked out of World Cup and I still have times of uncontrollable tears. I will get over it someday, but just don't mention football right now. NOT.

Be blessed ...