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Back at it in Manila

Posted by Ed and Debbie Jurimas on Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Sunset in the Philippines

Debbie and I are settled back into our ministry at the Martin Burnham Mission Center.  The Center looked great upon our return.  The team that managed the facility in our absence did a wonderful job.

Happy Valentines Day

cleaning up the mess

More importantly the Filipinos who serve with us are all doing well and growing in the Lord, what a blessing to see their smiling faces and to serve with them again!

We did jump right into a huge project which was on our wish list for a while now, which was connecting the 2 buildings on ground floor.  This will give access to the elevator from the kitchen/dining area so it will be eaiser to bring food, chairs, etc. up to the 5th floor conference room.  Lucas and his father-in-law, Roy, still had a month in which they could help at the center so this was a perfect time for this kind of project.  You can see the progress in the pictures.

Pray for our stamina, wisdom in serving, and a genuine love for those who need to stay at the Mission Center.

Debbie’s mom is still waiting for the doctors to decide what is the best course of action to repair her leaking heart valve.

Thank you so much for all your prayers!  We really feel so much more connected to you, like a closer team. What a blessing to have you partnering with us through your love, prayers, giving and friendship.

 

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A visit in the jungle

Posted by Ed and Debbie Jurimas on Thursday, May 12th, 2011
First we fly into the jungle

First we fly into the jungle

We recently had the opportunity to visit some of our missionaries for a few days during Brianna’s school Break.  Our adventure took us to a remote village in the middle of the Jungle.  To get there we flew in a small Cesena air plane.  From the airstrip were transported over land on a “Skylab” which is a motorcycle with side boards for bringing in cargo etc.  Debbie & Brianna were the first to be taken while Ed stayed with the rest of the cargo at the airstrip.  The 7 kilometer trip was rough for us and the driver of the “Skylab” since the trail was muddy and rocky.

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The "skylab"

What a privilege to be able to see firsthand what God is doing through Gene and Carol, the missionaries who have served amongst the Manobo people for over 20 years.  There is now a functioning church in the village with many believers reaching out to neighboring villages.  Gene and Carol are in the final stages of completing the New Testament, which they are hoping to get printed this summer.  It was great to have a chance to see what God is doing!

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Brie with some of the children

During the three days we spent in the village we were able to help Gene and Carol  with some projects.  They were really glad for the extra help especially since their partners Trevor and Judy are not able to be in the village at this time because of some health issues.

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Hard to tell time according to the seasons

Posted by Blog Admin on Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

a night out with Dave (in red) from NJ

a night out with Dave (in red) from NJ

It is hard for us as North Americans to tell time according to the seasons here in the Philippines.  There are no leaves changing color and the weather stays quite warm year round.  We do however associate time on who has been at the Mission Center or what events have taken place such as  seminars and training gatherings.  We have been jam packed with lots of events and mission teams coming and going.  There has been about one seminar per week with most having over 150 participants in attendance.

Woman in Ministry Conference

Women in Ministry

These conferences have all been for training of local Christian workers, pastors, etc.  Just this past Sunday morning we had two mission teams depart for their places of ministry, one was from Australia and the other from Hawaii.  We are amazed at all the various ministries we get to support through the Mission Center and because YOU are willing to support us we can continue to serve over here in the Philippines.

Our daughter Ashley recently arrived here in the Philippines and is now with the mission team from Hawaii continuing on a building project and serving the local people (mostly children) in a different part of the Philippines.  Ashley is so happy to be back in the Philippines, not only because we are here but because she loves the Philippines and the people over here.

 

Dana is our new partner in ministry at the Mission Center

Dana is our new partner in ministry at the Mission Center

Brianna is recovering nicely from the surgery she had on September 11th.  We praise the Lord for the wonderful medical care she received here and we want you all to know that the hospital, the doctors and all the medical staff were top notch. Thank you for praying!

Please pray for us as we have the constant pressures of keeping this wonderful facility the Lord has allowed us to care for running smoothly.

Pray for Ashley and the mission team she is with to have many opportunities to serve others and share the Gospel.

Pray for Brianna as she is really working hard in school, this is her senior year and also pray for her as she takes the SAT on Saturday Oct. 9th .

Thank you so very much for the huge part you play in all that God is doing throughout the Philippines, you really encourage us through your love, prayers and support!
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One of the busiest months ever

Posted by Blog Admin on Thursday, April 1st, 2010

preparing food was a big job

March, 2010 has been one of the busiest months ever at the Mission Center.  Mainly because of a  conference we hosted for an organization, Global Youth Initiative (GYI) that focuses on reaching the youth around the world. There were mission leaders from twenty different countries that took part.  Though we were very busy it was also a blessing to hear what God is doing in other countries.  During this time we had many others needing to stay at the Mission Center including three new families that will be working with New Tribes Mission.

What keeps coming to our minds is that without YOU, our prayer and support team, we would not be here.  Yes, We know it is God who provides but He is using YOU!  Thank You for being a part of this ministry with us as we together assist Christian workers all over the World.

Jesus said; “I am the vine you are the branches he that abides in Me and I in him the same brings forth much fruit.”

Happy Easter to you all, and lets bring forth much fruit!  He is risen indeed!

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