My Mission

Dear friends and family:

In the days leading to June 28th, I will be posting every morning about previous mission trips, what the team leaders have taught me about the Filipino culture, and my expectations and thoughts about this mission trip.  After arriving in the Philippines, I will write about my experiences whenever I am able to.

I am excited to have the opportunity to assist Pastor Jun Canoy and his team in the Philippines this year.  We will be leaving on June 28th and returning July 14th, 2013.  This mission is organized by Living Hope Church in Newark, California.  The goal of this mission trip is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout various parts of the Philippines, including: Digos City, Davao City, General Santos, Manila, and Cagayan de Oro.

For fifteen years this church has been sending over a team of volunteers to be used by God in the Philippines.  The ministries that are serving during this trip include:

• Distribution of Medical Supplies
• Distribution of Food to the Hungry
• Prision Ministry
• Biblical Instruction for Youth Leaders
• Praise and Worship Services
• Home Building Project
• Basketball Missions Outreach Team

I will be mainly serving as part of the medical outreach team.  As a part of this team, I will have the opportunity to assist by checking in patients and collecting vital signs at the outdoor clinics. These clinics service families in impoverished areas of the Philippines.  Our team is comprised of medical students, nurses, physician's assistants, physicians, and general volunteers.  We are excited to assist in treating the physical ailments that are affecting the patients, however we also realize that spiritual health is much more important.  Physical healing is temporary, however a dedication of one's life to Jesus Christ lasts for eternity.  Therefore, before each patient gets a check-up, they are directed to counseling, where one of the volunteers will be praying and spreading the gospel with them.

Our team is currently working on a project to raise funds to pay for each volunteer to make the trip.  I'm responsible for helping to generate approximately $2,800 to offset our travel, lodging, and transportation needs.  I have currently raised $450, so I still need $2,350 by June 1 to reach my goal.  I believe that God has called me to go, and I trusting Him to allow me to raise the money necessary.

I am asking you to assist me by making a donation to help raise funds for our efforts.  The amounts that I am seeking are:

A) $500             B)$250             C)$150            D)$100

If you desire to donate more or less, please feel free to assist with any amount.  Any donation amount will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you for your provisions, and may God bless you in return.

** Donations can be sent by credit or debit card through Paypal by pressing the donate link on the home page or by check made payable to: Living Hope Church.  If sending a check, please email me at tmcgil05@gmail.com and I will send you my address.