The Carders

Dear Friends and Family!

We had quite the scare a few days ago: somebody set fire to the grass on the hillside that is close to our well pump! We watched the fire come closer and closer to the pump! We called the village official and he said that nothing could be done…The only thing to do was to pray and so we did…

The next morning we went down to the well pump to look what had happened: the fire had stopped about 15 feet from the wooden shed that houses the pump, praise the LORD!

Also, last Thursday morning we decided to to pray that the Lord would bring some more ladies to our weekly Bible study. The moment we were done praying we hear the voices of 2 new ladies who decided to attend the Bible study! Praise the Lord!

Please pray for the 2 new ladies, Virgie (in her late 20s) and Sarah (12!).

Please continue to pray for:

♦ the weekly ladies Bible study

♦ the children’s ministry

♦ the showing of the Jesus Film (no updates so far…)

♦ the training of our helpers

Thank you for praying with us and for us!

In Him!

Patrick & Karen Carder

Dear Friends and Family,

we had a good, 10 day trip, to Manila, and the Lord provided wonderfully for much needed supplies. It was very refreshing to fellowship with the saints at San Juan Bible Chapel on both Sundays and we really enjoyed meeting up with some of the folks afterwards for more fellowship, food and fun!

Once back home on Romblon, we continue to work on the details in regards to the showing of the Jesus Film. The equipment (12 foot tarp screen, projector, laptop, media, sound system, generator, extension cords etc.) is all good to go, just some final touches here and there…

Please continue to pray for the following:

♦ weekly Bible studies

♦ Children’s ministry

♦ Jesus Film Project: we visited the Sablayan village a few times, but were not able to get in touch with the village official as of yet…we decided to push the date back to the 2nd Saturday in April…please pray that we will get approval from the village officials!

♦ Training of our helpers: we had our first session the last 2 week ends and it went well. The purpose is to get everybody on the same page in regards to the effective presentation of the Gospel. We touched on “The Doctrine of Salvation”, on various of the key points, and we will continue to teach on how to present the Gospel in a clear way in the following weeks…

Again, thanks for praying with us and for us!

In Him!

Patrick & Karen Carder

I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

Psalm 34:1-3

Dear Friends and Family!

We finally got word that our Missionary Visa has been approved without any additional cost!

Praise the LORD!

We thank the Lord for your love for us and we very much appreciate you laboring with us in prayer!

Please continue to pray for the following:

♦ weekly Bible studies

♦ Children’s ministry

♦ Jesus Film Project: we have contacted and consulted with our village official, Jun Hilario, and he was very helpful and encouraging. He provided very much information in regards to the other officials, safety and security concerns, and do’s and dont’s. He really thinks that it will be beneficial to the people here. We are planning to go to Sablayan village on this coming Sunday for the purpose of prayer on site and possibly to see the village official…

♦ Training session with our helpers: the purpose is to get everybody on the same page in regards to the effective presentation of the Gospel. We will be touching on “The Doctrine of Salvation” and how to present the Gospel in a clear fashion.

Again, thanks for praying for us!

In Him!

Patrick & Karen Carder

Barangay Calabogo

Romblon Island

5500 Romblon, Romblon

Philippines

Dear Friends and Family!

Please pray for our Visa…we only have until Monday afternoon to submit the applications!

All our documents supposed to be at the BSA office in Manila this last Friday, but have not been yet delivered by the courier service…

Our agent, Fay, is handling the whole procedure for us…please pray for her also!

 
In Him,
 
Patrick & Karen

“And Jesus said: the things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”
Luke 18:27

Dear Friends and Family!

The typhoon Hagupit (aka Ruby) has passed over us and we are in the clear, praise the Lord!
We had minor damage, just some tree branches, but a lot of debris all over…

We did not check on our well yet, so please pray that it is still working…

We are still without power and it is unclear when it will come back on… we would appreciate prayers for this as well…

Thanks!

 
In Him,
 
Patrick & Karen Carder
 

Dear Friends and Family!

We just lost power, so here is a short update:

We are having heavy winds, but little rain as of now, and the eye of

the typhoon should be over us this late night.
 

We checked on every one in our village this morning, but almost all have

been evacuated to the middle part of the island. There is only our house

and the immediate neighbor down the street, and they are also housing a

bunch of people.

We took in some more folks yesterday and had a wonderful time this

Sunday morning, with singing praise and worship songs, especially with all of

the children…

Please continue to pray.

In Him,
 

Patrick & Karen
Brgy Calabogo
Romblon Island
5500 Romblon, Romblon
Philippines

Dear Friends and Family!

Please pray, as a Category 5 Super Typhoon (Hagupit) is predicted to make

landfall this Sunday morning. It is producing winds above 155 mph and will

probably hit Samar and Leyte first, the area that was devastated by last years

super storm “Haiyan”.

Our island group of Romblon county is expected to have very high winds and

extreme rainfall. Our friend Lani Mangaring and her kids are evacuating their

house on the west side of the island today, and will be staying with us until the

storm has passed.

You may follow the track of the storm on the web:
 

http://wunderground.com (look for the link/button to WESTERN PACIFIC HURRICANE)

http://acuweather.com

Thanks for laboring in prayer with us…
 
We miss you all!

In HIM,
 
Patrick & Karen Carder

Brgy Calabogo

Romblon Island

5500 Romblon, Romblon

Philippines