Day 1
We arrived at Changi Airport punctual, excited and ready to bless the Philippines of Manila-Quezon city. After receiving blessings from Pastor Simon, we departed. There was a thunderstorm that day and visibility was poor, but God's hand and control was displayed as the plane landed safely and none was harmed. Upon touchdown, we were brought to Jesus Christ Saves Global Outreach (JCSGO) for dinner and ended the day with prayers for the leaders of the next day's programme.
Day 2
Pastor Pete, Arlene and team showed fire and enthusiasm for the school programme, organised for about 120 school children (boys and girls, ages 6 to 12) who were selected as they still did not have any school supplies two weeks into the school term. Teams from FCBC and Jesus Christ Master Builder (JCMB) packed these supplies, demonstrating passion and teamwork for God's blessings. Through this, they displayed the fruits of the Holy Spirit – namely love, joy, peace, patience and self-control.
The school programme started at 2.00pm that afternoon. Led by Allicia, a member of FCBC, the children had fun with games and singing. The parents on the other hand were given a word by Pastor Pete, who shared on John 3:16. The parents' session ended with a prayer of blessing for their needs. Rain then fell, and cooled the afternoon. The school programme ended with the children being blessed with the supplies handed to them by Pastor Arlene, Clare and Roy.
At night, the team was divided and assigned to lead six cell groups – three male and three female. The assigned leaders were tasked to lead with 3Ws (Welcome, Word, Works). All six cells were willing to learn and embraced the FCBC leaders. Clare and Clement, on the other hand, led the young professionals with a word on leadership.
Day 3
FCBC's Prayer Tower format and guidelines were used at day 3's morning prayer tower session. Led by Tong Siang, Clare, Yeo Kwee, Patrick and Roy, the attendees from FCBC and JCMB basked in the presence of the Lord.
Following that, we started to prepare the supplies for our "AOK" Programme that afternoon. Tiong Seng managed the workflow with ease, joy and special understanding from the Lord. With a common goal and spirit, we were united as a team, which was reflected through our donning of the same t-shirt!
The "AOK" programme began at 3.00pm that day. It included a time of worship, games organised by FCBC for the children, a song and dance by JCMB, and blessings to about 70 families of the Philippines by FCBC. Joy vibrated throughout the church that afternoon. The FCBC team was also blessed with the spirit of giving. There were a total of 91 adult and youth salvations.
After the "AOK" programme ended at 7.00pm, FCBC members – Clement, Clare, Yeo Kwee, Patrick, Celine and Angeline led the remaining attendees in a couple night, whilst the rest were invited to a church member's home for dinner.
Day 4
On Day 4, we went to JCMB to join in their Sunday Service at 9.00am. Worship was jointly led by Israel, Alicia and the JCMB worship team. Clement delivered the sermon, followed by ministry support by the FCBC team. The strong presence of the Lord was manifested.
Later in the afternoon, the FCBC team were assigned to lead various groups in leadership and equipping training – Pre-Encounter, Post-Encounter, School of Leaders 1, 2 and 3. The church members were keen to learn and embraced the FCBC leaders with love.
At 6.00pm, we headed to JCSGO for dinner, with a cultural sharing session of both countries. Both countries shared how God has blessed them and their churches, and the leaders also received a blessing.
Day 5
After checking out in the morning, we went shopping for a few hours before we departed for Singapore at 6.50pm.