Friday, August 5, 2011

Introduction

Welcome to the Blogspot of the 2011 Armadale Christian College community service overseas trip.  Again we will be partnering with Kids International Ministries and travelling to Antipolo - Manila, the Philippines and we will be transiting via Malaysia. The purpose of this trip is for upper secondary students to experience the culture of another country and assist in numerous areas where help is needed. Currently these areas involve teaching, building and food preparation and distribution to slum areas.

Whilst the majority of the trip will involve working in the above mentioned areas, there will be opportunities for the students to experience Pagsanjan Falls and visit the historically significant World War II military base of Corregidor. Other ministry areas include visiting a local prisons to run music and craft activities and participating in a basketball game at a local high school.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to your comments and prayers during the trip. Remember the Blogspot will be updated every evening where possible.


God Bless


2011 ACC Manila trip team
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  1. Marianne van ZelstNovember 20, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Good morning everyone!
    Hope you had a safe trip. We have been thinking about you flying away whilst we were sound asleep (a bit short!) in our warm and comfy beds. Enjoy your trip, take in all the experiences and help out where you can. Stay safe. Marianne van Zelst

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  2. beksNovember 20, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Hey guys!!! looking forward to hearing and reading about the wonderful things you all are going to do over there! you're in my prayers! God bless!

    Bek Preskey

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  3. louiseNovember 21, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Hi Phoebe and Dad, i hope you're not to tired, i made pancakes all by myself this morning. i love you hope you guys are all right see you soon

    love Katharine xxxxoooo

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  4. Catriona ListNovember 21, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Hello Fabulous Travellers
    We hope you had a wonderful trip and are now enjoying your new surroundings. We are so proud of you all. Love you Jess, hope you're ok.
    Take care of each other and we will look forward to all your blogging and hearing about all your adventures.
    Big Hugs
    Catriona List
    PS. I had a regally wonderful day being a Princess Jess xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  5. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Hi everyone, thinking bout you throughout the day hope ur not too tired to be happy, trust all went as smooth as possible. I was extremely jealous of u all as u flew last nite. Please give our love to all the filapino workers. Much love to Jordan xx

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  6. JenniferNovember 21, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Hiya Erin,Charmaine and Sam from RCC.(and all the other missioneers) Trust you arrived safely and are not too tired. Meika and Ash say "Hi"and are sorry they missed you leaving. Look forward to reading about all your adventures. Praying for your safety and that you have an amazing experience. love you heaps. Mum /Jennifer xx

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  7. Mina JNovember 21, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Hi Guys hope your flight was ok and that the weather was welcoming wishing you all the best on your adventures and remember those of us left behind love you and are thinking of you..special hugs for Cameron J sending you lots of love Mum / Mina

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  8. chris and julia dawsonNovember 21, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Hi Joe, Sam, Jordan, Alex, I'm sorry to have to let you know that we didn't do so well in football on Monday, (heroes 0 - culture crew 10). Ben reckons I need to go for a few runs around the block to get a little fitter, I told him he was dreaming, and that he was lucky to have me on the team. We miss you guys loads, even the dog was moping around the house today, I think that was because she hadnt been fed though. Anyway lots of love to you all. Chris and Julia.

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  9. Jacob ConderNovember 21, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Hey all you Manila guys out there, I just found out how to post a comment on this page, lol fail. But I'm hoping for the best for all yous, and reminding you all the we are all very proud of you guys for what yous ate doing. Keep up the good work

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  10. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Hi Chris. We miss you heaps. Hope you are all having a wonderful time. It's so quiet around here without you. Lots of love Mum, Maddie, Alex and Chuck. XXX

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  11. RhondaNovember 21, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Hi Charmaine ( and everyone) Hope you have slept well and that the new day is full of Gods Blessing for you. Have an awesome time - we love you and miss you - All the Webers and Hebron family send you their love too. Love Mum, Jesse and Daniel.

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  12. Tim and Sabine DawsonNovember 22, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Hi everyone great to see that you have had a wonderful first day and were able to recharge your batteries after the trip. We miss you all. Thanks for the photos. Much love to you Seb. Mum and dad

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  13. StevePNovember 22, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Steve P here, Hi honeybun. Im on the way to work 05:30.
    Love you and am praying for you.
    XXXXXX

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  14. JenniferNovember 22, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    The Hi Honeybun comment was for Erin.P of course.
    Morning all. Hope you have a fantastic day with lots of fun in with all the hard yakka. Erin I need you home. The bins need emptying! Love you heaps. Miss you more love Mum xxx

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  15. lyndaNovember 23, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    nathan, its good to hear you got there ok and having a good time. Enjoy yourself and i will get rebecca to leave messages for you. Love you heaps, mum and rebecca.
    PS dad and benjamin will send messages from kalgoorlie

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  16. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Hey Erin, GodBless and keep bucketing the mud! lovefrom Eunice Black
    Praying for you and for Josie's angels From Hannah and Gordon
    dear erin praying for you each day keep up the good work God bless you and keep you. beryl

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  17. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Hi Erin,
    i hope that you are well.
    I am missing you lots and lots, when we were at the bushdance i kept waiting for you to come and then James told me that you were not coming so i kept thinking of all the cool things you could be doing over there.
    Miss you heaps
    Littler Erin :)

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  18. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Hi Erin,
    Thoughts and prayers are with you
    John and Bronwyn Parkin

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  19. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Younger Erin is here helping me as I struggle to know what to write, so...
    Hi, hello, dear, dearest sister Erin.

    sincerely Joel

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  20. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    To Erin,
    Well done, keep up the good work, god bless
    lots of love
    From Malita

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  21. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    To Erin,
    Keep up the good work.
    Your in our prayers.
    From Henry

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  22. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Hi Erin,
    Me and Joel are just going to keep sending you messages so you can win this competition.
    Ummmmm.......?
    Bye
    Littler Erin :)

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  23. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    What, Littler Erin? What competition are you talking about?
    We heard about Josie's Angels today.
    Joel

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  24. Littler ErinNovember 26, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    The person with the most comments wins some prize.
    What is Josie's Angels?

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  25. DavidNovember 26, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    hi Erin
    We heard all about your first week this morning in Church and we're all praying for you. It sounds as though you are having quite a variety of experiences thrust on you. I hope and pray you will find them wonderful growing experiences. I know when I first hit a very different culture I was amazed. We are praying fro your relationship with the other folk in the team and look forward to hearing how it's all worked out. The Josie's Angels work sounds something to get behind so go for it if it is really touching your heart.
    Must go - everybody seems to just say on at Church if we don't go home!
    Lots of love from Hilary and me,
    David

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  26. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I agree David B. Littler Erin, you can find out about Josie's angels on the blog.
    Erin, you're amazing.
    Joel

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  27. HeatherNovember 26, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Hello dear friend! Hope you are having a great time, experiencing the culture and learning loads as well. Sounds like you've been having a lot of posts ;)
    I look forward to seeing you and hearing all about it. Love lots, Heather.

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  28. EstherNovember 26, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    hey Erin,
    hope you are having an amazing experience. have a mango shake for me ;)
    Esther C

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  29. JoyceNovember 27, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    HI Erin,
    We were able to set up the laptop at church yesterday so ppl could send you a message. I hope you're encouraged by all the messages. We are praying for you and the team. You are a great follower of Jesus Christ.
    Say hi to Martin Bent for me.....one of the most amazing camp cooks EVER! (together with his wife) and generally a fantastic person.
    Blessings to you and all the other missionaries.

    Love Joyce, Mike and Jaz

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  30. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Hi Erin, what a wonderful experience at the school. How I wish I could have been with you. ARe you Erin or littler Erin? I"m confused.
    Time is marching on and I"m praying that your energy lasts out the week. So many things to do and people to see. Angels guard you, JEsus loves you and so do I. XX

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  31. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Hi Amy W

    Have enjoyed keeping up with all the blogs. Great to see you in photos, you look great as usual. Keep well and happy as you continue the great work. See you soon. LoL Nan and Grandad

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  32. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Hi Chrissy. I'm loving the blog and all the great photos. Looks like you are having some wonderful experiences. I can't wait to see you. Take care and send me a message back. Love you lots and lots, Mum xxxxxxxx

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