God and the 4 Koalas ...plus an Ant

Camp Crame Daily Vacation Bible School

Four Koalas found their way to the Philippine National Police Headquarters at Camp Crame, one day to share the Gospel to the kids of the police stationed in the PNP Headquarters.

Keith, Keenan, Kelly and Kathleen who are from the mountain of Kalibu were transporting Eucalyptus leaves as medicine to a bunch of sick Kangaroos when they heard cries of little children who gathered at the Binag Residence for a Vacation Bible Study to hear lessons on how to be god-fearing, helpful and family-loving kids.

Surely they had to come and help these kids out and to share how God has touched their lives and changed them from being ordinary marsupials to being ministers of the Gospel.

From April 4 to 8, they started by teaching their life story.  Along with teacher Reena, teacher Jasmine, teacher Tess and teacher Agnes, they first showed the power of teamwork to kids by building a raft and then showed kids how to enjoy work...by singing! These were all based on their experience in navigating the Kalibu river where they had to build a raft.

They also taught kids the power of dreaming, the value of consensus and cooperation and having the courage to explore new worlds: lessons in trekking the other side of Kalibu mountain to find a legendary waterfall.

As experienced in helping Kippling and his family in Kangaroo village, they also taught of the real potential on how to help others, fulfilling your dreams and having fun in the process.

They, together with Ptr. Atil Ligmon, taught of how Joshua and the Israelites toppled a mighty fortress with the help of teamwork and faith in the Almighty.

In the end 38 kids finished the course, a lot received prizes and filled with Eucalyptus....I mean grubs and goodies.

Greenhills Christian Fellowship DVBS Launching  for CORPS and JOSHUA volunteers Launching

The Koalas then proceeded to the Greenhills Christian Fellowship last April 23 in order to also teach the volunteers of the CORPS Movement Foundation and JOSHUA of the opportunities to minister to children.

Twenty five volunteers from seven churches affiliated with the CORPS Movement and JOSHUA, mostly teens, were on hand to acquire knowledge and experience from the Koalas and Bro. Boi Manuel on how to execute a long term Vacation Bible School and Sunday School program.

The Koalas taught the teachers how to improvise from their learning materials as well as how to add on Bible stories and references in the materials given to them. They also gave the pastors and the kids know how on the value of the subsidized materials and training given as a privilege to those who are Blessing the Police.

An Ant in Tarlac

While the Koalas was busy in Manila, Andrew the Ant was in Santa Ignatia, Tarlac promoting the same thing to the CORPS Movement and JOSHUA Volunteers.

Andrew was teaching pastors and VBS teachers alike of how to improve opportunities to minister to children and how to eventually start their own pre-school outreaches.

Over Fifty volunteers from eight churches from all over the cities and towns of Tarlac province gathered at the Santa Ignatia Baptist Church Christian Academt to acquire knowledge and experience from Bro. Boi Manuel and Geniuzkidz on how to execute long term Vacation Bible School and Sunday School program.

Andrew alike his Koala counterparts taught the teachers how to improvise from their learning materials as well as how to add on Bible stories and references in the materials given to them.

The Koalas and Andrew next plan to go to Cagayan ....

Concert at the PNP-General Hospital 2: The K-Pop Invasion!

With the success of the PNP General Hospital Concert at the Park, came a clamour for the CORPS Movement to immediately repeat its performance to once again serenade the doctors, nurses, dentists and patients of the Hospital.

With all the set activities for the coming month from its members, the CORPS Movement was finding it difficult to achieve such purpose especially in terms of finding talents with the heart to minister to the PNP. Providentially, the Lord touched the heart of a travelling Korean missionary to minister Camp Crame to have an impromptu concert for 2 WEEKS as a platform to present the gospel to the patients.

Rev. Il Do Uk ,who is a dear friend of our dedicated Meycauayan Police Station BOC Volunteer Ptr. Ysmael “ Smiley” Jiao,  have been in the country ministering to the less fortunate by playing contemporary Filipino folk music and hymns using his tenor saxophone. He was invited over by Ptr. Smiley to join the CORPS’ Thursday group prayer meeting to observe the Police Ministry of the CORPS Movement Foundation.

Although Rev. Uk  doesn’t support extensive hairdos, mascaras and eyeliners, and “emo” outfits, he still gave a dose of Korean Pop flavour in  the Gospel Music he performed which is a sure hit to the heart of pinoys . The missionary musician first touched the hearts of the BOC pastors with his rendition of the Old Rugged Cross during the Thursday morning prayer fellowship.

They then proceeded to the PNP Hospital where they rendered hymns and “tagalong” folk songs to the delight of the patients and hospital personnel alike. All wards from surgery to orthopaedic were serenaded. It was followed by some inspirational talks on overcoming problems and infirmities and prayers for healing, repentance and redeeming by our Bless Our Cops volunteers.

Rev. Uk also had a chance to serenade the leadership of the PNP General Hospital including PSSUPT Loida Balagot and PSUPT Bernie Banac in the lunch meetings that continued after the Hospital visit. They all had a wonderful review of the visit.

The visit was a sure hit that Rev. Uk extended the visit for another week to again minister to the PNP Hospital which again received him graciously and affectionately.

Coalition Adopts PMA Cadets

Influenced by the CORPS Movement Foundation's My Brother Keeper Porgram, the Faith in Action Coalition: led by the G-Men Ministry of the Christ Commisioned Fellowship (CCF), adopted Christian cadets of the PMA Class of 2011 (Laon-Alab) as part of their Adopt a Cadet program.

Thirty two (32) cadets, including their class valedictorian Navy Ensign Angelo Parras and salutaturian 2nd Lieutenant John Gregor Guiang who is also the class baron was adopted by different members of the CCF who have pledged to be the foster parents to guide them in a Christian manner with love and teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Coalition led by the G-Men of the CCF, the CORPS Movement Foundation, the Federation of Christians in Government (FOCIG), Jesus Offers Salvation Hope and Unity in the Armed Forces (JOSHUA) Ministry of the Greenhills Christian Fellowship and Christian Officers in the Police Service (COPS) have been adopting PMA cadets since last year. This year, Elder Mike Aspirin of JOSHUA challenged Bro. Neils of G-Men to adopt the cadets who readily accepted the offer. 

The adoption culminated in a simple rites wherein cadets were invited by CCF Head Pastor Peter Tanchi to ones of their midweek service were he encouraged them and inspired them to be prayerful and true to their faith.

Also sharing encouragement are Gen. Doria of CCF, Col Mike Morales of Campus Crusade for Christ and all members of the G-Men.