HZ /<CLX_ O1 Cagayan Valley Children's Home Non-Profit Bulk Rate US Postage Paid Permit No. 125 Medford, OR ROGUE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1440 S. OAKDALE MEDFORD, OREGON 97501 Return Service Requested AADC 970 T4 PI MISSION ShRUICES mSSOCI.mTIuH PO BON 13111 KNONUILLE TN 37920-0111 GONE HOME TO GLORY Richard "Dick" Davidson Dick served the Lord as an elder for 11 years at Libby Christian Church, Libby, MT. In 1987, he and his wife Kay committed their lives as missionaries in the Philippines. They worked with Charles and Florence Littellfor two years, then joined Bert & Mary Bureros at Cagayan Valley Children's Home. In 1990 they started a Satellite Home of Cagayan Valley Children's Home. This is presently located in Solano, seven hours travel south of the main Home, in a very needy area. Dick was not only director of the Home, but pastor of the church that meets in the Home, and teacher of Bible studies for the workers, the children and the neighbors, and was also Lolo (Grandpa) to the 23 children. In August, the Davidsons came to the States to seek treatment for what proved to be a cancerous tumor in Dick's spine. Following surgery and radiation and a valiant effort to recover, he succumbed Dec. 21, 2000. Kay said he went Home for Christmas. Mary Bureros said of him, "He was a great help and influence on the children (and the rest of us), and a wonderful man of God." His wifesaid, "He was a gentle man with a sense of humor, who loved the Lord and served Himfaithfully. He will begreatly missed by his wife, five children,fourteen grandchildren, the children in the Philippines, all his family (mother, sister, brother, and others), and manyfriends." Kay is returning to the work at the Satellite Home in February. Please pray for the family, her preparation and departure, and for her ability to comfort and strengthen the children and staff at the Home. There is a memorial fund established to provide playground equipment for the Solano Satellite home. Dear Friends, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." Jn. 3:16 "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when v/e were dead in transgressions - it is by grace you have been saved. Eph. 2:4-5 How wonderful is God's love for usi This past year has given us great joys and fun times, hard times and sad times, difficulties and victories. One of the difficulties has been Satan's pull on our young people to try the things of the world. We have 30 kids who are 12 years old and above. There are times when they are strong to do right, and times when they give in to temptations (don't we all do this?). We praise God that victory is in Christ Jesus. His grace is sufficient for joy and purpose in our young people's lives. Please continue praying for our young people, for strength to resist Satan's schemes and a desire to please the Lord. A VERY BIG THANK YOU! We want to express a very big thank you to all who gave for our Christmas celebration. We baked cookies by the thousands, made popcorn balls and native rice cakes cooked in bamboo. •• We were able to purchase each child a set of clothes, some toys, and ||R.; had a great dinner. We W-Vh gave the teenagers • • money so they could I purchase their own 4| clothes. We invited ten — very poor families for Christmas dinner, and gave gifts to their children. It was fun to share our blessings with others. HEARTS REJOICE One of our greatest joys since our last letter to you is the conversion and baptism of a couple who work for us. Madel works in the laundry, and Roque is the foreman for the construction of our ^ V school building and does other projects and repairs for us. Please pray for continued spiritual growth in the ijS||B lives of our new brother and sister in the Lord. WEDDING BELLS •Bm In October, Mary went |UK» south to the town of Bacolod to speak for a Mrs. Lorenzo Christian Women's Convention. It was a great time of singing, fellowship, and learning. On her way home she stopped in
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HZ/<CLX_ O 1
Cagayan Valley Children's Home Non-Profit
Bulk Rate
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Medford, OR
ROGUE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH1440 S. OAKDALEMEDFORD, OREGON 97501
Dick served the Lord as an elderfor 11 years at Libby Christian Church, Libby, MT. In 1987,he and his wife Kay committed their lives as missionaries in the Philippines. They workedwith Charles and Florence Littellfor two years, then joined Bert & Mary Bureros at CagayanValley Children's Home. In 1990 they started a Satellite Home of Cagayan Valley Children'sHome. This is presently located in Solano, seven hours travel south of the main Home, in avery needy area. Dick was not only director of the Home, but pastor of the church that meetsin the Home, and teacher of Bible studies for the workers, the children and the neighbors, andwas also Lolo (Grandpa) to the 23 children. In August, the Davidsons came to the States toseek treatment for what proved to be a cancerous tumor in Dick's spine. Following surgeryand radiation and a valiant effort to recover, he succumbed Dec. 21, 2000. Kay said he wentHome for Christmas. Mary Bureros said of him, "He was a great help and influence on thechildren (and the rest of us), and a wonderful man of God." His wife said, "He was a gentleman with a sense of humor, who loved the Lord and served Himfaithfully. He will begreatlymissed by his wife, five children,fourteen grandchildren, the children in the Philippines, all hisfamily (mother, sister, brother, and others), and manyfriends." Kay is returning to the workat the Satellite Home in February. Please pray for the family, her preparation and departure,and for her ability to comfort and strengthen the children and staff at the Home. There is amemorial fund established to provide playground equipment for the Solano Satellite home.
Dear Friends,
"For God so loved the world that
he gave his one and only Son, thatwhoever believes in him shall not
perish but have eternal life." Jn. 3:16"But because of his great love forus, God, who is rich in mercy,made us alive with Christ even
when v/e were dead in
transgressions - it is by grace youhave been saved. Eph. 2:4-5
How wonderful is God's love for
usi This past year has given usgreat joys and fun times, hardtimes and sad times, difficultiesand victories. One of the
difficulties has been Satan's pullon our young people to try thethings of the world. We have 30kids who are 12 years old andabove. There are times when
they are strong to do right, andtimes when they give in totemptations (don't we all do this?).We praise God that victory is inChrist Jesus. His grace issufficient for joy and purpose in
our young people's lives. Pleasecontinue praying for our youngpeople, for strength to resistSatan's schemes and a desire
to please the Lord.
A VERY BIG THANK YOU!
We want to express avery big thank you to allwho gave for ourChristmas celebration. We
baked cookies by thethousands, made popcornballs and native rice
cakes cooked in bamboo. ••We were able to purchaseeach child a set of
clothes, some toys, and ||R.;had a great dinner. We W-Vhgave the teenagers • •money so they could Ipurchase their own 4 |clothes. We invited ten —
very poor families forChristmas dinner, and gave giftsto their children. It was fun to
share our blessings with others.
HEARTS REJOICE
One of our greatest joys since ourlast letter to you is theconversion and baptism of acouple who work for us. Madel
works in the laundry,and Roque is theforeman for the
construction of our
^ V school building anddoes other projects andrepairs for us. Pleasepray for continuedspiritual growth in the
ijS||B lives of our new brotherand sister in the Lord.
WEDDING BELLS
•Bm In October, Mary went|UK» south to the town of
Bacolod to speak for aMrs. Lorenzo Christian Women's
Convention. It was a great time ofsinging, fellowship, and learning.On her way home she stopped in
the province of Isabela to attendthe \wedding of Jessie (ourdoctor) to Mafel, his girlfriend ofmany years, a classmate whomhe had led to the Lord. It was avery nice wedding.
MAIN HOME
Erwin Piano (5), the boy withLeukemia, has returned to us. Hisparents just aren't able to keephim healthy. Nereza (8),Reha (6), and Reynaido(2) Sanchez come froma family of eight. Theirwidowed mother neededhelp to get on her feet.The kids have adjustedwell and their mother isworking. RommelMartinez (18 mo.) is avery handsome but thinboy. He loves to eat andis beginning to fill outnicely. His father is inprison and Rommel willprobably be given up foradoption. Rex Patray(18mo.), whosewidowed mother must
work, will probably be a short-termresident as his mother hopes tobe able to take him back home
within the year. JayLord Davon(15), who lived here from age fivemonths to 12 years, returned inSeptember asking if we couldsend him to high school. He is agood boy and we are happy tohelp him again. Alben Marcelino(14), after ten years with us, sadlywas sent away because of badbehavior. As was previouslymentioned, Satan is tempting ouryoung people, and Alben'sbehavior was having an affect ontoo many others. Please pray forAlben. On a happier note,Jenalyn Corpuz (4) has left us tojoin her new family in Canada!Her parents tell us she isadjusting very well.
SCHOOL ACCREDITATION
The inspectors returned to finalizeour school's inspection foraccreditation, unfortunately beforewe were able to accomplish thefew remaining recommendationsthey had made. We were onceagain issued a one-yearaccreditation. Since their last visitwe have completed their
Rommel
Praises
recommendations and pray nextyear we will receive fullrecognition and a permanentlicense. We are still in need of aschool administrator. Let usknow if you are interested or knowsomeone who might be.
TRIP TO THE STATES
On February 1, Mary and Ofeliawill arrive in Indianapolis for what
they are praying will beOfelia's last checkup.She has made great
11 progress under herII growth hormone treat-•; ments. We thank, .all
: who have so generouslyand graciously helped
' us in so many ways tofacilitate her treatmentsover the last two years.
A NEW SATELLITE
HOME BEGINS!
About three years ago, ayoung neighbor namedRoy came to Bert'sbrother (who lives at theAtvin Ray Carlson
Memorial Camp in Santander,Cebu) and asked if he could livewith them. Roy's parents hadseparated, gotten other partners,and left him with his grandmother.She could barely feed him andcould not send him to school. So
Senin and Nonong took him in.Later, a niece came with two ofher kids, Jerome (8) and JoAnn(10), asking for help to send themto school. They were added intothe family and we assisted themin doing this. In November, apastor brought two youngteenagers seeking help for themto go to school. The father of oneand mother of the other had died.
They are cousins and were livingwith their grandmother, but couldnot go to school. Now George(14) and Majula (16) are alsoliving in Santander at the camp.Our personal house there hasbecome the new Cebu Satellite
Home! Now we are seekingsomeone who can manage boththe camp and the Home. Pleasejoin us as we pray for the Lord toprovide for these ministries.
SOLANO SATELLITE HOME
Newborn Joseph was found
with mother
abandoned at a school. He wastaken to the DSWD (welfare) andthen brought to the Home. Hismother has since been found andis now planning to get him back.She was afraid of her parents, butthat has been worked out. OnChristmas Eve morning, while theHome was having their churchservice, a man came to the gatewith a baby. He brought her in,laid her on a chair, and then saidhe had to go back out and get hisbag. He then disappeared. Therewas a letter with the baby tellingthem her life was in danger andplease care for her. She wasabout five days old! They havenamed her Maricris. Joel andJoemar, three-year-old twins theyhave cared for since tiny babies,have gone home to family. It isalways hard to let them go, butthey are happy the boys will bewith their family again.
AGTA NEWS
We are grateful to those who havesent money to build an office/resthouse for the Agta to use whenthey visit the main Home. Wemay be able to build it soon. Wealso purchased some cows andgoats for the Agta through specialfunds sent for that purpose.
BERTS HEALTH
In December Bert suffered fromkidney stones and was in thehospital for several days. He wasput on medication, his diet wasadjusted, and is now feeling muchbetter. He is also suffering from abone spur on his foot that may
irequire surgery.
OUR THANKS(jip
Prayers
Thank you so much to all of youwho are such an important part ofthis ministry. As you pray, sendsupport or other gifts, as youwrite letters to the children and
to us, you are sharing God'slove in a special way. Inaddition to meeting physicalneeds, you are partners with usin spreading God's love. Wepray you will be greatly blessed bythe Lord.
In Christ's service,
Bert & Mary
Great Christmas celebration with neighborsGod's unchanging loveVictory in ChristAccreditation: Home - 3 years & School - 1 yearGod's provision through youNew Christians
Young people, including Jordan & JacobKay Davidson &familyBert's health
Camp & Satellite Home manager in CebuSchool administrator
Travel with Ofelia
Stateside Contacts:
Bobby & Jean Pruitt, PO Box 5625, Grants Pass. OR 97527 e-mail: [email protected] & HollyAddington, PO Box 5625, Grants Pass. OR 97527 e-mail: [email protected]
Field Address:
Bert & Mary Bureros, PO Box 49, Aparri, 3515 Cagayan, Philippines
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Dear Friends,
"For the foolishness of God Is
wiser than man's wisdom, andthe weakness of God is
stronger than man's strength."1 Corinthians 1:25
As I write this letter on April Pool'sDay, it is wonderful to know thatour God is no fool, and we canalways trust Him. We may thinkwe are smart or wise or strong {Ican do it myself), but we arenothing compared to God. Praisethe Lord that He uses all His wis
dom and strength to help us andto show His love for us, evenwhen we are fools!
TRIP TO THE STATES
Ofeiia had another good checkup. She continues to grow and puton weight. After a blood test tosee if her pituitary gland is working (which it seems to be), Ofeiiahas been put on four months ofpreliminary female hormones andwill make one more trip for an appointment July 30. Thanks to allwho took care of us while we were
in the States. Being in the family of God is such a blessing!
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Upon our return to the Philippineswe stopped in Solano at the Satellite Home. Kay Davidson hadreturned to the Philippines onFebruary 16, accompanied byDick's cousin Lyia. Lyia has beena great help to Kay and the children. A very nice memorial service for Dick was held on March 3.Many missionaries attended theservice, as well as many friends inthe area. We praise the Lord for
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heaven with Him. Please con
tinue to pray for Kay as shecarries on as the manager ofthe Solano Satellite Home.
SUMMER DAZE
Summer is here, and with it comemany activities! All the kids areinvolved in the daily work andspecial projects going on here atthe Home. The kids are gettingready to start a Ping- Pong tournament, thanks to a wonderful giftof funds for two Ping-Pong tablesand equipment! We ask yourprayers for us during these summer months, as all the childrenare home and about 30 children
are 12 years ol^nd above!
GRADUATES
We had several graduates thisschool year. At the SatelliteHome, Paula de la Paz graduatedfrom Philippine College of Ministrywith a Bachelor of Science in
Ministry. From the main home,Norman Paat graduated with anElectrical Technology degree. Hehas already done the wiring forour school building and otherprojects. Fely Battad graduatedfrom the local high school andReynaldo Mapili and Ruby Cos-tales graduated from the 6thgrade in our own JurisdiccionChristian Learning Center. Wealso had Nerina Tumaliwan, Diana Gabriel, Randy Tumaliwan,Roberto Gonzles, Nereza Sanchez, and Rea Sanchez graduatefrom kindergarten. There werethree graduates among our Special Help students. Joel Tomasgraduated from a vocationalcourse in Mechanics, Sonia Va-lera graduated from high school,and Gerry So/)od graduated from6th grade. Joel is keeping the vehicles in good running condition,and also helping with repairs inSolano.
SPECIAL HELP
Over the last few years we havetaken in several older children un-
April 20^der the category of Special Help.These are children who had previously lived here and then left orwent home. Since that time theyhave come back to us and have
asked for help to go to school,some living here with us andsome not. Joel and Sonia both
ace. in this category. Unfortunately,this- is not successful for each
child we try to help. Felipe Ra-baja (19) is one of these cases.Even though Felipe grew up herefrom two months to age 14, hewas very rebellious and had chosen to leave. Two years later hecame back and asked for recon
sideration so he could finish
school. With promises from him,we allowed him to try again. Hehas again fallen into trouble andwe had to tell him to leave. Duringhis time here he had accepted theLord and was baptized, but hasnow turned away from his commitment. Gerry Bubod, whocame at age 16, started at thethird grade level and completedelementary school in two years.He, too, has participated in unacceptable activity and is now dismissed as well. Please pray forthese young men to return tofollowing the Lord. We currentlyhave seven young people in ourSpecial Help category.
GOING UP
The second-floor construction of
our school building progresses, asfunds are available. We still need
a school administrator if anyone isinterested or knows of someone
who might be. A brother of one ofour teachers, a young man staying here and studying in vocational school, recently acceptedJesus as his savior and was
baptized! Pray for his continuedspiritual growth.
CEBU SATELLITE HOME
Please pray for this new Homeand the spiritual life there. Oneyoung lady has been sent back toher relatives because of unac
ceptable behavior.
"BY THE BUNCH"AH
In early January we received fourbrothers! Noel (8), Gerald (7),Jerick (5), and Jayson (3) camefrom a broken home. Their fatherwas injured in an accident andwas half-paralyzed. Their mothercould not carry
especially Jayson, JeiJayson. They are 'now healthy and strong andhappy to have the food, love, andcare they need. Then DianaGabriel (5) returned home afterliving one year with a family wethought would become her adoptive parents. It is hard to explainthe circumstances, but she endedup coming back, but not becauseof problems. She is very happy tobe back and told us her vacation
was too long! Toward the end ofJanuary we received 3 mo. oldidentical twins, Novie and NicoleJuan. They are here because ofpoverty, and their parents areworking toward bringing themhome again. They were somewhat thin, but we are glad theirparents brought them before theywere seriously mal-nourished.Federico de la Cruz (5) alsocame about the same time. Aban
doned by his mother as an infant,his grandmother, who can nolonger care for him, had beenraising him. Next came HazelValera (2) from a messed up family and was mal-nourished. Wehave had other relatives of hers
through the years. She is nowsmiley and fat. Dianne Cababag(6) and Poping Abuyoan, Jr. (2)were adopted in January andMarch. Dianne is now in Michiganand Poping in Holland. We missthem very much and it was hardto say good-by. We are happythat they now have a forever fam-ily. Ruhami (2) and Meldrid (our
PraisesOur good trip to the StatesKay Davidson's returnYoung man's baptismLord's provision for all our needsVictory over Satan through ChristGraduates
Jayson, Jercik, Gerald, Noel
autistic girl) both went home withtheir mothers. Ruhami was hereonly a few months and Meldridhad been with us for 15 years.
SOLANO SATELLITE HOME
Joseph, the newborn baby wementioned last letter who was
found abandonedat a school, wasable to go home
flH Francis (15days) arrived. He
young ^̂t^en-agedrald, Noel 9^®- There is also
— 1 an unwed motherliving at the Satellite Home, helping them while waiting for the birthof her child.
OUR VICTORY IS IN CHRIST
A lot of children come and go, andbecause of your love and generosity we are able to help them all.We give them physical care andspiritual food and training in thetime they are here. Some are nothere long, others most of their developing years. Please pray for usas we train these children up inthe Lord. Satan constantly fightsagainst us, but our victory is inJesus Christ. The battles are
sometimes tough, discouraging,draining, and painful. But the victories that we have, seeing thechildren change and grow in theLord, and what we learn from thebattles, of faith in God and to trustHim, are all so wonderful! Keeppraying for the children and forall of the staff.
AGTA HOUSE FINISHED
In January we were able to startbuilding the rest house for visitingAgta. It is constructed in a mannertypical of Agta houses, a nativeopen style, as they do not likebeing confined inside. We nowhave an Agta man and his familyliving there, and they will be responsible to care for those whomay need to spend the night because of illness or traveling. Thehouse is near us, but far enough
away to protect the children fromtheir illnesses. We want to thankall of you who have donatedfunds to complete this project.We are grateful to CEDAR inHong Kong for making it possibleto continue to send 50 children toschool this last school year. Therewere some 6th grade graduates,and several students receivinghonors or awards. There aremany more Agta children whowould like to go to school if anyone is interested in this project.The Annual Agta Conventionwill be taking place in late April.Pray for those who are planning,working, and hosting this event.
PERSONAL FAMILY NEWS
Satan loves to attack our weakareas and will try to destroy theLord's work by using the Lord'speople. Right now we are havingsome serious attitude problemswith Jordan, and Jacob is following close behind. Because ofuncontrolled anger, Jordan hasgotten himself in trouble, and weare not quite sure at this momentwhat will happen as a result.Please pray for healing for whatcaused his anger, for our familyas we work through this, and forJacob to see the dangers andchange his ways. He loves andadores his big brother and followshim blindly. We may need professional help and ask you to bepraying for us. Pray for victory inJesus and also for great spiritualgrowth for all of us through thistrial.
OUR APPRECIATION
Thank you so much for your love,support, prayers, and gifts to thechildren and to us. We are awarethat you give sacrificially as wellas out of your abundance, and weso appreciate you. May the Lordbless each of you.
In Christ's love and service,
Bert and Mary
PrayersOur young people and spiritual maturityFor Kay as she continues in the workOur church ~ misunderstandings & problemsContinued provision & economic conditions in the USBureros family, especially JordanSchool administrator
Stateside Contacts:
Bobby &Jean Pruitt, PO Box 5625, Grants Pass. OR 97527 e-mail: [email protected] &HollyAddington, PO Box 5625, Grants Pass, OR 97527 e-mail: [email protected]
Field Address:
Bert & Mary Bureros, PO Box 49, Aparri, 3515 Cagayan, Philippines
Cagayan Valley Children's Home Non-Profit
Bulk Rate
US PostagePaid
Permit No. 125
Medford, OR
ROGUE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1440 S. OAKDALE
MEDFORD, OREGON 97501
Return Service Requested
[WlesSaties frohi Miity &Bert^
To our Dear Friends,
"No king is saved by the sizeof his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength.A horse is a vain hope fordeliverance; despite aii itsgreat strength it cannot save.But the eyes of the Lord areon those who fear him, onthose whose hope is in hisunfailing love, to deliverthem from death and keepthem alive in famine."
Psalm 33:16-22
OUR HOPE IS IN THE LORD
Just as all of you who arereading this have been hurt,stunned, angered, and upsetby the events of September 11.so have we. Some of you mayhave lost family or friends inthe recent terrorist attack.Praise the Lord that the U.S.has a President who believesin Him and turns to Him forwisdom. But as the aboveScripture says, it is in the Lordwhere our hope needs to be.Then we can trust we will beokay no matter what happens,because His eyes are on us.This is true in our personallives as well as in the greaterworld picture.
LEARNING TO ADJUST
These last three months havebeen very different for our family. Having never lived in the
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States for very long at a time,this has been a BIG adjustmentfor all of us. Thank you to all ofyou for your prayers, lettersand cards, and words of encouragement. They have reallyhelped.
CONCERNS FOR SAFETY
One of our concerns is what
could happen as a result of the"War on Terrorism". There
are fanatic Muslims in the
Philippines. As a matter of fact,they are holding two missionaries, as well as others, hostage right VVe certainlyneed to keep this situation inour prayers.
SO MUCH TO DO
Thank you forpraying for those incharge at CVCHwhile we are in the
States. We are
grateful there havenot been any bigproblems. But thestaff still needs yourprayers. Making allthe decisions and
seeing to the dailytasks that they are not used todoing is a big job for them. Weknow things will not be doneexactly the same as when wewere there, but we trust thestaff into the Lord's care andguidance.
FUTURE PLANS
As we noted in our last newsletter the school building is nowfinished, and the whole buildingis being used. Our next projectis a new kindergarten and Firstgrade building. Ron & KendraHager (Grants Pass, OR) were
Envin
OCtdBER 2001hoping to be busy at work onthis project by now, but for anumber of reasons they are stillin the States. They continue tocollect funds for the new build
ing, as well as their own personal support.
ERWIN PIANO
It has been a while since I have
written about Erwin, the six-year-old boy with Leukemia.He was doing very well andwas seemingly in remission.During the last few weeks hehas been having a lot of pain inhis head. He was taken to Ma
nila, where there was no reportof tumors, butapparently theleukemia is doingthis to him. Pleasekeep him in your pray-ers.
STAFF POSITIONS
We are still in need^ of two Christian
social workers, anurse, and a schooladministrator. The so
cial workers and
nurse must be
Filipino, but the administratordoes not. Please keep theseneeds in your prayers. We arealso in need of someone toteach American Sign Languageto Biveriy (2 yr.), and also toeveryone else so communication can take place.
GOOD REPORT
The kids all seem to be doingwell in school, at the Home, aswell as at high school and college. Please pray for them andalso for their spiritual growthand strength.
NEWARRIVALS
At the main Home we have received two new children. JohnRachel Santiago is the two-year-old son of a youngmother. After she becarnepregnant she found out the father was a married man, whothen left her. John has cerebralpalsy and is mal-nourished.The prognosis is good for himto be able to walk and functionon his own when he becomesstrong enough. StephanieJane Vargas is also two yearsold. Her mother, now 18, is. avictim of rape. As a single momshe is having a difficult timefeeding and caring for herchild. Pray for these two newones to come to know the love
and grace of our loving Godand Savior.
GREAT NEWS
In the Solano Satellite Homethere is the great news! Threeof the children, James, Paul,Lani-an, as weii as one of thestaff have accepted Christ astheir Savior and been bap-
-tizedi Pray for these new livesin the Lord and for continuedspiritual growth. Continue topray for Kay Davidson's safetyand strength as she continuesher work at the Satellite Home.
TWO MORE
The Cebu Satellite Home hasalso grown by two. Ronald'seight years old brother hasjoined him at the Home, as hewas not being cared for. Theyhave also taken in an older boywho has been attending Norman's Karate classes. He reallywants to go to school. Rightnow he is helping around thecampground and will go toPraises
God's provision through youSocial worker for Solano SatelliteSafe travel for Bert & others
Good counseling & helpGod's safety & protection
school next year. He is 19 buthas only gone to schoolthrough the 4th grade. This willbe a challenge for him.
ARC CAMPGROUND
Work continues at the Campground as designated fundscome in. We have receivedsome funds for the canteen/dining room building, sowe can get started on thatsoon. All work at the campground is done with designatedfunds only.
AGTA MINISTRY
We are grateful for the moneythat is sent specifically for theAgta work. We are able tosupport 54 children in schoolthis year, between the fundsfrom CEDAR and other individuals and groups. Monies formedical help are greatlyneeded also. This work is ableto carry on through designatedfunds only.
BUREROS FAMILY NEWS
Please continue to pray for ushere at Link Care Center. Ithas been (and still is) a toughadjustment for us - life andschool in the States, beingaway from the land and ministry we all love, going throughcounseling, etc. We need yourprayers. Bert is back in thePhilippines until the middle ofNovember. Please pray for hissafety and his travel.
Bert's father was seriously ill,caused by a reaction to somemedicine for his eyes. He wasin the hospital for several days,received a blood transfusion,but is now home and getting«tronger.~Pray that the doctor
Prayers
can find a medicine for hiseyes that will not affect hisstomach.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
We are so very thankful for thefunds received that are designated for our time here at LinkCare. We are also grateful forfunds sent to us to care for ourpersonal needs. Thank you allwho are helping us. We are stilltrying to get used to how shorta distance the money goeshere in the States, as compared to the Philippines!
Please do not take from fundsusually sent for the Home orother areas of ministry to giveto us. The Home and otherministries still need their totalsupport.
For those of you who have increased giving to help us, wethank you. For the new giversand supporters, we thank you.For the steady supporters, weare so thankful. We praise theLord for each one of you.With all of us working togetherthe Lord's work will go forward!
In Christ's love.
Bert & Mary
Funding for all the areas of ministryContinued adjustments &counselingNeeded staff (nurse, signer, school administrator)Erwin's battle with leukemiaU.S. & Philippine safety &governments
Stateside Contacts:Bobby &Jean Pmitt, PO Box 5625, Grants Pass, OR 97527 e-mail: [email protected] &HollyAddington,PO Box 5625, Grants Pass, OR 97527 e-mail: [email protected]
Field Address:
Bert &MaryBureros, PO Box 49, Aparri, 3515 Cagayan, Philippines
