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Title: When the Rain Doesn’t Stop, Neither Do We
Subtitle: Life, Missions, and a New School Year in the Philippines

Over four decades ago, I was stationed at NTCC Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. I served there for four years, living in base housing in San Miguel and later Binictican. That was 41 years ago. Life felt like a rhythm of duty, discipline, and discovery.

Truthfully, I don’t remember much about the typhoon seasons back then. From the comfort of military housing, the rain was more of a backdrop than a disruption.

Fast forward to today — and we’re witnessing it all firsthand.
Not from a distance. Not from the safety of a barracks.
But from the heart of the community.

And in a word? Wet.

The rain is constant. Streets become rivers. Plans change. Roads vanish.
But you know what doesn’t stop?

✨ Life.
✨ Breath.
✨ Ministry.
✨ The Gospel.
✨ Bible study.
✨ Our commitment.

We keep going — because the people don’t stop needing help.
The Word of God doesn’t stop being true.
And hope never stops being necessary.

📚 SCHOOL HAS BEGUN — BUT MANY CAN’T BEGIN WITH IT

On June 16, the 2025–2026 school year officially started here in the Philippines. But unlike other places where kids fill classrooms with bright eyes and sharpened pencils, here… many kids are watching from the sidelines.

They want to go to school.
They need to go to school.
But they can’t — simply because they cannot afford it.

And we’re not talking about extravagance. We're talking about:

• Basic uniforms

• Modest daily transportation

• One or two simple meals

• Books and school supplies

For many families, this is a burden too heavy to bear. The result? Smart, capable, God-gifted children falling through the cracks.

💡 WHAT IF…?

“An uneducated child is not just a tragedy of poverty — it is a missed opportunity to change the world.”

What if just one of these children you help sponsor becomes the person who finds a cure for cancer?
Or becomes the teacher who raises up the next generation of leaders?
Or the pastor who leads a revival in their nation?

What if your generosity today changes everything for someone tomorrow?

Wouldn’t that be worth it?

🙏 WE NEED YOUR HELP

We’re asking for help to sponsor at least 30 children this school year.

We estimate that $3,000 per month will cover the basic costs for:

✔️ Uniforms
✔️ Transportation
✔️ Daily meals
✔️ Educational materials
✔️ School fees

You may not be able to help all 30… but what if you could help just one?

Let’s give these children not just a seat in the classroom —
but a shot at the future.

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