Good Friday

April 22nd 2011
Tens of thousands of people travel to the town of Castillejos during Holy Week to witness live displays of stages of Christ's journey to the cross. Along with the organized displays by the local Catholic church, men march through the streets beating themselves with whips of sticks. The number of sticks they use designate the number of years they have been participating in the self-mutilation. ... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

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Mission to the Philippines for Lindy

Mission4Lindy

This blog is dedicated to fulfilling a dream for my dad, Lindy Walker, lost to brain cancer on October 22, 2010. My dad cared greatly about seeing a Christ-centered church established in the Philippines and this work is being led by his friend Missionary Pastor Ely Dacuyan. On April 17, 2011 dad's pastor Jerald Bishop,, my brother Bob, my daughter Lesley, Lenny Willan - my best friend since high school, and I will be departing for Castillejos, Philippines for the dedication of the new building that my dad through his giving and through the memorial contributions given when he died helped to... full info

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