From the very first time we landed, up to the last moments of our stay prior to flying home we sought help from God through prayers and learnings from each other through sharing of one's experience.
I remember the very first place we visited was the Parish church in Cubao, to ask for strength and guidance for the next 29 days of our stay in the Philippines. We couldn't also forget having joined the Monday assembly in the GK office which started with Praise and worship with all the volunteers participating. It was always a good way to start the day with checking in with the Lord! We realized that this was one way of regaining our physical strength which we continue to offer while doing the build.
Everyday prior to eating breakfast, the teams go for Praise and Worship and as one big family of almost 40 youth and adults, with our CFC Caretaker teams, together we heard mass in Imus. We were proud to have been acknowledged by the Parish priest as we were tasked to march during the offertory.
In the GK villages, we also realized in our rounds with the beneficiaries how thankful they are to the Lord and how the blessings that they received from Gawad Kalinga made them join Couples for Christ. One won't fail to notice their doors with CFC stickers neatly plastered and statues of Mama Mary adorned with flowers.
You can feel the heightened dignity as well as strengthened faith in and around the GK villages. A trait we can't ignore as everyone acknowledges the source of all the blessings that both the beneficiaries and the builders have received.
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We give praise and glory to God!
For the privilege of serving Him through the Poor
For sending us youth workers who are as zealous in this mission work
For sending us very spirited leaders who didn't falter and back out from the many hurdles
For the many wonderful things that is happening with GK Youth Build
Indeed GK is God's own project and we are but His workers!
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