Our Saturday began in Ilo-Ilo City with a half-day study that completed the lectures begun on Friday. The number was slightly down from the previous day, but the interest seemed to intensify. The first lesson was “Approved to God,” a lesson taken from 2 Timothy 2:15. The second lesson was on “Breaking Temptation’s Hold” from Romans 6:12-14 and James 1:12-18. There was a short question and answer session that followed the lessons. The questions were excellent showing some that were coming “near the kingdom of God.”
Immediately following the studies, Jack and Adel Jaco took me to the airport to catch a 2pm flight to Cebu. We got there with plenty of time to check-in and go to the gate posted. However, a few minutes before we were to board the flight, they announced a gate change, so I got up to collect my bags and walk to the other gate. In the process, I dropped my ticket and passport. When I bent over to pick them up, I lost my balance and fell flat on the tile floor. Hitting first on my left knee, I rotated to protect my right hand and wrist broken earlier in the last trip to the Philippines. So, I hit my right forearm, right hip and right side of my head fairly hard. Fortunately, nothing was broken, but I am pretty bruised up.
Rather embarrassed, I got up and went to the new gate where we boarded the plane. The rest of the trip was without incident.
This morning, I joined the brethren of the Central Cebu congregation for the Lord’s Day worship. They asked me to speak in the assembly hour as well as the class hour. The first lesson was on “Learning to Respect God’s Word.” The class study was on “Being Approved to God” with (a) diligence, (b) hard work and (c) proper handling of God’s word (2 Timothy 2:15).
It is now past 10:30pm here and I have just finished preparations for the weeklong studies on “Church History.” So, I will close for now and continue these reports in the days, the Lord willing. God bless!
