Live and love for Christ
March 2008 Prayerletter of Erickson and Dot Velardo
Dear Balikatan Family
Memorable Moments
Jahd, our second son, celebrated his 6th birthday last March 6. He was requesting to go to the beach but he and his kuya, Zeik, had bad cough that time. We had a small celebration for him when Dot baked a fire truck cake instead. He is so much into fire trucks these days.
This month had been filled with so many goodbyes for us. We had about 3 major despedidas (farewell parties) given by our IVCF students and graduates, and two local churches we are helping. Several small fellowships over meals and coffee also took place. These were all heart warming, filled with so much love, also a bit sad, yet memorable moments.
The Holy Week was spent in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Erickson preached at the Inter Church Sunrise Resurrection Service at United Evangelical Church of Vigan; Dot sang a worship song. Since it was a long weekend, we took the boys to the beach and we all enjoyed the water even for just a few hours.
We are now at Kawayan Camp and stay there for almost 3 weeks. We are again excited to minister to a new batch of students leaders and this year is the 50th KC. After that, we will be back again to Baguio as we prepare for the bigger ministry opportunity the Lord has called us into. We are assured that you are with us in this with your love and support. Our gratitude to you.
In His grace,
Erickson and Dot with Zeik and Jahd
Rejoice with us for:
Jahds 6th birthday.
Good health especially for the boys. They had cough but they are better now.
For traveling mercies. Erickson had been to Manila and joined the IVCF Board of Trustees meeting. We have been to Dagupan, Vigan, Quezon City and now in Bacolod for the Kawayan Camp.
The Lords surprises as He sustains us in spite of delayed salaries.
Our new Baguio IV-Home. We just moved to an apartment that is big enough for fellowships at Php 8,000.00 monthly rent.
The commitments of our students and graduates in Northern Luzon, and for a former student and present GT, Zyla Tagarino, as incoming staff.