“We thank you, God, we thank you—your Name is our favorite word;
your mighty works are all we talk about.” Psalm 75:1 The Message

Hi. How are you? Trusting the Lord that you are blessed in so many ways.  Let us rejoice for His marvelous works in and through us.

Our Ministry…

We had a very fruitful area visit in Bicol last September 4-8.  Students and graduates welcomed us and expressed their support.  We went to Legaspi, Naga, Iriga and Sorsogon.  Erickson shared God’s Words  and gave ministry updates of IVCF Philippines.  He also preached at 2 local churches, one in Legaspi and in Sorsogon.  Dot conducted a couple of workshops on Songwriting and sang in different occasions.  It was a very refreshing experience for us to be teaching and ministering to students and graduates in Bicol.  Zeik and Jahd were so fascinated with the Mayon Volcano.  They also made new friends there.  The four of us had a wonderful time there, meeting old friends and building new ones.

Last September 13, we joined the Prayer Fellowship of alumni and students of SVCF in Los Banos, Laguna.  Aside from giving updates about IVCF, we met with key graduates and student leaders.

Both of us were invited to speak about Love, Courtship, Marriage at SVCF Diliman’s Ladies’ and Gents’ Night.  It was separate yet simultaneous events.  Good thing that the ladies had it at the IVCF Bldg. So Dot was still able to look after the boys.  It is always a joy for us to share not just our love story but also about how God works in and through our family.

Aside from these opportunities, we continued with our usual IVCF assignments and helped at Faith Baptist Church.

Our Family…

Zeik officially finished grade four and is now on a break.  We already sent his exams and grades to the school and ordered his new PACES for grade 5. He is also taking up violin lessons. We are so thankful for Ate Michi Martinez, music professor at UP Diliman and a very good viola player, who takes time to teach him.

Jahd is still in “playschool”. He still enjoys drawing and art crafts.  We are teaching him basic reading, writing and math. Praise the Lord that his astigmatism lowered so now has new lenses.  We enjoy doing a lot of family activities…learning, discovery, and expressing our love for each other.

We celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary last September 17.  Praise the Lord for His love that overflows in our hearts and for each other.  The Lord had blessed us so much in our marriage.  We desire that as we have been blessed, our marriage will continue to be a blessing, too.

Our Prayer Requests…
Praise the Lord for wisdom and eye for details in all ministry assignments, especially for Erickson. Pray for him as he leads the movement. Please pray that we could build good relationships with our people.
Rejoice with us for opportunities of ministering to the students.  Dot is excited to do campus work this coming second semester.
We thank the Lord for our good health. Though we have some body aches and pains due to exhaustion, we are happy that we are strong enough to do our tasks and responsibilities.  All by God’s grace.
For two months in a row, we received on time salaries. Yey! Pray still for provision as we renew Zeik’s enrolment and for his materials.

We rejoice for people like you who journey with us…for inspiring and encouraging us. We are so much blessed and loved.  Sending you all our gratitude, love, and prayers.  God bless you.

In His grace,
Erickson and Dot with Zeik and Jahd