Volunteers

With over 1700 PEF participants in the Philippines, someone has to help us stay in contact with each of them.  That's why we have VOLUNTEERS!

The place bustles almost every single day with the fun chatter of the cheerful group of volunteers that Jib, who is the Service Center Supervisor, has recruited. 

 How did we wind up with so many lovely ladies? 


Jib says it's his charm! 


He also uses his charm when we need file folders,
paper clips, staples and other life essentials! 


Jib has only recently built up this large group of happy helpers.  So, as a way of welcoming everyone onboard and getting to know one another better and learning what PEF is really all about, he organized a get-together with fun, food, music, food, entertainment and food. 

                    AT OUR HOUSE!                            

So, one evening after a long day at the office, we all gathered at our apartment and ate Elder Bell Brand Chili, hot flour tortillas, corn bread muffins, lots of mangoes and strawberries and veggie dip and chips and junk.  Lots and lots of junk. 

Topped off with cherry cheesecake.

 

Franco and Jib presented coveted PEF lapel pins to all of them and thanked them for their desire to serve and help these students who are striving to better their lives through PEF.

Jib showed a movie - "Only a Stonecutter" - a tear-jerker that emphasizes commitment and joy in the service to the Lord. 

 And the grand finale was when he sang a song, accompanied by his ever handy cell phone on which he has accompaniment music loaded and ready for just such an occassion (who does that?), honoring mothers.  Too bad his mom missed the performance!  Watch for Franco's helping hand at the end!

Our apartment - Before and After