It has been an honor for me to partner with Christians around the world to present the Gospel through my performances. This year, I’ll be returning to the Philippines. This time, I’ll be spending about six weeks there, mostly working at youth camps and retreats.  

Last year, I spent nearly two weeks performing in the Philippines. This spring, I’ll be returning for a longer trip. I’ll be staying about six weeks, partnering with Missionaries to Asia.

I’ll be performing at a national conference on the island of Cebu. I also will travel across the country performing at youth camps.

This will be my longest overseas trip. My previous record was the three weeks I spent in India in 2001.

I’m back from my missions trip to the Philippines. Here’s a brief overview of the trip. I was there working with “Missionaries To Asia.” They operate several Bible Schools across the country, and are planting eight to ten new churches each year.

We traveled by catamaran to several islands to dedicate new church buildings. It was really fun sailing around the Pacific. Well, it was fun until we hit the ten to twelve foot waves. We did make it to the islands of Hilantagon and Lepyron for church dedications.

We were scheduled to be at a regional conference on the island of Mindinao. Unfortunately, the weather made it impossible for us to make it to that island. So, the conference was moved to Cebu. Many pastors were able to attend the relocated conference. In the evening, there were evangelistic outreach events.

The events went well. I’ve been asked to return for an extended period next year. They want me to stay for two months to perform for their youth camps across the country, as well as attending their national conference. I’m seriously considering their invitation. I’m sure I can raise the funds for the trip, but the idea of two months of lost income from programs in the U.S. is more than a little scary. We’ll see how things work out.

Just a quick note, as I’m about to leave, again…

I just wrapped up summer camp season with a week at Camp Cotubic in Bellefountaine, OH. This was my sixth camp this summer. I really enjoyed all the camps, but I’m glad to be done with them for a while.

In a few hours, I’ll be leaving for the Philippines. I’ll be working with a missionary there at a Pastor’s Conference, among other things. For my last American meal, not counting airport food, I went to Skyline for a 3-way and a Cheese Coney. As I was eating my Coney, I thought to myself that this could be my last hot dog for a while. Then it occurs to me that that might not be true. I may eat “hot dog” in the Philippines, but it won’t be the same thing.

Your prayers for this trip are appreciated. As long as you’re praying, please also pray for my Pastor’s father, Jim Crigger. He is having very serious health issues.

Anyway, I’ll post an update here about the trip whenever I can. I may get a chance while I’m there. If not, I’ll post an update when I get back.

For each of the past six years, I’ve had the opportunity to travel to India to work along side local Christians to spread the Gospel. This year, I had a schedule conflict which made it impossible for me to return to India this year. However, another opportunity has come up. In August, I’ll be going to the Philippines for nearly two weeks. The main event I’ll be participating in is a pastor’s conference on the island of Mindanao.

This will be my first trip to the Philippines, and I’m really looking forward to it. I appreciate your prayers for this trip.