Catch up on the latest from the CMS Praxis team below...
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| Christine's Highlights | 6:06 PM, Dec 01 2007 |
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| Diana's Highlights | 8:56 AM, Nov 20 2007 |
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Everyone’s highlights of the Praxis visit to |
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| Manchester landing | 11:43 PM, Nov 15 2007 |
| The team touched down safely in Manchester, with some heading home tonight and the rest in the morning. | |
| So near yet so far! | 6:13 PM, Nov 15 2007 |
| Almost home now as we arrive at Amsterdam Read More | |
| Ready to return? | 11:45 PM, Nov 14 2007 |
| Praxis team prepare for flights home Read More | |
| Photos: Yet more from Coco Beach | 6:42 PM, Nov 18 2007 |
| Some more pics from Coco Beach ... but that's the last Read More | |
| A different side to the Philippines | 9:31 AM, Nov 13 2007 |
| Our first whole day at the beach, and a God moment... Read More | |
| Photos: More from Coco Beach | 6:37 PM, Nov 18 2007 |
| We were made to feel very welcome at Coco Beach... Read More | |
| Photos: Coco Beach | 6:33 PM, Nov 18 2007 |
| OK, so you want to see what Coco Beach is like... Read More | |
| R&R | 10:30 AM, Nov 12 2007 |
| Praxis goes to beach for rest and reflection on the trip Read More | |
| Making a difference in people's lives | 12:26 PM, Nov 11 2007 |
| Another CMS link discovered ............ Read More | |
| Living a dream! | 11:31 AM, Nov 11 2007 |
| Going with a team to be with Jigsaw.......... or Diana's dream Read More | |
| And yet another | 7:50 AM, Nov 11 2007 |
| From Malcolm Read More | |
| More reflections | 7:38 AM, Nov 11 2007 |
| From Helen Read More | |
| Reflections | 7:35 AM, Nov 11 2007 |
| From Pam Read More | |
| Photos: An honour and a privilege | 7:05 AM, Nov 11 2007 |
| Praxis Team presented with Jigsaw T-shirts Read More | |
| A different style of church | 6:53 AM, Nov 11 2007 |
| Talk about going from one extreme to another, church this morning met with varying reactions Read More | |
| Praxis Team bids farewell to the Jigsaw Team | 7:06 PM, Nov 10 2007 |
| Today was the last day working with the Jigsaw Team so we went out to celebrate in style... Read More | |
| Feeding the five thousand | 7:32 PM, Nov 11 2007 |
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Ruth reporting on preparing the food Read More |
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| Photos: A land of contrasts | 9:33 AM, Nov 10 2007 |
| See the contrast between the shanty town and houses of the wealthy Read More | |
| 15+ Craft Club | 7:44 AM, Nov 11 2007 |
| Helen reporting Read More | |
| Photos: Even more from 7+ in Area 4 | 9:30 AM, Nov 10 2007 |
| Even more fun from Saturday morning Read More | |
| Photos: More from 7+ in Area 4 | 9:27 AM, Nov 10 2007 |
| More pics from Saturday morning Read More | |
| Photos: 7+ Kids Club Area 4 | 9:22 AM, Nov 10 2007 |
| Pics from this morning's visit Read More | |
| Re: Visiting the Seminary (CMS links) | 9:34 AM, Nov 10 2007 |
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The visit to the Episcopal Seminary of the Philippines to see CMS mission partner Andrew Daunton Fear, who lectures there, reminded us of the CMS cluster in the Philippines............ Read More |
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| 7+ Kids Club Saturday morning at Area 4 | 2:35 PM, Nov 10 2007 |
| Report by Christine Read More | |
| Saturday Morning | 5:17 AM, Nov 10 2007 |
| Just returned from our last Jigsaw clubs at Visayas Ave and Area 4 Read More | |
| Homework Club | 2:20 PM, Nov 09 2007 |
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Report by the Horsleys Read More |
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| Photos: Area 4 Solid Rock Club | 3:13 PM, Nov 09 2007 |
| Young teenagers come along to a youth club in Area 4 Read More | |
| Photos: Area 4 Crafts Club | 3:06 PM, Nov 09 2007 |
| 10-14s meet for crafts but include games as well Read More | |
| Photos: Area 4 club for 0-6s | 2:58 PM, Nov 09 2007 |
| The under 7s really enjoy their opportunity to play Read More | |
| Photos: Friday's Venues | 2:55 PM, Nov 09 2007 |
| This is where Friday's activities were held... Read More | |
| Friday's Activities | 2:45 PM, Nov 09 2007 |
| Todays activities were split between Area 4 squatter camp and Visayas Ave Read More | |
| Good News for Jigsaw | 11:24 PM, Nov 08 2007 |
| News came yesterday of an offering from a link church that will help meet Jigsaw's transport needs... Read More | |
| The Mystery of the Missing Blogs | 11:20 PM, Nov 08 2007 |
| In case you were wondering why Diana has been so silent on the blog recently... Read More | |
| Community Prayer time | 10:52 PM, Nov 08 2007 |
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Ruth reports on weekly prayer time Read More |
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| Area 4 play club | 11:36 AM, Nov 08 2007 |
| Pam reporting! Read More | |
| Photo: Visiting the Seminary | 2:15 PM, Nov 08 2007 |
| Praxis Team visits the Anglican Seminary in Manila Read More | |
| Photos: Happy Birthday Peter | 11:07 AM, Nov 08 2007 |
| Praxis Team member, Peter, celebrates his birthday Read More | |
| Photos: Engaging the Street Kids | 11:05 AM, Nov 08 2007 |
| Harry the wall-climber engages the harder street kids Read More | |
| Photos: Basketball Kids | 11:03 AM, Nov 08 2007 |
| Street kids in action on the basketball court Read More | |
| Basketball v Drugs | 10:59 AM, Nov 08 2007 |
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Basketball is the key to engaging the harder street kids Read More |
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| Who let the dogs out? | 3:26 PM, Nov 07 2007 |
| Whoever did, please get them back inside because they're keeping us awake at night! Every night! | |
| Play clubs at Angeles | 3:25 PM, Nov 07 2007 |
| Ruth adds some more details about the clubs at Angeles Read More | |
| Visit to Angeles - School Sponsorship | 3:19 PM, Nov 07 2007 |
| Report by Peter Horsley Read More | |
| Photos: Angeles 10+ Club | 12:00 PM, Nov 07 2007 |
| The 10-16s meet outside the church building Read More | |
| Photos: Angeles 7-9s Club | 11:54 AM, Nov 07 2007 |
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Older children came along in the afternoon Read More |
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| Photos: Angeles Lunch | 11:49 AM, Nov 07 2007 |
| As an experiment Jigsaw provided lunch for all the children Read More | |
| Photos: Angeles 0-6 Club | 11:46 AM, Nov 07 2007 |
| 0-6s having fun in their club Read More | |
| Photos: Angeles Jigsaw | 11:43 AM, Nov 07 2007 |
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Images of Jigsaws centre of operations in Angeles Read More |
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| Wednesday's Activities | 3:18 PM, Nov 07 2007 |
| Today we venture 60 miles north of the capital to the Jigsaw Clubs at Angeles Read More | |
| At home with the Lees | 12:17 AM, Nov 07 2007 |
| We spent a very pleasant evening with the Lee family Read More | |
| Photo: Jeepney exterior | 11:20 PM, Nov 06 2007 |
| And for those who are wondering what a Jeepmey looks like on the outside... Read More | |
| Area 4 0-6 play club | 12:22 AM, Nov 07 2007 |
| Report by Ruth Read More | |
| Photos: Servants | 5:26 PM, Nov 06 2007 |
| Meet the New Zealanders who have moved into the slums of Manila to share the love of Jesus Read More | |
| Servants | 1:59 PM, Nov 06 2007 |
| Servants Read More | |
| Photos: Jigsaw workers living in the slums | 5:22 PM, Nov 06 2007 |
| Practically all of Jigsaw's workers live in the slums Read More | |
| Photos: Batasan Scenes | 5:02 PM, Nov 06 2007 |
| Images of life in Batasan Read More | |
| Photos: the People of Batasan | 4:56 PM, Nov 06 2007 |
| Images of people living in the slums Read More | |
| Photos: Images of Batasan | 4:51 PM, Nov 06 2007 |
| Pictures from Batasan slum where many people have had their dwellings demolished Read More | |
| Visit to Batasan | 1:17 PM, Nov 06 2007 |
| Visit to Batasan Read More | |
| Tuesday's Activities | 10:00 AM, Nov 06 2007 |
| The Team begins working in the various Jigsaw activities... Read More | |
| Photo: Street Kids | 2:54 PM, Nov 05 2007 |
| This group of street kids had been hanging around hoping for lunch Read More | |
| Pizza on the menu | 2:51 PM, Nov 05 2007 |
| We met one lad in the slums who eats pizza everyday ... but not like the pizza we eat. Read More | |
| Photo: Assisting children through school | 2:46 PM, Nov 05 2007 |
| Meet two of the girls that Jigsaw supporters sponsor to attend school Read More | |
| Photo: Preparing for the week's Jigsaw Clubs | 2:37 PM, Nov 05 2007 |
| See one group putting together a craft activity for the 0-6s Read More | |
| Preparation Day at Jigsaw | 2:33 PM, Nov 05 2007 |
| Report by Ruth Read More | |
| Getting involved | 9:18 AM, Nov 05 2007 |
| Today the Praxis Team got stuck into working with the Jigsaw Team to prepare for this week's clubs Read More | |
| Photo: Lendehl speaking | 2:34 PM, Nov 04 2007 |
| Lendehl in full flow on the background to Philippino society Read More | |
| Painting the background | 2:37 PM, Nov 04 2007 |
| The team get the lowdown on Philippines history and culture Read More | |
| Of chicken and rice and all things nice! | 2:02 PM, Nov 04 2007 |
| Our diet so far... Read More | |
| More about Sunday | 10:52 AM, Nov 04 2007 |
| A P.S. from Diana Read More | |
| Photo: Picnic in the Park | 2:21 PM, Nov 04 2007 |
| Philippino spread for Praxis and Jigsaw picnic - see the pic Read More | |
| Picnic in the Park | 10:48 AM, Nov 04 2007 |
| Report from the Horsleys Read More | |
| Photo: Transport Philippino Style | 2:20 PM, Nov 04 2007 |
| Crammed into a Jeepney - pic Read More | |
| Photo: Batasan Hills Church | 2:20 PM, Nov 04 2007 |
| The congregation at Batasan Hills pictured here Read More | |
| Service at Batasan Hills | 9:55 AM, Nov 04 2007 |
| Report by Ruth Read More | |
| Sunday in Manila | 10:45 AM, Nov 04 2007 |
| Update from Christine Read More | |
| Normal service??? | 11:32 AM, Nov 03 2007 |
| Normal service will be resumed soon Read More | |
| Photo: Team in Manila | 2:19 PM, Nov 04 2007 |
| Have a look at the first pic of the team in Manila Read More | |
| Taking in Manila | 12:54 PM, Nov 03 2007 |
| The team explores Manila by boat and car Read More | |
| Safe arrival in Manila | 11:44 AM, Nov 03 2007 |
| The team were given a very warm welcome by the Jigsaw workers Read More | |
| In transit through Amsterdam | 11:13 AM, Nov 01 2007 |
| Praxis Team en route now at Amsterdam Read More | |
| Ready for the off! | 12:22 PM, Oct 31 2007 |
| The team make last minute preparations before converging on Manchester for the flight out Read More | |
| Team begin blogging | 8:34 AM, Oct 23 2007 |
| Keep watching this page as the team begin to blog from now on! | |
| Briefing Day | 1:13 PM, Oct 23 2007 |
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On Saturday we met up for the first time ... Read More |
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| Praxis Team update | 6:34 PM, Sep 10 2007 |
| The team meets up for briefing on 22 September in sunny Yorkshire. | |