TABLE OF CONTENTS
About Operation Blessing Philippines
V. About Cagayan Valley
Prayer Points/Things to Bring
Important Reminders
Devotion and Itinerary
Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines, Inc.
Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines, Inc. (OB) is the humanitarian arm of CBN Asia, the producer of ‘The 700 Club Asia’, a TV program aired every night in the Philippines. Since its inception, Operation Blessing has inspired change in the lives of more than a million people from all over the Philippines. Whether aboard helicopters or trucks, by banca or on foot, OB travels hours— even days—to reach places where many others have not gone.
As mandated by God, OB’s mission is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and demonstrate God’s love to the people of the Philippines. To achieve this, OB is committed to conducting community transformation programs on: Disaster Response, Healthcare, Children’s Programs and Hunger Relief. Its vision is to see Filipino families achieve transformed lives by alleviating human needs and suffering, one family and one community at a time.
OB is registered with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as a Social Work Agency, licensed to operate and implement social welfare programs all over the Philippines, and is accredited by the Philippine Council for NGO Certification as a donee institution. OB also works with other government and non-government agencies, both in the local and national levels, churches, and other groups which serve the best interest of its target beneficiaries.
Region 2 or the Cagayan Valley is strategically located on the northeastern part of mainland Luzon. With a total land area of 26,388 square kilometers the Cagayan Valley is the second largest region in the Philippines.
It is bounded to the west by the Cordillera mountain range, to the east by the Sierra Madre, to the south by the Caraballo Mountains, and to the north by the Luzon Strait. The mountains in the east serve as natural barriers from devastating winds during typhoon season.
It is a natural catch basin having the largest watersheds in the country. It is crisscrossed by the longest and largest river network, the Cagayan River, also known as Rio Grande de Cagayan, with a total length of approximately 505 kilometers and a drainage basin covering 27,753 square kilometers.
The valley floor experiences cold winds from November to February, funneled through the opening in the north, and traps surface temperature usually from March to June. With most of the production and settlement areas along the valley floor, frequent exposure to extreme temperature is normal.
The region is largely an agricultural economy with thirty-seven percent (37%) of its total land area dedicated to agriculture production.
Bountifully endowed with vast natural resources and development potentials, from its rich soil, extensive coastlines, renowned rivers and lakes, and widespread forest, grasslands and mountain ranges, and teeming with highly skilled and competent workforce, the Cagayan Valley is becoming a desired investment destination in northern Philippines. Its proximity to the East Asian countries is a given endowment that makes it not only a natural gateway for trade and investments but also a virtual link to other growth corridors.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. GOD’s presence to be with us during the preparation, journey, and the mission proper.
2. Favorable weather
3. Favor of GOD and the favor of man to rest upon the whole team (staff, volunteers, and partners)
4. Protection and covering of the blood of JESUS to the team, to the people, and to the locations of the Medical Brigade.
5. Good camaraderie among the team
6. Ministering of the LORD to the team and to the beneficiaries
7. Great harvest of souls for JESUS through the counselling headed by pastors and church partners in the location
8. Remarkable experience and testimony of the LORD’s goodness as they receive free medical services and JESUS’ love and salvation.
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails--Proverbs 19:21
THINGS TO BRING:
• For MD’s, please bring your own stethoscope
• Personal Tumbler
• Swimming attire (preferably rash guard)
• Sun protection (jacket or cap, sun block)
• Any of the following for sleeping purposes: hammock, sleeping bag, malong, blanket.
• Mosquito repellant
• Identification card
• Clothes for 5 days
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
• Be modest in your conduct & wear appropriate non-revealing clothes during the mission.
• If you have an Operation Blessing shirt, please do wear it. (Navy Blue –staff, Royal Blue -for volunteers)
• For the MD’s, please wear your scrub suit (if no OB shirt yet).
• For non-MDs without OB shirt, any blue shirt will do
• No smoking
• No drinking of alcoholic beverages
IN THE MISSION
• Bring comfortable clothes (Optional: Bring extra clothes if you desire to change after the mission)
• Let us be responsible of our trash
• Buddy System
• No one is allowed to leave the Medical Mission sites & accommodations alone without consent from the coordinator.
September 18, 2024
Day 1 Mobile Medical Clinic
Daily Devotional:
Readings: Psalm 23:1-6
A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
THEME:
Since the LORD is our shepherd, what can we be assured of? That We shall be Satisfied
REFLECTION QUESTION
With the life that you have today, is your satisfaction founded on your relationship with God?
Notes:
ITINERARY
4:30 am Team Prayer & Devotion
5:00 am Breakfast
5:30 am Travel to Brgy Patunungan
7:00 am ETA in Patunungan Barangay Hall/ Set up venue/ Short Orientation (Prayer, who is OB, Acknowledgement, Flow & policies)
8:00 am Start of Registration & Clinic
12:00 nn Cut off of Registration or (whatever comes first300 patients)
4:00 pm End of Clinic (or finish registered patients)
5:00 pm ETD from Patunungan to accommodation
7:00 pm Dinner/Evaluation
8-9 pm Lights off
September 19, 2024
Day 2 Mobile Medical Clinic
Daily Devotional:
Readings: Psalm 23:1-6
A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
THEME:
Since the LORD is our shepherd, what can we be assured of?
That We shall be saved -From external threats -From self-inflicted danger
REFLECTION QUESTION
1. Is your soul rested in the assurance that God is your protector and savior?
2. Are you pursuing an obedient life to God to keep yourself from physical and spiritual hazards?
Notes:
ITINERARY
5:30 am Team Prayer & Devotion
6:00 am Breakfast
6:30 am ETD to Brgy Marede Multipurpose Hall
7:00 am Set up venue / Short Orientation
8:00 am Start of Registration & Clinic
12:00 nn Registration Cut off (or 300 patients whatever comes first)
4:00 pm End of clinic (or finish registered patients)/pack up
5:00 pm travel back to accommodation
7:00 pm Dinner/Evaluation
9:00 pm Lights Off
September 20, 2024
Day 3 Mobile Medical Clinic
Daily Devotional:
Readings: Psalm 23:1-6
A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
THEME:
That We shall be Sustained
Our identity in God defines our position
Our identity in God defies opposition
REFLECTION QUESTION
1. Has there been a time when you were overwhelmed by the oppositions in your pursuit of an obedient life?
2. How did you see God lifting you up above the oppositions you encountered?
Notes:
ITINERARY
4:30 am Team Prayer & Devotion
5:00 am Breakfast
5:30 am ETD to Palaui Island
7:00 am Set up venue / Short Orientation
8:00 am Start of Registration & Clinic
12:00 nn Registration Cut off (or 300 patients whatever comes first)
4:00 pm End of clinic (or finish registered patients)/pack up
5:00 pm travel back to Mainland Sta. Ana
7:00 pm Dinner/Evaluation
9:00 pm Lights off
September 21, 2024
Day 4 Mobile Medical Clinic
Daily Devotional:
Readings: Psalm 23:1-6
A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
THEME:
That We shall be Sheltered
Under God’s Care Under God’s Presence
REFLECTION QUESTION
1. Do I have the confidence that whatever life will throw, I will remain in God?
2. Do I have the assurance that the end of my earthly life is the beginning of my eternal life in God’s presence?
Notes:
ITINERARY
5:00 am Team Prayer & Devotion
5:30 am ETD from Sta. Ana Cagayan to Makati office
Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner along the way
