Changed Blog Sites

Moved Sites...

I have just moved the posts from this site to my updated Blog called "Exchanging Hope."

http://exchanginghope.blogspot.com/

I have done my best to make this blog accessible both to the updates that will be coming from Manila, as well as previous posts and thoughts of mine from Chicago, Kenya, Republic of Georgia, etc.  Feel free to read up on my past adventures, and I look forward to remaining in touch with you over the next few years!

Paul

P.S. Please put your e-mail in to the new blog so that you'll receive updates from me as I put them in.  

Update: Less than 1 Month until Departure!

It is less than one month from when I'll be leaving for Manila! I've finished up classes in LA, moved out of my place in Koreatown, and am back in Illinois for a short break before heading out. The ticket is bought, my visa and passport ready, my support is coming in, and I've just got some small details to finish up before being ready to leave.

"Surrender" from Exchanging Hope

Just posted some thoughts in my other blog...

http://exchanginghope.blogspot.com/

Feedback is welcome. These are thoughts from my last few months of study and reflection in LA preparing to head out to Manila.

Thanks again for all your continued support and prayers!

Online Giving

I'm still working on setting up a system for online donations. We're still trying to set up a PayPal account for Living Water so that the donations can be tax deductible. For the time being, please feel free to send a check to:

LIVING WATER MINISTRIES INTL, C/O SPRINGFIELD PERIODONTICS, 2025 WEST ILES, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62704

Checks can be made out to: LIVING WATER MINISTRY (memo to PAUL ROLLET)

Thanks again for your support! Once I get the online option up and running, I'll let you know!

More updates coming soon!

How You Can Help Provide Support

I will be partnering with a US based Not-for Profit called Living Water based in Springfield, Illinois to raise support to live on and help me with school over the next two years. If you feel led to support me in any way, financially or prayerfully, I’d love for you to partner with me in this endeavor. I want you to know that even if you can’t help now, the fact that you are receiving this means you have already been a blessing and support to me in this journey! At the very least, I would ask that you would be praying for me during my time in Manila, as I will be dealing with some very dark spiritual forces, and must be well equipped and protected by your prayers and love. Thank You!

My amazing sister has committed to being my US liaison for collecting and responding to my support team, so if you can please fill out the “Commitment of Support” form included, and mail it to:

LIVING WATER MINISTRIES INTL, C/O SPRINGFIELD PERIODONTICS, 2025 WEST ILES, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62704

Checks can be made out to: LIVING WATER MINISTRY (memo to PAUL ROLLET)

Why Manila?

Kamusta (How are you? or Hello in Tagalog). I am excited to tell you about a new opportunity that God has placed in front of me. Sometimes taking a step of faith is scary, but in Mark 13:30, the Bible tells us that “the gospel must be preached to all nations.” After a long summer of discerning how I can continue to live this out, I have decided to follow a call to a two year missions internship starting this January to the slum communities in Manila, Philippines. I will be working alongside Mission Ministries Philippines and Asian Theological Seminary and already have been offered a part time job at a running store there in Manila!