Tom Maxwell provides a medical update from his time in the hospital in the US undergoing tests and treatment for diabetic ulcers and an infected toe. He shares about ministry opportunities during his furlough, including speaking at churches. The newsletter also provides updates on the growing ministries in Cebu, Philippines, including a new feeding program for children and the arrival of a new intern from Bible college. Prayer requests are included for Tom, his wife, the church leaders and ministries, finances, and other matters.

1. Cebu 2 You March 2011
Greetings from Cebu via Sunny
(brrrrrr) Southern California. We had
Medical Update
snow in parts of LA yesterday. We
pray this newsletter finds you all Since arriving I was advised by my doctor to check into
doing well. SHCC is doing great UCLA Medical Center for tests and evaluations on my
thanks in part to your prayers and left leg. I spent 6 days in the hospital undergoing tests
support.
and am now undergoing 6 weeks of antibiotics at home.
After the antibiotics heal my diabetic ulcers I will
undergo surgery to remove at least one infected toe. Pray
Furlough for the right doctors and for God’s perfect plan in this.
As you know, I am on furlough in the
states. I have been overwhelmed by the
warmth and love that has been shown
me since I arrived. I was greeted at the Ministry Opportunities
airport by a group of friends with signs
Since arriving I have been able to minister to many.
and loud voices.
In the hospital I shared and prayed with a cancer
patient, shared with a man on suicide watch, and
I have had a chance to teach the CC
othe people as the Lord brought us together.
Downey Singles Ministry twice. I have
also been able to address the teachers
and staff at Pioneers Club (Sunday
Night Children’s Ministry), and am
scheduled to speak many more times.
Ministry in Cebu
The ministries in Cebu continue to grow and function as
if I were there. Pastor Gerry, Sheilani, Joy, Christymae
and many others are doing a great job. Thanks to them
and pray for the Lord to continue to strengthen them
Night of Worship
and guide them.
For this month’s Night of Worship we put a
large banner in front of the church for one-
week inviting people to join us. We had 2
new ladies attend because of the banner Easter Sonrise Service
and they came back for Sunday service.
Praise the Lord for the idea of the banner. As my stay in the states has to be extended, Pastor
Gerry and the crew will organize and do the Sonrise
service at the beach at 4:30am. We will baptize at least
5 people this year.

2. Valentine’s Celebration
New Intern
On Sunday February 13th we celebrated Valentines day with a special
dinner. All church members were invited. About 40-50 attended for an
In April we will welcome a new intern from
evening that offered a special menu, games, prizes and pictures were taken
and printed immediately so everyone had a memory to take home with Calvary Chapel Bible College‐Philippines.
them. Her name is Irish and we look forward to
receiving her and working with her during
We do this every year and one member who has attended many said “this
was the best Valentines event ever”. Of course there was praise music and a her internship. Welcome Irish!
message was shared by Kuya Erwin about the “Love of Christ. Our theme
was “Perfect Love”.
New Feeding
The new feeding is coming together as we
work with the Barangay Captain to prepare
to feed at least 300 additional children
Spiritual and Physical food on a weekly basis.
To support this ministry in the Philippines, It will start in April.
send your donations to:
Calvary Chapel of Downey, 12808 Woodruff Avenue,
Downey, CA 90242 ATTN: Missions Support for Tom Maxwell
Prayer Requests
If your donation is for a specific purpose in Cebu, please
designate the purpose, ie: sponsorship for HS/Elementary,
Pray for my wife who is left behind, for Pastor Gerry and all
etc.
the leaders and members of SHCC and pray for a electric
All donations are tax deductible wheelchair so I can be more involved in outreach ministries.
Contact us at shepherds_heart04@yahoo.com look at our Pray for wisdom and discernment in all things, for Finances ( low),
web page, @ cebu2you.com for controlled growth as the Lord leads, for health, my personal time
with the Lord, our spiritual growth, the church’s spiritual growth,
Call us from the USA @ 011-63-32-268-6280 or text us @
children’s ministries as they continue to grow, salvation for over 30
+639179445222
unbelievers that attend our services, salvation for Krysta (daughter)
Please return this coupon with your donation and thanks and Austin (grandson), future plans for us (Sheilani and I), for our
for being our partner in fulfilling God’s purpose in Cebu. new location, and for additional supporters..
(Please send support to reach CC Downey by the 10th of
the month.) Thanks.
Check us out We are on
@ Shepherds Heart Calvary Chapel, my personal
account is facebook.com/tom.maxwell3 and we New Phone Number
Our new phone number is:
are on
001-63-32-268-6280 from the States and
@ http://ptrtom@multiply.com, and I am on Twitter,
32-268-6280 from the Philippines.
or check out our Web Site @ cebu2you.com. Write to us @ #45
San Antonio Village II,
We’d love to hear from you or have you visit Camp Lapu-Lapu Road, Apas,
us individually or with a team. We can Cebu City 6000
Philippines
arrange discounted accommodations and assist
in many other ways.
Ptr. Tom and Sheilani