FMC has had full-time missionaries in the Philippines for almost 10 years, and it was actually home to Frank and Genie Summers long before they founded Family Missions Company. In Malaybalay, short term missionaries will share the Gospel and serve the poor in various ways. Some hallmarks of the mission trip in Malaybalay are the weekly Bible study founded by our missionaries and well-attended by locals, the jail ministry, and ministry to the sick. Missionaries can also expect work projects and home visits to the poor, handicapped, or homebound. The entire experience is rooted in community and personal prayer, evangelization, Scripture sharing, and tending to the material needs of the poorest of the poor.
A pilgrimage to the Benedictine Monastery of the Transfiguration, home to local monks, and visiting gorgeous natural springs at Nasuli for some holy recreation are blessed additions to the trip!
A “desert day,” a time of prayer and silence with the Lord, is spent near Malaybalay, experiencing some of the natural wonders of the island.
Who Should Come?
Individuals and families can join any of our planned trips. // We also welcome church groups, school groups, prayer groups, youth groups, homeschool groups, clubs, and organizations. All you need is a group of 15 or more to schedule and plan a trip of your own.
Where will I stay?
You will stay at the Canossa Retreat House run by the Canossian Daughters of Charity.
How do I get there?
You will fly in to Laguindingan Airport (CGY) in Cagayan de Oro and then take a 3 hour drive to Malaybalay.
UPCOMING TRIPS
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Cost
$775 (INDIVIDUAL)
$2,100 (FAMILY)
Includes the following:
- Room and board
- Work/service projects
- Alms for the poor
- Transportation to and from nearest airport
- Transportation at mission site
- Mission trip t-shirt
* Prices do not include airfare.
Interesting Facts about the Philippines
The slogan of the Philippines is “It’s more Fun in the Philippines” — and that’s true!
The Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands.
The national language of the Philippines is Tagalog, but the local language spoken in Malaybalay is Visayan.
Saint John Paul II offered a Mass to about five million Filipinos on Jan. 18, 1995, at Luneta Park in Manila. The event went into the Guinness Book of World Records as the Biggest Papal Crowd at the time.
According to our proudly biased missionaries in the country, the natural beauty of the Philippines is second to none!
