CHAMPAIGN CHURCH CALLS PETER KOHLER TO SERVICE IN PHILIPPINES

Peter Kohler completed his internship and training and is serving as a Missionary in Digos City, Philippines. Peter answered a call extended by the Champaign Church of the Brethren. He serves as co-pastor of the Digos City Christian Church and was given charge of the northern mission point in Digos City. The Digos City church has five mission points, a clothing and supply point in the downtown business district, a drop-in center for counseling and legal assistance. They provide food and emergency assistance points at the church (1 mile east, 1.5 miles north and 1.2 miles southwest of the downtown area.) The extreme poverty means people live on an average daily wage of $0.60 and $0.80 cents per day (30 to 40 Philippine pesos per day). Congregations wishing to assist in the relief effort and to support Peter's mission should contact the treasurer of the Champaign congregation: mkohler@illinoisalumni.org. Peter currently lives on $300 per month.