Cebu Island

A night of creativity… or something like that

Recently, both Cebu and Toledo SLM groups had an evening of Pictionary and hanging out together. We warmed up our creative skills by playing “Telephone Pictionary”, where a phrase turns into pictures, and back into phrases, and usually ends up entirely different from the beginning. A lot of laughs and “what is that supposed to be?!” were had.

Then came the main Pictionary event and the competition was fierce. The teams battled their way around the board, showing off their art skills (or lack of art skills) as their teams guessed what was being drawn.

And of course, there was plenty of pizza and snacks to be shared too! As an organization we have nights like this because it’s fun to spend time together, but also, it helps us build deeper relationships with the people we are growing our faith with. Stay tuned for more to come!

March 2025 Summit

On a Friday evening, the members of Street Level Ministries Cebu and Toledo came together for an evening of fellowship and discussion. We were joined by Street Level U.S. current staff and alumni and really enjoyed spending time together, having dinner, and sharing stories.

The following day, we held a full day summit with participants from both sides of the island. We enjoyed a day of fellowship, worship, Bible teaching and small group discussion. The topic of the day was “Decision Time: Full Commitment or Empty Promises” discussing what it looks like to be used by God, verses being people who try to use God, and that now is the time to make that choice.

Recent Outreaches

Over the last couple of weeks, Street Level has been able to hit the streets several times. We have been busy about getting the word out to students about our weekly meetings, and getting into some good conversations along the way. From passing out our magazine (Word on the Street) to fliers, to giving away coffee and playing games, we have certainly met a lot of new faces (maybe you’re one of them!). We do all this, not to make our organization bigger (although there is always room for more) but ultimately, so students can know what it means to follow God, and live the life that He has created them for.

Here’s some photos of our time at Southwestern University in Cebu, UV-Toledo, and Consolatrix College Toledo.

March 2025 Summit: “Decision Time: Full Commitment or Empty Promises”

Procrastination. We are all guilty of it at one time or another. Putting off what should be done today, until another time. Although it is a bad habit, it is not a matter of dire consequences when it comes to trivial things like schoolwork or doing the dishes. But when it comes to the things of God, the consequences are great. Many people are content to live in a state of procrastination, not ever actually doing anything for God but making some vague promises that they will do something “tomorrow”.

It is time to make a decision: will you fully commit, or will you waste your time making promises you never keep?

This summit could be your time to decide to go all in.

This summit will be held on Saturday, March 8 in Toledo City and is open to university students or anyone 18-25 years old. You must register by February 20 (There is no registration fee)

To sign up, come to one of our weekly Street Level meetings in Cebu or Toledo.

Game Night!

FRIDAY JANUARY 31 – CEBU CITY 6PM

Join us for an evening of board games, card games, food, and good company! Free and open to anyone 18-25 years old. Find us on the 3rd floor of the K&J Building on J. Llorente Street – near Fuente and National Bookstore Mango.

Kicking off 2025!

A few SLM Cebu members were able to spend a few hours outside of UV Main the other day. We talked with students and invited everyone to our weekly meetings. There was also the chance to win a cold drink or coffee by playing a matching game. It was a good time, and we hope to do it again soon! Thanks to Kaffee Cove for the great spot to set up, and the delicious coffee!

We also began a short mini Bible study series, “Crazy Things Jesus Said.” These short (20 minute) pop-up Bible studies will be held on occasion around Cebu City at various cafes. The first one was at Roadside Cafe, near Cebu Normal University. Stay tuned for the next one!

Pasko sa SLM…

And just like that, 2024 has come to a close for SLM Cebu and Toledo. We finished the year with a very merry Christmas party this week. We ate way too many cookies, tested our Christmas trivia knowledge, exchanged gifts, and showed off our “humming karaoke” talents. We are very thankful for what God has done in and through Street Level this year… and looking forward to what He has to come next year!

From all of us at Street Level Ministries on Cebu Island…. Merry Christmas!

Now Open…

Looking for a place to study between classes? We are opening our Street Level space in Toledo on THURSDAYS from 10am-5pm to meet your studying needs. We will have some snacks and coffee available, but feel free to bring your own lunch too if you would like. Find us beside Yummio restaurant on Libre Street!

SLM – TOLEDO

Exciting things have been happening in Toledo for Street Level this past month. We have rented a space to call our own! This space will be utilized for our weekly dinners and Bible discussions as well as things like movie nights, game nights, and opening it up on certain days for students to study in (stay tuned for details).

We are now located beside Yummio restaurant on Libre Street (an 8 minute walk from UV, 6 minutes from Consolatrix).

To promote the new location, we spent Thursday and Friday outside of the campuses in Toledo giving away coffee to students to let them know about our regular weekly meetings and about a grand opening game night that we held Friday night.

Word on the Street Magazine Party

The competition was fierce last Thursday and Friday at our WOTS release party! We celebrated the 95th issue of our magazine with word-based games (Pictionary, Password, Fishbowl, a word search, and a crossword), and teams competed for prizes. We also enjoyed a video from the U.S. writers and editors who work on the magazine, and we read some sections of articles from the new issue. And there was food, of course!

It was a great evening in Toledo and Cebu! Hope you enjoy the latest issue of Word on the Street!