The Baran Family

Our youth workers, Ralph and Jean had a baby boy! This family has invested and loved on the teens for so many years. After church on Sunday the teens piled into the “truck” and we visited Jean and Ralph in the hospital. The saying goes, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” Ralph and Jean have shown God’s love to our young people and it was a blessing to see the teens respond and exhibit their own love for their leaders. We thank the Lord for this couple and their healthy newborn baby! 

We have seen some true victories at Victory Baptist Church! We invited a filipino missionary to come and present his ministry to our church. Because our congregation averages around 30 I didn’t expect a large offering. In truth, I was prepared to supplement whatever was lacking to help with the missionary’s travel expenses. But this little country church gave ph12,000 which equals around US $240.00! We serve such a great God, He can use something so small to show His enormous power.  He just needs a willing heart! What an encouragement as we prepare to serve in Bohol more and more.