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!
Tag Archives: Blessings
A Willing Heart
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.
New Believers!
One of our prayers for the ministry last year was that the Lord would add three families to the church. Over the course of the year, we watched God do that! One couple, in particular, encouraged our hearts. They had been devout Catholics all their lives, but a Baptist friend witnessed to them and invited them to their church. When they moved to our area they started googling Baptist churches and decided to visit our church.
After about a month, they were gloriously saved and baptized! Pastor Elbern has been having Bible studies with them weekly. During one such Bible study, they asked Pastor Elbern about idols. On their own, they brought their Catholic saint to him and said they didn’t want it in their home any more. They broke it right then and there. It’s been amazing to watch God work in their lives! The wife is a CPS worker and has organized an event for us to speak at. So we have this unique opportunity to share Christ with possibly 200 plus mothers! God is so good! He is still drawing men and women to Himself, we just want to praise Him for all He is doing!God has grown our faith and this year we are praying for five new families! :)
Answered Prayer!
Categories: Updates, Tags: Blessings, Church-Plants
Here’s an excerpt from our last prayer letter, in case you missed this blessing!
Great news from Bantayan Island! The Lord has given them a church building! Families from Pastor Walter’s bible study came together and built a bamboo church building on their property. Others donated rocks for the church floor. During my visit in June, I was so blessed to see the work and help with the roofing. Thank you for praying for this church plant! This is another big step for them and we are so excited to watch God grow this ministry!