Greetings to all our supporters and friends of the Advent Christian work in the Philippines. We give thanks to God and to you for your continued faithfulness in prayer and other ways.

I have found communication with the Philippines somewhat difficult over recent weeks but I trust that this “Update” will help to keep you informed with what God is doing with our people there.

PASTOR ROY ROCHA, NOVALICHES, MANILA: Pastor Roy reports

Twice each week, Richard (my Intern) and I is teaching values among the students of Alternative Learning System (ALS). ALS is a government program for the out of school youth in Barangay Gulod, Quezon city. 60 youth are attending this program that we were able to led this group of students to Christ. 12 came to worship in our church and are now regularly attending. Bring the gospel of Christ to young men and women with different religious background, experiences, and ages seems not a problem when it is done according to God’s way and will.

Richard shared the word of God in one of my bible studies among  professionals in an establishment here at Quezon City.  Richard internship will be filled with different ministry experiences in an urban setting.

Indeed, working as a team make double impact for God’s glory [Read more...]

Greetings once again, to all our supporters and friends of the work in the Philippines.  We value your continued interest through prayer and finance.  Without this support from each of you some of the work may not be so effective.

PASTOR  JONATHAN NAVACILLA recently reported that he had conducted two baptisms,  one lady from the Umapad outreach and one from Banilad. There were to have been four baptised but in one family there was a death and in another a matter needing urgent attention.  At the time of writing the young people from Banilad, Cebu and from the churches on the islands of Bohol and Leyte have just concluded  their summer camp. The camp was held at Ubay, Bohol. Most of the organisation and running of the camp has fallen on Pastor Jonathan’s shoulders. [Read more...]

Greetings to all our supporters and friends to this our first Newsletter of 2011. As I report I trust that you will be just as encouraged as I have been as have read the contributions from our Pastors and workers.

ORO BIBLE COLLEGE

Rev Jeff Walsh reports

“The church planting work is going on in the Buena Oro section of Cagayan de Oro. The fourth year and first year students are all involved directly in the church planting work.  The first year students, with their NSTP program, are going to Buena Oro every Saturday. They are conducting a feeding program as well as teaching Bible lessons to the local children. The fourth year students are attempting to canvas the neighborhoods and develop Bible study contacts.  As of today they have been able to form six weekly Bible study groups with a total of twenty-six persons attending.<
One parent (whose child was involved in the feeding program by the first year students) became very interested and is now attending one of the Bible studies.”

QUOTES FROM THE FOURTH YEAR STUDENTS:”They are thirsty for God’s word.”

“Our goal is to make disciples who will be disciplers.”

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Dear Supporters and friends

Once again I thank God for you all and thank you for your continued support for the work in the Philippines.   May our God continue to bless you day by day.

ORO BIBLE COLLEGE. Over September 16 & 17^th was the 40^th Foundation Celebration for the college. The guest speaker was Pastor Pablito Molina who is the recently appointed Pastor of Maranatha Bible Church (next door to OBC). The theme was “God Reigns Over History”. As well the spiritual activities there were sports competitions and games between alumni and present students and plenty of time for renewing of friendships and sharing experiences. The Alumni association appointed the following people to be the new officers; Ptr. Pablito Molina is the President, Ptr. Jesse Gawangon is the Vice President , Reniel Comajeg is the Secretary, Margie Colot is the Treasurer and Billy Comahig is the new Publicity and Information Officer.  Mm Nely Gamayon wrote “the event was successful. The 40th foundation anniversary went very well, thanks to God for the strength, guidance and provision for the students, faculty and staff , and the alumni. Billy who is the coordinator for co-curricular and promotions did well in heading the program.
Although some of the alumni who attended the pastors’ retreat did not come back for foundation celebrations, still alumni attendance and cooperation was good.” [Read more...]

Greetings to all our supporters and friends in the Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We rely on you all for your support in prayer and financially. It is now over twenty years since the first work team went to the Philippines and you have been so faithful in your support over all these years. Thank you so much, daghan salamat.

ORO BIBLE COLLEGE. Mm Fe Mendoza reports  “It’s Monday morning, beautiful day that God has given to us, fresh air, renewed strength for the day. There are so many things that we can thank God for. The song says, count your many blessings name them one by one, it’s countless blessings.
We are all doing fine here at OBC as a whole, except for minor illness such as colds, a little cough, this is because of the weather it’s wet (rainy) season, almost every afternoon it rains, but no floods.  Next week will be our mid-term exam. Imagine how time runs so fast we’re already on the mid-year of the first semester. We don’t really have much activities for this month, except for the midterm exam, and also the class of Sir Jeff will be going for their activity in Indahag this coming Saturday, they will be working with our children there, doing some teaching and feeding program.
For September will have our annual Foundation Activity 16-17, and we are still on the process of working the program, Billy is now in charge of the the Co-Curricular Activity and Pastor Pablito Molina is our speaker, the present Pastor of Maranatha Cagayan.  Area of Concern, our Registrar’s Office needs a new computer, very slow already almost dead, Myriam is working in my office computer.” [Read more...]