When the monsoon rains come as they should, Filipino farmers can plant for a second harvest of rice. We have been experiencing our own monsoon of blessings this summer, as we traveled to see supporters through thirteen states.
On our way, we received word from our Philippine ministry team of an evangelistic outreach among teens in Guilig, Macayog and Malasiqui. Many of these teens are from the 240 families we teach in the family strengthening program. We are praying for a harvest among these young people.
Then, a new supporter began their regular support of our work. Thank you for faithfully praying for this! Another supporter gave a significant gift for the ministry van we need to bring church planters to their ministry areas. We now have close to $3,000 towards this need.
After our summer trip, we resumed the Evangelistic Filipino Bible study God gave us here in Birmingham in June. One of the women in the group wanted to help our ministry financially. She started a “Baker for the Weavers” fund, baking and selling Filipino breakfast rolls, called “pandesal”, to raise funds for the ministry in the Philippines. We pray that the husbands will attend this local Bible study and become spiritual leaders in their homes. Preparation for teaching the Gospel of John for this Bible study also helps me prepare for teaching John in CPI (Church Planting Institute) when I go to the Philippines in September.
Just as farmers pray for the rains to come so they can plant for a second harvest, we are encouraged by answers to your prayers and financial support for us. We are working to see another harvest, as the churches we have helped are trained to multiply.
Servants together,
David & Joy Weaver & Family
Prayer updates
Praise:
- Praise God for opportunities to share the gospel with the youth of Mangaldan and Malasiqui.
- Praise God for new support this summer, and for nearly $3,000 toward the ministry van.
- Praise God we have been given a Filipino Bible study in Birmingham to teach when we are available.
Pray:
- Please pray for a harvest among the Filipino youth who attended the evangelistic events in July, and for our next training trip to the Philippines in September.
- Pray for $15,000 still needed for the ministry van, and for our monthly support we still need.
- Pray that each person in our local Bible study will trust Christ as Savior, and that Filipino husbands will also attend and become spiritual leaders in their homes.
Donations
Donations may be made at TEAM.org for David & Joy Weaver (Account 009312). Checks may be sent to TEAM, P.O. Box 1986 Grapevine, TX 76099-1986. Please note if you want your donation applied to the ministry van project.
Contact Info
Weavers: 2508 Dunmore Dr. Birmingham, AL 35226
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (205) 401-1310