Standing on the Word of God
Filipino church planters are discovering that the problems they face are not much different from what the Apostle Paul faced when he wrote to the Galatians. Traditions, religious authorities and popular opinion still try to warp the gospel of grace. The answer is still the Word of God. After one training session in the Church Planting Institute, one pastor said, “I know now what my sermon outline will be this Sunday!” This immediate application in ministry assures us that the teaching will be remembered.
Before I (David) go to the Philippines for the March church planter training workshops, we are excited to be starting the Filipino-American Bible study again in Birmingham. This is being initiated by one who came to faith in Christ through the first Bible study.
Walking With a New Knee
On January 18, after a two-day delay due to icy weather, Joy received a new knee. She was walking and climbing stairs the same day, and then the pain medication wore off! She has been faithfully following doctor and therapist orders, and is making steady progress. Joy’s Mom continues therapy for her injured leg. We are grateful a PET scan showed that Mom’s cancer treatment is helping keep the cancer from progressing.
Running the Race Set Before Us
Joy’s recovery from surgery has not slowed us down in our missionary work. God has provided funds to start building a chapel for squatters living along the railroad tracks in Mangaldan. We lack only $650 for the roof. This week, we are sharing at a mission conference in southern Alabama, and then I preach in Birmingham before going to the Philippines. When I return from the Philippines, we will be speaking at a mission conference in South Carolina. Meetings in NY and another overseas trip are already being planned for June and July. We rejoice to run in step with the Holy Spirit in our calling to train Filipinos, and to support their church multiplication in any way we can. Thank you for standing, walking and running with us! Your faithful prayers and financial support keep us running for Christ!
Servants together, David & Joy Weaver
Ways to Pray
Praise Reports
- Praise the Lord for church planters willing to stand true to the Word of God and the gospel of grace alone.
- Praise the Lord that the Filipino-American Bible study in Birmingham is beginning again.
- Praise the Lord for Joy’s successful knee surgery.
Prayer Requests
- Please pray for preparations for David’s March 6, Philippines trip and combined church planter training.
- Please pray that pain and swelling on Joy’s knee will diminish and that she will recover fully from surgery.
- Please pray for $650 needed to put a roof on the chapel for squatters in Mangaldan.
Ways to Give
Click here to donate to David & Joy Weaver at TEAM.org (one time, monthly, or yearly), or
Call TEAM 1-800-343-3144 and make a donation to David & Joy Weaver, account #: 009312.
Checks may be sent to TEAM with David & Joy Weaver on the memo line. Mail to:
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P.O. Box 1683
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