Jesus sent us to make disciples, promising to be with us always. He makes His presence felt by the timing of His provision, His peace, and His protection. That is what we felt as we traveled for three weeks to share with potential partners about the work of the Church Planting Institute in the Philippines. … More With You Always
We asked you to pray for this Aeta tribe in Zambales. Workers from the Malasiqui church went to Zambales to hold an Evangelistic Youth Camp with the Aetas, and over 200 Aeta children came. …And come! These youth workers continued their outreach in Mangaldan among families living as squatters along a discontinued railroad. The Philippine … More Let the Children Come!
As April ended, so did Evangelism Camp. Once again, more than half of the 240+ youth that attended camp were unbelievers when they arrived; many returned home with changed hearts, having trusted in Christ as Savior. This, however, was not the only harvest we saw at Evangelism Camp. Remember those 60 young people we trained … More Double Harvest
Beehive Activity Plants produce fruit once they have been pollinated. This spring we have been cross-pollinating with churches; sharing how we do ministry in the Philippines, and learning from them as well. We have also spent quality time with fellow church planters, swapping stories of God’s faithfulness, and building each other up for the work … More Cross-Pollination
…they shall call his name Emmanuel, which means, God with us.Matthew 1:23 You are in our hearts this season, as we celebrate the coming of our “God with us”.You, who have received Christ the Lord, are family with us – “children of God.”Merry Christmas! Love, The Weaver Family The Weavers: Miriam and Daniel, Nathanael and Ruth Knott,Melody, … More God With Us
As we celebrate our 30th year working with TEAM in the Philippines, we also celebrate 25 years of God’s faithfulness to the Church Planting Institute (CPI). In 1996, the Gerona church sent us eight young men to join four from Mangaldan for our first CPI class. One of these men is now pastor of the … More Helping God’s Fruit Bear Fruit
Our hearts are burdened for our Filipino churches this week. Would you join with us in focused prayer for them? As I met today online to train our Filipino pastors and church planters, this is what they told us. As of today: The pastor of our San Fabian church has died from covid-19 The pastor … More Urgent Prayer Need
As we abide in Christ, serving in dependence on His Spirit, He causes our efforts to bear fruit. Jesus told us to “remember the poor” as part of our gospel outreach. God has graciously provided resources for us to provide food for children most affected by 18 months of almost continuous pandemic lockdown. This practical … More ABIDING FRUIT
In this life, disciples never graduate. Both of our own graduates would agree. Ruth graduated from Columbia International University with a degree in Psychology and Bible. Paul graduated from Heritage Christian Academy as Salutatorian of his senior class. Ruth and Paul both agree that their walk with Christ as disciples has barely begun. We are … More No Graduation for Disciples!
Christ has promised to come again soon, and to make everything new. He says that, for this to happen, the “gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed… to all nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:14 Thankfully, we do not need to wait to see Christ begin to make things new. By His … More Behold, I Make All Things New!