David’s May flight to and from the Philippines for church planter training was a total contrast to what is happening in our ministry. The flight out of Atlanta was delayed as attendants begged for volunteers to delay flying to the next day, due to an overbooked flight. That is the exact opposite of what we … More Total Contrast
“The future is as bright as the promises of God” – William Carey This month, God gave us a three day retreat with a Filipino-American church. We taught them the art of reflection, thanksgiving and praise, looking back at God’s goodness, at God’s faithfulness now, and with hope in God’s promises. Filipino-American church retreat Reflecting … More Reflection, Thanksgiving, and Praise
Dear Praying Folks, Joy and I would appreciate your prayers as we both head to the Philippines from February 1-21. We are scheduled to preach and sing at 3-4 church services, teach two CPI training classes (one for pastors and church planters, and the other for youth leaders), and lead worship for our TEAM Philippines … More February Prayer Requests
As soon as the wise men of the East saw His star rise, they prepared and were on their way to see King Jesus. We prepared and were glad for me (David) to be on my way back to the Philippines to train church planters and pastors in person again. The Tarlac province churches were … More Prepare the Way of the Lord!
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