Philippines Update
September 24, 2019
Last Sunday in Mangaldan, unbelievers accounted for nearly half of those attending the church service. … More Philippines Update
Author: David and Joy Weaver
Bound for the Philippines!
September 17, 2019
Dear faithful prayer warriors, It’s that time once again! As we write this, David is on a plane to the Philippines. We thought you’d like to have a visual of his long trip! As you can see, it takes over 24 hours including stops to just touch down in the capital. This doesn’t include the … More Bound for the Philippines!
Rain for Harvest
August 29, 2019
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 … More Rain for Harvest
Summer 2019 – Travel Update
July 20, 2019
Dear friends, Thank you for praying for us as we made the long journey to New York to visit supporters! We love this time of connection and fellowship with those who pray and help sustain our ministry. God did some miracles on our trip north, specifically protecting us when our tire blew just as we … More Summer 2019 – Travel Update
Growing Things
July 9, 2019
Good Growth A healthy church is a growing church. This is what we were teaching a supporting Filipino/American church at a retreat in May. We had no idea that God was about to give the church an unforgettable object lesson. We were explaining how church leaders must train others to do everything they do, if … More Growing Things
Hot House Gardening – Weaver Prayer Letter
April 27, 2019
A hot house provides perfect growing conditions for young plants until they can thrive on their own. CPI provides training and mentoring for church planters until their young churches can thrive on their own. Pastor Dong Kadyat is one of these church planters. He is starting a church near Mangaldan. After attending Church Planting Institute … More Hot House Gardening – Weaver Prayer Letter
Prayer update from David
April 10, 2019
Thank you for praying for this training trip in the Philippines. Thank God for safe travels, and stamina teaching all day in 106 degree heat index. Three dozen workers from seven churches here this time. Many workers have never had formal training until now. Pray God will bless their faithfulness and ground them in His … More Prayer update from David
Prayer Alert – Flying Out on the 3rd!
April 1, 2019
Please pray God’s blessing on David’s church planter training trip starting Wednesday, April 3! … More Prayer Alert – Flying Out on the 3rd!
God’s WD-40
March 5, 2019
WD-40 is sprayed on rusted bolts and moving parts to loosen, lubricate and make tools like new again. On a spiritual level, the Holy Spirit is doing all of this and more in His churches in the Philippines. … More God’s WD-40
Prayer Focus
January 26, 2019
Tuesday morning I head to the Philippines to train church planters and church leaders. … More Prayer Focus