…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
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!
Within the first minute of an online Zoom meeting from Alabama to the Philippines, we know if we have a good internet connection. With a poor connection, we strain to hear and understand each other, as words are garbled or dropped altogether. It leaves us wondering how much of our message has been received. When … More Vital Connections
The spread of pandemic fear and social unrest cannot prevent the spread of God’s Good News. In spite of the sharp economic downturn that has caused many people to lose their jobs, God has provided thousands of dollars in relief for us to send to churches in the Philippines. As shelter-in-place orders prevent Filipino believers … More God’s News is Good News
“The firstborn of many brothers and sisters.” -Romans 8:29 His Family Jesus came to expand God’s family, “for as many as received him he gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:12) We are seeing God’s family expanding among the Filipinos we serve. This year we have had unique opportunities to bring the gospel to the Filipino … More Family Matters
It has been three years this month that Joy’s grandmother, “Mom” Sutton, passed on to glory. Just as she wove together multi-colored scraps of cloth to make lovely rag rugs, we are watching God’s Spirit gather a variety of souls to Jesus through the love and witness of Filipino believers. … More Rag Rug Revival
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
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