Profiles in Church Planting Each Labor Day, we remember all who faithfully work to make our communities better. We would like to highlight for you some qualities of a faithful church planter in the Philippines. Humble and Teachable Doming serves among the squatters that live along the railroad tracks. Adults work long hours just to … More Those Who Labor
“So, what is new in your world?” was a common greeting, as we met up with friends, family and supporters on our many travels to churches this spring. We often answered by scrolling through the many pictures on our phones. A New Baby We would like you to meet Deborah Kay Weaver, born to our … More What Is New?
Through God’s Family God the Father sent His Son to our human family so we could become part of His forever family. You helped to send us from our American family to the Philippines, so Filipinos could also become part of God’s family. At the Church Planting Institute (CPI) in October, church planters learned that … More Through God’s Family Christmas
We now have computer-generated perspective drawings of the church being built in Malasiqui, Pangasinan. This, and two more buildings, will be the home of Malasiqui Christian Fellowship, and Evangelism Camp Center for Tarlac and Pangasinan provinces. The perspective drawing looks nothing like the flooded field where workers are digging holes in thick mud to start … More Perspective
by Rebekah Barnett, David & Joy’s third-born daughter Have you ever looked at the back of an embroidery piece? The messy threads zig this way and that, creating a dizzying labyrinth of color. Nothing makes sense from that side, but when you flip the piece over, you can see how every stitch works together perfectly. … More Kingdom Threads
Church planting training for the next few months will be on Making and Maturing Disciples of Christ. Church planters are learning that the complete process of discipleship involves “Listening, Watching, Practicing, and Doing.” Through some very humorous object lessons, they learned what goes wrong when we skip the “watching” and “practicing,” stages, and then try … More Making and Maturing Disciples of Christ
Dear Praying Folks, Thank you for faithfully praying for me (David) in the Philippines. The Lord blessed the church planting training on Making and Maturing Disciples, evangelism camp with youth from 17 churches, and opportunities to preach. God is answering your prayers. Please continue to pray for those who have trusted Christ and for follow-up … More Weaver Prayer Update
“Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father.” – James 1:17 God’s gifts are good because they meet a real need. They are perfect because they fulfill the desires of our hearts. Spiritual Gifts The March Church Planting Institute training focused on spiritual gifts. We explained how spiritual gifts given to one church … More Good and Perfect Gifts
Thank you for praying for Joy’s knee replacement surgery (Jan. 18). Surgery went well. Doctors and therapists are impressed with her range of motion already. Please pray for pain and swelling to subside. Joy is often close to tears in spite of aggressive pain management. Please keep praying her over this hump until the pain … More Update on Joy’s surgery
Dear praying friends, May we remind you to please pray for Joy as she has knee replacement surgery tomorrow, January 18 at 10:30 AM? Surgery was planned for Tuesday the 16th, but was bumped to Thursday due to icy road conditions. Please pray that her surgery will be successful, and her recovery will be complete … More Prayer request for Joy