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Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda was such an alarming tragedy that caught most of us by surprise through its magnitude of devastation. Central Philippines were totally devastated specifically in Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte and some parts in Iloilo and Cebu. Unfortunately, the official death toll as of November 19, 2013 reached near 5,000. A lot of Filipinos lost their love ones, homes, jobs, opportunities, and possessions. Many were traumatized but many victims were amazed on how God spared their lives. They called this as a Monster Typhoon for it brought extreme damage to infrastructure throughout the Visayan region.

After our evening intercession, there were exchange of insights and opinions from the students, staffs and leaders regarding the said tragedy. Everyone agreed with Dr. Paul Kim that we need to continually pray and ask the Lord for His mercy and grace. To also ask forgiveness for the sins of this nation.

We need to bring comfort and help by showing Christ’s love for them that they are not abandoned. Let us continue to preach His message of salvation and hope. We believe that the churches all over the world are interceding for the Philippines.

To God be the glory, Jireh Missions our partner here in Samal, Philippines received 60 orphans who were victims from Tacloban through the help of Sir Orly Amit our MM Asia board member.

Now, we are motivating you to help, give comfort and love for this people to rise up again and bring hope in the Philippines. For there’s more work to do in the Kingdom of God.  Let’s help together hand in hand for this ministry.

Dawn Hope

Greetings in the Highest Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! The song says, “Through it all I’ve learned to trust in Jesus, I’ve learned to trust in God.” For the past few months that has really been our song as God brought us through the national election, through the repetitive mass rallies and other political disturbances, through the first trimester of pregnancy, through ministerial and marital adjustments, through the heat, the rain, and the flood; through it all we Praise God Almighty for drawing us closer to Him. It was an amazing ride but with God in our vessel truly we have peace that surpasses all understanding. The political situation in the country is not yet settled but we believe that the God who brought us through the beginning of this problem will see us through until the end. Since July we started sending our youths to do ministry in the village as part of their training. It wasn’t an easy transition but by God’s grace everyone who went to the village came back full of joy and inspiration. Eventually they began to love the village ministry. Indeed we can say that they are growing both in physical and spiritual aspect. Then we started teaching different types of religion to better equip our members about the differences of all that they will not be deceived. Moreover, it also helps everyone to know how to reach out to them and deal with them whenever they encounter them. Also it prepares them to give an answer whenever they are challenged to explain their faith to others. This month we launched our first evangelistic night in the church. We had our members invite their unbelieving friends or relatives to join us in our church activity. We prepared skit (the sinner’s seat), food, games and of course the Word of God. There were around 30 people who attended. There were mixed comments that we have received after the event but there some who are ready to know more about the Bible. We are continually praying for all that God will open their eyes to receive His words. We have planted the seed and we believe that God will give us the harvest in due season. It’s also our joy to be able to share the joy of the Lord to all of them showing them that they don’t need to go to clubs or other places to have fun. But we can have fun and still glorify God.

ALL PRAISES AND ADORATION BELONGS TO HIM ALONE..

 Batch 21st Mission Exposure in Banganga, Cateel and New Bataan was indeed victorious in Jesus’ name.With their 3-weeks in the field, the team experienced different kinds of situations (trials, obstacles, and sickness). One thing they learned is when God is leading them to go, He truly provides and never abandons us. Applying what they have learned from four months training was such a great help in the field.

The team, 6 staff and 11 students used their gifts, skills and talents for the glory of God. They had gospel presentations such as skits, dramas, giving personal testimonies and vision casting. They also had feeding programs, campus ministry, house to house evangelism and community service.

Vast Harvest of souls happened; church restoration, healing miracles and bearing of much fruit. The people responded to the call of GOD to “Go and make disciples of all nations.”

The team, 6 staff and 11 students used their gifts, skills and talents for the glory of God. They had gospel presentations such as skits, dramas, giving their personal testimonies and vision casting. They also had feeding programs, campus ministry, house to house evangelism and community service.

Vast harvest of souls happened; church restoration, healing miracles, and bearing of much fruit. The people responded to the call of God to “go and make disciples of all nations”.

Last December 4, 2012, Typhoon Pablo swept across Eastern Mindanao with flashfloods and whirlwind. God led the Batch 21 in three towns which were heavily damaged by the said typhoon last July 26- August 19,2013.

Each town had different kinds of stories and experiences. I’ll just give the highlights of the disaster. In Bagangga, they experienced heavy rain and strong winds which devastated the houses and business establishments. The other town, Cateel, flash floods and whirlwind destroyed  the place and almost 300 people died. The storm has caused massive damage to infrastructure and agriculture, destroying large tracts of coconut and banana farms.

New Bataan is the last place of the exposure., more than 1000 people died and one of the residents said that their place was washed out by tsunami about 30ft high specifically in Brgy. Andab.

The team was in the right place and God used them mightily as vessels to wash away people’s traumas, brokenness and fear. The team continually pray for restoration. They were part of God’s answer to the needs of the people in the churches and community. To God be the glory for the privilege to serve.

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