Testimonies from the Fields

“My name is Jesus Bunday and I am 49 years old. My heart is overwhelmed as I share with you how I came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. God began drawing me through my son Ryan who is a member of a Christian church. Each week when he came home from Bible study, he would share with me what he had learned. I noticed that my son had become very caring and obedient, spending his free time at church helping Pastor Andy. God began to draw me closer through Pastor Andy who invited me to attend the church dedication service in their new building. Without hesitation, I accepted the invitation which resulted in my receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. My son was very happy. I continue to grow in the Lord as He works through my weaknesses. I used to drink a lot, but now I am starting to resist the temptation of drinking with my old friends. I am also attending a Bible study. I truly thank the Lord for saving my soul and making me His disciple.”

Jesus attends Pastor Fernando Cardino's church in Palawan, Philippines

" I received the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior through Pastor Chavez’s ministry. He never stopped inviting me to church. At first I was very hostile because I thought they were just another cult group. I thought that the only true church was the Roman Catholic Church and that all others were cults. However, my perspective changed when I found the Lord. I now realize that a person can only be saved through faith in what Jesus Christ did on the cross for our sins. Hence, we are not saved by doing good works—salvation is grace and can only be found in the person of Christ. I am thankful to God that Pastor Chavez explained the word of God to me. He was also very kind in letting me join [the church’s] livelihood program. Please pray for me.

At present, I am having a hard time in letting go of all my vices. I used to drink liquor with my friends. As a Christian walking in the ways of the Lord, I know that drinking liquor in that way does not please God. I am really committed to doing away with my vices; but weak as I am, I sometimes give in to the invitations of my friends. Please pray that the Lord will give me the grace to overcome my weaknesses. Pray also that I can share the gospel with my friends and relatives—most especially to my family.” – Aida Lomosco

Aida attends Pastor Mario Chavez’s church in San Isidro, Northern Samar, Philippines

"I am Jelder, one of the youth here in Matalom. I thank God for the life of Pastor Freddie Guinang who serves as my spiritual guide and encourager. I am glad that I came to know the Lord at this age. I want to give my life to Him and be used for His glory. It is also my heart’s desire to share the word of God with my relatives and other people. I pray that God will give me the wisdom and the boldness to do this. As of now, I serve God in any way I can. I know that without God in my life, I am nothing."

Jelder is actively involved in Pastor Freddie Guinang’s church plant in Matalom, Leyte, Philippines