Testimonies from the Fields

I received Christ on March 13, 2007 during an evangelistic campaign. Global Missions Fellowship from the United States was here at the event. God has made special changes in my life since the time I believed in Him. I am being discipled along with other brethren, assist the church with the children and study the Bible on my own at home. I am also involved in the church’s activities and campaigns. I have been baptized, identifying myself with Christ and the church. My pastor, by the grace of God, has helped me a lot with my spiritual growth. He counsels me and prays for me. My greatest trial is that I have an unbelieving husband. I thank God for His salvation and the gift of eternal life that has been given to my children and me. I thank Him for His love and for transforming us into His children. I pray for my husband’s salvation, for the spiritual growth of my children and that we will always be on the path of the Lord.” – Liliana Salto de Rodrigues

Liliana attends Pastor Angel Santillan’s church in Argentina

Jun Languido is a leader-in-training at my church plant. I have given him many responsibilities. Jun works alongside his wife who is very supportive. According to Jun, she was the one who encouraged him into full-time ministry. Some complain about his incompetence, but I know he is still learning. Jun has such a shepherd’s heart for the people. God has transformed him in amazing ways. Give thanks to God! Jun says, “[Before Christ] I didn’t have hope. I thought I would just live today and tomorrow I would die. But, my life was changed. Pastor Marlon shared the message of God’s plan and He has been faithful to heal and provide for my family’s daily needs. It was then I realized God is interested in every detail of my life. Please pray for us as we desire to be used by God in the ministry. Pray the Lord will bless our work.”

– Pastor Marlon Tabuzo, Philippines

I, along with my six siblings, come from a messy family. My father is an alcoholic. I was the second youngest, so I grew up watching my father beat my older brothers and mother. Thankfully, my mom took me to live with my grandparents. Yet, I still turned to drinking and smoking. My grades started to fail and I no longer listened to the counsel of my grandparents. It was sad to say that I was becoming my father. Realizing this, I did my best to finish high school. Afterwards, I went with my mother and siblings to Cebu (my father was in jail). They became involved in a church there and I had no other choice but to go with them. The messages I heard gradually sank deeper into my heart until one day I repented of my sins. I continue growing in the Lord and He has freed me from my vices. Through His power in me, I am able to withstand all temptation. Please pray for me, that the Lord will use me in the ministry.” – Jefferson Basarte

Jefferson attends Pastor Diosdado Manzano’s church in Cebu City, Philippines