Testimonies from the Fields

“God is using my children in the music ministry. I thank God for all the things He is doing for my family. Even though life is hard, God’s blessings abound. He always answers our prayers and supplies all our needs. I thank Him for protecting my husband, who is the mayor’s bodyguard. I know that his life is at risk, but God’s guidance is with him. The Lord is teaching us to put everything in His care. Please pray for my family and me. I desire to help the church in whatever capacity I can. Please pray for the Lord’s direction in my life.” – Babyjane Carasco

Babyjane attends Pastor Amorsolo Sadaba’s church in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

“ I received Jesus Christ as my Lord and had become very active in the fellowship. During this time, I fell into sin. I had an affair with a man who I thought was my prince charming. I stopped attending church and went to Manila because I had shamed my parents. While I was in Manila, I found out I was pregnant, so I returned to Leyte and stayed with the parents of the father. After the birth of my baby, the father left me and the child. I had no other choice but to return to my parents. I asked their forgiveness, and I thank God that although they were very mad, they received me back into their home. Many months after that, I longed for Christian fellowship.

When I heard that there was a Bible study in my neighborhood, I asked if I could attend—and they said yes. After three days, Pastor Elizer visited my house and prayed with my parents. Thank God! On that day, my mother, Erlinda, received the Lord! It was a happy day for me because my mother and I now worship the same God. Currently, I am one of six students in the local church-based training center (for livelihoods). Thank God that He sent Pastor Elizer and his whole family to this place. Please pray for me, that the Lord will use me in ministry. Pray also that as a single parent, I can raise my child in the ways of the Lord.” – Jennifer Buena

Jennifer attends Pastor Elizer Alinio’s church in Calbayog, Samar, Philippines

“ I am a sophomore in high school. I am the eldest of four children—two boys and two girls. I came to the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ last February (2009) in San Agustin, Aroroy. I have attended the youth camp held in Umoroy, Masbate and was baptized afterwards. My life has never been the same again. I admit that I am very young in Christ. Since I came to know the Lord, I have encountered a lot of struggles as a result of my faith, one of which is my family’s misconception about my spiritual life. My parents are always telling me that I have gone astray because I changed my religion. But respectfully I tell them it is not through religion that I am saved—it is through faith in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. Despite their differing views, my parents do not hinder me from attending church—for which I am thankful. I am very grateful to the Lord for the privilege He has given me through knowing Him.

I have been set free from all the works and attacks of the enemy. I am learning about the Bible, God and my relationship with Him. I have learned that He created me as a special being. Having learned that, I am more confident and do my best in my studies and desire to finish and have a bright future. Please pray for the salvation of my parents.” – Arnel Romano

Arnel attends Pastor Ely Asebuque’s church in Aroroy, Masbate, Philippines