Testimonies from the Fields

“As a church planter, I am praising God for what He has done for the ministry here. I have been here more than a year and a half and I have seen the changes that have taken place as God moves in the lives of the people—lives that were once hopeless and meaningless. But by God’s power, hope and meaning have been restored. Yes, there have been difficulties and sicknesses, but the presence of God and His provisions have not left us throughout the year. God has also provided us with people who are now working alongside me in the ministry. We are so thankful to God for White Fields who has been faithful in supporting this ministry. Through the grace of God, many lives have been changed, families strengthened and hope given. Children are being taught God’s word. The ministry has become a partner for the parents in the raising of their children. These parents have become actively involved, especially in the studying of God’s word. We believe this has greatly influenced their way of raising their offspring.”

– Pastor Emmanuel Casabar, Puerto Princesa City, Philippines

“Our newest contact is Mrs. Segunda Taghoy. I met her at the daycare center where both our daughters attend. She was very defensive in her beliefs when we first met. But despite this, she allowed us to open a Bible study in her home. Right now, we have a regular Bible study there every Sunday. Members of her family are also present. They are even inviting others to attend. As a new group, I started to teach them the very basics of salvation. Christ is being clearly presented. It is still too early to tell if these people are responding in their hearts, but I pray the Lord will be at work so that they may truly understand the gospel. Please pray with us.”

– Pastor Freddie Guinang, Matalom, Leyte, Philippines

“ Our newest contact is the family of one of our members, Alvin Roque. Alvin thanks God that He answered his prayer to open a Bible study in their family home. His family members are devoted Roman Catholics and he’s had a hard time convincing them to study the Bible. But God showed that nothing is impossible for Him. It was last month that Alvin told me the news. His mother and one of his sisters attended, as well as his four nieces and his sister’s maid. I shared the gospel with them.

I thank God that He opened their hearts to His word. Before we parted, they surrendered their lives to God and received Him as Lord and Savior. But it wasn’t only them that God saved. We held another Bible study the following week. We were very glad there were two new attendees—Alvin’s other sister and his niece. They, too, received Christ. We now have a regular Bible study in their home every Friday at 4:00 p.m. Please pray for their spiritual growth and for the salvation of the entire family.”

– Pastor Apolinario Galvez, Bulacan, Philippines