Testimonies from the Fields

“After suffering a very short but tough illness, I was visited by a pastor at the hospital. I had been in a coma for ten days. After his visit, I pondered the idea that God was giving me a second chance. I’d tried in the past to look for God in His word, but there was no one who could explain it to me. On March 29, 2009 I surrendered my life to God when a friend of mine invited me to Pastor Santillan’s service. From that moment I have felt spiritual and physical changes in my life. Nowadays, I struggle with the education of three grandchildren. I am in charge of them because my son’s wife abandoned them after a divorce. I praise and give honor to God for everything in my life. I also give thanks to Him for my eternal life. Please pray for the health and studies of my granddaughter Luisina. Pray also for her salvation and that God might give me the strength to continue doing what I am doing. Thank you very much for your prayers!” – Lenor Ibañez

Lenor attends Pastor Angel Santillan’s church in Estación El Simbolar, Argentina

“ My life was so hard and difficult. The folks here in this area knew of my bad reputation. I was involved in illegal drugs and was detained for a long time. What’s even more painful to me is that my son is currently in jail because of drugs. My life had no direction. One day, I was able to attend a Christian church here in San Juan. Actually, I was always invited to attend the worship services of this church, but I always refused to accept their invitation. However this time I was willing to go because I wanted one of the mosquito nets they were distributing. Pastor Wilson told me he would give a free net to those less fortunate. I was among one of the 50 chosen recipients.

When Pastor Wilson preached the word of God, I felt as if the Lord had spoken straight to my heart. I realized how sinful I am, but that God gave His love by sending His only begotten Son to die on the cross for my sins. Who am I then to refuse His offer of salvation? Right then and there I believed. Although my motive was a free mosquito net, His motive was different. The message of salvation became clear to me. I am saved because of my faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross. Please pray for me because I desire to know God more. Pray I will become a faithful believer of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pray also that my son who is in jail will be able to know God also.” – Eduardo Tanallon

Eduardo attends Pastor Wilson Andres’ church in San Juan, Kalyaan, Philippines

“ My wife Yehlyn was always telling me about Jesus. But I just ignored her. We used to attend different churches every Sunday because of our different beliefs. I would go to the Catholic church while she would go to hers. There came a time when I could no longer resist her invitation. I heard the word of God. It opened my mind about my beliefs. From then on, I started going to her church. I felt thirsty for the word of God. I wanted to hear more about it. Last December, Pastor Jun Rendal and Pastor Michael Bausin visited us. This was when I received the Lord. Both of them had explained God and salvation to me. The Lord has indeed, opened my spiritual eyes to see the truth as revealed in His word, the Bible. I believe in the work of Christ and now I know I am saved. I am now regularly attending their church. I pray I can bring my relatives and friends to God.” – Francis Arcilla

Francis attends Pastor Michael Bausin’s church in Molino, Cavite, Philippines