Testimonies from the Fields

“I thank God I am able to know Him as my Lord and Savior. I thank God for His great love to me despite all the sins I have committed. Knowing Him is the most special and important thing that has ever happened in my life. He made a tremendous change in me. I praise Him for all the wonderful things He is continuously doing in my life. I pray that I will continue to grow spiritually. It is my desire to serve Him faithfully. Please pray for me.” – Reyjohn Molina

Reyjohn attends Pastor Luther Ambag’s church in Upi Maguindanao, Philippines

"I was born and raised in the province of Surigao Del Norte. When I graduated from college, I started applying for a job in Manila. I was hired as a secretary at Alliance Truck Rebuilder and was assigned to one of the branch offices in Bacoor, Cavite. Because of this, my sister and I moved to Cavite. Last year, my employer held a Christian values seminar and invited Pastor Joel Alfonso to conduct it. At first, I only went because it was a mandatory meeting held during office hours. Plus, I thought I was already a good person. But as this seminar continued, I found that I am a very self-centered person who didn’t need God. I realized that I had no time for Him and I often blamed God in times of difficulty. I never read my Bible. This seminar actually turned into a Bible study series during which I was convicted by the word of God. I realized I am a sinner and I have learned of the great love God has given me through His Son Jesus Christ who died on the cross for my sins. Now I do my best to go to church every Sunday. I even make time to read the Bible. And now, in difficult times, I go to 1 Corinthians 10:13 which really encourages me and helps me to have faith in God and to trust Him. He is in control of everything. I try my best, with the help of His Holy Spirit, to be a good listener and to put others before me. I have faith in God that the good work He began will be completed according to His ways and in His time.” – Michelle Gay Pia

Michelle attends Pastor Joel Alfonso’s church plant in Imus, Cavite, Philippines

Praise God for the newest member of His family. She is 18-year-old Gretchen Abillar; her nickname is Chen Chen. She works as a house helper for one of the church members. Chen Chen says she comes from a broken family she describes as dysfunctional, so she left them. But God, in His great mercy and grace, led her to where she is now. Because of all this, she has come to know Him. She actively participates in Bible study, Sunday worship and in other church activities. She is grateful for God’s provision of this job because she had applied for many. But it was with this Christian family that she received work, opening the door for the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to be proclaimed. Let us pray for her, that she will grow in the knowledge of God and that her life will manifest the life of Christ so that when she returns to her family, she may be able to win them to the Lord. – Pastor Emmanuel Casabar, Palawan, Philippines