Pasay/Cavite/Tanyag – Tess Obo and Malou Tayoni
Reading Session: We don’t care what the newspapers and magazines say, we’re gonna read our GX!
Our workers here make sure they always bring copies of GX comics wherever they go. Tess is happy because her husband now joins them in distributing GX comics. They were able to share the gospel to the Baranggay Captain and the officials under him in Baranggay 143, and they all joined the prayer of acceptance. A lending association (GABAY Lending As.) sought their help to share to their employees the good news of salvation. Even though not all were receptive, they thank God for the ones who were open (hearts and homes) and are willing to attend regular bible studies. Praise the Lord for the residents of Baranggay Emmanuel II, in spite of their poverty they still manage to be really happy and full of hope because of their strong faith in God.
Rizal – Connie de Luna, Reggie Adia
Very bad weather prevented them from visiting remote places so they revisited the homes of people who had previously opened their doors to GX. Please pray for the local churches in this area to have good and effective discipleship programs for converts. There are a lot of religious groups here who promise to give financial assistance to whoever will join their group. Since most people here are financially challenged, they give in and take what is offered without really weighing the pros and cons. Let us continue praying that the seed planted in their hearts will continue to grow and that God will touch them so that they will put all their cares and worries in His hands.
Bulacan I and II – Mr. And Mrs. Francis Hernandez, Mr. And Mrs. Pablo Liwanag
Hitch Hike: A pastor in Bulacan lent his truck to our worker and new converts so they could reach Catulinan Presbyterian Church fast and safely to worship with other believers.
A basketball court in this area was lent to them so they could use it for Sunday worship. The number of converts continue to grow hence the need for a bigger venue. Francis called on his high school classmates to share with them the gospel. They now attend Sunday worship services. A new believer donated 50 sq. m. lot where a church building could be built. Praise be to God!
Nueva Vizcaya – Eduardo Gonzay
Regular bible studies were established – two groups for children and one group for teen-agers. One experience Eduardo cannot forget was when he shared the gospel to someone who was very ill and had been bedridden for a long time. This person received the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. A few days later, he died. Now, the family he left behind studies the bible with Eduardo. The same thing happened in Sta. Maria, Ifugao, when he was requested to pray for someone who had rheumatic heart. After receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of his life, that person died peacefully.
Cavite – Nen de Sena
Sis. Nen started a cell group in this area. It aims to help new believers’ Christian growth.
Imus/Dasmarinas, Cavite – Romy Olaes, Liza Destura
They retraced their steps to visit the homes where they distributed GX comics before. They were very happy to see them continue their walk with the Lord. Cell groups have been organized.
This quarter, a total of 688 homes were visited, 472 GX comics were distributed which resulted in 116 converts. Please pray for our follow up work and regular bible study groups as we continue to share the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ.
“For when we brought you the good news, it was not just meaningless chatter to you; no, you listened with great interest. What we told you produced a powerful effect upon you, for the Holy Spirit gave you great and full assurance that what we said was true. And you know how our very lives were further proof to you of the truth of our message. So you became our followers and the Lord’s; for you received our message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the trials and sorrows it brought you.” – 1 Thessalonians 1: 5-6 (The Way-The Living Bible)
