PHILIPPINES by Aquelino Recabo My name is Aquelino Recabo. I’m 35 years old and from the Philippines. This is my story and my testimony. Growing up, my family was very poor. We made a living by farming a small plot of land and working on our neighbor’s sugarcane plantation. My parents also … [Read more...] about The plans I have for you
PHILIPPINES by Eleazar Rizaga Cagayancillo, population 7,000, is a town in the Palawan province of the Philippines. It has been a year since this area was visited by missionaries or pastors. In the past, missionaries and lay pastors were assigned here, but it was hit and miss. Some would … [Read more...] about Taking care of the church
PHILIPPINES by Ronnie P. Dela Cruz The students had a surprise for us—an unexpected gift from the heart. But through their generosity, we found a way to recognize and reward the character they were developing. On a sunny Sunday afternoon, I heard a soft knock at the door. Three female … [Read more...] about Strength of character
Early one Saturday morning, all of us were getting ready to visit a newly opened mission school and have Sabbath services there. The sun was shining, the weather was great, and we knew we were in for a very pleasant day. While at the mission school, we planned to give gifts to our Mamanwa … [Read more...] about Saved from heavy rains
PHILIPPINES Canaan Mission School was one of four literacy schools in the central Philippines under my supervision as a SULADS* worker. After attending a baptism at Tubacon Mission School, our SULADS director and I hiked seven hours, covering a distance of about 40 kilometers (25 miles), to reach … [Read more...] about Tale of An Abandoned Spear
