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
