Category: Philippines

Shofar’s June team from Wisconsin has arrived safely and we were up and running as soon as possible. After landing in Cebu on Tuesday night, we spent a quick overnight in the city before departing to Bantayan the next morning. Two Street Level members, Rodnie and Chariel, joined us for the trip there, which included a drive up and over the mountains and a ferry ride. It was great spending time with them while reorienting ourselves to being on the other side of the world. (Translation: they were very accommodating when we were very jet lagged). 

Today was the first day of the Bantayan Ministry Training Institute where we were going through the Life of Jesus focusing on how His life impacts the way we lead and minister for His kingdom. It was great to see a lot of returning students and a few new faces. 

Thanks for all your prayers! Please continue praying for endurance and effective ministry as we have a packed schedule ahead.

This past Sunday we gathered on the beach for a very celebratory day. We worshiped together, Pastor Jesse taught out of Romans 5 & 6, then we listened as everyone being baptized gave testimony of what God has done in their lives thus far. It was a great reminder of God’s transforming work and of His love. We then, as a church, witnessed their baptism, and celebrated by sharing a meal together.

Please keep those baptized in prayer. We are excited to see where God takes these believers, and are so blessed to be part of the journey.

We are excited to be partnering with City Light Church for their youth camp for a couple of days here on Bantayan. We just finished the first evening together and tomorrow we will be there all day talking about being fishers of men.