Last December 4, 2012, the Compostela Valley Province was hit by typhoon Bohpa. It was the first and deadliest typhoon to ever hit in Comval Province. Thousands of lives and properties were lost. But most tragic was the loss of faith and hope. Within two months of the typhoon we were able to encourage and share the hope of life that can only be found in our Lord Jesus Christ in very real ways.
In February I taught a Children’s Ministry training for 7 students in that province so that they could continue to share the hope of Jesus with children that lost everything.
I have been blessed to be able to preach in one of the churches that has grown as a result of typhoon Bohpa. Following this tragedy people have opened their hearts to Jesus, realizing that only He can give them hope and a future. I was able to share God’s words as a testimony of his love. Following service we were able to distribute more than 100 Bibles to people that had lost everything. I’d like to thank Pastor Terry Williams and funds received from Light for the Lost for putting hope in the hands of so many.
They were so glad to have received God’s life giving words. One child said, “My Bible was damaged by the typhoon and I am thankful that I now own a Bible.” The Bibles brought smiles as you saw the hunger in their hearts for the Word of God. Its not enough for the whole community but we are praying more bibles will come.
Continue to pray for this community as they recover from this disaster. If you would like to be a blessing to these families and help bring hope contact Missionary Terry Williams.
We are in need of the following items:
- Bibles
- School Supplies
- Shoes
- Clothing
- Seeds
- Livestock
- For $47.00 you can sponsor a child and cover all their expenses so that they can attend school for an entire year.
May we show how God cares and provides for His children through the generosity of others.
Pastor Oning and Nene Diayon
