On September 25, 2011 five of us went back to our community struck by a flood almost three months ago. 33 people lost their lives as a result of that tragic event. Many others lost all of their belongings including Nene and I. Immediately following the flood we moved to another location to avoid any future disaster. We have tried to sell or rent what was left of our home but to no avail.
Although many lost their belongings, the souls of many had been given another chance. We saw this as an opportunity to expand the kindgom of God and a new ministry location was birthed.
September 25, 2011 at 2:00 pm a ministry started on the same property where we lost everything. In partnership with iRock ministres USA and by the power of Jesus the ministry was launched.
The kids were very excited to attend the service. Even though the scheduled time was 2:00 pm, they kept coming early and checking if it was 2:00 pm yet. That was so cute and quite funny since they had their own clocks to tell them what time it was but they were just so anxious to be part of what had been planned especially for them.
Kids starting coming and filling the small area. There were no chairs and the kids sat on the floor, under the shelves and anywhere they could find a place. Even when all available space had been occupied they kept coming until they were overflowing (Glory to Jesus) and had to stand outside.
It was hot and humid in that small space but the kids didn’t complain. I started a small electric fan but it did little to counteract the heat and the sweat.
Not even the heat and humidity could stop the kids from worshipping Jesus as they sang song of praise to Jesus.
We taught a scripture verse, John 8:12. “Jesus said I am the Light of the world, whoever follow me will never walk in darkness but will have the “Light of life”. Through object lessons, memory work and stories, 61 children and one adult came to realize how their heart was darkened by sin and accepted Jesus as their Light of life. We give glory to God for working in hearts that day.
It seems that no service is complete until there is food so true to tradition each child was served popcorn, orange juice and a small bread roll. As they gave thanks it was so meaningful because that might have been the only food they received that day.
As followers of Jesus, let us continue to pray that the Light planted in their heart will shine to other people and that they will become a torch bringer, the bringer of testimony that Jesus is the Light of their life.
NOTE: As a pastor, Nene and I are a young couple that iRock Ministries has helped throughout the years as we follow God’s direction for our life. We are an extension of iRock Ministries in the United States and refer to our ministry as iRock Philippines. We have a dream to help children that have been forgotten by building a ministry center to meet spiritual, physical, and educational needs of these children . If you would like to know more about this center, as the dream becomes a reality, be sure to sign up for our newsletter. Through our updates you will be given opportunity to partner with us through your prayers and finances. Keep this project in prayer as we seek God for His Holy and divine direction.
One day my friend Nilson approached me and asked for prayer for his situation. His wife left him with three children, all boys. The youngest is two years old and the oldest is 6 years old. He can’tmove properly because of arthritis and gout. His right eye is already blind and his left is starting to blurry. He owns a very small store but few items to sell.
After one day of preparing it, it was time to deliver the product to Nison’s place and pack the charcoal into small pieces.
This is the fish soup that my wife prepared. We prayed together before we ate and had a wonderful time. We talked about life and how Jesus provides our needs beyond our imagination. 
After that we left.They were very happy and thankful to Our Lord Jesus Christ, not for the food but the love and care that we shared with them, showing that there are people who are sent by God to help them and encourage them to continue to live in Christ. We shared
Even a child wants to know they own something. Giving them Bibles as their own for the first time brought great joy for all of them. Some of this kids have a hard time buying their own meal. How much more difficult would it be to purchase a bible? But as we shared the Bibles with them, you could see the excitement and joy in their faces as they read the Bible. They waited and lined up to get one Bible.  Our purpose of giving the Bible, is to encourage the kids to read and memorize the books of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. In this way, they are trained on how to use the Bible. That day we gave 50 cebuano Bibles away . As of now we are planning to conduct a competition about verses and books of the Bible. Those who can memorize the books of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation will receive something special.
