I had the opportunity to take some of the students from Joyful Bible Institute (JBI) to help some good friends of mine, Fedil and Belen, and their ministry. They were the first couple that I trained in children’s ministry and helped them to start and establish their ministry to children. I have been instructing the students in children’s ministry at the institute and teaching them how to tell children about Jesus through songs, drama and other skills. This was their opportunity to put their skills to practice.

The students started out by leading in prayer. It is good to recognize the help of God before starting the service. Here you can see that even without an LCD projector you can still have praise and worship with the help of words written on a plastic bag. Cool!! The students were having much fun while singing to the Lord and served as models for the boys and girls. Some of the students even taught the kids a song with motions.

Some of the students had to eventually move outside as the room filled with children. There were over 100 children packed into the small meeting space. Fedil shared the message with the children and then it was time to thank God and to serve food to the children.

The JBI students donated food. We called this ‘bihon’, a small clear noodle that tastes very good. Belen and some of the students helped to serve the children. Everyone was happy that they were able to help Fedil and Belen and minister to all the children.

Following the service I was able to give each of the students their own Bible written in Cebuano as they begin their own ministries. iRock Ministies in the United States donated these Bibles and hundreds are being distributed to children and adults here in the Philippines. The students were very happy to have received one of these Bibles.

Thank God for what He is doing in the lives of young people at Joyful Bible Institute. I also thank God for Fedil and Belen and their faithfulness in reaching the children in their neighborhood.