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.
