We have officially made our transition – and can officially redirect all mission support as previously and prayerfully planned. The mission
report this time is so exciting! The “Care Boxes” sent last for the Ati people of North Panay Island (Pastor Rocky’s ministry) arrived safely and was distributed to the needs across the region – PTL! Pastor Rocky has emailed us to let us know that the entire region rejoices before God for the amazing and gracious gifts of love (flip-flops, clothing, backpacks, toothpaste & toothbrushes, toys, and more!!). The local Ati church people are now learning to package up the gifts that normally would be just for them – and they are now a part of the reach – as they are sharing the love and message of Jesus with other villages nearby! Hallelujah! God is surely doing mighty things!
The new Church Building has begun!! PTL! By faith and trust in the Lord, Pastor Rocky and the local congregation there in Malay, have begun the construction of their new Bamboo & Nepa Church Building for their growing numbers! These people are surly the “least of these”, yet through the continued prayers and financial support of others (namely our partners) and great personal sacrifice from nearly every member of the church – they have begun to see that God will provide and bless their giving and faithfulness. There have been souls saved and baptized since our departure from the Philippines – and they trace it all back to the revival and move of GOD begun months ago – which YOU ALL were and are a vital part of! Life in North Panay is NOT easy – in fact, it is extremely challenging – yet through it all, CHRIST is being taught, exalted, worshipped, trusted, and shared! Great things are happening because we ALL have remained faithful.
Please Be SURE that your love offerings and monthly support are now routed through the following:
First Church of God
918 N. Mosby Ave.
El Dorado, AR 71730
Memo: Philippine Missions
As this church is a recognized and accountable non-profit in good standing, your charitable contributions will be tax-deductible – and an annual receipt of your support will be provided for all supporting partners. Sheryl and I have joined you all, in the monthly support of what God is doing in the N. Panay island region of our world. All our combined monthly support will be sent directly to the point of need in the Philippines – through Pastor Rocky exclusively. He will give a detailed accounting of every penny, and that record will be provided to all the partners. The ONLY costs that will be reimbursed by the Church for their involvement in this missions support, will be the actual cost of the transfer of support funds to the Philippines (receipts of same will be available each month). The 5% admin fee previously charged by First Love was very reasonable – but 0% is better.
May God keep His work and reach to the Ati people on your hearts! Our prayer is that you will share our desire to stay partnered in this amazing and fruitful Mission Ministry.
We have made an effort to get a copy of the NEW REVISED bank auto-debit authorization form to all those we knew preferred auto-debit as their means of sending their monthly financial support. If you have not received a copy, please let us know immediately, and we will email you or mail you a copy ASAP! Please fill it out and mail it to the above Church address – attn.: Nate Jackson. We will get it started without delay.
While it’s true that Sheryl and I are not currently living in the Philippines – our communication with the ministry there and our hearts for the reach there have never been stronger! God is NOT done there – and the work that has been started last year is truly bearing fruit and reaching beyond all previously held borders! PTL! So we ask that you please continue to be a part of what God is doing there – as we are – and remain faithful to what God has burdened our hearts with from the start!
PS Little Leo is doing good! One major surgery and one heart-cath surgery behind him, with all Glory to GOD, he is doing excellent! His every smile is a constant reminder of the amazing love and care of our God! Not sure what HE has in store for Leo in the future – but it is safe to say that God has used every day of his life thus far to show His power over all life’s obstacles! Thank you for your continued prayers for Leo and his family! We love you all and appreciate you so much more than words could ever express!
Your Partners in Mission,
Nate & Sheryl