The Luzon District, Philippines reported that a large number of new starts have begun this year. The district assembly, on January 25, heard from 17 different new starts. Some had just begun while others were worshiping now on a regular basis. There was excitement and joy all during the assembly as the district and local churches turn their attention to reaching lost people through church planting. (more…)
Dr. Dante Rio, a member of the Nazarene Christian Fellowship, has become very active in his faith. His wife, also a medical doctor, started an outreach clinic to the poor held each Sunday Morning from 7am to 9am before church. Dr. Dante Rio is also holding a Bible Study at a medical clinic in the Santa Lucia mall. Up to 12 nurses and doctors attend this and Dr. Rio is very new to this ministry. Several of the doctors and nurses are opposed to this Bible study but the owner of the mall requested the Dr. to hold this after Rev. Jason Hallig visted him.
Rev. Luz Tamayo reports that a former devote to the Black Nazarene in Quiapo has come to Christ. The man’s wife was disturbed by his strong devotion and painful sacrifices to the Black Nazarene. He learned about our church in a bible study in a factory near the Taytay Church of the Nazarene. The factory is owned by a Nazarene and the workers must attend the Bible Study. He was baptized in our last men’s camp (more…)
Metro Manila District Superintendent reports that the Central Church outreach to Pasig has a regular worship attendance of over 40 adults and young people with about 20 children coming to Sunday School. (more…)
A member of Angeles City Church, Dr. Arnold de Guzman recently passed the oral and written examination as Diplomate in Cardiology. This is the highest level of qualification possible. (more…)