ETSIM Philippines-Guihulngan Newsletter (August)

Dear Friends and Partners,

Greetings in Christ!

Thank you for your prayers and support. We are grateful for God's faithfulness as we continue equipping believers and advancing the Gospel. We hope these ministry updates, testimonies, and prayer requests encourage you.

MINISTRY UPDATES

Worship Services: During some Sunday and Midweek worship services, our widows willingly lead worship and use their God-given gifts. We are reminded that while instruments and musicians are a blessing, God looks at a heart that is willing and fully surrendered to Him.

Preaching & Teaching: Through The Foundations of Our Christian Faith, we learned about the soul and were reminded that emotions are not the measure of the Holy Spirit's presence. True evidence is a transformed life.

Outreach Ministry: We continue using the same foundation to equip believers in Planas, Guihulngan City to share the Gospel and disciple families through God's Word.

Youth & Children: Our youth and children continue learning through Bible lessons and practical applications.

Discipleship: Midweek Bible Study continues to raise up teachers, preachers, and evangelists, prioritizing quality before quantity as we equip faithful servants to care for souls.

TESTIMONY

This week, during our Midweek Service, Brother Efren, one of our elders, shared a testimony of God's provision and comfort. He testified of how the Lord has faithfully provided for him and strengthened his heart, especially during moments when he remembers and misses his late wife.

He also expressed gratitude for the kind of church family God has given him. He shared how thankful he is that our fellowship does not value people according to their wealth, position, or profession. Instead, he appreciates being part of a church where everyone can sit together at one table, share a meal, laugh, and fellowship as one family.

His testimony reminded us that the church is not built on status, but on Christ's love, where every person is valued and welcomed.

All glory belongs to Jesus!

PRAYER REQUESTS

• That our knowledge in Christ may continue to increase and make Him known by loving and serving the least, the lost, and the outcasts, faithfully reflecting the heart of Jesus.

  
  

• That God will raise up wise and faithful men and women who are not only hearers of His Word but also obedient doers.

  
  

• That the Holy Spirit will continue to empower us to reach the lost, disciple believers, and boldly proclaim the Gospel throughout Negros Island and to the nations.

  
  

• That God will establish a community of believers who walk by faith, deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and faithfully follow Christ until the end.

  
  

• That the Lord will raise up apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers who will equip the saints, strengthen the Body of Christ, and carry this vision to future generations.

  
  

• That God will provide a decent place for the body of Christ to gather and a training center in Negros Oriental as we continue scatter in advancing His Kingdom throughout Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, and the nations of the world.

CLOSING NOTE

We give all glory to God for His continued faithfulness in our ministry this month. We remain grateful for every life touched, every heart renewed, and every opportunity to serve. May we continue to walk in obedience, passion, and unity as we advance God’s kingdom.

In Christ,

ETSIM Guihulngan Family