Philippines-Bacolod City Newsletter (July)

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 Service

This month, our Worship Ministry was blessed with a short but impactful coaching session from Brother Henden, Music Head and Director from a church in Manila. He provided practical instruction to Chris in drumming and to Clarissa, one of our worship leaders, in keyboard playing, helping them improve their musical skills while emphasizing the importance of serving with excellence and a heart of worship.

Lee Soriano also shared valuable insights on the attitude and conduct of true worshippers. She reminded the team that worship is not merely about musical ability but about having a humble, surrendered heart that honors God. She encouraged everyone to minister with reverence, unity, and sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit, remembering that our lives should reflect the worship we offer on the platform.

We thank God for these opportunities to grow both musically and spiritually as we continue to pursue excellence for His glory.

Outreach Ministry:

We thank God that our outreach ministries in Tuguis, Vista, and other mission areas continue to move forward by His grace. Week after week, the Gospel is being shared, lives are being touched, and relationships are being built within the communities we serve.

We are especially grateful for our faithful teachers and ministry workers who continue to serve with dedication, love, and perseverance. Their commitment to teaching God's Word and caring for others is bearing fruit for His Kingdom. We pray that the Lord will continually strengthen, protect, and bless them as they faithfully carry out the work He has entrusted to them.

School of Yada

We thank God for the continued opportunities to reach our community through outreach ministry. Our student Joan was able to gather the children in her neighborhood and started a feeding and Bible study program.39 children came and with the help of some classmates and sisters in Christ successfully launched the first activity this Saturday.

We are praying that more children will participate in the program and that their parents will also become involved. Our desire is for this outreach to open doors for building relationships, strengthening families, and leading many to grow in faith as they encounter God's love through His people.

Discipleship

We praise God for the fruit we are seeing through the ongoing mentoring and discipleship of our worship team and ministry leaders. As they continue to grow in their walk with the Lord, they are becoming more spiritually mature, committed, and equipped to serve with humility and excellence.

While some members have experienced seasons of weakness, discouragement, and burnout, we have witnessed the restoring power of the Holy Spirit at work. Through prayer, fasting, and intentional discipleship, God has renewed their strength, revived their passion, and brought them back with fresh vision and purpose. We continue to trust that He who began a good work in them will faithfully carry it on to completion for His glory.

Praise Reports

We give all the glory to God for His unfailing faithfulness. Although the many responsibilities and ministry tasks can sometimes leave us feeling weary and close to burnout, the Lord has continually sustained us with His strength and grace. He has renewed our hearts, refreshed our spirits, and reminded us that His strength is made perfect in our weakness.

We are grateful that, through every challenge, God has remained faithful, providing wisdom, unity, and endurance to continue serving Him with joy. Truly, His grace has been sufficient, and His sustaining power has carried us through another month of ministry.

TESTIMONY

God is indeed faithful and good! This month, we joyfully celebrated the wedding of one of our teachers from the School of Yada. For years, we have faithfully prayed and fasted with her, asking the Lord to prepare and bring His chosen "Boaz" into her life. In His perfect timing, God answered our prayers and blessed her with a godly husband.

This beautiful testimony reminds us that God hears every prayer and always responds according to His perfect will and timing. It is a wonderful fruit of our regular prayers and fasting, encouraging us to continue trusting the Lord wholeheartedly. Truly, God's plans are always the best, and His answers are worth the wait. To Him alone be all the glory

PRAYER REQUESTS

• That every member of our families will receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and faithfully choose to follow Him.

• Pray that more children and parents will actively participate in our outreach ministries in Tuguis, Vista, and other mission areas, resulting in transformed lives and stronger Christian families.

• Pray for God's continued protection, wisdom, strength, and good health for all our teachers, outreach workers, worship team members, and ministry leaders as they faithfully serve His Kingdom.

• Pray for our worship ministry to continue growing in spiritual maturity, musical excellence, unity, and sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

• Pray for those who are experiencing weariness, discouragement, or burnout. May the Lord continually renew their strength, refresh their spirits, and fill them with renewed passion to serve Him.

• Please pray for God's abundant favor upon the students of the School of Yada. Despite the many personal, financial, and spiritual challenges they face, may they remain steadfast, faithful, and fully committed to completing their training. May the Lord strengthen their hearts, provide for every need, and help them persevere, knowing that He who called them is faithful and will accomplish His

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 Bacolod City Family