TESTIMONY
I am the fifth child from a humble family in the Philippines. My father had a train accident when I was six years old which led to his early retirement. We were orphaned by our mother when our youngest was in fifth grade; two were still in high school; and my eldest sister and I were in college. I earned my degree through scholarships; while my eldest sister got hers while working as a student assistant. Since graduation, we shared the financial responsibility at home.
I work fulltime as a University Research Associate at the University of the Philippines (UP), my alma mater. My sister and I support our three younger siblings’ college education. One is a senior Nursing student; another is a junior Electronics and Communications Engineering major; and our youngest, now a college freshman taking up Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. It is tough to be a breadwinner but the hardest part is actually to be a “mother” at home. As a big sister, I practically mothered the “three kids” especially when our Nanay went to the Lord.
It is a blessing to belong to a loving Christian family, my father being the first believer at home. I have an elder brother who serves as the Pastor at my local church. My siblings and I share the joy of serving the Lord through the ministries at Lord Jesus My Provider (LJMP) community church. I am privileged to serve the Lord outside our local church through the Malolos Youth Aflame (MYF), with advisers Bro. Mark and Sis. Nora Racette and the MYF team. I am also a member of the White Harvest Ministries Board of Directors.
Four years ago, I was in a conference when I first heard Bro. Mark share the vision of having a resource center in the city. I was elated. A few years later, the vision expanded to a Christian complex with a youth center and orphanage. The streets would show how much orphanages are needed in the Philippines. I was orphaned by my mother at 19; yet I felt lost like a new-born kitten. How much more the many homeless children on the streets? And just imagine the souls that would benefit from this project. A bountiful harvest for Jesus. I couldn’t keep myself from praising God for this wonderful vision. And I personally prayed about it to happen one day.
The Lord is generous and He opened avenues to make this vision into reality. Bro. Mark asked me to join the team and pursue the vision. I was totally overwhelmed with the idea. I prayed about it, shared it with my father and siblings and asked counsel from my Pastor and Church elders. Practically speaking, it would be impossible for me to go since I have a family to support, kids to send to school, a career to flourish, a church family to be with—my life is in the Philippines. But GOD IS AWESOME. They all blessed me to go as it is God who calls people to work in His vineyard. My father even told me not to fret; God’s name is Jehovah Jireh. He provides and compensates.
Right after I said yes, I was led to read the book of John chapter 15. Verse 16 says, “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you” (NKJV). I claim God’s favor in Jesus’ name.
Praise the Lord for His loving kindness. He is faithful to me and my family and He is to you. We walk by faith and not by sight. I pray that the Lord will also use you to embark with us in this journey.
I work fulltime as a University Research Associate at the University of the Philippines (UP), my alma mater. My sister and I support our three younger siblings’ college education. One is a senior Nursing student; another is a junior Electronics and Communications Engineering major; and our youngest, now a college freshman taking up Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. It is tough to be a breadwinner but the hardest part is actually to be a “mother” at home. As a big sister, I practically mothered the “three kids” especially when our Nanay went to the Lord.
It is a blessing to belong to a loving Christian family, my father being the first believer at home. I have an elder brother who serves as the Pastor at my local church. My siblings and I share the joy of serving the Lord through the ministries at Lord Jesus My Provider (LJMP) community church. I am privileged to serve the Lord outside our local church through the Malolos Youth Aflame (MYF), with advisers Bro. Mark and Sis. Nora Racette and the MYF team. I am also a member of the White Harvest Ministries Board of Directors.
Four years ago, I was in a conference when I first heard Bro. Mark share the vision of having a resource center in the city. I was elated. A few years later, the vision expanded to a Christian complex with a youth center and orphanage. The streets would show how much orphanages are needed in the Philippines. I was orphaned by my mother at 19; yet I felt lost like a new-born kitten. How much more the many homeless children on the streets? And just imagine the souls that would benefit from this project. A bountiful harvest for Jesus. I couldn’t keep myself from praising God for this wonderful vision. And I personally prayed about it to happen one day.
The Lord is generous and He opened avenues to make this vision into reality. Bro. Mark asked me to join the team and pursue the vision. I was totally overwhelmed with the idea. I prayed about it, shared it with my father and siblings and asked counsel from my Pastor and Church elders. Practically speaking, it would be impossible for me to go since I have a family to support, kids to send to school, a career to flourish, a church family to be with—my life is in the Philippines. But GOD IS AWESOME. They all blessed me to go as it is God who calls people to work in His vineyard. My father even told me not to fret; God’s name is Jehovah Jireh. He provides and compensates.
Right after I said yes, I was led to read the book of John chapter 15. Verse 16 says, “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you” (NKJV). I claim God’s favor in Jesus’ name.
Praise the Lord for His loving kindness. He is faithful to me and my family and He is to you. We walk by faith and not by sight. I pray that the Lord will also use you to embark with us in this journey.
testimony by Pinay @ 11:28 AM
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