LATEST APRIL -MAY 2014
We got a NEW Group going on in Tacloban City!
We sent a team of 12 people there, reaching out to 5 different campuses. We started this PHASE last April, sharing the Evangecube to them and Basic Bible Lessons we call CROSSROADS.
This May 4 through June 2014 we are again sending a TEAM of 4 to 5 people.
They will lead a WEEKEND Retreat to process these NEW BELIEVERS in the Vision of Disciple Making. We are getting ready to raise up Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ! God is so good, great and glorious!
>> KEEP PARTNERING WITH US <<
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BELOW PICTURE: Last April 2014 Restoration Efforts
LAST February 24, 2014
REPORTED BY Arjay Gever
We Shall Return
The team of eight passionate hearts arrived (4pm) at the city of Tacloban last Monday February 17, 2014. The beauty of the city is still evident, even with its scars still fresh made by the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippine archipelago last November of 2013.
Our 18 hour trip was paid off with mixed emotions, stunned and dazzled seeing the extent of the damage made by the typhoon. I had a quick thought asking myself “if this devastation happened in my city I don’t know what to do.” After we docked from the port of Ormoc Leyte passing through the towns and the cities of the province, there seeing houses, buildings, and even lives crumpled like paper, it’s as if there is no hope. You can’t imagine a typhoon so strong enough to crash an infrastructure like it’s just made out of sand.
But with us the zeal of hope found in Christ Jesus we carried on, with the motivation for the cause to minister and lead people to Jesus, it’s our strength. The sun is setting when Kuya Rey fetched us infront of Robinsons Tacloban.
With a smile on his face he said “maopaynakulop” a waray-waray term for good afternoon.
We then jumped into the red mini pick-up car, carrying some goods to be repacked as we are to proceed to the adopted Barangay 54-A, that His Life Ministries chose to be the recipient of the free roofing materials to be given to the affected families of the Barangay [an entire barangay].
The warm welcome of the people when we arrived at Bible Baptist Church the host church and command center for the distributions of the materials, at least picked some of the thorns pierced in our hearts as it was saddened by the sight we witnessed along the way.
Pastor Jun Canas who pastors the church greeted us together with his wife and some little kids who seem to be expectant in our arrival. To regain our strength they’ve prepared a pamahaw for us, as the day is not yet done for us. New relationships has been established whereas hte exchange of conversation starting to build a good rapport for us and our brothers and sisters in Christ in Tacloban, our Filipino culture of hospitality can never be denied. They ushered us to our tent (UN) for the men and a newly constructed room for the ladies. After we had ourselves refreshed we went to the City Government Building of Tacloban and then to the Provicial Capitol Building of the Province of Leyte we prayed for the local government of the province.
It was dark when we returned to our camp and prepare ourselves for tomorrow’s activities.
We prayed, planned out and repacked the goods coming from our donors back in Bacolod City and around the world.
Tuesday February 18, 2014, the team was found praying as we start the day.
Dedicating every bit of the operations to the glory and fame of the Lord Jesus, we asked the Holy Spirits guidance for each and every one as we minister. Our tour around the city is not yet finished, we went to some important places in the province like the San Juanico Bridge, McArthur Park and the Tacloban Airport. Aside from this places you can see the work that needs to be finished, recovery stage is far from done. But the city is slowly rising from its fall. After this touring we went back at the camp to meet with the barangay officials of 54-A. The team we’re divided to two groups to conduct a priority survey on which households requires much number of roofing materials.
Kagawads and other social workers led us to the houses around the barangay.
There are some houses that are partially damaged but most of which is totaled. A lot of stories has been told to us, how they survived, the decisions they did, and the emotions that burst during our house to house visit if still fresh from the survivors experience. We really can’t tell which of the households need much roof because the surrounding community is totally damage, writing all the families that need attention we decided.
After the ocular check-up of the adopted barangay, we went around the city and visited three campuses and prayed for the University of the Philippines, Asian Development Foundation College and Eastern Visayas State University declaring Jesus’ redemption will come with no delay.
The team of Pastor Canas’ accommodation is incomparably humble. United as the light and salt of this earth, by 2pm of the afternoon people started to fill the place before the distribution of the roofing materials and other goods the barangay council made sure that people who are coming are from the same barangay.
Ian Cabalatungan of Cebu City shared the word of salvation using EVANGECUBE which were responded by many as the call for salvation in Jesus Christ was called. Heart-drowning sight, seeing people raised their hands knowing that there is still hope and that hope found only in Jesus. The people then were consolidated by filling-up the forms and was filed by the team for future contacts and endorsement to Pastor Jun’s pastoring. The families present in the operations lined up with a specific number of roofing materials they need -- some for 5, 12, and 18 SHEETS depending on the need of a certain family. Almost 160 families where blessed with roofing materials. Some people from other barangay wondered if the roofing materials that were provided is given by the government.
In the coastal stretch of the neighboring barangays which the relief operations of His Life Ministries powered by Jesus was provided was the first construction materials that were provided for a community.
Smile beamed around as they received their share. The team did not have a hard time with the distributions because the people themselves were disciplined. The Barangay Captain of 54-A thanked the team for their effort of reaching them in a special way. It was a day full of rejoicing coming from the salvation of the souls in Jesus and the smiles that were seen in the families and individual whom even they’ve lost their loved ones, their shelter and lost almost everything they manage to say “thank You Lord.”
The team had a very fulfilling day, giving back all the glory and honor to God alone for everything He has done for not only for the people but also for us who ministered. The honor of serving the Lord is incomparable. The team together with Pastor Jun and family went on a dinner celebrations in one of the restaurants in the city. We also met a friend from VCF Tacloban which is also a friend of Richie Rondez in Tacloban, we shared insights of what is the culture of the youth in Tacloban and build an investment of contact in the future mission trip of HLM. With joy and peace in our heart we rested the night in His presence.
Wednesday February 19, 2014 the scheduled date of our departure. The team of Pastor Jun prepared for us a pasalabong of “binagol” one of the local delicacies of the city together with the t-shirts saying “I love Tacloban” was given as a token of thanks to the team. We hurriedly grab a photo with our t-shirts on together with Pastor Jun and his wife. The exchanged of good byes where all around from the kids to the senior people we extended our thanks to them for allowing us to minister to them, encouraging them to put their full hope in the Lord Jesus. The team prayed for Pastor Jun’s family and ministry in continually reaching and discipling the city for the Lord. We were brought to bus terminal catching up with our itinerary the smiles that bid us good byes giving them our response “we shall return.”
[as of February 19, 2014, reported by Arjay Geven]
The team motivated with the purpose of blessing the people of Tacloban, declaring the hope found only in Jesus Christ. We started the day with a prayer. We continued to tour around the city seeing the etent of the damage, praying for every establishment that we can see especially campuses like: University of the Philippines, Eastern Visayas State University and Asian Development Foundation College, declaring fertile ground for the gospel to be planted in the hearts of the students. The accommodation of Pastor Jun Canas and his team are exceptional. Our hearts united being the light and salt. We informed the people of the Barangay 54-A at 10am by doing a house to house priority inspection of those families who needed roofing materials. By 2pm Ian Cabalatungan (our Cebu pastor) shared the Word and called for salvation which some of the people who came responded, afterwards smiles beamed with words saying "thank You Lord" can be heard everywhere. A day worth remembering, giving back the honor and glory to God alone.[as of FEBRUARY 10, 2014]
- REVIEW:
- our RELIEF STAGE generated more or less 500,000 pesos! That's half a million in CASH AND GOODS. Thanks for joining this STAGE: RELIEF STAGE.
- shared to people in Cadiz, Sagay, Iloilo, Ormoc, and many more.
- now we are going for the RESTORATION STAGE. see below ...
- RESTORATION STAGE:
- we collected another P600,000 pesos in CASH from all our partners, donors [USA, JAPAN, SAUDI, and other PLACES], and HLM church people [GAVE MORE THAN 70% of this P600,000.00. God is really good and gracious and great among us!
- this is specifically to be used for Tacloban ALONE!
- Our TEAM LEADER, Brother Sunny Diosana (experienced in 5 International Rehabilitation Mission, Haiti, Ache, Sudan, etc) has THE FOLLOWING REPORT:
- Bought already P 580,000 pesos worth of ROOFING SHEETS for all of these families!!! Delivery is on the way. HALLELUJAH! pictures will follow.
- blessing the 158 Families with ROOFING MATERIALS
- supplier: Gabon Hardware, Catbalogan , Samar,
- Location: Poblacion, Catbalogan, Samar. Name of Owner: Rigoberto Gabon
- Contact Details 0915 - 398 - 1418 F
- ax: (05) 251 - 2107
- Materials: 1,500 pieces of .400mm MEGALUME 4x12' CORR. IRON SHEETS at P 384 each.
- TOTAL COST is P 576,000.00
- P584,000 with delivery.
- TODAY or TOMORROW delivery of Goods takes place. WOW!
- Bacolod / Cebu teams will go there within these days to FACILITATE distribution and etc.
- Target is Barangay 54-A: Chairman Ciriaco Villanueva III
- Contact Person : Pastor Jun Canias [a local Baptist Pastor]
- Contact no. 0919 668 8242
- Distance: 7-8 km from Tacloban City Airport
- No. of families affected by Typhoon Yolanda : 158
- No. of Injured Persons : 31
- No. of Missing Persons: 13
- No. of persons Died: 23
- NOW WE ARE GETTING READY FOR THE RELATIONSHIP STAGE. This is where we will do BIBLE STUDIES, PRAYER, COUNSELING, MEDICAL and EDUCATIONAL acts and many more!
- We have decided to CLOSE already the RESTORATION STAGE and proceed to this new STAGE: RELATIONSHIP STAGE.
- We will be sending people to do the follow up. WHAT CAN YOU DO? PRAY, GIVE, MONITOR what we are doing.
- GOAL: to start 15 HOUSE CHURCHES
- GOAL: to share the GOSPEL one on one to at least 1,000 people.
- GOAL: to raise another 300,000 pesos or more to START, SUSTAIN and SEE HOUSE CHURCHES organized. AS YOU'VE BEEN OF HELP in the RELIEF and RESTORATION stages ... keep on PRAYING on supporting the RELATIONSHIP stage at this time.
- MARCH 9 to APRIL 20 is the 40 DAY PERIOD TARGET TIME for this to be in fruition. WE CALL THIS THE 40 DAYS WE GO TOGETHER CAMPAIGN.
- We already acquired a GENERATOR set JUST TODAY according to our LIFE TACLOBAN RESTORATION PHASE 2014 leader, Brother Sunny Diosana. Hallelujah! The unit was bought at CATBALOGAN SAMAR (200 plus kilometers away from TACLOBAN). We have to transport it. NOW we are lighting up the area, slowly and surely! God is good!
- FROM THE FB WALL of BROTHER SUNNY R. DIOSANA: "Finally bulbs are brighter than before as portion of Brgy. 54-A end up having their improvised street lights courtesy of Ptr. Jun & family incl. the neighbors through the 3500 watts diesel generator sponsored by HisLife Ministries Family of Churches [and PARTNERS]. Madamo gid nga Salamat sa inyo pag dum-dum sa Amon diri." SEE PHOTO BELOW
- Brother Sunny Diosana has been there for the past 2 DAYS already. This is his 2nd TRIP to Tacloban. He is surveying the prices of construction materials within proximity HARDWARES for wood, nails, GI Sheets and more. According to him these construction materials are not yet that stable. So we have to wait for better opportunities.
- The NEXT Trip/s for TACLOBAN has to be soon. GET READY!
- As of this writing, there is a LOW PRESSURE (a bit rainy in Tacloban).
- ALL are SAFE. 5 bulbs of LIGHT are lighted tonight!!!
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| RIGHT: Brother Sunny Diosana. January 10, 2014 GENERATOR SET |
REPORT ... for the RESTORATION PHASE
(as of DECEMBER 12, 2013)
- we have collected in CASH more than P 450,000.00 ! Halleljah!
- NOTE: THIS IS ONLY FOR THE RESTORATION PHASE, the P 450,000.00.
- The previous collection of more than P 500,000.00 of Cash and Goods were ALL GIVEN during the 1st Phase called RELIEF PHASE -- to Cadiz, Sagay, Iloilo, Ormoc, and more.
- while the CASH above (P 450,000.00) will be given through our RESTORATION TEAM 2013 Tacloban beginning this December. THE CASH IS IN-TACT. NOT YET SPENT. We have P 450,000.00 plus plus more to GIVE AWAY! and more is coming! THIS IS ONLY SPECIFICALLY for Tacloban use.
- 1st Trip will be by our TEAM LEADER, Brother Sunny Diosana (experienced in 5 International Rehabilitation Mission, Haiti, Ache, Sudan, etc).
- He will be in Tacloban December 18 coordinating via DSWD at the Plaza Square. Then will be in CEBU to connect with our CEBU TEAM (who already went to Ormoc last month).
- We will be waiting for our ASSIGNED Post: Baranggay, Purok or Sitio.
- TRIPS FOR TACLOBAN begins by December 20, 2013 till January 2014.
- PROPOSED ACTIONS: rebuild and restore slightly damaged homes, restore community water pipes, restore fishing boats (if they are in the coastal area), restore livelihood opportunities, and more.
- JANUARY, FEBRUARY 2014 will be a preparation to have RELATIONSHIP and TEAM BUILDING among the locals in Tacloban. IT IS OUR DREAM THAT HOUSE CHURCHES and a BIG CELEBRATION SUNDAY WORSHIP CHURCH be STARTED! "Eternity is more important than TRANSIENCE" -- win, bond, train, send AGENDA.
A RESPONSE to the TACLOBAN and NEIGHBORING islands in CRISIS.
Our EMERGENCY MEETING [November 12, 2013] with our STAFF and SITE PASTORS yielded the following with a RESOLUTE HEART and SPIRIT.
YES we will be HELPING, and GIVING UP MANY things for this ONE THING!
EVEN RAISING UP A MILLION or MORE (through our THANKSGIVING GIFTS 2013).
We will also invite others to join in this spiritual fray.
We have divided our RESPONSE in TWO DIFFERENT WAYS:
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TO GIVE "RELIEF" immediately!
And
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TO ALSO "BUILD" some of the things that were lost due to the typhoon, we will call this “RESTORATION”.
AS OF THE MOMENT, MANY HAVE LINKED WITH US IN DOING SUCH AN ENDEAVOR.
One of our brother (SUNNY DIOSANA) will be back from HAITI to voluntarily LEAD THE TEAM and ALL THE RESOURCES WE MAY MUSTER.
SOME TIPS / GUIDELINES … GOT THIS FROM A SISTER ABROAD with some additions ... as you HELP OUT ... KEEP IN MIND.
They are asking for: Shoes Trapal / COVERING / TENT Ready to eat food. SUPER Cookies and ETC Flashlights and batteries To everyone who is actively participating in packing relief goods to be sent to the EXTREMELY DEVASTATED areas like LEYTE and such, please note the following:
1.) PACK MEDICINE - most especially basic medicine (biogesic, bioflu, robitussin etc). Also if possible, include medicine for surface wounds as many have been wounded because of the debris and fallen rooftops.
2.) PACK AT LEAST ONE BOTTLE OF WATER. People are raging for water (some have even become violent just for water). There is no source of water at all in any part of Tacloban.
3.) PACK CANDLES AND MATCHES - there will be no electricity for a minimum of two months so all people will need these.
4.) ENCOURAGE YOUR RESPECTIVE GROUP/ORGANIZATION TO DONATE BODYBAGS. Bodies are lying around the roads within the city and some of the places have already been filled up with bodies. NOTE: DO NOT PACK NOODLES, RICE OR ANYTHING THAT NEEDS WATER. There is no water and electricity so it is impossible to cook this kind of food. Stick to bread, canned goods that are ready-to-eat and can be opened WITHOUT THE NEED FOR A CAN OPENER. (ALTHOUGH FILIPINOS ARE VERY RESOURCEFUL PEOPLE)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
As we receive all THE GOODS and GIFTS you will be SENDING, we are dividing it into RELIEF (THE NOW) and RESTORATION (THE NEXT) ... then RELATIONSHIPS (sharing the Word of God and building communities of faith).
RELIEF >>>>> includes FOOD, WATER, BLANKETS, MEDICINES, SLIPPERS, SHOES, PAMPERS for kids, etc.
While RESTORATION >>>>> includes a plan to build a CLINIC, some HOMES / HOUSES / SHELTERS in a specific areas / baranggay, and more ....
AS OF NOW all gifts collected for TACLOBAN will be IMMEDIATELY sent to BROTHER ROCKY PARCON and TEAM (some of them are NOW in ORMOC and may reach LEYTE in a 2 hour travel by land), this TEAM comes from CEBU CITY; THEN for NORTHERN PANAY, all gifts will be coursed to BROTHER REY DEL ROSARIO and TEAM – they are in PANAY AREA at this time. THEN for SAGAY CITY, NORTHERN NEGROS, it will be immediately sent to BROTHER JONAS CUBING (Sagay is only a 2 hour drive from BACOLOD CITY); while for CADIZ (through Brother Jay Ramos).
NOTE:
RESTORATION EFFORTS begin DECEMBER 2nd week (DECEMBER 10, 11, 12, on so on) as we LITERALLY SEND A TEAM headed by BROTHER SUNNY DIOSANA (he has more than 5 INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES in community development / infrastructure -- ACHE INDONESIA; SUDAN ... to mention).
THIS entails 1 to 2 million pesos or more of GIFTS WE MAY DONATE TO BUILD a CLINIC,
restore some HOUSES (of at least 10 to 12 families) ... etc.
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WHERE WILL WE REMIT OUR GIFTS / GOODS?
DELIVERY ADDRESS:
HIS LIFE MINISTRIES,
BANGGA SUBAY, STA CLARA DRIVE,
Bacolod City. Negros Occidental,
Philippines, 6100 AREA CODE.
GIVING ADDRESS:
His Life Ministries,
ACCOUNT Number: 161-041361-7
Bank: CHINA BANK NORTH DRIVE BACOLOD CITY.
SWIFT CODE: CHBKPHMM
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REGULAR RESTORATION TEAMS WILL BE SENT TILL WE HAVE A BLESSED NOCHE BUENA WITH THE LIGHT OF CHRIST IN HOMES WE ARE TO BUILD and RESTORE this Christmas!
WE ARE NOW SIGNING UP PEOPLE TO JOIN THIS NOCHE BUENA -- HOLY NIGHT EXPERIENCE in a HOUSE RESTORED somewhere out there in LEYTE!
be part of this! LET US LYT THEIR NYT!
TRIPS STARTS December 11 onwards.
RESTORATION TEAMS: will bring carpenters; builders; helpers; health and nutrition people (cook) ... and more!
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| actual goods PACKED in Cebu City for Leyte [NOVEMBER 14, 15, 2013] |
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| actual goods PACKED in Bacolod for Sagay City [NOVEMBER 13, 2013]
PICTURE ABOVE -- The 1st Batch of RELIEF goods for Sagay City (northern negros)
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| actual delivery 2nd Round of RELIEF from Cebu to LEYTE, November 17, 2013 |
PICTURE ABOVE -- The 2nd Batch of RELIEF goods for boarding via Supercat.
We will
arrive in Leyte at around 7:15pm. Again to all the planners, givers,
& movers... Thank you so much! Keep it coming. AT PIER 4 CEBU.
REGULAR RESTORATION TEAMS WILL BE SENT
TILL WE HAVE A BLESSED NOCHE BUENA WITH THE LIGHT OF CHRIST IN HOMES WE
ARE TO BUILD and RESTORE this Christmas!
WE ARE NOW SIGNING UP PEOPLE TO JOIN THIS NOCHE BUENA -- HOLY NIGHT EXPERIENCE in a HOUSE RESTORED somewhere out there in LEYTE!
be part of this! LET US LYT THEIR NYT!
TRIPS STARTS December 11 onwards.
RESTORATION TEAMS: will bring carpenters; builders; helpers; health and nutrition people (cook) ... and more!
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| NOVEMBER 23 in NORTHERN SAGAY |
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| NORTHERN NEGROS across the seas ... |
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His Life RELIEF Operations TEAM (from CEBU) landed
in LEYTE. They will be concentrated in MUNICIPALITY KANANGA, LEYTE.
November 15 (1st Batch of Relief Goods Delivered -- DONE); November 17
(2nd Batch of Relief Goods Delivered -- DONE). We are specifically in
BARANGAY KAWAYAN. SEE WIKIPEDIA article ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kananga,_Leyte FROM CEBU TEAM for LEYTE: Overwhelming! Thank you everyone! Your generousity fed 512 families in Barangay F.A Tan, Leyte. Our joy is simply unexplainable seeing. Jesus be lifted high! NOVEMBER 23, 24 2013 THIS is the 3rd Batch of relief goods for Leyte. A big thanks to HisLifeCebu men who helped hakot 35 sacks from 4th floor to ground floor. Indeed God is our strength! hehe. And of course to everyone who helped & gave, may the good Lord bless your generous heart. All glory to Jesus! ================================================
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WHERE WILL WE REMIT OUR GIFTS / GOODS?
DELIVERY ADDRESS:
HIS LIFE MINISTRIES,
BANGGA SUBAY, STA CLARA DRIVE,
Bacolod City. Negros Occidental,
Philippines, 6100 AREA CODE.
GIVING ADDRESS:
His Life Ministries,
ACCOUNT Number: 161-041361-7
Bank: CHINA BANK NORTH DRIVE BACOLOD CITY.
SWIFT CODE: CHBKPHMM
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