My name is Nermilyn M. Oraba, I am 31 years old. Living and serving on Siargao island through Hope for the Island. I joined HOPE outreaches as one being ministered to. I looked forward to each week when the team would come teach us Gods word and show His love. I continued to attend regularly the fellowship every Saturday until I decided to be one of their disciples without hesitation. I responded in faith to Christ and grew in the Lord. Jesus became not only my Savior but also my Lord.
HOPE staff began training me to be part of the Kids Ministry Program. I had doubts at first. I doubted if I would be capable to help as needed. I was very shy and the idea of standing in front of a crowd scared me. I was regularly encouraged by the staff that I can do anything through the grace of help of God.
I stepped out trusting God and bonded well with the kids. I gained confidence teaching kids at Alegria where I helped for many years. In 2008 one of Hope for the Isand leaders approached me asking if I would be open to serve as one of the preschool assistant teachers. Before approached I had been considering going to Manila to look for employment. God had different plans for me! One month after I accepted the offer to assist at the preschool I become one of the lead teachers. I then became one of the full time team and felt privileged to be part of this family.
At this moment I have been serving at Hope for 13 years and counting. Being in the service at HOPE I have experienced the goodness, favour and miracles of God!! God allowed me to experience so many things I would not have outside.
I was able to help educate many kids that are now successful and serving the Lord. I was able to go outside the country on missions sharing the good news. I have been trained in many ways including being supported to go to YWAM discipleship training school.
I accompanied Derek and Jenn to Malaysia Borneo to minister and extend the love of Christ to the Penan deep in the jungle. Hope for the island helped me to know Christ more and serve the community with a heart full of compassion. I know I am very blessed to be part of this team. God has used all ups and down in serving God to grow and develop me. God’s grace continues to be sufficient as I handle my responsibilities as one of HOPE leaders.
I have been trying my best to grow in my abilities as a photographer for all the ministry reporting. I am thankful for ways I have learned and am able to share all that God is doing here. I am praying that God will provide a DSLR D6500 CAMERA so that I can enhance my skills and be better equipped to do ministry reporting. I also want to help those who have no camera to be able to capture their important memories.
Mark 11:24 whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have recieved it and it will be yours.
