It is becoming increasingly difficult for the vulnerable who already struggle to endure with covid restrictions. Lockdowns keep the elderly isolated at home with no way to get out to gather their daily needs from the mountain or ocean. Vegetation from the mountainside and small ocean life are their sustenance.
Thankfully our team is still allowed to visit the most vulnerable. Last week Nanay Tansya was trying to get up the mountain and lost her footing. She slipped and slid down a rocky portion hurting her back and getting cuts. She struggled to make it back to town. Often the elderly never recovery from such falls, deteriorate further and die. She was eager for our visit and prayer. God touched and restored her over the week we spent cooking for her and sharing God’s Word. Nanay has good grandkids who have recently housed her to support her. Please pray for the widows and elderly as monsoon season approaches. With this season usually comes hunger and many sicknesses.
Kids in our Discipleship Programs are always excited to learn and be challenged in Gods Word. Apple, Glaiza and Charis in the picture with teacher Leah worship, study the Bible and memorize scripture together. Even the brother Gian, who regularly listens in has memorized 2 verses. These kids live in Brgy. Tambacan San Isidro. We travel to minister to kids in that area each Friday. As these kids are renewing their minds in truth God is changing their hearts and using them to minister to their families. From the mouths of children and infants you have ordained praise on account of your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger (Ps 8:2)
During our home visitation with one of the mothers in our Health Restoration Program, Hope for the Island continued to encourage and support her. Sadly, Almira lost her youngest son recently. Diarrhea and vomiting could not be controlled in time. She is currently having a hard time taking care of her other 3 children. Little Lawrence is one of the kids in our Health Restoration Program. He was 17 lbs and is now 25 lbs 🙂 Please keep them in prayer as this family trusts God and endures suffering. They have come to faith in Christ as their Lord and Saviour and are plugged into a Christian church!
