Greetings to all,
It has been a very good and profitable time since last we wrote. The Lord has opened up some nice opportunities for the teaching of His precious word. We are currently planning to begin the Mini Bible school format starting in January. The elders have decided to have the book of Hebrews taught during these first sessions. The sessions will run Monday through Friday, from 7 to 9 in the evenings, one week each quarter. The book of Hebrews will probably take the first year to complete. Sign up for the classes will begin in December, so please be praying.
I was able to visit with the saints down in Baguio Gold this past Lord's Day. What a blessing it was to meet them. The chapel is down a very steep road that is partially paved and partially mud in the rainy season. So we were able to drive part of the way down, then we walked the rest. It is a beautiful location nestled in the valley with mountains all around. This Lord's Day the most recent typhoon was drawing close so the clouds were hanging low among the mountain ranges, it was just beautiful. The Lord used our brother Bong to bring a good word of encouragement to the saints. I am scheduled to speak at their anniversary Sunday on December 23rd, so please be praying.
The work in Fatima is going on well. This week, due to the rain we were unable to visit with the saints there. But the Lord is blessing there as well and a few of the women from that work will be joining the ladies from Navy Base to go to the women's conference in Malolos Bulucan next weekend.
I continue to teach on Wednesday nights and the saints seem to be encouraged, so please continue to pray. One of the men was mentioning on Sunday how the study has helped him during a recent trial that has come into his life. How good to know that the word is encouraging the saints hearts and strengthening them for the walk of faith.
Last week we were informed that our visas had been approved. They have granted us two years, which is good. This is a 9G visa and is renewable up to ten years. We are still considering our options with a permanent resident visa. There are pros and cons in obtaining one, so we continue to pray for the Lord's direction.
Thanks for all your prayers. The Lord is opening up doors and making the path before us plain. What a wonderful savior!!
Ken
