A prayer request

Throughout the short life of Homegrown Harvesters, we have seen the hand of God often.We have seen the sovereignty of God as we have made contact with various people. It happened to us again this week.

One of our sources in the Philippines suggested we contact a certain pastor. His name is Bro. Clemente Gamupit, and he is the pastor of Shiloh Bible Baptist Church in Salug, Zamboanga del Norte. Bro. Clemente responded to our contact by telling us two things. First, the church has been praying for prayer partners in the United States. Second, the church had "a lot" of prayer requests. But one request in particular is urgent.

For the last seven years in the ministry, the church has met at one spot, renting a lot and house. However, the owner of the lot gave the church one year to buy the lot or else find a new place to worship.

The cost of the lot is 120,000 Philippine Pesos (roughly $2,800 in U.S. money). That sum is too much for the church to raise by itself in the amount of time given. But Pastor Clemente shared his faith with us, saying, "We know their is no impossible with God. Luke 1:37.We know that in the right time He give us that lot." Since the church was praying for Western prayer partners, you can be a part of the answer to that prayer. Let's join with these fellow heirs of salvation and see how God will also answer their prayers for the money to raise the funds, or provide a new place for them if that is His will.

Bro. Clemente also asked us to pray for their eight-year anniversary church service scheduled for March 30. For this anniversary celebration, he asked us to pray for the following:

• 100 souls to be saved and follow the Lord in water baptism. He also added, "We are in [the] last days, and many souls not hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. So please help us pray for this coming big event."
• 15,000.00 Pesos for the food and pastors' accommodations. (That figure converts to roughly $345. These events tend to have visiting pastors speak, so they need funds to provide for the out of town pastors.)

Folks, let us pray for this pastor, his church, and the work going on in Salug. If you join in prayers with this ministry, you will be the answer to this church's prayer. Come, be a part of the work of God by joining in prayer for this family of believers. Let us pray for this property issue, and may we especially pray for the salvation of souls during the anniversary celebration. As Bro. Clemente reminds us, the day is far spent, and the night is fast approaching when no man can work. Let us do the work of Him who sent us while it is still day.