This week, the news has been dominated by an evil man's empire crumbling, the kingdom of a man who was willing to sacrifice children to protect his own reputation.
But we are rejoicing today because of the generous gift of a man with no reputation who invested in Christ's kingdom.
We expected a donation of $500 would go to the construction of the Obadiah Learning and Development building at Punta. The would leave us $1,500 short of the goal of completing the building. However, after Tuesday night, we are pleased to report that the entire goal has been reached. As we say in Visaya, "Dalaygon ang Diyos."
Now, we're not at liberty to discuss (nor do we know) how much was given by whom. But we are told with solid testimony that a very generous donation was given by a man who is far from wealthy. He simply wanted to invest in Christ's kingdom.
We are so thankful. Salamat for all the prayers, and for all the gifts. Now, please pray for Obadiah, that God would continue to use this ministry to reach the lost in and around Punta, Dipolog City. These children have no hope of escaping the poverty into which they are born without this ministry school. But the children have hope, and not just in this life. Baptisms are "almost daily" as a result of this outreach.
Obadiah's leaders are also praying for additional sponsors. The amount each child needs varies from month to month. Some months, it is only about $15 per child, because the needs are fare to school and daily snacks. Other months, government fees are due, so the cost is $50 per month those months.
Please pray for more sponsors for these children. Also, pray about being a sponsor yourself. Perhaps God will use you to reach a child, a family, a nation with the grace and love of Jesus Christ.
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