Philippines

How would they hear about Jesus’ love for them? Pastor Fredrick, a volunteer teacher was worried when the pandemic closed schools. How would he connect with his students? The Department of Education decreed that face-to-face learning was forbidden. However, one official recognized that children and their families needed an opportunity to learn about what was…

Through your generous gifts, the Philippines National Values Education Program is reaching more and more children with the Gospel. Consider these words from young Opena: “Before I knew about God I did a lot of bad things like stealing my mom’s money, lying, saying bad words, etc. I was in grade 5 when I learned…

Because of your support, Lucy, a volunteer coordinator in the Philippines is able to share exciting developments in Children’s Ministry. “2020 has been a tough year! No one could ever have imagined how everything would change. When schools and churches closed, and even visiting students in their homes wasn’t allowed, it really affected our students!…

This letter comes from Maximo, age 13, in The Philippines: “I was raised in a non-Christian family and my parents had no stable jobs so they could hardly provide for our daily needs. I was discouraged about continuing in school and was about to drop out because I felt there was no hope. Then, the…

Jovelyn was born with a disability. “I hated myself so much,” says the 10 year old. “I was always embarrassed to be around people and so miserable. I tried so hard to just accept who I am but I couldn’t.” This pain ate away at Jovelyn until this past summer when a volunteer teacher was…

Last September, we introduced you to Pastor Nancy, a volunteer teacher in the Philippines through the Values Education Program, teaching kids about Jesus right in their classrooms. In October, a review team met with Pastor Nancy, and she eagerly showed us the building where her group meets because they want to study the Bible and…

The Philippines Values Education Program is a good news story that just goes on and on! The volunteer teachers continue to attest to the remarkable changes they see in the kids in their classrooms. The principals of the schools they serve in are amazed by the results, and are eager to have the program return…