OPERATION JERICHO JESUS REACHING INDIVIDUALS COMMUNITIES AND HOMES

50 years of bringing the Gospel to every Filipino home

Vol. 10 Issue 3—A April 2017

DISCOVERING SIQUIJOR

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The island province of Siquijor in the Central Visayas Region known as ‘Isla del Fuego’ or ‘Island of Fire’, for the enchanting glow caused by the numerous fireflies at night, is also notoriously known as a haven for witchcraft and sorcery. For many people this has caused hesitation to visit the island. Still, Every Home for Christ Philippines (EHCP) dared to send the team of Pastor Albert Sabaco (EHCP staff) and Pastor Jerry Guanzon (Bohol partner and volunteer) to discover this mystical island. They crossed the sea from Bohol to Siquijor for EHCP’s first time visit. They brought ministry materials from EHCP, Philippine Bible Society (PBS) and World Missionary Press (WMP) for distribution to churches in Siquijor.

So, did the team encounter any supernatural phenomena? Far from it! What they saw was a beautiful island and what they experienced was the warm welcoming spirit of the pastors and the residents.

Of the fifty nine (59)* evangelical and full Gospel churches in Siquijor (*data from May 2012 church survey of Philippine

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Upper Left to Upper Right: Ptr. Albert showing details of World Prayer Map (WPM). Various Siquijor Pastors who received NT Bibles from Philippine Bible Society , Gospel Tracts from World Missionary Press and World Prayer Maps from EHCP.

OPERATION JERICHO 50 years of taking the Gospel to every Filipino home Vol. 10 Issue 3-A April 2017

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ―Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?‖ And I said, ―Here am I. Send me!‖ – Isaiah 6:8

Challenge), EHCP was able to give materials to twelve (12) churches through their Pastors.

The EHCP team travelled to the Siquijor towns of Larena, Lazi, Maria and Enrique Villanueva. They looked for the Pastors of the churches in these towns. Then, the ministry of Every Home for Christ Philippines was presented to these Pastors. PBS New Testament Bibles, WMP Gospel

EVERY HOME FOR CHRIST PHILIPPINES

VISION STATEMENT EHCP is a strategic partner of the Church

in evangelism and discipleship, adding new believers to the Body of Christ

and contributing to societal transformation.

MISSION STATEMENT We partner with churches and other Christian

organizations to actively present and demonstrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to

every home throughout the Philippines through the printed message,

relevant ministries and networks.

Tracts and EHCP World Prayer Maps and Gospel Tracts were given to them for use in their church ministries.

We are filled with joy to partner with the Pastors of the majestic island of Siquijor. Our prayers were answered and we are praying again for our next visit. We are praying to visit the rest of the province. See you again Siquijor!

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CHAIRMAN: BRO. OSCAR D. MANANSALA

VICE-CHAIRMAN: BRO. LLOYD T. DELA TORRE

SECRETARY: REV. FELIPE A. ACENA

TREASURER: REV. PERSUS D. GADON

MEMBERS: REV. NATHAN MIRANDILLA

BRO. MANNY P. SACE

REV. CYNTHIA D. MANUEL

BRO. GEORGE F. SALINAS

TOP: Ptr. Jerry Guanzon with boxes of WMP Gospel Tracts for redistribution to Pastors. RIGHT: Ptr. Ismael Cerna ministers to Aetas. BOTTOM: Other recipients of Bibles and Gospel Tracts.

DISTRIBUTION To our partners, donors and friends…you made it possible for EHCP to send ministry materials to provinces like Bohol, Antique and Siquijor. Our gratitude to the Philippine Bible Society, World Missionary Press and all our partners and donors. The materials sent to the churches are being used for teaching and other evangelistic activities. May the Almighty God continue to bless our nation as we push forward to send the Good News of the salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ.