Praise for the addition of Caleb Callari as assistant director. He has been at Cebu Bible College teaching since fall of 2019 and has been in Cebu since 2018. Pray for him and his family in this new role for which God has prepared him.
Prayers for all those who graduated earlier this year. Due to the pandemic, there were two classes (2020 & 2021) with 12 total graduates. Pray for them and the role the Spirit has for them in their lives.
Despite sometimes severe quarantine restrictions, the students at CBC were able to conduct their normal summer break fieldwork. They were able to minister to a relocated community of fishermen (relocation due to Hurricane Yolanda). They were able to conduct youth ministry with a VBS and acapella singing classes. They also conducted various forms of community service, and were able to assist in the building of a new church building along with leading weekly services and Bible studies.
Pray for lessening and an eventual end to COVID restrictions. This will allow the students to once again partner with churches for weekend evangelism during the semester.
Due to renewed COVID restrictions, there was no small amount of difficulty for this fall’s class of students to arrive safely at CBC’s campus. There is a large class of new students on campus (after 2 years of COVID limitations). Please, pray for these students as they begin their journey of learning more about Christ and how to better serve Him with their lives.
For this year’s incoming class there were a number of female applicants. Sadly, some of them had to be turned away due to limited housing. Plans are underway to convert space in one of the buildings on campus into more dorm space designated for female students. Pray for wisdom and funding to make this a reality so that CBC can better serve the women of the South Pacific who wish to attend CBC.
A household baptized
Despite the COVID impact, God has been at work through the alumni of CBC. In one example of the Spirit opening hearts, an entire household of 10 people were baptized into Christ and added to the church on the same Sunday. We praise God for His Spirit moving Christ into the hearts of new brothers and sisters. Pray for these new brothers and sisters in their daily walk with the Lord.
Restart
Several of the church plants that were started just about the time the pandemic hit are facing the need to completely restart from the beginning. Pray for these efforts to be fruitful as souls are led to Christ. Pray for the ministers involved in starting these church plants. Pray for God to guide their daily steps, to lift them up, and for the Spirit to use them for the benefit of the kingdom.
Praise and thankfulness
Praise and thankfulness for those who have financially supported CBC through the years.
- Many have sponsored students ($150 per month) as they prepare for full-time evangelism.
- Many have also supported CBC graduates as they become involved in church planting ministry ($250 per month).
Without the generosity of so many willing servants, the mission of CBC could not take place. Praise God for generous hearts!
While the COVID pandemic has affected all of our mission partners in many ways, it has been felt the hardest in the Philippines where the economic situation, the poor health care system, and the lack of government ability to cope with the crisis have affected God’s work in many ways.
Praise God for protecting the health of the students and staff at CBC and guiding them through these difficult times. Praise God for using CBC and its alumni to spread the Gospel throughout the South Pacific.
Pray for CBC leaders
Pray for the leadership and staff of CBC as they prepare for the challenges ahead. They continue to persevere despite COVID-related restrictions. They continue to face challenges in preparing for the growth of the college. They continue to face financial challenges brought on by the pandemic and the need to expand their facilities. They continue to faithfully serve God and follow the Spirit in making Christ known to those in need of knowing him!
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