Hello dear friends,
God continues to overwhelm me with His unending faithfulness. It is difficult for me to put into words the joy that He has brought these past few months. Earlier this July, we launched our very own Bible School, with initial enrollment at approximately 80 students. These students were FWC pastors, leaders, and those interested in serving the Lord through ministry. Every Tuesday night we gather to learn together, and I can see their hearts hungry for more knowledge and wisdom for His Word and kingdom. Many of these students don't even really have the financial means to sustain their schooling and transportation; which is a meager 50pesos ($1) per meeting and an enrollment fee of 500 pesos ($10). From one angle, this saddens my heart; but it also encourages me! I admire the sacrifices they're making just to be in this class. I am so excited seeing these workers being willing to learn and to be trained, with the vision to expand God's kingdom.
I also celebrate, on behalf of my brethren, the new names written down in the Book of Life! Through your support to the local house churches, 15 new believers at the San Rafael church surrendered their life to Christ and were water baptized. Praise God! In the same month, 9 teams led by the Young Adult and Youth Ministry were commissioned to plant churches around San Pablo. We were thrilled as well to celebrate the 11th year anniversary of our Greenbox site. God truly sustains us.
I can say with confidence that God is moving! The recent NewThing Catalyst Community that took place at the end of August was a success. This event helped more than 80 church-planters from different churches of Laguna and Quezon to catalyze movement for reproducing leaders and churches. We look forward to more success for the Kingdom. Truly, we are better together... Let's dream bigger for the kingdom of God!
Sincerely,
Max Beloso
