KAIROS Evangelism Training at EBI
EBI was host to KAIROS evangelism training, sponsored by the Asian Center for Missions (ACM) March 25-30. Ptr. Chito writes:
About ACM; Before the team came to Emmaus, they are praying of mobilizing Bicol Mission. But when they look for churches in Bicol which would become their partners, they were bit dissapointed because churches were not yet ready as many of them are not missionary churches, that is, global evangelization is no yet part of their program. Then the team proceeded to Sorsogon to see James so that his mission to Mongolia be updated and decided. When they talked with us, they were very encouraged because PAMI indeed is a missionary church- Read More
EBI Graduation 2011
Emmaus Bible Institute graduation ceremony was held April 4th, 2011. This was the 14th commencement exercises of EBI, and the theme was “God’s Mission in God’s Way” (see message outline below, which also related to the recent ACM KAIROS workshop held at EBI on March 25-30). There were 6 graduates in this year’s class: Janice Fuga, Eduard Estrabela, Jerome Gotera, Dwight Lumberio, Edwin Thompson and Rolando Catubig. Janice is from Bulusan; she plans to work as PAMI volunteer, to assist in the small group and as assistant teacher in the Compassion, or assisting Ptr. Chito in administrative works like- encoding reports, library works and bookkeeping. Read More
Children’s Bible Classes at EBI & James approved for Mongolia
From an April 12th email from Pastor Chito: In God’s love. We’re on the 2nd day of our kids Bible Classes (part of the Operation Christmas Child shoebox program). It’s so joyful to worship with the kids this big; though many of them are newcomers/seekers, and yet they have such worshipful hearts. We have about 300 kids ages 8 to 14. We started the classes with plenary worship (devotion of Words, learning new songs), then proceed to their respective classes. We have 15 classes of twenty kids per class. Kevin (my second son), who has one class too said,”Teaching kids is both fun and challenging. This really would move you to pray and study hard.” (Kevin is the current youth chairman of Emmaus Christian Church; he and other officers with him are praying for many young peoples, especially discipling them). James is supposed to handle the class, with Kevin, but this week is also his ACM interview. He’s in Manila and be back on Monday. As far as I know, his going to Mongolia is very near. He just texted me to pray for his interview. When he’s back, we’ll know of the exact date of his sending off.
From a later email: GOOD NEWS is James arrived today from his mission interview and he passed. Few papers yet be arranged; ACM will do the visa and other travel papers. and his going to Mongolia is First week of June. PRAISE GOD!!!! And many other good news about their partnership with ACM in my next email.
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By the way, with such a big influx of children, it is hoped to even add a separate worship service for children on Sunday mornings.
Pictures of the Children’s Plenary Worship Time
Distribution of Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes
Here are some picture of Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes being distributed to children at EBI. About 300 boxes were distributed to children ages 2 to 7 on April 11. About 300 more boxes were distributed a few days later to older children (ages 8 – 14), after completing discipleship classes using materials supplied by Samaritan’s Purse called The Greatest Journey.
Will Graham, OCC shoeboxes, KAIROS, Ptr Chito’s health, PAMI support
Here’s a recent email prayer update that I sent out:
Ministry of Intern Student Jess Huab
Emmaus Bible Institute is a four-year Bible School, equipping local believers for full time ministry and evangelism. The course work at EBI consists of three years of class-room study and a one-year internship. The internship gives students the opportunity to have hands-on ministry experience while being supervised by a local pastor.
The following is a report from Jess Huab, one of PAMI’s intern students. Note that Jess is sponsored by the youth group of Trinity E. Free Church in Lakeville, MN. Other EBI students could use sponsorship at $30 per month to help cover some of their expenses.
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MARAMING SALAMAT PO!
Thank You Very Very Much!
By Ptr. Chito Mendizabal, January 2, 2011
We want to convey our deep appreciation for all the kindness and gifts that we received from you. In Tagalog, we say “Maraming Salamat po!” “Marami” means a lot or many; “Salamat” means thanks” and the expression “po” suggest respect.
What you have sent us means a lot to us. Primarily, it boosts our spirit, to know that a lot of people care for us. This edifies and encourages.
Furthermore, the amount that you’ve sent as a gift helps workers here in a great deal.
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Emmaus (EBI) Christmas and Thanksgiving
By Ptr. Chito: January 2, 2011
It has been said that Philippines have the most elaborated and the longest as far as celebration of Christmas is concerned. In fact, when the month ends in “ber”, as early as “September”, a Filipino family would start decorating one’s house with Christmas tree or lanterns. There are good and not so good things about it. The not so good things are: focusing on material things, as expecting gifts, and the extravagance and excesses (food, drinks) and “firecrackers.”
The good thing: Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to evangelize people; Filipino, being closely- knitted and gregarious.
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Christmas Greetings from PAMI Philippines!
From Pastor Chito B. Mendizabal, Field Director – EBI-PAMI Philippines
“But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.” 2 Cor. 2:14
Praise God for His abundant mercy and grace that we may become an aroma, spreading the fragrance of Christ to all people. Thanks be to God, just recently, we’ve been a conduit of His grace, extending hands to a pastor [William Thompson] and family in their great ordeals – from hospital needs to arranging things at home (wife died from Heart Attack after 3 days aggressive interventions in the ICU). Some EBI students stayed with the family to help in the cooking, arranging of Bible study every night for 7 days, ushered guests; We too help in processing papers of insurance; preached at their Sunday service and officiated the necrological service. While we were at the hospital, we’re able to minister too to other patients (4 other rooms) mostly Christians (Divine appointment?) praying and helping. And you had great part in those ministries of serving, because of your financial help and your constant intercessions for us.
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