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Dear Ministry Partner,
Though PBDRM is still a young ministry we’ve been able to minister to people affected by typhoons, earthquakes, fires, wars, and now, for the first time, people affected by a volcanic eruption. Mt. Mayon in Albay decided that she was done resting (last activity was back in August 2014) and started erupting again, reaching alert level 4. As a result, approximately 40,000 people that live within 9k of Mt. Mayon had to evacuate, with multitudes overcrowding into public schools and other evacuation centers. With the lives of so many people being suddenly disrupted this often causes them to think about more important things that are often ignored, such as God, eternity, Heaven, Hell, and salvation. This is a great opportunity to share the gospel to the lost!
Partnering with PBRDM, Pastor Ulysses Fundano from Bicol Baptist Mission was able to share the gospel and relief items to 67 families in an evacuation center in Anislg, Daraga, Albay. Pastor Ulysses expressed great appreciation and said it was truly a great opportunity to reach a lot of people who wouldn’t usually be receptive. Praise God as many responded to the gospel and some are interested in attending services at this mission point! This is the heart of PBDRM, helping churches reach the lost within the vicinity of their ministries. Please pray for follow-up efforts to these folks as Pastor Ulysses and his people have a lot of new contacts in their area.
Thanks to every church and individual out there supporting PBDRM! It’s very exciting to see God using this soul-winning ministry to reach a lot of people with the gospel. God bless you!
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Jeremy Ferguson
PBDRM Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/PhilippineBaptistDisasterReliefMinistry
More pictures of distribution to people affected by Mt. Mayon eruptions
January 2018 Financial Report (in pesos)
Previous Balance (129,729) + Offerings (11,000) - Expenses (20,260) = Ending Balance (120,469)
Offerings
Jan 26: Ancient Landmark Baptist Church (Plaridel, Bulacan) = 2,000
Jan 26: Laloma Baptist Church (Laloma, Quezon) = 2,000
Jan 26: Hebron Baptist Church (Cainta, Rizal) = 500
Jan 26: Berean Baptist Church (Qatar) = 1,000
Jan 26: Metrolight Gospel Baptist Church (Bustos, Bulacan) = 1,000
Jan 26: Metrolight Believers Baptist Church (San Jose del Monte, Bulacan) = 1,000
Jan 26: Individual Offering = 500
Jan 28: New Life Baptist Church (Mexico, Pampanga) = 1,000
Jan 29: Angeles Missionary Baptist Church (Angeles City, Pampanga) = 1,500
Jan 31: Individual Offering = 500
Expenses
Assistance for families from Mt Mayon eruptions = 20,260