As you may have heard by now, Roy and Jinky Twaddell are retiring at the end of this month (December) from 28 years of missionary service with EFM. When we first announced their retirement in June of this year the Twaddells had hoped to be in the U.S. by now to thank their prayer and financial supporters in person. Shortly thereafter Jinky became seriously ill with COVID-19 and is still recovering from it. The plan now is for Roy and Jinky to come to the U.S. in the spring of 2022 for what might be called a “retirement celebration tour,” and then return to the Philippines where they still plan to live out their retirement years.

When an EFM missionary retires we usually encourage their financial supporters to continue supporting them for an additional three months in order to fully fund their support and transition costs (Twaddells have been underfunded lately). This is the case with Roy and Jinky. If at all possible, please continue your financial support for them until the end of March 2022.

Another thing we like to do for EFM missionaries who are retiring is take up a love offering for them. Donations for the love offering for Roy and Jinky can be made now. Please mark it “Twaddell Retirement Love Gift” when you make that donation. As the retirement celebration tour draws near in 2022 we’ll send out a reminder about the love offering.

In closing, we and the Twaddells would like to express our appreciation to all those who gave to help cover Jinky’s COVID treatment costs. It touched all of our hearts deeply to see how quickly and generously those gifts came in. We also encourage you to be praying about who else the Lord would have you support once your giving to Twaddells comes to an end. We will send further information in February about how to do this kind of reallocation of giving, but you are welcome to contact the EFM office at any time to request changes to your recurring giving.

The Lord bless and keep you during this Christmas season!

Your fellow servant in Christ,

Dan Cammack

EFM Field Director

• Donate online here on Roy and Jinky’s personal EFM donation page and designate “Twaddell Support Philippines” or “Twaddell Retirement Love Gift.”
• Donate by credit card over the phone at 303-421-8100.
• Mail a check marked with “Twaddell Support Philippines” or “Twaddell Retirement Love Gift” to EFM, PO Box 771139, Wichita, KS 67277.

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Como verán en su mensaje a continuación, Roy y Jinky se sienten impulsados ​​a retirarse de EFM a finales de este año. Si Dios quiere, los Twaddells viajarán de Filipinas a los EE. UU. Alrededor de octubre de este año y pasarán tiempo con quienes los han apoyado en el camino a través de la oración y las finanzas. ¡Será un tiempo para celebrar lo que ha hecho el Señor! Luego regresarán a las Filipinas donde planean vivir y continuar en el ministerio conforme el Señor les abre las puertas para hacerlo. Dado que el mundo en el que vivimos todavía siente los efectos de la pandemia de COVID-19, oren para que esta visita a los EE. UU. Sea posible.

En nombre de EFM, me gustaría expresar nuestro agradecimiento a Roy y Jinky por su fidelidad en el ministerio y su pasión por alcanzar a los perdidos para Cristo. ¡Estamos orgullosos de ustedes!

Daniel Cammack

Director Ejecutivo

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As you will see in their message below, Roy and Jinky are feeling led to retire from EFM at the end of this year. Lord willing, the Twaddells will travel from the Philippines to the U.S. around October of this year and spend time with those who have supported them along the way through prayer and finances. It will be a time to celebrate what the Lord has done! Then they will return to the Philippines where they plan to live and continue in ministry as the Lord opens doors for them to do so. Since the world we live in is still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, please pray that this visit to the U.S. will be possible.

On behalf of EFM I would like to express our appreciation to Roy and Jinky for their faithfulness in ministry and their passion to reach the lost for Christ. We are proud of you!

Dan Cammack

Executive Director

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“Las primicias de tu grano, de tu vino

y de tu aceite y las primicias de la lana de tus ovejas le darás.”

Mientras esperamos emocionados el 2021, nuestra oración es que veamos con ansias los nuevos planes que el Señor tiene guardados para nosotros y qué nuevas “Primicias” entregaremos este año.

2020 ha sido un año de desafíos para todos nosotros de muchas maneras: Personal, Física y Espiritual. Hemos sufrido la separación de familiares y amigos, aún, aunque Zoom ha sido una gran herramienta para estar en contacto con familia y amigos, ¡simplemente no es lo mismo sin la convivencia y el contacto físico que se disfruta en las comidas compartidas y las conversaciones fluidas! En cuanto al desafío Espiritual, hay algo en la presencia física que anima, por ejemplo, el estrechar la mano, un abrazo o el beso de la amistad y el amor.

Pero entonces, ¿qué tiene esto que ver con las Primicias en Deuteronomio 18: 4? Tiene que ver con Su Presencia en medio de desafíos. Los proyectos de Ministerio del 2020 fueron alcanzados aún sin estar físicamente presentes. Normalmente visitábamos distintos sitios para animarnos y compartir lo que estaba ocurriendo, tanto en lo bueno como en lo malo. Sin embargo y a pesar de compartir las preocupaciones y las alegrías a través de Su Presencia, con tan solo una bolsa de arroz fruto del proyecto agrícola de la Iglesia Amigos Capiz, fue confirmado el alcance al traerla como primicia de los primeros frutos de la cosecha del templo y en donde pudimos estar conviviendo en familia y amigos, que hace mucho no veíamos y gozándonos incluso con los nuevos amigos; familia que en todo este tiempo no había sido posible ver.  Nos gozamos en la Esperanza de saber que cada vez falta menos para volver a estar juntos, sea en esta vida o en la próxima. La bolsa de arroz que se muestra en la foto (abajo) es de la primera cosecha de Capiz.

En el área Espiritual hemos visto como el estudio de la Palabra y la oración ha ido aumentando. Las redes sociales nos han abierto las puertas para crear las oportunidades y ser más íntimos al orar unos por otros. A menudo cuando alguien publica la necesidad de orar; las respuestas abrumadoras son un testimonio de que el pueblo de Dios comparte estas cargas, a veces con la simple respuesta: Orar. Los estudiantes de nuestra escuela FEAST también están comprometidos a crecer y aprender, ellos aprovecharon el tiempo para sumergirse en estudios que de otra manera no habrían podido hacer si no hubiera habido una Pandemia.

Mientras vemos que el 2021 comienza a surgir con nuevos desafíos, nuestra oración es que sea cual sea lo que enfrentemos, recordemos que el reto es En y con la Presencia de Dios. Mira hacia adelante con alegría, para traer cualquier “Primicia” que sale de tu vida; mientras son llevados al altar del Señor.

Orar por favor…

• Por la oportunidad de viajar físicamente pronto a nuestros diversos sitios de ministerio.
• Por nuevas oportunidades para traer gloria y honor a Cristo en nuestras vidas y ministerio.
• Para FEAST a medida que desarrollamos nuevas clases residenciales y en línea, así como recursos reproducibles en Tagalo e Inglés.

Lee mas…

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Deuteronomy 18:4

“You shall give him the first fruits of your grain, your new wine, and your oil,

and the first shearing of your sheep.”

As we look forward to 2021, our prayer is that we look forward to what new journeys the Lord has in store for us and what new “First Fruits” will we deliver this year?

2020 has been a challenge to us in many ways: personal, physical, and spiritual. For us, it was the separation from family and friends. Although we could Zoom and see our family and friends, the shared meals and free-flowing conversations, just not the same. Spiritually there is something about physical presence that is enlivening, for instance, a touch of the hand, a hug, or the kiss of friendship and love.

So what does this have to do with the First Fruits in Deuteronomy 18:4? It has to deal with his presence amid challenges. The livelihood projects from 2020 occurred in such a manner that we were not personally present. Normally we would visit the various sites to encourage and share in whatever was taking place, both highs, and lows. Yet, we were able to share the concerns and joys in and through his presence. And in the end, the simple bag of rice from the Capiz Friends Church farming project confirmed this to us. One of the interesting events of bringing the first fruits of the harvest to the temple was the joy of being with so many family and friends that you had not seen and the meeting of new friends. This has shown us that we can take joy in knowing that we will be together again, in this life or the next. The pictured bag of rice (below) is from Capiz’s first harvest.

Spiritually, we have seen this as a time of increased study of the Word and prayer. Social Media has opened the door for us to be more intimate in praying for one another. Often someone will post the need for prayer; the overwhelming responses are a testament to God’s people sharing these burdens, sometimes with the simple response-Praying. Students in our FEAST school are committed to grow and learn as well. They seized the moment to dive into studies that they might not do otherwise, had there not been a pandemic.

So, as we look forward to 2021 and all the new challenges that we face, our prayer is that whatever you will face, remember that you do so in, and with, the presence of the Lord. Look forward in Joy, to bringing whatever “First Fruits” that will come out of your life; as you bring them to the Altar of the Lord.

Please Pray…

• For the physical opportunity to travel to our various ministry sites soon.
• For new opportunities to bring Glory and Honor to Christ in our lives and ministry.
• For FEAST as we develop new residential and online classes, as well as reproducible resources in Tagalog and English.

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¿Cómo está afectando COVID-19 a quienes viven en el área donde tu vives y ministras?

• La isla de Luzón está encerrada. El efecto inmediato es que las personas ahora están restringidas a sus casas. Las clases y el trabajo han sido suspendidos. En cuanto a los miembros de nuestra iglesia, ninguno ha contraído la enfermedad hasta ahora. Alenté a nuestros líderes a cooperar con el gobierno y rezar fervientemente al Señor por misericordia y para que prevalezca su voluntad y propósito.
• En cuanto a los miembros de nuestra iglesia, ninguno ha contraído la enfermedad hasta ahora. Alenté a nuestros líderes a cooperar con el gobierno y orar fervientemente al Señor por misericordia y para que prevalezca Su divina voluntad y propósito.
• Muchos con salarios de día a día se han visto gravemente afectados por el bloqueo. Si bien los mercados aún están abiertos, existe una gran preocupación sobre dónde obtener dinero para comprar alimentos. Esto también es cierto para muchos de nuestros miembros aquí en Pasig, Antipolo, Silangan y Taguig.

¿Cómo está afectando esta situación al ministerio que tú llevas acabo?

• Hemos suspendido nuestra reunión de adoración en nuestro santuario desde el 15 de marzo hasta que se levante el cierre. Es muy probable que el bloqueo dure todo el mes hasta el 14 de abril.
• La situación impide que nuestras iglesias recauden diezmos y ofrendas, lo que afecta seriamente los salarios de nuestros pastores. Solicité a la Junta de PEFIM que liberara inmediatamente fondos de emergencia para brindar asistencia en efectivo a nuestros pastores. Afortunadamente pudimos hacer esto el 19 de marzo. Pero solo tenemos fondos muy limitados y, a medida que el bloqueo persiste, nuestros pastores sufrirán mucho. Nuestro gobierno local pronto comenzará a distribuir paquetes de alimentos a cada hogar. No estoy seguro de que todos los gobiernos locales puedan hacer esto.

¿Cuáles son algunas oportunidades que estás viendo para compartir las buenas nuevas de Jesucristo con aquellos que aún no lo conocen?

• La situación presenta una oportunidad para que hagamos nuestro culto a través de la transmisión en vivo. Lo estamos transmitiendo en las páginas de Facebook de PEFIM y Iglesia Amigos Pasig. Eso nos permite llegar a un público mucho mayor, incluyendo a los amigos de nuestros miembros. La respuesta es realmente abrumadora.
• Es necesario llevar asistencia alimentaria a algunos hogares de nuestra comunidad, incluyendo algunos de nuestros miembros. A mi parecer, alimentarlos espiritual y físicamente forma parte de nuestra responsabilidad en tiempos de crisis como este.

¿Cuáles son dos o tres peticiones de oración que podemos usar para orar por ti y por los que ministras?

• Por favor oren para que el Señor me conceda sabiduría para poder responder con gracia y de una manera que lo glorifique a Él en este momento tan difícil. Que podamos compartir el evangelio de Cristo de manera más efectiva incluso en tiempos difíciles.
• Ore por nuestro bienestar … para que estemos protegidos de esta enfermedad y de la ansiedad durante todo el período del encierro.
• Ore por la provisión del Señor para mi familia, por nuestros líderes y miembros afectados por el bloqueo.

Roy y Jinky Twaddell, misioneros de EFM que sirven en los Ministerios Musulmanes y con sede en Metro Manila, también respondieron las mismas preguntas. Ellos trabajan en estrecha colaboración con PEFIM en ciertos proyectos como la capacitación de liderazgo FEAST (siglas en inglés) y el alcance a los musulmanes. Sus respuestas a las preguntas reflejan mucho de lo que ya leíste de Cris. Estas son algunas de sus ideas y peticiones de oración:

¿Cómo está afectando esta situación al ministerio que tú llevas acabo?

• Hemos tenido que cerrar nuestras clases residenciales en FEAST Afortunadamente, tenemos internet y los estudiantes pueden terminar su trabajo de curso. Pero la graduación será pospuesta.
• Todas nuestras actividades entre islas han sido canceladas. Las fechas de reprogramación tentativas son a finales de mayo y principios de junio.
• Es posible que no podamos reiniciar nuestra escuela residencial FEAST durante meses.

¿Cuáles son algunas oportunidades que estás viendo para compartir las buenas nuevas de Jesucristo con aquellos que aún no lo conocen?

• Podemos compartir nuestro jardín y frutos de árboles con muchos colonos informales que conocemos en el vecindario. Estas son personas afectadas por la pérdida de empleos.
• Tenemos una vecina anciana que a la que procuramos. La ayudamos a conseguir agua y platicamos con ella por sobre la cerca.
• Estamos compartiendo una comida con nuestros guardias de seguridad a diario.

¿Cuáles son dos o tres solicitudes de oración que podemos usar mientras oramos por ti y por aquellos que tú ministras?

• Oren por el pastor Cris, el pastor Hildegarde, el pastor Manny, la hermana Marie y yo (Roy) mientras discutimos cómo terminaremos los requisitos FEAST restantes para nuestros cursos y por aquellos que se graduarán.
• Ore por todos nuestros estudiantes de FEAST(siglas en inglés): y Purok Uno y por sus familias, por la salud y por un impacto mínimo en sus vidas, especialmente con sus finanzas, ya que muchos trabajos se ven afectados.
• Finalmente, ore por Filipinas mientras atravesamos esta cuarentena y que lo hagamos con un espíritu de amor y compasión y no con miedo o pánico.

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“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1

Creation is a central and foundational belief for both Christians and Muslims. These two verses speak directly to God as the Creator and His Word which was there at the beginning and spoken for the benefit of humanity, both physically and spiritually. It is a common ground area that speaks to both Christians and Muslims. It is a belief that brings up the question: Why God created human beings?

Our ministry at Purok Uno in Silangan Philippines has started a new study with our children, both Christians and Muslims, and the above verses bring together a belief that all the children know: God is the Creator.

So how does this work out in an ESL class? Not long ago I discovered a paper-based microscope called Foldscope. They were designed by two Professors at Stanford University, who were looking for a way to teach science to students in countries that couldn’t afford a regular microscope. As we were praying the idea of using the foldscope to teach English was brought up. As we continued to pray and seek how this would work, the Holy Spirit showed us Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1. Thus our theme and teaching in English and science is “Understanding God’s Creation through the Microscope.” (Big Shout-Out to Dwight Kimberly (Reedwood Friends) for being a Man of God and Scientist in our lives)

It has been a big hit with the children and the community. The children had to build the Foldscope thus utilizing all their learning skills from both the teacher (me) and video segments. And as we progress in this project the children have to answer questions about what they are seeing and learning about God’s creation. Of course, we sing songs, play games, and have snacks. Yes, they are also using the basic scientific method of observation and testing.

It is amazing to watch them absorb the material and lessons. We are planning a semester end gathering on Oct. 19^th. The children/youth and some parents from Purok Uno and Silangan Evangelical Friends Church will have a swim party and lunch. It will be a time to just gather, get to know one another better, have lunch, and FUN!

• Please pray for more parent contact of our students.
• Please pray they will understand the nature of God as the Creator.
• Please pray for more open doors of ministry to this community.

To the right is an updated picture of the church building in Tagnipa Evangelical Friends Church, Palawan.

Your fellow servants in Christ,

Roy and Jinky Twaddell

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A New Work in Palawan
God has opened the door for us to help plant a new church restart in Tagnipa, Palawan. We also refer to this place as “Paradise Found.” It is truly beautiful and pristine.

Basically, the church was abandoned (without a pastor) three years ago and the members invited Pastor Goodyfredo to minister to them on a monthly basis. Last year they asked Pastor Goodyfredo about the Friends Church, so he and Pastor Pedro both shared who we were. Eventually the group asked to join with the Friends Church, this then led to a formal process of prayer, discernment, and discussion about who Friends were and what we believed. After almost a year, it was decided it was time to talk face to face. So, on March 31 we met for prayer and discussion with the members, along with Pastor Cris (PEFIM), Pastor Pedro, Pastor Goodyfredo (Tabon Friends), and myself (EFM).

The outcome was that Tagnipa will affiliate with PEFIM as a Mission Point under the sponsorship of Tabon Evangelical Friends Church and Pastor Roy from EFM. Our church planting pastor is Pastor Goodyfredo, who is the cousin of Pastor Pedro from Tabon, which is also the sponsoring Church. Pastor Roy will provide that ministry context for ministry to the Muslim community which makes up half the village of Tagnipa. Initial meetings show a healthy relationship between the Christians and Muslims. What was also remarkable was that two sons of one of the members married two Muslim women who will also be part of the new Mission Point.

I will now be traveling more to Palawan to aid in this work and give training to Pastor Goodyfredo and the members of Tagnipa and Tabon Friends. We will return on August 2nd for our next trip.

Purok Uno
Our Partnership with Silangan Friends Church in Purok Uno has moved ahead very well. We have a dedicated team of parents, one of whom is a teacher committed to this outreach. God has used the ESL class to provided direct access to the community of both Muslims and Christians. The results of this has been that we are able to talk about God in our Common Bridges approach. Recently, at the year one graduation ceremony, we invited the local Imam to offer the opening blessing and Pastor Manny from Silangan the closing blessings. The end result was that the Imam wanted to know what religion we were from. This opened the door for us to share that we were following Jesus the Messiah. This has also given us the opportunity to begin sharing more in our ESL program. The new crafting/dental/hygiene materials provided by the Christmas Catalog project will be used in coordination with this outreach. It will be a great help and provide more connections between Silangan Friends Church and Purok Uno.

Please keep us in your prayers that we will continue to see what God’s will is in sharing the truth of Christ through both these efforts.

In Christ’s Service Together,
Jinky and Roy

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“We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

Jinky and I thank each of you as well for your prayers and partnership in the work of the Lord. Your place in the Service of the Lord is both needed and greatly appreciated as we lift up the name of Christ.

As we are now full swing into the New Year we have much to report.

First, 2018 ended with us and EFM in the Black financially. God has moved mightily to provide all the needs for His work. Purihin Ang Panginoon! Praise the Lord in Tagalog.

Our current outreach to Purok Uno has continued to move ahead as new doors are being opened. Recently we were taking the children on a walk as part of an English lesson through the neighborhood. The Housing Association where most of our children live had just held elections for new officers. They were meeting outside when we walked by and they stopped us to ask how things were going. This meeting was not by chance, but the results of our prayers asking God to bring us into contact with the Gate Keepers of the Community. We got to meet the new Imam and the new officers. They were very excited about our work. They also know we are from Silangan Evangelical Friends Church and it didn’t seem to bother them at all. In fact, we had a very good discussion with the Imam and it appears we will have further talks about Faith.

We are getting ready to have our first ESL graduation and the Housing Association has offered their meeting hall for this event. So, on March 23rd we will see our students receive their first-year certificates which will indicate their individual level of fluency. This will be a community event and we will invite but Ptr Manny and the Imam to pray for the students. Pray this will continue to open the door of revelation about the truth of God in Jesus Christ.

Our FEAST residential students are also finishing their first year and are doing very well, although sometimes it is information overload. They like the faculty are looking forward to the summer break. Our Distance Learning student are also doing well. This group are all Pastors. All six are in varying levels of the Recording of their Ordinations. We expect to see four of them complete this process by Feb. 2020.

FEAST will also host training events each year for our Pastors in Samar, Palawan and eventually Capiz (a new Church Plant). These intensive sessions will last 7 days and will cover areas of training that the Area Leaders need and desire. Mostly these will cover practical courses in Preaching and Teaching, Pastoral Ministry, Counseling, Theology, Church Administration, etc…. We will hold our first sessions in Samar in June and Palawan in Early August or early Fall.

We are headed to Palawan on March 29th where Ptr Cris (PEFIM National Director) and I will visit a new possible church plant. Tabon Evangelical Friends Church wants to sponsor a plant in Tagnipay about an hour ride south of Tabon. There are about 5 families that belonged to a church that was abandoned 2 years ago. Ptr Pedro the Senior Pastor at Tabon has an Uncle who has been visiting them during this time. They have recently asked for help to become a Friends Church. What is also very good is that it is a mixed Christian and Muslim community. We are going to be there to meet and pray with these families. Please pray that we will see through God’s eyes and have His wisdom and will for us in ministry to the Tagnipay community. One other good piece of news for this community is that a Nipa Hut Church building already exists, although needing some repairs.

We have been blessed by the response for the EFM Christmas Program on behalf of our projects. All three projects: Dental Kit, Hygiene Kits and Bible Craft Kits were fully funded, plus some extra.

On some personal notes. Jinky and I will take some vacation in Australia in May. We are looking forward to some downtime in the land Down Under. In August we will be in the USA to attend our son and daughter in law’s formal wedding celebration- Christopher and Nathalyd.

Please continue to pray for us in the above ministries and travel. Pray especially for God’s protection for Roy and Ptr Cris as they travel.

In Christ’s Service Together,

Roy and Jinky

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Thank you for your Praying for us in the work of the Lord.

September and October were busy month with storms, FEAST, ESL classes and travel. But we were also confronted with the everyday realities of life, immigration paperwork, vehicle licensing, and doctor’s appointments. Through it all, Christ was there along with your prayers. Thank You!

Roy’s traveled to Samar to be with Ptr Chito and the Malvar church went well. We were able to help with some Sunday School teacher training and materials and get Ptr Chito setup in the FEAST Distance Learning program. They are all eagerly applying what they are learning with the church there.

Our First Official Semester of FEAST is coming to a close. What an exciting time to be with such wonderful students of all ages. Their commitment to come to class, study and absorb the Word of God powerful. The students have surprised me with their Testimonies and their papers outlining a book of the Old Testament. We started with 12 students and have finished strong with 9 completing the courses. All 9 have signed up for the next semester.

Please Pray for Ptr Cris, Ptra Hildegarde and myself as we prepare for the next semester. We are having our next meeting to discuss what worked and didn’t work as well as other logistical and practical issues. We have moved our library into its new location, we are praying for more good Christian books in all areas.

Our outreach to Purok Uno with the ESL classes is also finishing the Semester. We have had a great group of 14 Children who have stayed the course and not even missed a class. God has provided us with a great team from Silangan Friends Church and a wonderful host from the community who lets us use his house for a classroom. Please Pray for Sis Cherry, Brother Alan and myself as we plan for the next semester.

Jinky is moving forward with the sewing machine livelihood project. She has now completed the purchase of three more machines and planning with our Church in Taguig. One of the leaders of this project is also a student in FEAST. She plans to finish the project this month by purchasing one more sewing machine for the Women’s project in Silangan Friends Church. All of the projects are planned with the Friends Women of each church to employ members in the church. We have provided business planning and stewardship training for each group. Each group has specific plans designed to market and sell their products. Two groups will manufacture floor type throw carpets and hand towels and one group is manufacturing various types of handbags.

Jinky is also preparing for the last dental outreach for the year at Friends Lighthouse Evangelical Church in Antipolo. This is done just before Christmas and is always a big event in the community.

Please pray for Jinky and the Women from all our Friends Church as they move forward in these works of love and ministry.

Shortly after returning we had a Typhoon, which caused huge damage up north but spared most of the country. So far we have not had much of a Typhoon season this year.

Roy has to renew is immigration status one last time in Nov. Please pray for favor and not too many issues in this process. Because we changed addresses he had to get a local certificate of residency, adding to the pile of paperwork needed. Once this is all completed Roy we retain his permanent residency.

Please also pray with us as the year winds down. We have several year reports and planning meetings that will take of our schedules. Please also pray as we finalize our EFM budget for the next year.

In Christ’s Service Together

Roy and Jinky

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