2023 Marks a year of some pretty incredible celebrations. One of those is the 20th Anniversary of the Brethren Church in the Philippines. How amazing it is when we look back at the church’s humble beginnings through the efforts of Grace Tolentino, affectionately known as “Grandma Grace.” Her trips to her native home developed weeks of vacation bible school for children throughout the area. In time, that ministry would grow and develop into bible studies and eventually the beginning of the church. Now twenty years later that dream she set off through the power of prayer and the prompting of the Holy Spirit has blossomed into several congregations and church plants continuing to spread the Gospel message everywhere they go—a fantastic tribute and legacy.
This past January, Gary Castro, and the pastoral team gathered the congregations and youth ministries for an incredible celebration. Speakers engaged the community, all shared food, and the worship and praise to God filled the air!
Join us in wishing our partners a happy anniversary and pray for them as they continue to bring the hope, love, and peace of Jesus to people desperately seeking the living water that the Holy Spirit so freely provides.