Liebenzell Mission USA missionaries Tess and Ethel are two of the most dedicated missionaries I know. (You can click on their names to read brief bios) Both of them ministered in Micronesia, but moved back to their home nation to minister in a
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rural area of the Philippines.
I'll let Steve Stinnette's (Pacific area leader for Liebenzell USA, and decades-long friend and colleague of these women) letter tell the story. In brief, their community, including the home and center where they minister was just extensively damaged by Typhoon Pepito.
Read more below. Steve's letter has information about how to help these women reach the modest goal of receiving $4,000 in donations to repair the damage to their ministry center and motorcycle.
The goal of raising $4,000 is so doable and will make such a difference. Pray for these ladies and their community in the Philippines. Give, if the Lord moves you to do so.
HM
Here is Steve's letter:
| Typhoon Pepito blasted its way across the island of Catanduanes in Bicol, Philippines, this past weekend, where Liebenzell missionaries, Tess Ngiraiwet and Ethel Laco, live and minister. Tess and Ethel report that there was no loss of life on their island, but that there was extensive damage throughout the entire island community. Even the house and Ministry Center where they conduct evangelistic outreaches, Bible studies, children’s ministry, and Sunday morning worship services lost half of its roof. Their new motorcycle with sidecar, called a tricycle, was also damaged. Almost every tree in their garden, which supplies a large amount of their food, went down. Local government officials estimate that it will take up to 6 months for power to be restored. Tess and Ethel walk to town to recharge their phones and to communicate with others as needed. Pray for them as they join the community in cleaning up. Pray for opportunities for them to minister to people. Pray the Lord uses this situation to open hearts and draw people to Himself by granting saving faith. Pray also for $4000 needed to replace half the roof on the Ministry Center, repair their tricycle, and install a solar power system so they can begin ministering to people sooner. If the Lord leads you to contribute, please click on this link (https://lmusa.org/give/pacific-rim/) to give to the Pacific Rim Ministries Fund. Follow the prompts and on the next page, under Additional Information, put “Philippines Typhoon Relief.” Thank you for your prayers for Tess, Ethel, their ministry, and the people of Catanduanes. In Christ, Steve and Anne |
