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In November 2016, we had so much reason to celebrate - our HELP ministries turned 25! We are looking back with our hearts full of gratefulness on 25 years filled with God's provision, on hearts that got changed and that God touched, and lives that have been restored as well as friendships we made over these many years ... and there would be so much more to tell ...

However, we wouldn't have been able to walk this path by ourselves, and therefore, we are so grateful for everyone of you who prayed with us, invested into us or lived and worked with us! Just like in the parable in the bible, there are some who prepare the soil, others sow the seed and again others bring in the harvest. These principles have marked our ministry and our path with God and one another. It's so precious to see how much grows when we take our place and take our part that God has for us.

No matter if you are close or far - every investment is part of the harvest that has changed lives! THANK YOU!
However, most of all we are so grateful to our King and Lord Jesus Christ, for he is the only path through whom new life comes forth! And as parties cannot put into words in the Philippines we have simply collected a few impressions for you:

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Jesus promissed us new life, life by the Spirit. He is drawing our hearts so we surrender everything to him and receive renewed lives from him. One thing that God uses to renew our lives is through the baptism - in the Spirit but also with water. Recently we have seen so often especially young people from the slums making the decision to walk the whole path with Jesus and profess their decision with the baptism.

Great joy

Baptisms are always reasons for great joy! One of the young girls who got baptized had just come out a lesbian relationship, and from her outward appearance one could have assumed that she was a boy. When she came out of the water, one of the outreach participants had the impression that God said to this girl: »I am seeing a beautiful young woman in you!« When she was prayed for, loads of burdens literally fell off her and later she shared that she was simply happy and truly had received a new identity in Jesus. There is joy in heaven!


Spontaneous

Another young man who was with us on outreach, got baptized when he was a little child. However, he was moved in his heart to get baptized again. Normally he is not someone who makes spontaneous decisions, but rather likes to think things through before making any decision. The baptism date came closer and he senses an inner urge of God that it was his time to walk into the baptism basin. He was obedient to this urge of God withouth evaluating very much and experienced the Holy Spirit in a new way. Right after he himself got baptized, he baptized four other young people, thus had a share in their renewal. When we are obendient to Jesus and take the steps he shows us, he will use us to bless others - that's multiplication in God's kingdom birthing new life!

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James Santos is one of our long-time staff at HELP Philippines in Manila. He is in charge of evangelistic outreaches to the city as well as for THE ROCK – our drop-in center for street kids and the poor living in the streets. Furthermore, he and his wife are leading the Youth House – a community that takes in young people. James harbours a deep love for the people in the streets of Manila. “My heart is burning with desire to lead more people to Jesus and to watch the love of God and his supernatural power transforming them from the inside out!”


Free ... and called!

It was 20 years ago when I first came to the Set Free Center (HELP’s drug rehab center) in Manila. Despite coming from a wealthy family, I was caught in drugs for many years: I took amphetamines, drank alcohol, was into sex, violence, gambling, I was a thief, and sold weapons ... I was literally in bondage and had now power to become free out of my own strength. There were nights when I had one nightmare after the other! I was afraid to have to die and to go straight to hell. However, when I called upon the name of Jesus in these situations, I felt that Jesus had forgiven me and he brought peace to my soul. There was hope and a true desire for transformation.

That was my condition when God led me to the Set Free Center. At the age of 25 God saved, delivered, healed and restored me, and by God’s grace he gave me new life. He helped me to make amends for my many offenses, I even finished my studies ... and then Jesus called me to take the Good News to the poor, broken-hearted and lost! God has blessed me with a wonderful wife who is also on staff of HELP Manila. We are having three great kids. Throughout the years God has never failed to provide for me financially and beyond!


THE ROCK

THE ROCK is a place in the city that we open four to five times a week to the poor living in the streets and people from the surrounding squatters. Every time we are seeing 50 to 70 children, youth and adults going in and out to eat, take a shower, exchange their dirty for clean clothes, to play, talk, to take a nap and get basic medical treatment. Through all of this God is revealing his love to them. Of course, we introduce them to Jesus, too, by talking to them one-on-one, through teaching them from the bible and through our services – the ROCfests – that we celebrate twice a month.


Miracles at THE ROCK

A lady who used to visit THE ROCK off and on, was deeply touched by God during one of our ROCKfests. While we prayed for her the Holy Spirit transformed her heart. She accepted Jesus as her Saviour and right away she got baptized with the Holy Spirit and started to speak in a new tongue. Shortly after this experience her grandchild fell seriously sick. However, she didn’t approach us for any help, but went straight to Jesus and poured out her need before him. While she was praying, there was a knock at the door. A lady was standing outside and gave her the money for her grandchild’s treatment. The next day, the little boy was perfectly okay! Her husband who has never come to THE ROCK before, suddenly turned up and asked what happened to his wife. She was so changed – instead of gambling she took good care of the children. God also touched him in his heart, and just a short while ago both of them got baptized in order to seal their newly found life with Jesus.

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When people are having a true encounter with Jesus, everything changes in their lives - their character, their expression, even their surrounding. The life of Jesus in us in powerful ... and this power is stronger than anything that we may face. Read Edna's story.

Ever since that day Edna encountered the Lord and got saved, many wonderful things began to happen in her life. Just to mention a few: Two of her grandchildren got healed from severe sicknesses as she prayed, prophesied and cried out to the Lord for them. Her husband who saw the big change in her lifestyle and attitude was so amazed that he started to believe and eventually gave his life to Jesus. And they, as a couple experienced supernatural provision as they trusted and prayed to God when they didn't have enough money to buy food and medicine.

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Today Edna continues to live with joy and passion for Jesus. Her life is really shinning and many, aside from her family are blessed and encouraged by her example. As you will see in the picture, God has even blessed her financially that she and her husband, Mang Boy, have now started a small retail store selling food and other goods.

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For more than one year we have been praying in the city. The square where we used to pray was situated right at a main road with lots and lots of traffic. Every day we had to pass this place - it was a stinky, devasteded place where even some very poor people used to live spending their lights lying on cardboard. This area has been known for drug dealing and prostitution. In the beginning we only swept the garbage off the pavement and filled a couple of garbage bags so that we could actually set foot on the place and worship Jesus in the midst of this chaos.

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Often people passing by in their cars and by-walkers would watch us. The presence of God was strongly tangible every time, and we declared many prophetic words in faith over this area. We exalted Jesus as the only King of all kings. Then heat and the rainy season came and we had to meet in other places. However, one day we passed this place by car and saw with our own eyes what change had happened. The city council cleansed it and painted it in white. Every pedestrian enjoyed the sight of this place now when passing by ... and we are determined that worshipping in this place added to the change, too.

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Our summer highlight was a Father’s House Camp at the beach in Mindoro. The kids jumped with joy when they heard we would have one because the last was three years ago. The time was filled with fun and games at the beach, good food, swimming, sand castles and wonderful family fellowship – so nice!

Hearing God’s Voice

However, the best gift ever was that three of our younger kids, one volunteer and one staff were baptized in the sea! Furthermore, we had beautiful sessions in God’s presence where the Holy Spirit ministered very deeply to our teenagers; healing deep wounds of rejection, abandonment and abuse. One young girl said that God does not speak to her. After the first day swimming, she had severe ear pain and God healed her during our worship time. After that, she heard God saying to her to get baptized! She was so happy that she heard His voice! She got baptized the next day, and when she came out of the water, tears of joy were streaming down her face and she had the most beautiful smile!

Beloved Kids

We have been praying and discussing taking in new kids since the beginning of the year; but when some staff left, we thought we might have to put our plans on hold. However, God challenged us not to shrink back – and in the past three months, we took in five new kids! The youngest is a cute little five-year-old girl. She was very sick and is as little as a three-year-old. Her health has improved greatly and she is a joy to have around. Two girls, who already experienced much suffering, were in danger of being trafficked by their pimp father. Now at the Father's House, they can just be children and are loved as they are.

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We also have two new boys in the family! More and more we realize that even if it means more work and everyone is challenged to ‘go the extra mile’, this is God’s heart: To take in the orphans and the brokenhearted. This decision was confirmed in many ways. One clear sign is that the ‘older’ kids are blooming and growing as big brothers (kuya) and sisters (ate). Our God is the original multiplier – whether in terms of fish, finances or family members!

The Rock

Edwina and Jolito, an older couple, had a deep experience with God and got obviously radically changed. She was delivered from gambling, and when he saw this change in his wife, he also started to believe. They have been walking with the Holy Spirit. This couple is very poor. When he had his birthday, they were sad that there was no money for a small celebration. Their little granddaughter was singing “Nothing is impossible with God” when suddenly there was a knock on the door. A man they did not know was standing there and brought a cake and bread for them! There is literally nothing impossible with God!

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School Sponsorship

We are still missing quite a number of school sponsors for our kids at the Father’s House and some others in slum areas. Although it is not that big a cost, when there are almost 30 kids and youth to cover, the total is quite staggering. By sponsoring a child with USD 50 per month for education, you will have a big part in changing the life of a child. Please consider our appeal to be a school sponsor – it would be a tremendous help.

Thank you!

Once again, we as staff, volunteers and kids want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your friendship and support. We constantly thank God for you and pray His blessings over you. You are a very important part of our ministry, our family and our lives!
     
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