Halbrook Report: 64th Philippine Trip November 29, 2016-January 10, 2017
A merciful God permitted me to join Jim McDonald to preach in the Philippines in 1995. By God’s providence 64 Philippine trips, 7 New Zealand trips, and 6 Australian trips are now complete. All the world must know our Savior has come! “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age’” (Matt. 28:18-20, ESV). None of us can do it all, but all of us must do what we can. Thank you for joining hands with me in this work.
The flights November 29-30 from Louisville to Manila were safe by the grace of God.
December 2-3 was scheduled at the Kapitbahayan church of Christ in Navotas, Metro Manila. About 40 souls attended Monday as we studied topics related to unity in Christ, gender roles, and whether God or man will bring about the end. A radio announcer who used to hear Ben Cruz attended and was convinced we are preaching the true gospel. He was baptized when I returned to Manila in January. It has been a joy to watch this church progress through the years. The elders are diligent. The evangelists effectively use radio programs to spread the gospel.
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