During these times of lockdowns and government quarantine restrictions, the ministry of the pastors supported by White Fields has not slowed down or diminished. Instead, it has intensified and taken on whole new aspects for ministry.

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I have chosen highlights from eight pastors out of the fifty we support to show you how God is moving.  Our pastors are serving their communities in brand new ways. There is also a fantastic response to the gospel by people in touch with our churches.

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In all our countries, the pastors are the ministers meeting the needs of the weakest and poorest members of their communities. The widows and orphans that would otherwise starve are receiving food. These tangible gifts of ministry also open doors for the gospel when neighbors ask, “Why does your church love you so much?” We are exceedingly grateful for our financial partners that make these gifts of food available.

Destitute Family Receives FoodA Widow Receives Maize and BeansRemember the Poor

Pastor Alvin Jamisola – the Philippines

Despite the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) due to the pandemic, I thank God that I have been able to visit the community and survey people’s current status from the pandemic situation. One I talked to is Masing. She is worried about her family, especially their daily needs for survival. Due to the work restrictions, she can no longer sell fish and so they are not making any regular income. They have not made enough money to stock up food, and so they depend on their daily income. The government has not provided a supply of food assistance for the community causing much worry and was the primary concern of our conversations. We prayed for God to give every individual wisdom and knowledge and provide comfort and provision for the community.

Their main concern was how to obtain rice. Their way of living is fishing, and some of their other family members can catch fish within their area, but this is unpredictable.

We praised God for his amazing provision amid this crisis and in answering our request. The day after my visit, where I learned of their concern and the situation in this area. I expressed this issue to our core leaders in the Light of Life community center. We designed an action plan and praised God for making the Light of Life community center His channel of blessing and his way of providing for the community’s needs. With these tangible gifts, we were able to pray, care, and share God’s blessing. We praise God that we do not just provide a temporary solution to this crisis but are also able to comfort the people as God has comforted us and give them the care that God has given us and the hope in life which God promised us.

* Pray for follow-up with these families for visits and further evangelism.* Pray for God to work in advance in the hearts of His people.* Pray for us to establish close relationships with them.* Pray for the families of this community that God will provide them health, peace, and strength during this challenging time.* Pray that the current crisis will draw people to God and that they would recognize Him as the source of hope and eternal life.