NEWS

WE STRUCK WATER

After a month of pitching, the team finally struck water. We now have a good supply of water. Thanks to our friends from FCM who funded the water drilling. We were also blessed to have had donation of water barrels from DLA Naturals Inc. And the The Veterans of Foreign Wars so that we could store water for the future. This month we had a surprise visit from the Social Services as our license to operate is up for renewal this December. There are some requirements that need to be met before that time and one of that is to have an infirmary and isolation room for each Home. This means providing 4 rooms equiped with appropriate medical supplies. At the same time there are many building maintenance concerns that needs to be addressed. Though we are not in a position f inancially to provide all of these things, but we believe in the Lords provision and we would appreciate your prayers and support that before the end of this year we are able to meet the requirement.

- Monique Sagal

OUR SCHOOL TEACHERS

As previously mentioned 3 of our teachers have had to move on from our school and into the public schools for higher wages. This is of course very much understandable to us and we have no hard feelings at all with them nevertheless it has caused me to think about the vision of our new school. Many roadblocks and challenges have been presented to us as we chase this great vision of a massive christian school that will shine on top of a hill to represent and teach Jesus.

Throughout this time of school vacation I have been seeking the Lord’s guidance in His word and other books that might fuel the vision He has placed in me. I realised that this is a huge vision and burden to bear yet God gave us the greatest gift to push us forward. Our little sparrow on the way has ignited a passion in my heart to absolutely go all out on this vision for it is for the sake of their generation. I refuse to let our little one grow up without being taught about Jesus in school and I’m sure a lot of parents in our area will say yes and amen to that. So as we prepare for another school year ahead and for this great vision we look to the Lord with faith and excitement. I would appreciate your prayers that the Lord will draw those will be vision-bearers as well to our faculty. I am fully fired up about it but I am certain this is not only for me so I am in search of those who will respond to the calling God.

- Aaron Perillo

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SHINE KIDS

The POCF Shine Kids Ministry team were truly honored and blessed during this years' VBS (Vacation Bible School) which was a great success. By the grace of God we were able to reach out to more than 150 children from our local community, including kids from our own church. Our theme for this years' VBS was "JOURNEY" , where the children were able to discover the miracle hand of God in their daily lives and learned that they can trust Him completely as the ultimate guide in their journey through life. It was a great VBS, with 4 days of fun filled activities and events. But it wouldn't be possible without the generous donors and sponsors, so we would like to extend special thanks to every individual sponsor and every member those who supported the fund raising event at POCF’s "Hearts in Harmony Lounge" through which were able to raise sufficient funds for the entire VBS.

Moreover, we offer grateful thanks to those who became part of this memorable experience, especially for the volunteers and Shine Kids Ministry team who worked with such dedication and diligence to create a life long impact in the lives of the kids. We witnessed friendships being established, great joy was clearly had by all, and their faith strengthened through this event. It is all because of Jesus. This event also brought confidence not only for the kids but to the ministry workers as well. One member of the Shine Kids Ministry team testified how this VBS helped her to step out in faith and speak boldly in front of people and how that as a result she wants to be used more in the children's ministry. We were so blessed too that many parents and guardians supported their children and attended their graduation day. Truly, it was a wonderful opportunity to reach the parents in our community as well as the children. Glory be unto the Lord for this cherished Vacation Bible School 2025.

- Toni Rose Azuelo

prayer requests

“Please pray for Provision for our buildings’

URGENT repairs and maintenance,

also a Project Manager for the new School Building”

POC CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

After a school year’s worth of hard work and perseverance we celebrate. It was a fantastic day of recognition for our students and graduates on April 15 where they got to receive their awards and medals. It’s truly a pleasure for us to see those little faces light up as they walk towards the stage having their name called to get their awards in front of the whole school.

The parents are just as excited as the kids having their pictures taken and creating memories that they will come back to years from now.

We had a special treat as our keynote speaker who was a former student then teacher of our school gave a very inspiring message. He is now in Kuwait working as an electrical engineer and is doing very well in his career. It gave the teachers inspiration in seeing what kind of students we produce and the students also in pursuing whatever they put their hearts into. Another celebration, another achievement and another tearful good bye as another high school batch of students move on from our school its always a sad but proud moment for us. Also saying good bye to 3 of our teachers as they pursue their careers in the public school system. It is sad as we have gotten very close to all our faculty nevertheless we cheer them on in pursuing their heart’s desire.

This is sadly the plight of private schools throughout the Philippines in that it is almost impossible to compete with wages in the public school system. As much as we would like to give our faculty wages where they will not need to leave our school yet our f inances just does not permit so.

All this being said we move forward with optimism and excitement welcoming in new teachers and pushing forward the vision with faith but for now its… VACATION TIME!

- Aaron Perillo

MORE UPDATES

I was not expecting to be in the U.K. at this time (as you may know I have an itinerary scheduled with Nathanael in autumn 2025), but I was needed at home to care for my mum. I came as dad requested and as the Spirit led. She was diagnosed with dementia last year and is really in a terrible state now and the NHS are unable to “rush the process” to get her some help. Dad could not manage and I’m glad that the Lord made a way for me to be home for them both. Mum is now in hospital, but still has not received any relief. We would greatly value your prayers.

When I left the Philippines the POCM monthly income had come in at less than half what was needed. So it wasn’t long before the message came “mum POC has no money left”. I told Monique that I had no access to funds, but I would fast and pray. God gave me a wonderful word of assurance that I had no need to fast because the provision was made already. I wrote down the word the Lord gave me and sent it via messenger to Monique to encourage them. 6 hours later … I received a call and all the need was met, £11K, enough to help through that month and more. God is so good. We have the assurance that God is in control there in POC with or without me being there. He is faithful. Of course the need continues and the work continues too as we work together to see the vision to reach the lost, no matter the cost.

We would value prayers for the POCF (church) finances, for healing, not only for my mum but for my brother Paul (who will most likely be having post op. Chemo very soon).

The daughter of one of our POCF elders, Honeylee was in a coma after a stroke and she tragically passed away (she has 3 young children). Please pray or their family.

Also, the mother of my interpreter (affectionately known as mama V) is in hospital with severe abdominal pain.