New Update From The Philippines

Posted on August 30, 2011 by indophilteam

August has been a busy month that has gone by quickly.  God continues to work and we are looking forward to what will take place here in September as we focus our attention to missions.  We have several missionaries who will be visiting our church in September, and we will be having a missions conference the 21st through the 25th.  Faith Promise Missions Giving will be introduced to those here at International Baptist Church at Dumaguete and we pray that many will continue to grow in their faith.  Thank you for your continued prayer and support.  We hope you enjoy this month’s three-page update.

Vol. 02 - Iss. 12 08-28-11

Vol. 02 - Iss. 12 08-28-11

Vol. 2 - Iss. 12 08-28-11

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Pray for the Longworth Family

Posted on August 2, 2011 by indophilteam

Mark, Priscilla, and Andrew LongworthPlease be in prayer for the Mark Longworth family.  Mark and his wife Priscilla, along with their son, Andy, just returned recently to the U.S. expecting to deliver twin boys later this year.  God, in His perfect will, has seen fit to allow both Davy and Ricky (the twins) to go to Heaven.  Our hearts break for their loss, yet this couple’s resolve is strong and their faith is unwavering.  Please pray for God to give them comfort and wisdom during this time and that His will will be accomplished and His name glorified through this event.

The Longworth Family

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Latest Photos of Indo-Philippine Team (Philippines)

Posted on July 23, 2011 by indophilteam
2011 Indo-Philippine Team Photo

2011 Photo of Indo-Philippine Team

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New Update from the Indo-Philippine Team

Posted on July 19, 2011 by indophilteam

Vol. 02 - Iss. 11 07-17-11

International Baptist Church at Dumaguete just celebrated six months since her start.  God continues to work in Dumaguete as we see young Christians growing and already helping to reach others.  This month’s 3-page update, with plenty of photos, is available for you to read now on this website.

Vol. 2 - Iss. 11 07-17-11

The devil was not happy and he was certainly working to discourage us as we had this special day.  However, determined that God is in what we’re doing, everyone maintained a great spirit and worked and we saw God have the victory with record attendances and baptisms.

Vol. 02 - Iss. 11 07-17-11

New photos of the team couples and families are also included in this update.  Thank you to all who support and pray for our team.

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New Update From The Philippine Front!

Posted on May 29, 2011 by indophilteam

Vol. 02 - Iss. 10 05-29-11

We are so excited to be part of what God is doing in Dumaguete, Philippines through International Baptist Church.  Day by day, we experience blessings that only can be explained by the fact that we have a GREAT GOD!  We are privileged folk to be able to serve, and we are grateful that we get to serve these people in this place.

It has been an exciting month.  This three-page update will highlight many of the events that have taken place since our last update.  We’re excited to report that we’ve had our 100th baptism since the church’s grand opening.  We just finished Vacation Bible School with great results and are starting our Bible institute this Tuesday evening.

God is working in Dumaguete and we hope that you’ll continue to pray for the work that is taking place.  God bless you as you help us to labor for the Master.

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VBS at International Baptist Church

Posted on May 24, 2011 by indophilteam
A Path Through the Jungle - Vacation Bible School 2011 - International Baptist Church at Dumaguete

May 24-27, 2011

We’ll have a new team update next week, but thought you might be interested in our first Vacation Bible School at International Baptist Church at Dumaguete, Philippines.  Please visit www.ibcdumaguete.com to see many photos as we update the site daily.  We had a wonderful morning to start the week with 127 children that came in from the local area in spite of the rain.  Sixty-six of those children received Christ.  Please be in prayer as we continue Vacation Bible School and have a program on Friday evening to reach the parents of this children.

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3-MONTH CELEBRATION REPORT!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by indophilteam

“God IS working in Dumaguete!”  What a wonderful day we had at International Baptist Church at Dumaguete!  God used our people to do an amazing work.  I could not be more pleased with our how our people are responding to the teaching and preaching of God’s Word.

Psalm 127:1 “Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”

Sunday evening was a special time of preaching and then testimonies.  This was the first time we’ve had public testimonies during a service in our church and our people shared how that God is working in their lives and many expressed how thankful they are that International Baptist Church is here.  Even this morning, the day after, I’m receiving text messages from members expressing their love and their dedication to the Lord and to our church.  One of our men this morning told me how that he and his wife were up until after 11 p.m. talking about the messages here and how God is helping their family.

This update is in three pages, I hope you’ll take the time to read them and rejoice with us in what God is doing.  Thank you for praying and for supporting our ministry here.

International Baptist Church at Dumaguete had its 3-Month Celebration on April 17, 2011. Read about this event and other exciting things happening in this new ministry!

Vol. 02 - Iss. 09 04-17-11

Read about how International Baptist Church at Dumaguete celebrated being three months old in this monthly update from the Indo-Philippine Team.

Vol. 02 - Iss. 09 04-17-11

International Baptist Church at Dumaguete celebrates 3 months! Read about all that took place and more in this month's team update.

Vol. 02 - Iss. 09 04-17-11

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Please Pray For Our Sunday Celebration!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by indophilteam

3-Month Celebration of International Baptist Church at Dumaguete, Philippines

International Baptist Church at Dumaguete, Philippines

Three months ago, this coming Sunday, April 17, 2011, International Baptist Church at Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines had its Grand-Opening Service.  We are thrilled at what God has done in the short three months that our small team has been here.  We will post an update to bring everyone up to date on our progress after our services this coming Sunday, but we are asking that all of our supporters please pray about the special day we will have this Sunday.

International Baptist Church got off to a great start.  We have run no transportation for our services.  We have simply gone soul winning around our church and in and around the city as we go about our business.  God has brought visitors to our services every week.  We have seen people saved and baptized every Sunday.  God has brought people to our church who have been a perfect fit and have joined right in with the activity of our church.  This past Saturday we had 29 people out soul winning.  Our converts are beginning to have converts of their own and are getting excited about bringing others to church and seeing them baptized.

As with any church, we’ve had our services where we say, “If everyone, who comes, would come at the same time, we’d have a great crowd.”  We’re praying for that to happen this Sunday, and we’re asking all of our members to bring a visitor with this Sunday.  Again, we’re not providing any transportation, yet, and we’re relying on our people to step up and make this day happen.  I believe they will.  We’re going to have regular services and then afterward everyone is invited to stay for a feast of lechon baboy (rotisserie pork – the whole thing), rice, bread, and other treats.

It has been exciting to see God’s hand at work in our church and in the individual lives of those we’re reaching.  Too many stories to tell, and too many personal stories that should remain untold.  However, I’ve said it, and will keep on saying it, “God is working in Dumaguete!”  I’m thrilled to pastor such wonderful people.  I’m humbled and amazed that God would use me to help to impact so many lives.  I’m privileged to work with such a great group of people.  I’m thankful to God for the team He has assembled to get the job done.

We have a great vision and we’re seeing the pieces come together as we continue to build a strong base/foundation from which all we believe God is going to accomplish here and from here will take place.  I trust that you’ll continue to pray for God to empower us as we work together for the furtherance of the Gospel.  I hope that you’ll be praying as prepare for a great Sunday!

That all the world may know,

Pastor Randy DeMoville
International Baptist Church
Dumaguete, Philippines

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Indo-Philippine Team Video

Posted on April 2, 2011 by indophilteam

We continue to make progress on all fronts.  God is definetly working through our missions team.  There is a lot taking place in the Philippines.  This month our church, International Baptist Church, will celebrate its third month in Dumaguete.  We look forward to a great day on April 17.  Our folks are growing and it is exciting to see the potential.

One of the blessings of team missions is that the work does not suffer when the pastor of the church leaves for a conference, such as Pastors’ School.  While I was in Hammond, Indiana for the International Pastors’ School our team men did a great job at keeping the work going and filling the pulpit.

A new video is available for you to learn about our team and to see our ministry in Dumaguete.  Thank you for your continued prayer and support.

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Heading to Pastors’ School

Posted on March 15, 2011 by indophilteam

God continues to bless our team living and serving in Dumaguete.  Each week there are fresh evidences that God is working among us and among our people.  I’m excited about the men I work with and what they contribute to the cause of Christ.

Today I met with each man, as I do weekly, to discuss their respective areas and I am pleased with the direction we are going, and know that God has great plans for our future here.  Bro. John Felt is getting ready to launch a new ministry to teach music to elementary school children.  This will kick off during their summer session and we’ll have up to 60 children at our church one day per week for six weeks for our Musicians Prep Program.  Our hope is that many of these children will trust Jesus Christ as their Saviour, that their parents will also be saved as a result of coming to a Wednesday evening performance by the children, and that not only will we see lasting fruit from among them but that some may end up being productive church members playing in our church orchestra and singing in our church services.

Bro. Jason MacRae, our youth pastor, is full of exciting ideas for our young people.  We know that God is going to call many young people to serve Him full-time.  Already it is evident that God is working in the hearts of several young people and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to work with them.  Our young people are getting excited about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others!

Bro. Mike Morrissey and I met at length to discuss Vacation Bible School and the impact that we believe it will have on our church.  We’re excited that it will give us an opportunity for our high-school and college-aged young people to serve as they help, but also for the way that it will help to launch our children’s ministry.

There is so much planning going on and we’re experiencing steady growth.  Each week the number of returning people is increasing at our church and there are always visitors.  We’ve not had a week yet without seeing folks saved and baptized at International Baptist Church! Our folks are becoming more and more faithful and making decisions.  I’m humbled to be able to serve such a great group of people, and to lead such an awesome team of people.

I’m going to miss all of them for the two weeks I’m gone to attend Pastors’ School in Hammond, Indiana.  I’m leaving in the morning, but the ministry is being left in very capable hands.  Please continue to pray for the Indo-Philippine Team!  God is working in Dumaguete!

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