Our Shepherd

Greetings Ministry Partners,

In the month of April, I was blessed to be a part of the CCI team that visited churches in Australia, Fiji and New Zealand. We called the trip the South Pacific Tour. We encouraged believers in these countries to continue making disciples as the Lord has commanded us and to pray for the needs of CCI ministry.

As we wove our way over and around the lush hills of New Zealand in a rented van, we could see countless sheep dotting the countryside. They looked like little toys on a seemingly endless golf course. They were calmly eating grass and drinking from clear ponds nearby. There was no hurry, no worry in their slow deliberate movements. Their shepherd has provided for their needs.

Thank God that our Shepherd continues to provide for our needs. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” Psalm 23

We appreciate your prayers and support.

Henry Ventura

CCI Philippines National Director

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Staff Update

The team that went on the Tour consisted of Dr. David Nelson- the President of CCI, the National Director of CCI Cambodia, the National Director of CCI Laos, Bernard Lee one of the CCI Coordinators in New Zealand and me. We presented the ministry of CCI in churches, restaurants, and people's homes. We visited a Bible College, and some tourist attractions. We attended a CCI class online and another one in-person, attended the graduation of a student after 5 years of training, and met with the Board members of CCI Aotearoa. We shared the Gospel with people, prayed for the sick, and encouraged the brethren. We met old friends and made new ones. Please pray that the Lord will move the hearts of people whom we met during this Tour.

Meanwhile, back home in the Philippines, our team continued working tirelessly for the Lord's glory.

We started seven new classes with a total of 75 students in the month of April.

Pastor Syjuco held at Teacher Training Workshop (TTW) in Silay City with 10 participants.

Seven students graduated in Balanga, Bataan after being trained by Pastor James Balor. He is teaching another batch of 15 students at His Touch Ministries in Bataan.

Pastor Melvin Caindoy held a God’s Financial Principles (GFP) seminar in Inabanga, Bohol. One of our Board members, Brother Arnold Labunog, provided much assistance for the success of this seminar. He spoke to the participants about our ministry. They had 32 participants. As a result of this promotion, some people expressed interest in organizing a GFP seminar in other places and attending a Teacher Training Workshop (TTW) as well.

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Testimonies from GFP

“The God's Financial Principles (GFP) seminar is very essential to Christian life because it teaches Godly principles in handling finances. It is applicable not only to individuals but especially to married couples. The seminar helps the couples to understand the roles they have to each other according to the standard from the scripture.”

~ Arnold Labunog

“What I like with this seminar is firstly, its principles teach principles on financial management for families, and those who are working or have businesses. Secondly, the materials are very detailed and practical. Everybody can easily understand and reflect during the seminar and discussion. Thirdly, I also like the lessons taught about savings; that no matter how small your income, if you train yourself to do it in small amounts, then in no time it will give you better future opportunities.”

~ Pastor Celso Lumaad

Prayer Requests & Praises

● We thank the Lord for our friends in North Carolina who gave financial assistance for Ateliano Vitor, a fisherman who lost his means of livelihood due to typhoon Odette. Ateliano, a church leader, bought a second-hand fishing boat and fishing net and refurbished them. Praise God for the love of our brethren manifested in practical ways! (James 2:15-16) Ateliano set aside a portion of his first catch and gave it to the church.

● Some of our staff need to get or renew their passports to go to the Global Conference in Thailand in November. Please pray that they may be able to prepare their travel papers soon.

● Please pray for our upcoming Global Conference in Chiang Mai, Thailand in November. CCI is taking care of our lodging, food, and local transportation. But we need to provide for our own transportation to Thailand. Please pray for God to provide. If you would like to help, that would be a tremendous blessing for me. Click below to help.

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