Introduction

Established in 1984, the True Jesus Church in the Philippines is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The number of churches, divine workers and members are summarized as follows:

• Number of Churches: 14
• Number of Prayer Houses: 15
• Number of Preachers: 7
• Number of Members: 2,622
• Number of Regions: 3 Regions for administrative purposes; Northern, Central and Southern Regions

Period: January to June 2024

Development of Divine Work

Evangelism

• Gospel preaching was conducted through church and online evangelistic services, and outdoor visitations
• Outreach to the Chinese community in Manila was actively pursued.

Pastoral Work

• Philippines Short-Term Theological Training Course
  • Date: From 3rd to 17th June 2024
  • Participants: First- and second-year students
  • Number of attendees: 65
  • Number received the Holy Spirit: 36
    
• The Philippines Religious Education Teachers’ Training Course
  • Date: From 19th to 25th June 2024
  • Number of participants: 36 teachers
    
• Pastoral Care
  • Provided pastoral care to 20 Chinese-speaking members in Manila, originating from Taiwan, China, Malaysia, and Singapore.
  • Sabah Ordained ministers’ fortnightly visit
  • Chinese translation is available during Sabbath service

40th Anniversary Celebration

Year-end thanksgiving services are scheduled at various Philippine churches to express gratitude and reflect on God's grace over the past 40 years

Challenges in Divine Work

Evangelism

• The presence of many well-established Christian denominations.
• Economic challenges cause many Filipinos to prioritise financial needs over spiritual pursuits.
• Geographical obstacles due to the vastness of the country.
• An urgent need for more divine workers.
• High costs of administering work over such a large area.

Pastoral Work

• The Philippines is composed of approximately 7,600 islands, making travel both challenging and costly.
• Limited financial resources.
• A shortage of trained divine workers.
• Members are dispersed across the country in search of better livelihoods, complicating pastoral visitation efforts.

Future Plans and Goals

Evangelism

• To develop a more systematic and effective approach to preaching the Gospel.

Pastoral Work

• To strengthen the spiritual growth of True Jesus Church Philippines and aim for financial self-sufficiency.
• To extend Gospel outreach to more cities and towns across the Philippines.

Appeal for Members’ Support

Support the evangelism and pastoral work in the Philippines by contributing to the Philippines Mission Committee (PMC) Fund through the Sabah GA Bank Account.

Provided by: Deacon Jason Teo