New Seminary Location in Basay
In the last few months, Haven of Grace Seminary has launched a new satellite location in Basay (Southern Negros, Philippines). This is our 5th location and is in proximity to Hinobaan. In fact, the idea of a seminary in this location was birthed out of our Hinobaan location. The mountain pastors desired training as well and a brother of one of pastors in our Hinobaan group asked if we could start training the mountain pastors. So, every week, Ptr. Lowell Arbolario (HOG Assist
Rebuild and Relief-Philippines
Many Haven of Grace Seminary students suffered significant damage to their homes and churches from typhoon Tino. God has used our PRMI donors to be a huge help in the repair and rebuild effort. Funds have supplied water, food, fuel, sleeping mats, and building materials. Some families who lived by the river in La Carlota lost everything (see pics below). Pastor Paul Pabalate (Community Bible Church) has been ministering to these families with your gifts. Below is also a link
HOH Advent Service
December 7th, Haven of Hope India students hosted a Christmas Advent Service for the school and members of the community. The service was well attended with students providing special music and faculty members preaching. Most of the students will be returning home for the winter break. Many of them will be preaching in their home churches and sharing the gospel in their communities. Please pray for their safe travels and for God to use them to share the good news of Jesus Chr
Evangelizing Assam
Recently, the 4th year students at Haven of Hope India traveled to a neighboring state, Assam, to preach the gospel house to house in poor unreached villages. What a blessing to see our young men reaching their own people for Christ. This is also very practical ministry training for their studies.
HOH Sports Games
During the recent semester break, Haven of Hope India students participated in 2 days of sports competition. Games included soccer, badminton, relay races, table tennis, volleyball, and other sports. The students had a great time of fun and were able to burn off some energy. There was time to eat and relax as well. Now it’s on to second semester.
Helping Pastors Recover
Many homes and churches of our pastor/students at Haven of Grace Seminary were severly damaged by Typhoon Tino (see pics below). Thanks to our generous donors, we are helping them begin the process of rebuilding. Based on Filipino government estimates, over 218,000 families or 792,000 individuals were affected in Negros Occidental. Damages and losses are over 1 billion pesos. Please continue to pray for the Philippines and for our partners as they meet needs and minister the
Typhoon Recovery Efforts
PRMI sent your generous donations to Community Bible Church in La Carlota (Ptr Paul Pabalate) and to Sword Baptist Church in Pulupandan (Ptr Kiram Villacenda). We have seminary locations in both of these areas. We have been able to help over 170 families in these communities.
Super Typhoon Tino
Recently, Typhoon Tino slammed into the Visayas Region of the Philippines where our seminary, Haven of Grace is located. Negros Island was greatly impacted with 57 dead and 67 still missing. Some whole communities were completely wiped out and also many of our pastor/student churches and homes were severely damaged. La Carlota, in particular, (one of our seminary satellite locations) received the brunt of the storm. Community Bible Church, (Ptr Paul Pabalate) even with its da
Deep in the Mountains
Deep in the mountains of Myanmar, God is using one of our recent DTS graduates, Joseph, to take the gospel to some unreached villages....
Nepal Gospel Outreach
PRMI supported a gospel outreach in Biratnagar, Nepal (5th largest city). This was a 2 day conference conducted by 2 of our...