After a late start on Tuesday, we finally boarded the mini-bus leaving for Claveria, Cagayan. Traveling for 3 hours we finally reach Claveria and load our things onto a Jeepney that would take us to Calanasan, Apayao, Philippines. Apayao is a remote mountain provoince in the northern philippines, there are many  NPA (New People’s Army) Communist Guerillas in these mountain areas.

After traveling for another 4 hours we arrived in Calanasan. We thank the Lord that it did not rain on the way up or on the way home, but for the three days we were in Calanasan it rained non-stop. The place where we arrived was suppose to be a Pentecostal church, but I remember in the book of acts chapter 19 “He said unto them, have ye received the Holy ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, we have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues and prophesied.”

This was a Pentecostal church, but not even one person was filled with the Holy Ghost. This just isn’t right! So we taught on the Holy Spirit and Faith and most all of them were filled especially the young people. Praise the Lord! We had a good time in Calanasan, and hope to return. On the way home down the Mountain we encountered a tree in the road and had to move it. The tree fell across the road due to a mud slide from all the rain. Thank God we were not on the road when the mud slide occurred! Hallelujah! Enjoy the pics below from the trip!

Summer youth camp is always fun! We had over 500 young people join us in Masbate, City, Philippines for this years youth camp. What a time that we had.

Some of the speakers included:

Pastor Aldy, Patoring in Quezon Province and a RHEMA Philippines Tarlac graduate.

Pastor William Cabural, Pastoring PMC Manila and also a RHEMA Philippines Tarlac graduate.

Pastor Jemmar Tandoy, Tarlac City, Philippines.

Bro. Randy, RHEMA Philippines Tarlac Grad & World Harvest Bible Training Center Grad.

Miss Marcia Foronda, Camp Organizer and speaker, RHEMA Philippines Tarlac Grad & World Harvest Bible Training Center Grad.

Special shoutout to all the WHBTC Alumni from Masbate City and Laoag City, thanks for all your hard work and dedication. We couldn’t have had the camp with out dedicate counselors like you all! God bless so much!

See you all next year! God is so good!

The class of World Harvest Bible Training Center Laoag City Philippines 2009 finished their required 10 months training on April 3, 2009. Congratulations class of 2009! May you walk in the power and anointing that you was imparted this past year, God has good things in store! Click the read more link below to see the pictures.

Known as Global Ministers we believe that this class will go to the utter most parts of the Philippines and to the Nations of Earth!

Adriana A.  Edu                    -                    Vintar, Ilocos Norte
Ronald A. Tunac                  -                    Vintar, Ilocos Norte
Jenny Vee T.  Aldus           -                    Claveria, Cagayan
Robert C. Gumtang             -                    Sarrat, Ilocos Norte
Allan B. Martinez                 -                   Claveria, Cagayan
Lea L. Tagalicud                   -                  Claveria, Cagayan
Maria Teresita P. Salva      -                  Quezon City, MManila
Shiawlin T. Aldus                 -                  Claveria, Cagayan
Michelle B. Agustinez        -                   Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

Congratulations Graduates!

Pastors Joe & Rose Dejesa joined us for the event, delivering the commencement address and charge. They currently pastor Lord of the Harvest Church in San Antonio, Texas. They are 1991 Graduates of Rhema Bible Training Center.

Hey  Everyone we are now on Facebook. If you have a Facebook account please become a fan if your an Alumni, supporter, staff or in anyway connected to the Ministry. Login to your Facebook account then search for World Harvest Bible Training Center – Philippines. Thanks so much for all your prayers and support. God bless you all.

Dear Fellow Servants in Christ,

We speak grace, peace and blessings to you as you serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ today!

This year, we are holding our 6th Annual Harvest Conference geared toward strengthening, empowering and reinforcing pastors and church leaders in the Body of Christ.

Attached is a flyer and a registration form with this letter that will give you details of the conferences!  We are cordially inviting all Pastors and Church Leaders and those called to full-time ministry to attend this event!   This will be a great time to get-away from ministry routine to concentrate on being strengthened in the Lord through powerful and anointed messages, great workshops and fun time meeting great men and women of God!  Please take note of the deadline for registration!   If you have children, please plan ahead for someone to care for them while you are attending the Conference.   This time is just for you to receive from the Lord!

Please return as soon as possible (ASAP) the attached Registration Form to the WH Office or mail it to the above address.  You may also email registered names to mbforonda@yahoo.com .  If you have only a few names on the list, you may also text the info to 0919-504-1992.  Due to limited lodging space, we are only accepting the first 300 registrants.  Please submit your registration form on or before March 27, 2009.  Those who arrive early on Monday and completes the 3 day conference will receive a priority claim ticket for the books, magazines and prize giveaways.   Books and prize giveaways are available as supply last.

We also invite you to World Harvest Bible Training Center 9th Commencement Exercises on March 28, 2009 @ 1:00 pm.  Location to be announced or text 0919-504-1992 for the venue. Pastor Joe Dejesa of Lord of the Harvest Church of San Antonio, Texas will be our Commencement Speaker.  Please join us as we launch out into the harvest field new laborers in Christ!

The Masbate Summer Camp 2009 Registration Form is enclosed.  We encourage you to register your young people from ages 16-25 for this fun-filled and life-changing event.  The date is April 20-24, 2009 to be held at Umoroy Beach Resort in Mobo, Masbate.  Camp starts at 8:00 am on Monday and ends at noon Friday.  Please bring your own beddings(unan, kumot at banig), toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, tabo, timba etc), bible, notebook, clothings good for 5-days (NOT Allowed: spaghetti strap shirts, short shorts, and t-shirts with worldly advertising).  Registration Fee is P100 per camper.  We will only accept the first 300 campers to register.  Deadline to register is April 10, 2009.  Youth Camp events are Morning Devotion, Morning & Evening Services with praise & worship, afternoon games and  competition, etc!  Much prizes and surprises awaits your campers!  First come, first serve basis!  We will send home youth with behavioral problems (bawal ang mga pasaway). Those bringing illegal drugs, arms, knives, and cigarettes will not be allowed in camp.  We endeavor to keep this camp as safe as possible for your youth.  So, we appreciate your compliance to this.

We are looking forward to seeing you all soon and enjoy a great time in the Lord!  God bless you richly as you faithfully serve Him!

Your Fellow Servant in Christ,

REV. LANA TANDOY
VP, ANHI
Director, WHBTC

World Harvest Missions 2008!

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WHBTC Mission 2008

World Harvest Laoag Students Mssions Trip to Apayao, Philippines 2008

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As many of you know, we opened a new Bible training center in the heart of Masbate City in early August of 2008. Many graciously responded for our call of help! Twenty students enrolled for the charter class from Masbate Island, Ticao, and Burias Island for the 10-month ministerial training. A Library was quickly set-up to help the students and local pastors. Outreach teams also took off two months later for evangelism. To date, these students led 3,350 souls to the Lord Jesus Christ! Hallelujah! Your love, prayers and support allows us to train men and women for God’s end-time harvest! On behalf of the World Harvest staff and students we want to thank you Friends and Partners in the Ministry!. We believe God for a bountiful blessings back to you and your family for your labor of love and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ!

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WHBTC Masbate 2008

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Greetings in Jesus’ name!  May this note find you blessed and enjoying the rest of summer break.

I arrived back safe to Masbate City Monday inspite of two typhoons lingering in the Philippine atmosphere.  It was good to find Ptr Pio and Bro. Rey waiting for me at the airport with the ministry FX.  The students and their pastors and a few parents were waiting in school when we arrived.  There was joy and excitement in the air as the students with eyes filled with anticipation waited for my instructions.  A local Masbateno brother (Joey) assisted as as we purchased the electric fans, class chairs, ordered a custom made whiteboard, kitchen items (such as kaldero, kawali, sandok, etc), water dispenser, tons of light bulbs, etc.

The previous tenant failed to pay the electric bill for almost one year.  We went ahead and paid the humongous balance at the Marelco and was promised electricity by 4pm that day.  By the time we arrived back to school in the evening, lo and behold, we held our very first night in school on candlelights, every mosquito feasting on my feet, and doors with broken locks.  Super init.  I really thought i was suffering for Jesus especially my hairdo (he he he).  With our cellphones dying on us, we really needed electricity.  Pastor Pio and Rey returned to the elec company the next day and praise the Lord, we’re on business!

Tuesday, with all boxes and suitcases and plastic bags to open, we went ahead and started regular classes at 7am – 5pm.  We have students from Masbate island, ticao island and burias island.  All three major islands of the province represented.  A total of 21 students are currently enrolled.

I wish you can see the student’s eyes sparkle and smile on their lips as they hear the simple truth of God’s Word.  I began sharing about the wonderful plan of God for the salvation of the world.   Many were challenged to hear how God can use them all over the island, the country and the world.

We are excited.  Ptr Pio is returning to Laoag tomorrow to assist Sis Marcia in giving up the Mission House.  We are moving to Vintar to downsize.  It will be a big work ahead.  Rey, on the other hand, will be staying full time to help run the school.  Sis Jackie who will be the assistant administrator of Masbate will be arriving from HongKong Sept 15.  I will be glad when she gets here.

While in Manila, I spoke with Bro. Randy (alumni) about the need in Masbate school.  He will be assisting for 3 weeks in October during his sem-break.

Let’s pray for Sis Linda Nix to make it here by the end of August.  As we badly need a teacher.

Right now, we are getting settled schedule-wise.  It is all working out together!  We have favor! Favor!  Favor!

Thank you for your prayers and support towards this mission.  The Lord is faithful to multiply all the blessings and favor back to you and your family!

I will update you more as get the chance to get away teaching schedule.  I am using the internet cafe here in the market area.

You are blessed!
Lana

May this note find you always blessed and enjoying the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ! For we know that He will never leave us nor forsake us!

We made it back to Laoag City Friday last week from Masbate. The Lord is good to strengthen us as we hardly felt jet lag associated with changes in time zone. This week I began teaching in the training center one of the 6 subjects I will be covering in two weeks time. Each subject need at least 16 hours of class teaching. We have 10 ministerial training students while the WHIBS (monday only refresher class for pastors) has 20 students enrolled. See attached picture. Masbate school currently have 16 enrolled students but will increase as we officially open August 4.

We were blessed to be visited by the Fernandez Family from Tulsa Oklahoma. We maximized their two short days of visit. They willingly taught two straight days from 8 am-5pm to the bible school students. Their teaching brought refreshing and encouragement to the new students. The kids (Ann, Abby, Joel, Jeremy, Stephanie, & Jesse) on the other hand had a fun time playing together, swimming, and visiting historic places. Thank you Bro. Noel and Sis Lisa for sharing the Word and the good fellowship.

Attached is a picture of the future school of World Harvest Bible Training Center, Masbate City. As you can see it needs much repair and improvements. Please pray that we have a big favor with the owner with regards to the rental contract. The owner is asking beyond our means at this point. The Lord can turn it around if we all believed God together.

Please pray for my meeting with our alumni in Laoag City. I will be sharing the next step and vision of the ministry. I am believing God, i will have favor with them as I did with the alumni in Tarlac City. We will be planning additional training schools in distant areas such as apayao, cagayan, sorsogon, caticlan and possibly cebu.

Have to go for now. Thank you for the emails and prayers. It is indeed an honor to represent you to our Kababayans with the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Until Next e-update….

Lana