Despite the tremendous challenges brought upon them by the weather, the Philippines, known as the “The Pearl of the Orient Seas” is accelerating its pace as it continues with preparations for the 2010 International Singles Conference.

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“…and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters… He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves. What a blessing was that stillness as He brought them safely into harbor!” – Psalm 107:29

The Philippines is popularly known as “The Pearl of the Orient Seas.” It is home to the “Chocolate Hills” of Bohol, the powdery white-sand beaches of Boracay, the relaxing cold climate of Baguio, and the historic Spanish houses and cobblestone streets in Vigan. With its many tourist attractions in more than 7,100 islands, the Philippines is no doubt a pearl, a treasure of Southeast Asia.

In the last two months, “The Pearl’s” bouts with tropical storms and cyclones has been greatly chronicled in the international headlines. More than five hundred lives have been lost and millions of dollars worth of public infrastructure has been damaged by these storms and ensuing floods. Even at the time of this writing, another potential storm is being monitored by the local weather authority. It would appear that “The Pearl” has lost just a bit of her luster.

The Lord spared most cities in the from the destructive rampage of Typhoon Pepeng as it veers course at the last minute. God truly answers the prayers of the saints!

Here are the triumphs and needs of the disciples.

Amidst the chaos of the past few days, more and more disciples were tearfully reunited as they met in devotionals, in the dark, and literally wading or swimming through floodwaters! What has amazed me even more is the spirit of these disciples, who despite being subjected to the terrors of rampaging waters, loss of properties and livelihood; they still gave of themselves and are more concerned with the plight of others! No wonder Paul referred to them “my joy and crown”! Read more here

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According to Koko Enrile, The number of disciples missing from the typhoon Ondoy has increased to 10 and there's no way to contact them because there are still parts of the city that have no electricity and so the disciples may be unable to charge their cellphones.
"The teams working there led by Rolan and his wife Weng would have to swim to get the packages to the hands of the famished disciples!" Read more here

Source: www.dtspace.net

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Koko Enrile explains how many of the missing disciples have been located. Still, with relief operations just beginning, another typhoon (Pepeng) is now bearing down on the Philippines. Please be praying for these brave disciples.

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240 are dead, 375,000 evacuated and 2 million people affected by Typhoon Ketsana and another one is on the way. 78 disciples are missing from the Metro Manila Christian Church. Koko Enrile, congregational evangelist, files his second video report courtesy of ICOC Hot News.

Typhoon Ketsana is slamming into Vietnam and headed for Laos. Churches are urged to pray and to send financial help as soon as possible.

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