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Companion With the Poor, Lot # 41 Rupee Street, North Fairview, Quezon City (2026)

12/12/2025

𝐀 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐂𝐖𝐓𝐏 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧-𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐠

The 2025 CWTP Turn-Over Ceremony in Sitio Tibag, Panapaan 2, Bacoor, Cavite, held on December 7, 2025, marked a significant milestone in God’s ongoing work as the community witnessed the formal transition of the church to Jesus Heartline Gospel Mission Church. The event highlighted concrete results of the church-planting mission, over 60 adults and youth baptized, consistent weekly worship services, active Bible study groups, prayer meetings, youth ministry, and Saturday kids ministry, alongside the establishment of emerging church leaders and youth officers. The moment Pastor Alberto Basi received the symbolic key of responsibility deeply affirmed the collective belief that the ministry’s growth is the work of God and the Holy Spirit, carried through faithful servants across seasons. The theme “Ang Pagharian ng Diyos ay Mahalaga” (Matthew 6:33) resonated powerfully as the community experienced the joy and blessing that come from seeking God first in all circumstances. The progress in Sitio Tibag, from the provision of the church lot and building to livelihood initiatives and strengthened discipleship serves as a testament to God’s enduring faithfulness, inspiring confidence that the newly entrusted local church will continue to flourish, multiply leaders, and expand God’s kingdom in the years ahead.

The church turn-over was graced by the presence of Pastor Leo Armas (with his wife- Ammi Armas), Pastor Ronnel Severa, and Pastor Eric Cubillo, representing the CWTP Board of Trustees. Joining the celebration were Pastor Ramon Padilla, the mission team leader, together with his wife, Sis. Evelyn Padilla, and his co-laborers in the mission, Pastor Sonny and Grace Besmonte. To God be all the glory.

02/12/2025

𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐖𝐓𝐏
𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘈𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘰𝘰𝘳.
Do you feel God stirring your heart to live out the Gospel among the urban poor? This is more than service—it's a complete change of life.
The Companion With The Poor (CWTP) is currently seeking applicants for the next cohort of our Missionary-in-Training (MIT) Program.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆: 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The MIT Program is an intensive, 2-year journey designed to forge transformational leaders who proclaim Christ's love in both word and deed.
This journey includes:
• Deep Discipleship: Radical spiritual growth and mentorship.
• Intentional Community Life: Living and sharing life with fellow missionaries.
• Mission Immersion: Full-time ministry and presence in urban poor communities.
If you desire to serve the poor, share Christ's love, and discover God's transforming power—this is your calling.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿
We invite you to lift up the following in your prayers:
• New Hearts: That more individuals will respond courageously to the call of missions among the poor.
• Provision & Courage: For all applicants preparing to embark on this life-changing journey.
• Partnership: For partner churches to support, send, and sustain missionaries in the field.
• God's Grace: For current and future missionaries as they live out Christ’s compassion daily.
“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” — Matthew 9:37–38

𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
The call to mission is not for the perfect—it is for those willing to be transformed.
"We begin with humility. We do not come with all the answers. We come to learn, to serve, and to be transformed."
Step out in faith, walk alongside the poor, and witness how God changes lives—starting with yours.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
Don't wait to answer your call. Begin your application today.
• Application Form: 🖱️ https://tinyurl.com/CWTPMITForm
Connect with Us:
• Email: [email protected]
• Contact:
o Ptra. Osette Tolentino – 0945-824-9545
o Ptr. Raymond Vizcaya – 0963-491-9613

01/12/2025

𝐂𝐖𝐓𝐏 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍-𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚, 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚 – 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝’𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 (𝟑𝐆) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡

The turn-over ceremony of Companion With the Poor (CWTP) in Sta. Rosa, Laguna on November 30, 2025 proved to be one of the most memorable in the mission’s journey. Not because of grand preparations or special programs but because the sanctuary itself, the very place where God’s people gather, was still flooded inside. For four long months, the church had been living with water pooled across its floors. The members had no choice but to walk, worship, and pray in boots. On the day of the turn-over itself, the scene remained the same: "baha sa loob mismo ng church", church members and leaders standing with boots on, yet wearing unshakable hope on their faces.

And in this unlikely setting, ankle-deep water, soaked floors, and yet overflowing faith, CWTP formally entrusted the full responsibility and leadership of the Sta. Rosa congregation to the Gospel of God’s Grace Community Church, under the faithful care of Pastor John Amacio and Teacher Felrose Amacio.

The turn-over certificate, signed by CWTP leaders; Pastor Bart Valeriano, Pastor Ramon Padilla, Pastor Leo Armas together with the assigned team Pastor Abrillo Galang , Pastor Reggie Garcia and Pastor Joel Sena, affirmed that the spiritual leadership, shepherding, and congregation care were now fully entrusted to the church . But the heart of the ceremony went beyond signatures. It was a testimony of God’s sustaining grace in a community that continued their Christian journey even when their building had remained underwater for months.

To mark this sacred passing of responsibility, CWTP departed from the usual tradition. Instead of handing over a ceremonial church key, they presented a 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘥’𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘧𝘧, a symbol of Christlike leadership, faithful guidance, and pastoral care. It was a fitting emblem for a church that had weathered literal and spiritual storms, yet remained steadfast in serving their community.
As Pastor John received the Shepherd’s Staff with both hands, the sound of water gently rippling beneath their feet became a quiet reminder: 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰 𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘶𝘺𝘰, 𝘬𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘴.......𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘪𝘺𝘰𝘴 𝘢𝘺 𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘵.

With every challenge, including the persistent flood, God continued to raise leaders who would walk with His people no matter the season. Despite their situation, the congregation of 3G Sta. Rosa chose faith over discouragement, service over complaint, and resilience over retreat. The turn-over became a declaration that the church is not defined by the condition of its building, but by the steadfastness of its people and the faithfulness of its God.

CWTP celebrates this milestone with deep joy, trusting that Gospel of God’s Grace Community Church will continue the mission of proclaiming the Word, discipling believers, and caring for the community even when the waters rise. Indeed, 𝙡𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙞 𝙨𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙮𝙤𝙨 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩𝙤.

25/11/2025

On November 23, 2025, Companion with the Poor marked a sacred and historic moment as we officially turned over the full responsibility and stewardship of the Christian congregation in Barangay Manggahan Phase 5, San Jose Montalban, Rizal, to the Synagogue for Jesus Church under the pastoral care of Pastor Norberto Endab and Pastora Precilda Endab; a decision affirmed with deep trust, unity, and prayerful discernment. Led by Pastor Bartolome Valeriano, CWTP Executive Director, Pastor Ramon Padilla, CWTP Church Planting Department Head, and Pastor Raymond Vizcaya, CWTP Mission Team Leader, together with mission team members Pastor Johnlee Lugnasin and Pastor Jojie Limjoco.

The CWTP family stood side by side with the congregation, remembering years of journeying with the poor, planting seeds of faith, and building a community rooted in the gospel. Yet beyond the formal ceremony was the beating heart of the moment—stories of transformed lives, tears of gratitude, and the quiet assurance that the work planted in humility will continue to flourish under new shepherds. And as the mantle of leadership changed hands, hope rose among us: that Synagogue for Jesus Church will not only continue the mission but deepen it, carrying forward the vision of seeing a sustainable church in every slum, where the poor are not merely recipients but empowered givers, and where God’s light continues to shine from the margins to the heart of the community.

12/11/2025

𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐖𝐓𝐏
𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘈𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘰𝘰𝘳.

Do you feel God stirring your heart to live out the Gospel among the urban poor? This is more than service—it's a complete change of life.

The Companion With The Poor (CWTP) is currently seeking applicants for the next cohort of our Missionary-in-Training (MIT) Program.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆: 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The MIT Program is an intensive, 2-year journey designed to forge transformational leaders who proclaim Christ's love in both word and deed.
This journey includes:
• Deep Discipleship: Radical spiritual growth and mentorship.
• Intentional Community Life: Living and sharing life with fellow missionaries.
• Mission Immersion: Full-time ministry and presence in urban poor communities.
If you desire to serve the poor, share Christ's love, and discover God's transforming power—this is your calling.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿
We invite you to lift up the following in your prayers:
• New Hearts: That more individuals will respond courageously to the call of missions among the poor.
• Provision & Courage: For all applicants preparing to embark on this life-changing journey.
• Partnership: For partner churches to support, send, and sustain missionaries in the field.
• God's Grace: For current and future missionaries as they live out Christ’s compassion daily.
“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” — Matthew 9:37–38

𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
The call to mission is not for the perfect—it is for those willing to be transformed.
"We begin with humility. We do not come with all the answers. We come to learn, to serve, and to be transformed."
Step out in faith, walk alongside the poor, and witness how God changes lives—starting with yours.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
Don't wait to answer your call. Begin your application today.
• Application Form: 🖱️ https://tinyurl.com/CWTPMITForm
Connect with Us:
• Email: [email protected]
• Contact:
o Ptra. Osette Tolentino – 0945-824-9545
o Ptr. Raymond Vizcaya – 0963-491-9613

12/11/2025

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐨

The CWTP Church Planting Ministry in Cebu conducted a Relief Operation for families affected by Typhoon Tino in Lawaan III, Talisay City, Cebu. Despite being among those also affected, the CWTP missionaries served wholeheartedly. The Cebu Team, led by Flor Encomio and Moises Maaghop, together with members Cristina Maaghop, Noralyn Hualde, Shirley Easton, Machester and Junalon Madelo, and Hadassah Amoroso, carried out the mission under the supervision of Rev. Winston Pinzon.

In partnership with Care Caravan, 300 families received 5 kilos of rice, a loaf of bread, and undergarments. The effort was made possible through the joint work of CWTP Cebu missionaries, Christian Church Fellowship led by Pastor Roland Sumalinog, church partners, and volunteers. Further relief operations are planned in the coming days as CWTP continues to extend compassion and support to more affected communities.

When the missionaries arrived in Lawaan III and Sitio Mangga, the aftermath of the typhoon was heartbreaking—homes damaged, roads cluttered, and hearts weary. Yet amid the debris, faith and unity shone brightly. The missionaries and church members worked side by side, cleaning, restoring, and praying together. Even though some of them were personally affected by the storm, they chose to serve others first. Their smiles and willingness became a living testimony that God’s love cannot be hindered by hardship. Every act of giving, every lifted sack of rice, every prayer shared—became a seed of hope sown in the midst of pain.

Through God’s grace, strength, and provision, the relief operation was a success. The community of Lawaan III witnessed not just aid, but the love and compassion of Christ at work. Pastor Roland Sumalinog expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the church and the families served: “𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘺𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘪𝘯𝘰, 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘯, 𝘊𝘞𝘛𝘗 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴, 300 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯. 𝘋𝘢𝘨𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘵!”

The CWTP team praises God for His protection, provision, and faithfulness. They remain hopeful that through continued prayers and partnerships, more families will experience the tangible love of Jesus. Indeed, when God’s people unite in service, hope rises even from the ruins.

12/11/2025

𝐂𝐖𝐓𝐏 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Today, the CWTP Missionaries gathered for a Deepening Course on Discipleship in Ministry Partnership Development (DMPD) — a meaningful time of reflection, learning, and renewal of calling. Led by Pastor Leo Armas, Pastor Don Reyes, Pastor Ronnel Severa, and Pastor Paul and Queenie Rollet, the session reminded everyone that DMPD is more than just learning how to raise funds; it is about building relationships rooted in faith, partnership, and shared mission.

The course emphasized that inviting others to support missions is not merely asking for money, but 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘎𝘰𝘥’𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 — 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱. It’s about forming a community of believers who walk together in obedience to God’s call, especially in serving the urban poor communities where the light of Christ continues to shine through the work of CWTP.

In every testimony and discussion, the missionaries were reminded that true partnership is discipleship — a sacred collaboration between senders and goers, both fulfilling the will of God in love, faith, and generosity.

29/07/2025

Relief Operation – Pulong Bukid, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
By Abrillo “Jojo” Galang, Mission Team Leader, CWTP

By God’s grace, our team was able to carry out a successful relief operation in our mission area in Pulong Bukid, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. I was joined by Pastor Joel Sena and Pastor Reggie Garcia, and together we responded to the urgent needs of the community still suffering from the aftermath of the southwest monsoon. Thankfully, the skies cleared, even though floodwaters remained in many areas of the barangay.

We met as a team at 9:00 AM to purchase rice and groceries, and we were able to complete everything by 2:00 PM. The most challenging part was not the planning or the packing—but carrying the relief goods through flooded streets. We had to cross bridges and wade through water while carrying heavy supplies. But we were not alone.

We are deeply thankful to the parents, youth, and even children who helped carry the load—many barefoot, without boots, unbothered by the flood for the sake of helping others. Lunch came late for us, but everyone was full of joy as we transitioned into the repacking. The spirit of unity and shared purpose was evident; people worked hand-in-hand with one goal: to be a blessing to those in need.

We also thank the HOA President and his team, who helped us identify and list the families most affected by the flooding. We prioritized families who are members of the church, regular attendees of our Bible studies, and those whose homes were severely flooded.

As we walked through the community, we were met with both gratitude and heartbreak. Some rejoiced in receiving help, while others were disheartened not to be among the first 100 families chosen as beneficiaries. Many of these families were equally affected, with water still inside their homes. This, to me, was the hardest part—not the logistics or preparation, but having to choose who would receive aid first when so many were in need.

There are also families staying in evacuation centers, who return during the day to guard their homes. In past incidents, unattended homes were looted—groceries stolen, fences dismantled for wood, and homes broken into. Flooded and robbed—that's the reality some of them are facing.
Another heartbreaking observation: most residents, young and old alike, wade through the flood without boots. Many elders have already developed fungal infections, and the risk of leptospirosis is rising. The water has not receded, and their water pumps (poso) have been compromised.

Because of this, we hope to raise support for 12 pairs of knee-high boots and anti-leptospirosis medicine, especially for the first 100 people who bravely go in and out of the flood daily to help distribute or receive aid.

At the end of the day, our team gathered together, shared a meal, and lifted a prayer of thanksgiving. Despite the weight of the needs, our hearts were filled with joy, knowing we did what we could—together and with the help of God.

To God be all the glory!

29/07/2025

Relief Operation: Sitio Anginan, San Isidro, Montalban, Rizal

I am Jonar Flores, Mission Team Leader of Companion With The Poor (CWTP). Together with my teammate Muriel Gallos and our church partner, Christ is Coming Amityville Church—under the leadership of Pastor Dennis and Pastora Monalisa Duran—we conducted a relief operation in one of our church planting areas, Sitio Anginan, San Isidro, Montalban, Rizal, on the morning of Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Sitio Anginan is a remote and underserved community tucked in the hills of Montalban. The people here are among the most vulnerable in the area. Most earn their livelihood by crafting sticks from bamboo. Others risk their lives panning for gold in the river flowing from the Sierra Madre mountains—uncertain and dangerous work that brings no guarantee of income.

Due to the recent heavy monsoon rains, the people of Sitio Anginan are facing serious challenges. Landslides and strong water currents from the mountains have placed their community at risk. All the bamboo in the area is soaked and unusable, leaving many families without any means of earning for days.

Getting to Sitio Anginan was not easy. The road was almost impassable, filled with large potholes and thick mud caused by the constant passage of trucks hauling gravel and soil from the nearby quarry. We had to borrow a vehicle just to transport the relief goods. Even then, our vehicle struggled to climb through the steep, muddy, and obstructed path—branches fallen from trees made the journey even more difficult. But we pressed on.

When we finally arrived, the joy on the faces of the people was overwhelming. Their eyes lit up with gratitude as they received the relief packs. They thanked God, believing their prayers for food had been answered that very day. Because of the community’s remote location, they rarely receive immediate help—especially in times of disaster. We, too, thank the Lord for the opportunity to bring comfort and hope. Even just for a moment, we were able to ease their fears and hunger.

To God be all the glory.

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