03/07/2026
Mission Story: The Unexpected Welcome
"Let’s not go there, Ate Bhing! That place feels heavy,” Gàgà said with concern in her voice. “Aren’t we looking for a person of peace? That house doesn’t peaceful. People say they’re witches!”
I paused then gently replied, “We prayed before we left. If God brought us here, then He must have prepared something for us in this place.”
We stepped forward in faith and walked toward the house. To our surprise when we knocked an elderly woman greeted us with a warm smile.
“Come in!” she said kindly.
We entered and introduced ourselves. Her husband was shucking corn so we offered to help. As we worked and chatted we discovered that they were religious people. I couldn’t help wondering why others would call them witches.
Our visit turned into a joyful, meaningful conversation.
Before leaving we prayed for them and asked if they would like to hear more Bible stories. Their answer was a quick and eager “Yes!”
Gàgà and I walked home with hearts full of joy, thanking the Lord for such a beautiful and surprising encounter.
How often do we let fear, rumors, or assumptions stop us from entering the places where God is calling us? Like the disciples in Luke 10, we are invited to look for “persons of peace,” those whose hearts are open to Him. Sometimes, though, finding them means stepping past the boundaries of comfort, prejudice, or fear.
May we always choose to trust His guidance over our fears.
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This is story is shared by Analine and John Marcial, our family missionary in Agta Project, Isabela.
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