by Judith Eng-enga | Sep 22, 2021 | Blog, Updates
Good day! May God’s grace be upon you always!
It was 2003 when the Lord sent a group of young people led by Jesamin “Bebing” Gurapo to the island of Samar. It is the 3rd largest island in the Philippines yet one of the poorest provinces in the country. It is the land of the people called “Waray” which means “nothing” in English but are brave warriors in heart.
When YWAM reached the shore of Samar, the Lord used this organization in transforming the lives of the Samariños. For the past 18 years, many of the young people have been sent to school through the Student Sponsorship Ministry (SSM) and being discipled through God’s Word. Majority of them are now professionals and in missions. The wrong mindsets have been renewed as these young Samariños started to believe that their true identity is in God. Through this program, family conditions improved as many of them are now having stable income.

Furthermore, Ate Bebing took the courage to challenge the body of Christ in Calbayog city to intercede. Through her initiative, intercessors in the city were awakened.
Through the years, the ministries of YWAM continue to expand to the different towns and cities in the island of Samar.
When Ate Bebing and her team stepped into the island of Samar 18 years ago, they have been praying for a property. A land where they can build facilities that can accommodate schools, visiting teams, and an area to farm to generate funds.
After Ate Bing’s death, the Lord answered our prayers in a way that we did not anticipate. He provided a place which we believe that is suitable for our ministries in the future. We were able to find a 995 sq. meter house and lot amounting to Php 2,000,000.00 (40,000 USD).
We praise God for providing Php 1,500,000.00 for the property. However, as of now, we are continually praying for the remaining amount for us to finalize the purchase. We need Php500,000.00 (10,000 USD) for the property plus around Php300,000.00 (6,000 USD) for the documentation process including the transfer of title.
Would you consider giving to this need? Any amount will be highly appreciated.
You can send your donation to this account:
China Banking Corporation
Bulacao, Talisay City, Cebu
Account Name: Youth With A Mission Inc., Philippines
Account Number: 185-011522-5
Please send an email to ywamcebu@yahoo.com when you deposit your donation.
Thank you and God bless!
by Judith Eng-enga | Apr 27, 2018 | News, Updates
Thank you for all your supports and prayers!
The Chronological Bible Core Course (CBCC) batch 2018 is recently concluded.
Now we are in the first week of Discipleship Training School. The schedules for the school’s trainings are as follows:
DTS – April 23,2018
SBCW – October 1, 2018
For inquiries, kindly contact the following details:
Andy & Ana Abler
ywambukidnon@gmail.com
0917-882-0649
by Jonina Sharpe | Jul 26, 2016 | News, Updates
Highlights:
New Dormitory Building:
After almost a year of construction, our new dormitory building is finished!

A Leadership Development Course (LDC) was hosted in the building in April.


Currently, visiting outreach teams are utilizing the dormitory rooms and the June DTS is enjoying their lectures in the new lecture room. We praise God for His faithfulness and provision in bringing this work unto completion.
October DTS Outreach



The “Forerunner” October DTS spent their Major Outreach from January to March in northern Cebu and Leyte. The team spent the majority of their outreach in Bogo City, Cebu to take part in the work of pioneering a YWAM base in Bogo. The team partnered with local churches and ministries to reach the cities surrounding Bogo: Medellin and Daan Bantayan in northern Cebu, as well as Palompon in Leyte.
Jesus Fiesta
Last December 3, 2015, we celebrated our annual Jesus Fiesta in Talisay City.

Jesus Fiesta is held annually in December to celebrate God’s faithfulness in our eight different Children’s Ministry locations.

YWAM Cebu once again partnered with Bethesda Bedok Tampines Church (BBTC) from Singapore as well as other organizations to serve the 1000+ children and parents that attended.
DVBS
In May, YWAM Cebu held our annual week-long Vacation Bible Schools for four of our Children’s Ministry locations.

Staff and students learned about the “Fruits of the Spirit” and enjoyed the opportunity for deeper discipleship and fellowship with the children and their families.
DTW
Last May 30 to June 4, 16 students took part in a Discipleship Training Week at YWAM Cebu.


During the week, the students enjoyed lectures from YWAM Philippines leaders and staff and applied their learning during an afternoon of outreach at the end of the week. The students came from different parts of the Philippines as well as different nations, encountered God during the DTW, and left as changed individuals!
Two students from the DTW are now students of the current June DTS.
June DTS
Begins On June 20, 2016, 12 students and 4 staff began a new life-changing journey! Our June DTS will run from June to December 2016.

Prayer Points:
- Please pray for more staff to work in our kids ministry, hospital visit and prison ministry.
- Please also pray for more staff for our upcoming October DTS that will start this Oct 3 and for the base to help us with the logistics and to host teams as there are many teams coming to the base.
- Please pray for long term staff and more girls staff.
- Please pray also for staff to our organic farm in San Fernando.
Opportunities for Involvement:
- Volunteer at the YWAM Talisay Base! Come and join us at YWAM Cebu and you can help serve in the kitchen, as part of the maintenance crew or hospitality crew. We are always looking for willing hands to help us with all that we do.
Ways to Give:
1. Online – You may give here http://ushare.unionbankph.com/ywam This allows you to specify the base and ministry or staff you would like to give to.
2. Bank Deposits – for more information please email ywamcebu@yahoo.com
As 2016 came rushing in, we look forward to seeing God move over our different ministry locations, our kids, youth and parents, in our DTSs and in our different expressions of mercy and evangelism. All glory belongs to God.
Thank you for praying and supporting us! God bless you!
by Jonina Sharpe | Jul 15, 2016 | News, Updates
Things are really moving into high gear now! Teams are here practicing and polishing their performances – GX hip hop & break dancers, Island Breeze and Team Xtreme.



This week we are all together for a day of worship, prayer and seeking God as we get ready for this massive tour. It all begins with school assemblies and a commissioning with the local body of Christ.


Hundreds of Christians, young and old are preparing; obtaining materials, organizing meals, accommodation & transport, training to be altar workers & disciplers, learning how to evangelize and walk in the presence of God and the power of the Holy Spirit. From 100+ churches in 4 cities and 10 towns – we have hundreds of volunteers working together to make a difference in their community.


The combined pastors ministerial goal for this year in this island is to see 100,000 new disciples – we are part of that – making a difference in Cebu. Challenging the church to move away from apathy and complacency and join those reaching out and discipling this nation.
Monday is the start of the 4-week evangelistic tour of Northern Cebu. Just in the coming week we will have many evangelistic outreaches in the schools and 4 evangelistic events in the biggest venues in Liloan and Compostela, and that’s just the beginning.
July 14 – Liloan Sports Complex – Team Xtreme
July 15 – Liloan Sports Complex – GX International
July 16 – Liloan Sports Complex – Island Breeze
July 16 – Compostela Gym – GX International
92 missionaries, performers and production crew will be on the road – travelling from one city to the next and all the small towns between, preaching the gospel and demonstrating God’s love for every person! More than 60 of those have travelled from all over the world to come and be with us during this time – because they know … “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Romans 10:14-15







Over the next 4 weeks, using culture, sports and entertainment, we will present the Gospel in relevant ways so that thousands will hear the message in a format they can relate to and understand. I believe so many will respond to the prompting of the Holy Spirit surrendering their lives to Jesus their Saviour and Lord, RECEIVING NEW LIFE IN HIM! I just can’t wait!

by Jonina Sharpe | Jul 15, 2016 | News, Updates
During our Saturday seminar last June 11, 2016, we had a special celebration to raffle off the actual houses for the first 20 families.

We had a special meal together and we also organized a bus to take the families to the site after they had picked their houses which was provided by the Bogo local government.


It was wonderful to see their smiles as they stood together in front of their homes….


Some even testified that the Lord answered their specific prayers because they got the very house they asked for.

One mother who has missed many Saturday because she now has a full time job with the city felt a strong urge that she couldn’t resist to go to the seminar that morning. She was so happy to realize she was present for the draw for her house. Through tears she said, “The Lord was the one who brought me here this morning!”


by Jonina Sharpe | Jan 4, 2016 | News, Updates
Highlights:
- DTS Graduation of 7 students. Three of the students have decided to join as staff!
- Six weeks live in Pastor’s Seminar from August to September. Twelve live in Pastors with 4-6 walk in participants.
- October 2015 DTS begins with 11 students and 4 children.
New Ministry:
Pastor’s Seminar– This was a very powerful time of bringing refreshment and strengthening pastors. This is a ministry we are planning to have again in 2016 as we saw such tremendous breakthrough among the pastors.
Testimonies:
Annalyn Tanalla is a single mother of 6 children. She faithfully attends our Bible study and feeding program. The Bible study has especially had a big impact on her life. She has come to put her trust in God. She continues to learn how much God cares for her and how he will continue to faithfully meet her needs and the needs of her 6 children. Two of Annalyn’s children, twins, are attending our weekly feeding program and are learning a lot of who God is in their lives.
Myra Duo attends our Family Ministry Bible Study and has 5 children. Through this ministry she recently received the Lord and has been baptized. When she first joined our Family Ministry Bible Study a year ago, her husband had just left her and the family to be with another woman. One week after Myra was baptized her husband returned, asked for forgiveness and to be part of their family again. Myra accepted him again mostly because she had experience God’s love and felt led to express God’s forgiveness to her husband. She came to this decision through the counseling of the Family Ministry Staff.
Prayer Points:
- Pray for the October DTS as they go on outreach that God would lead them and provide for all their needs.
- Pray for the Balut Mercy Ministries that they would make a greater impact in the community and help more people be released from poverty.
- Pray for our staff that God will provide for their staff fees and personal needs.
How to Get Involved:
- Through giving online at www.ywambalut.com
- Volunteer for a short time! We have endless ministry opportunities working along side existing ministries of YWAM Balut. We also have opportunities in administration.
Website:
Learn more at www.ywambalut.com