The Philippines is an island country with more than 98 million people. The country is very poor, but developing. The largest ethnic group are the Tagalog people (28%). Most common languages are English and local dialects. The majority religion is Christianity (90%),of which Roman Catholicism is the most dominant (80.9%). 5% of the country are Muslim.
Ecclesias: Manila, Bayambang, Sta Barbara. Bacolod, Baguio, Bangui, Bicol, Bugallon, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Kilikili, Mailag, Mangatarem, Mayantok, Isabela, Talavera
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First baptism occurred in 1959. Currently 64 Sunday Schools with 1,700 attendees, 150 active contacts. 15 ecclesias are located on 4 islands with approximately 600 members. Up to 25 members work abroad.
Predominantly a well-established ecclesial environment although many areas challenged by isolation and economic/political instability/Muslim insurgency. Bi-annual Bible Schools, Youth activities and preaching camps are held. The Mission Office co-ordinates Sunday School and correspondence (using CSSA Notes). Sunday Schools make up a significant part of preaching activities which focuses on involving local village children and their parents. Limited literature is available in local languages but continues to improve.
Main fieldworker visits are generally in December-January and March-April to coincide with local holiday periods. Travel outside these periods is also strongly encouraged. Long-term field workers are always sought after to assist in pastoral and preaching activities. Recent and proposed hall building works incorporate field worker facilities for this purpose.
Recent Posts
Philippines Update Aug ’20
12 August 2020
In these challenging times when ecclesias in many places are finding it difficult to meet together it is encouraging to see the gospel message is still going out. Last weekend the Kalilangan Ecclesia in the Philippines baptised four new sisters – Jean, Desiree, Jessa and Catherine.
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Philippines – The daily reading over zoom
10 August 2020
"The usual fellowship we have is not possible in the current climate. Many things around us have changed, but our need for God’s word remains the same."
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Philippines Update Jun’20
17 June 2020
The brothers and sisters in the Mayantok Ecclesia in the central Philippines mostly work as construction labourers in other parts of the country. Sadly many of them are unable to work at the present time and one brother had to walk over 100km to get home. They have been using their time at home to spend time reading and sharing with others in the village.
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Philippines May’20 Update: Covid19 in Philippines
4 May 2020
COVID19 has raised challenges for our Brethren and Sisters.
- Tighter restrictions are in place than in Aus/NZ making it hard for Ecclesia to gain encouragement by meeting.
- Many either lack the technology or good internet connection which has allowed Aus/NZ Ecclesias to continue to communicate under restrictions
- Many members haven't been able to work and therefore had no pay to support their families.
- Sunday School prizegivings would normally held around this time, and cannot be run.
- End of years Family Fraternals (Bible Schools), which is held in Dec. and alternated with the youth conference will be challenging. Read More
2019 Update for the Philippines
23 September 2019
The very first thing to acknowledge is the wonderful support from many ecclesias in NSW and the Sydney CYC for their very generous financial donations for the work in the Philippines. The highlights during this past year were two Family Fraternals (just like Bible Schools), one held in Mindanao (Northern […]
Read MoreBrief History of the truth in the Philippines (1955 – 1994)
21 September 2013
The A.C.B.M. Involvement The “A.C.B.M.” is the acronym for the AUSTRALASIAN CHRISTADELPHIAN BIBLE MISSION. This includes the Australian and New Zealand ecclesias. By the time the Australasian ecclesias began to reach out into new areas, the earlier brethren had (for over 80 years by the 1950’s) moved into various parts […]
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