Posted on September 12, 2021 Posted By: philnavsadminCategories: Prayers & Praises

Issue No. 9 • September 2021

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

Prayer is beyond any question the highest activity of the human soul. Man is at his greatest and highest when upon his knees he comes face to face with God. – Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Prayer Requests

I. National Prayer Requests

Pray for love, unity and renewed zeal for the Lord among all Nav staff and contacts in pursuing our UMD.
Pray for humility before the Lord and with one another as we serve the Lord together.
Thank God for all the prayer and financial supporters of the Navigator ministry. May the Lord wonderfully bless them in all aspects and grant them remarkable success.
Comfort to those who lost their loved ones during this pandemic.
Our Monthly Staff Meetings where we are revisiting the different ministry processes needed to pursue our calling of raising up laborers.
We are raising up funds (1M) for fencing and simple structures on donated property in Cagayan de Oro and Davao City.

With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith. 2 Thessalonians 1:11

WEEK 1

LUZON

A. Northern Luzon (Baguio, La Trinidad, Cabanatuan, Munoz, Ilocos)

Randy Bandonill

REGION

Unity among staff as we focus on our role to provide direction among our constituents. Protection from the evil one.
God’s presence as we continue to develop laborers in some local areas.
Unity among councils/teams from different sub regions (CAR, Region 1,2&3). Being intentional to connect to the lost.
God’s special favor as we minister to people through bible study, coaching, personal/prayer time among our constituents via online.
God’s protection for all, especially from covid-19 and new variants.

Personal/Family

Good health among my family
Intentional devotional/BS among family.
Protection from the evil one

Val Alfonso

We have slowly started face to face meetings with our SBC, pray for protection.
Also pray for fruitful time with families of our alumni as we plan to visit them one after another, to see how they are doing, praying for them especially those inactive or not participating in virtual meetings. Also those who have not connected among us for quite some time.
Pray for our teachers that they may find time in reaching out their students and have a heart for their souls and well-being.

Community Ministry

Spiritual growth for all members in the Community ministry.
Good health for the father of Margie who lives alone in Camotes Island
Connie and her family, a member of the Community now lives in Batangas which is near Taal volcano. Pray for God to spare their town from destruction and they would be able to bounce back economically.
Also please pray na last eruption na ito ng Taal volcano. After thousand years pa ang kasunod if hindi pa second coming ni Lord.
Jackie Ibasco

1. Praise God sa new job ng nephew ni Jackie na si Mykee.
2. Pray for employment for other Bible study contacts as well.
3. A relative of Jackie has stage 2 breast cancer. She is undergoing chemotherapy. Pray for God’s healing and financial provision.
4. Stable mental health of all loved ones.

Alma Villacarlos

Good health, protection, spiritual growth for loved ones, contacts and ministry partners.
Good internet connectivity during Bible studies and meetings.
God’s wisdom in meeting the emotional and spiritual needs of my family and contacts.

Jun Andaya

Fruitful ministry among senior citizens
Good health, protection for family

Ben and Connie Lawagan

Good health and protection for family and contacts

Lawrence Esguerra

Recovery from gout
Protection of eldest son, Elijah, who is on training as new military officer

B. Metro Manila

Pray for all frontliners to have the motivation & joy to continue serving. Also, for strength & protection, especially for Reiann de Leon
Pray for complete healing from covid of the following: Drey Aubrey J. & her lola, Eliza Rei (daughter of Rose B.), Carl (Son of Cecil & James S.), Chiqui D., a couple in Antipolo now in quarantine, Also for Mike & Wina V. [Surnames were redacted for privacy reasons.]
Pray for continuous God’s comfort & healing for those who lost their loved ones. Strength & courage to move on in the midst of grief and be drawn closer to a deeper intimacy with God for the following: Kuya Willy Manubay & family, Ate Yolly de Leon & family, Arleen & Kye Honrade, Tweenie Flores & family, Gil & Jeanette Lademora & family, for the family of Pastor Rod Reyes, Janice Sinilong & family,
Many are dying due to covid virus with its complications and probably most of them die without Christ. Let us pray for all Christians to be motivated & creative to intentionally reach out to their neighbors, relatives and friends thru multimedia. For us all to be salt & light in the midst of this pandemic.
For spiritual growth of all Nav constituents & deeper hunger/ thirst for God especially the Manubay siblings (Kay, Jan, David & Nathan) also for RTU students who are in their respective homes now w/ their family.
Pray for the leaders especially of Antipolo community to live a life fully pleasing to God and blessing people in God’s Kingdom
Protection from covid virus for all Nav constituents especially for those who have to go out to work or buy basic needs
Protection from mental health issues especially for the youth
Protection from the evil one. Some families in Antipolo community are living in disunity & not embracing love.
Pray for no power interruption and good/improved internet connection especially during Zoom & Google Meet events
Pray for the provision of basic needs especially for those in Antipolo Nav community who lost their jobs during this pandemic.

Metro Manila Team

Thank God for the encouraging team meeting last Friday, August 27.
Pray for QCC Navs (Quezon City Collegiate Navs Ministry) formerly UPD led by Tim with JD & Doc Jaime. They have the on-going Tuesday Night Together (TNT) for fellowship which is attended not only by UPD students but also by the neighboring colleges & universities- the reason why they changed to QCC Navs. Pray for enriching times in the Word and for more students be invited to join.
Doc Jaime Hernandez is organizing the UP-Diliman Nav Alumni Association as an organization with set of officers and constitution & by-laws. Pray for wisdom and good participation/cooperation of the Nav alumni.
Pray for God to gather all PhilNavs alumni especially in Metro Manila/NCR for encouragement to participate in the expansion of His Kingdom here on Earth.
Pray for somebody, a man of God, who will serve as coordinator for the Metro Manila Nav Ministry
Pray for the weekly Vesper service every Sunday evening in Harvest-Stanford community, for encouraging & God glorifying time together. Thank God for the active participation of some Nav Kids in this ministry.

Ched Arzadon

Thank God because the 6-part Mindful Parenting series (batch 2) webinar that lasted from June to August (facilitated by Jing, Jessie/Grace and Soc/Ched) was finally completed. Please pray for the parents who signed up for the Mindful Parenting Part 2. This entails telling, listening and processing the life story of each one. This time, the Haskells will help us in processing the stories. Pray that we can find the best schedule since we come from different time zones. Please pray for courage and openness. Pray too that the Mindful Parenting sessions will enable parents to be more mindful and be able to provide a safe and grace-filled environment for their children. Pray also for wisdom how we can expand this program further.

Hannah Enriquez

Motivation, encouragement to work even if work from home
A job best suited for her capacity & personality
Protection from the enemy
Strengthened faith and deeper desire for God

Archee San Diego

Perfect timing to go to Oriental Mindoro to do community mapping, field survey and visit the LGU
Wisdom in managing a 10 hectares land

Sheila Morales – RTU student

Pray for safe & smooth travel to her hometown in Davao on Sept 18
Provision for swab test (P2700) and for a negative result

Ronnie & Glo Saguit

Salvation of all unsaved family members & relatives
Spiritual growth for the saved ones and to help in the expansion of God’s kingdom
Grow deeper in intimacy with God
Clear leading from God what to do after Dec 2022 – end of ND term
God’s Wisdom for the panel in choosing the next ND
Funds for the renovation of the house we inherited from Glo’s parents

C. Antipolo Navs Community

Ate Edith

Sana matanggap sa work si Jasmin.
Pag-iingat at gabay kay Dondon.
Sana matanggap ang application ni Johnny sa foundation.

D. South Luzon

wisdom for Region 4 Team (Wency, Rico Albaño, Jun Espiritu, and Nani Romero) in making decisions regarding ministry expansion amidst the pandemic;
application of the principles of whole life discipleship and empowerment in all ministry areas in SL resulting in empowered communities and individuals living a loving and purposeful life;
growth in faith of all people involved in the Navs (Los Baños, San Pablo, Tagaytay, Tanauan, Tiaong) & CHAI (Milaor, Naga, Bacacay,Tabaco) as all staff and members continue to care for one another in many aspects of life and help everyone to make convictions based on God’s word and to discern one’s contribution as laborer in the harvestfield; for daily leading and empowerment from God to do His work, in whatever context everybody is;
wisdom for the leadership team (Bert Tagalog, Rene Vega, Val Madrid, and Lawrence Uy) in leading the ministry in Los Baños; as they implement their programs in a loving community setting.
more prayer partners and faithful givers for the ministry and personal needs of staff/volunteers;
eagerness to know more about God for the members of our new/evangelistic bible studies; application of lessons learned and victory against the work of the devil
commitment to always have a God-glorifying home for the Acordas, Anonuevos, Aparatos, Batos, Dela Viñas, Junsays, Logronios, Madrids, Manalos, Mercados, Merles, Tews, Tuanos, Vegas, and Veruasas as we all apply lessons from the Couples meetings (2x a month) facilitated by Rene and Ada Vega
protection and wisdom in ministering to the different communities in San Pablo city and Tiaong, Quezon for the new Navstaff – Rico & Lea Albaño, Romy and Luz Hernandez, Ed and Jen Matundan, and their co-laborer in the City of Blessings Church like Rudy and Edna Nuarin
release of funds from the LGU for City of Blessings church in San Pablo the soonest possible time, this will help the livelihood of SBC members; provision of a 4-wheel vehicle for better ministry mobilization in Region IV.
opportunities to share God’s word in Sannera and Lynville Residences 2, San Pablo for Romy/Luz and Ed/Jen, respectively; that their lives will be blessings to the neighborhood
continued good health and protection for Gene & Glo Veruasa and their elderlies; continued interest of relatives in Batangas in bible discussions; understanding of the gospel for those in their community SBC; safe delivery of Dannah Logronio, due Sept 28; wisdom and guidance as Leah Caguiat and Aaron Aguas write their thesis manuscripts; wisdom, strength and guidance for Nikki delos Reyes in her job; spiritual growth of the alumni of Christian School International who became involved in the Nav high school ministry before.
healing touches of God to Dan, Connie, and Len Carigma as they deal with health challenges
CHAI Naga – for learners’ hearts and growth in faith of all people involved in the ministry served by Dan & Angie Narciso and Wawee Ardeza; continued zeal of all the youth in Dalipay communities
Team Tabaco (CHAI Albay – Renz & Maeden, Joe, Erika, Luigie)

provisions of jobs, finances, and healing (physical and emotional) for the CHAI community members and PLC leaders in Tabaco city and Bacacay, Albay;
protection of the members of Team Tabaco, their families, and all communities from covid19 infection and other illnesses;
spiritual growth of all people involved in the ministry (volunteers and their families, adults, youth, kids);
deeper understanding of the gospel in the new communities Buhian at Comon in Tabaco City;
successful implementation of Hope Stores (livelihood project) in Tabaco and Bacacay;
harmonious relationships in all communities;
lessening of covid cases in the Bicol region;

wise use of time and patience for Chqi Eumag as she waits for God’s time in relocating to Tabaco city for her ministry assignment
good health and provisions for the family of Loloy & Nhidz Aparato in Mindoro
guidance in the jobs of professionals/working people in SL (Los Baños, San Pablo, Tagaytay, Tanauan, Tiaong, Milaor, Naga, Bacacay,Tabaco), some work-from-home, others face-to-face, and in the online schooling of students;
guidance in the studies, spiritual growth, and commitment to disciple others for the UPLB students in the bible study group of Lawrence (Stephen, Alfonso, Patrick, and Josh); complete healing of family members of Lawrence in Bicol from current health concerns
clients every month for Luz Hernandez, a part-time Sunlife insurance advisor; also, for adjustment in her sched of work as college teacher this Sept, balanced time for job, house chores and ministry; God’s protection as she may report to school 2x a week; for her to be creative, effective, and a loving teacher; for good internet connection for online classes.
healing for Cora, Cel delaViña’s youngest sister, fully trusting God for restoration of good health
growth in truly loving God for Wency and Cel dela Viña , their whole family, and the people they are ministering; for the bible study material of Dr Bell to continue to equip them all who are using it (LB Nav staff and contacts, San Pablo Navstaff, and Team Tabaco); for all of Nav staff, CHAI volunteers, and everyone involved in the ministry and loved ones to appropriate God’s peace as we face challenging realities today, like pandemic, covid19 infection, and health problems.
fruitful time of all participants from South Luzon division in the Asia Pacific Campus Forum 2021 (online Sept, Nov 2021 and 2022)

WEEK 2

VISAYAS

Western Visayas

Please pray that the Lord will continue to give more knowledge and understanding of knowing God in a deeper way specially for our contacts.
Opening of classes are coming soon. Some of the students have other adjustments of their schedule in our BS online. Please pray that the students will still have good schedules so that we could continue in our follow up.
This coming October some Nav Alumni are preparing for their Board exam in Chem Engineering. Please pray for wisdom and strength for them for their preparation and more provision for all of them.
For the Alumni that they will be active in participating in the ministry. That they will give time in joining and helping for the ministry.
That all their family members will be protected from this pandemic. Their immune system to fight against this virus not to affect the health of their family.
That all contacts will have a good internet connection so that it would be easier for us to follow them up and we can communicate to them anytime as needed.
God’s guidance for all of us. Praying together as a team and have a regular prayer time to some contacts so that they will see the importance of joining in a group prayer.
More connection to the right people that have a burden in helping the ministry for prayers and support.

WEEK 3

MINDANAO

Davao

Praise the Lord for the safe normal delivery of Charlyn Nadela-Coyme at the hospital she serves as doctor. Please pray as she resumes her residency training leaving her baby boy under the care of her mother-in-law, that she would be kept from covid and her baby from any untoward incident while she is at work.
Pls pray for inner motivation, wisdom and inspiration for JOYCE as she continues to write her dissertation. Pray for God’s enabling to submit the first draft of the proposal on or before September 15.
For the Lord to prosper the business ventures (WrapNHop, cakes and pastries, supplements, machineries) of some Davao Navs and jobs of the working people (especially those that need to meet quota) even despite the pandemic.
Many of the Davao young professionals are health workers (doctors, nurses, medtechs). Please pray for God’s special protection for them against covid and all its variants. Some have referred a few co-workers to Eseng for counseling against anxiety. Please pray for wisdom for Eseng to suggest the appropriate interventions.
Many working people in Davao report to their offices for work on certain days of the week if not daily. Some go on travels as part of their jobs. Please pray for protection against covid for them, especially those that commute to work.
Young Children’s BS Noralyn Tiempo and Rubelyn Enriquez will each teach the Word one Sunday a month start to these Nav kids virtually. Pls pray for wisdom, creativity and patience for them. Pray too that the kids would understand and retain the truths in their hearts, despite their playfulness.
Paquibato contacts Neil Umac faithfully attends the weekly BS of teachers, who are being motivated and helped to reach out to their students. His two sisters also have started to join the Nav Colegialas’ BS. Pls pray for strong internet connection for them to be able to clearly understand and actively participate in the discussion. Pls pray for Neil to be able to start the BS with the 3 young people who are part of the Davao Nav outreach there. Pls pray that the others would be willing and committed to study God’s Word too.
The Salusalo ng mga Guro was joined in also by supportive parents who desired to learn and be equipped on how to protect their children/students in the digital space. The Digital Parenting seminar was attended by teachers we do not know personally. Pls pray we could locate them and minister to them the Gospel.
The teachers’ BS is usually disrupted by the busyness of teachers’ school demands and poor internet connection in far areas. Pls pray for the persistence and faithfulness of the young teachers in the weekly BS. Pray too for extra strong connection during their BS.
Pls pray for the more matured teachers to grow in their commitment, competence and courage in sharing the Gospel to their students. Pls pray specifically for perseverance for Mam Jennelou Angelo and Mam Juvy Digamo in following up their student-contacts. Pls pray for wisdom and boldness for others to be able to start their own BS groups too. Pray for the plan of Jorisam Rojas, a principal in Davao Oriental, to start BS among the teachers.
The monthly TipTalk, which serves as connecting pond for the young people to their friends, is gaining popularity and excitement among the youth. Last August, they were confronted with their overuse and abuse of the digital technology. Pls pray that the Davao Nav youth would seriously consider how to be healthy and wise digital Citizens. Pls pray for the relevant theme for September TipTalk and appropriate ate or kuya to share.
For all those in our SBCs to grow in our commitment to the Word both in personal devotion and group study, resulting to greater intimacy with God, deeper Biblical convictions on how to handle personal and social issues and Christ-honoring lives.
Due to the pandemic, the Bangkal Nav team gave up the center where they minister to kids and teens. They continue to minister to them by providing them rice and Bible study materials they could read and color. Pray the parents or older siblings could assist these children and for the teens to be willing to join virtual BS.
Public schools start the schoolyear this September. Pls pray for the Davao Nav teachers and students as they re-adjust to the new normal of education (virtual classes and modules)

WEEK 4

OVERSEAS

Malaysia

Benjamin Update from Alan & Connie

3 Sept, 1.19am (KL Time): Ben has been home over a week and close to two weeks after surgery. He is not taking any medication for pain. A nurse, PT and OT has come to check on and help Ben. His appetite has improved but yet to fully enjoying his food 😟. He hugs his heart pillow most of the time and we are conscious that he doesn’t fall when he’s up. Pray for healing of the sternum (6-8 weeks), free of any infections and Haemoglobin and Hematocrit to increase which in turn increases oxygenated blood to the body. This will also bring down his heart rate and increase his energy level. Continue to pray for Ben’s full recovery, healing of his eyes, ears and the tingling in his right arm and to experience 2 Cor 12:9 daily.

USA

Linda Aquino

Pray for complete healing- headaches everyday got worst after COVID
Healing of heart enlargement for Justo, her husband

Richard & Bing Boettner

Please pray for the Lord to lead us accordingly with regards to our church. I long for more involved members and leadership. People are so busy here and seems like the demands of this world is taking priority. But that is just my thought; I could be wrong. so please pray for me to wait on the Lord for answers to my prayer and for me to be discerning of what His will is. We are relatively healthy and managing the aging as gracefully as we can 🙂

Carlos Movilla- Canada

Pray for God’s direction to the Men’s ministry of our church River of Life Alliance Church. Most of them are not active. May God touch their hearts to get involved in the Lord’s work. Also, revival in our church as many are just comfortable of being church goer. Pray also that our lead Pastor and church leaders will be geared to discipleship. The church is already 30 years, but I don’t see concrete discipleship program though we are strong in small group relationship, but most leaders have no training or empowerment. May God help us see the need for intentional discipleship, importance of Scripture Memory etc.

UK (London)

May Monforte (Milton, London)

Please praise and thank God for the complete healing for my Ate Diary, my nephew Dexter, his wife Jude, two daughters Arni and Andu from Covid 19. And thank our Lord for answering our prayers for a permanent contract job for me, fixed contract from September 2021 to December 2022 only, may God give the favour to be extended for God and hired for good as permanent employee. Pray for good working hours that will help me take care of my diabetes, achieve all my work targets and have good work-life-balance, ministry hours balance

Answered Prayers and Praises

“Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” Psalm 103:1-5, NIV

Metro Manila

For the on-going virtual Bible studies in Metro Manila & for the intentional reaching out to the unsaved friends & relatives done by some committed members
For the spiritual growth of the team leaders & constituents in Antipolo Navs Community
For the group who are faithfully praying for the country every day at 5:30 -6:30am
Healing for Arleen & Kye, Pastor Rico & family, Tweenie & sons
Continued protection for all Nav building occupants and
All occupants are now vaccinated
Most of the Nav contacts in RTU made it to Dean’s list last semester
Thank God for all the frontliners for all their sacrifices to serve the people

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