Reap News

Dear Friends and Family,

We hope you are excited and filled with expectation of what God is going to do in 2022 in your life and in the world. We know there will be hills and valleys, but we are assured we can go with His peace knowing He is walking with us, and He has everything in His control!

God’s peace is not dependent on what is happening in the world or even in our individual lives.
We are told in Isaiah 54:10, “For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but My kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall the covenant of My peace be removed, says the LORD that has mercy on you.”

Even though we cannot go to the Philippines, we are choosing to remember God’s covenant of peace to us and believe He has ALL things in control. We are pleased the school is flourishing without us being there in person!

Below are excerpts from Ela Marie’s testimony, one of this year’s students:
“When I heard the news that Trinity Bible School will open a yearlong Bible school for those who are willing to learn more about God and be equipped with His knowledge and wisdom, I did not hesitate to study. However, it was not an easy decision since I am a college student and my parents were persistent in reminding me of things I need to prioritize. But I persisted even harder to convince them that studying in Bible School is far more important than secular studies. At the end of the day, they agreed to my plan. I prayed to God that if it were His Will, He would allow me to study in Trinity Bible School…I tried my very best to explain the importance of Bible Schooling to the church of Villa Aurora. I told them how important it is to serve God with all our hearts, minds, and souls. In Bible school, my willingness to be a future worker of God has been established. Also, I’m here in Bible school to improve my ability to worshipping God according to His Word and become knowledgeable full wisdom from God specifically in preaching His Word…I am also grateful to the staff and pastors who are helping the Bible School to function at its best…To God be the Glory.”

We are always thankful to you for partnering with us in raising up laborers for God’s field. Ela Marie is just one of many young people who are being trained to touch the world for His glory.

Your friends,

Nels, Lorrie, and Amy

Pray With Us!

• That restrictions would be lifted.
• Protection from sickness for all the students and staff.
• Rebuilding of the Compound walls.

Praise:

• In spite of situations, there are 20 students desiring to be trained.
• The building construction has been completed!
• That we are able to keep in contact with everyone.

Connect with us!

REAP International, Inc.
PO Box 10972
Fairbanks AK 99710

www.reapint.org

reap@globalmissions.net

Dear Friends and Family,

As this year ends, we want to thank all of you for your faithful support with your finances, prayers, and encouragement!

2020 and 2021 have been years of challenges as we have had to navigate the COVID virus as well as political and social changes. The one thing that has, and will, continue to remain constant is the Lord is over all and knows all. Several times this last year I have been reminded that God is not in heaven wondering what we are going to do now? He has everything in His control. We just need to take time and look to Him for His guidance and encouragement as we journey through life.

It is our prayer for you that you have a peace-filled Christmas and New Year with the Lord Jesus Christ at the center of your attention.

With the joy of our Savior,

Nels, Lorrie, and Amy

Rom 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

P.S. Remember that if you would like to give before the end of the year, to be credited for 2021 it needs to be postmarked by the 31st of December-you can also donate online at www.reapint.org/donate  Thanks!!

Pray With Us!

• That restrictions would be lifted.
• Protection from sickness for all the students and staff.
• Rebuilding of the Compound walls.

Praise:

• In spite of situations, there are 20 students desiring to be trained.
• The building construction has been completed!

That we are able to keep in contact with everyone.

REAP International, Inc.

Sow That you may REAP.
John 4:36

Dear Friends and Family,

In past years we would be with our Filipino friends in Catanduanes in the Philippines this time of year. Instead of experiencing -25 degree weather, we would be basking in the hot humid climate of Virac. Covid restrictions continue to make it very difficult for us to return. Lorrie and I thank each of you that have been praying for the school and for us. Please continue to pray for the government to open the doors to us again!

The school is continuing to operate despite the restrictions. We are very thankful for the internet. Regularly, we are able to converse with the staff of the school through Messenger, email, and Signal. Following is a testimony of one of the older students:

“When I heard about Bible school here in Catanduanes, I have been wanting to enroll and study there but there were a lot of hindrances at first, but after a non-stop series of praying almost every day and night, God made a way for me to finally be able to enroll. I prayed to the Lord that if it is His will, my husband would whole-heartedly agree with my decision. This step that I took was not easy for my husband who is an abaca stripper (our main source of income), as he would be working alone. In other words, studying at bible school is both a blessing and a sacrifice. I am a mother of three who are all still in college. One is a Criminology student, another is taking up BSBM Major in Marketing, and the last one is taking Technology Engineering at UP Manila. Currently, there are four of us who are studying. To be honest, this was the second time that I made a deal with the Lord. I prayed to Him that I would continue studying at Bible school, but I am surrendering my family’s financial status to Him. It is my heart’s biggest desire that the four of us will be able to finish studying, despite that being in this situation was a big challenge for my family considering that studying costs us a lot of bills. I mentioned my children here not to brag, but to show how big of a sacrifice I am doing as well as the faith that I have that God will pave us a way to victory. From the moment that I opened our house’s door, to riding a tricycle, and when I first arrived here in Bible school, I felt so blessed because I can already feel the presence of the Lord. As the days passed, He already used many good people to help and be our guide in this blessed journey. I am always blessed by how the Lord works on the lives of Kuya Boboy, Ate Ed (the assistant administrator and her husband), Ate Connie (former graduate and teacher at the school), my classmates, our teachers and all of the staff of Trinity Bible School. To God be the glory.” —JOCELYN R. TINDUGAN

I am reminded of a portion of our theme verse, John 4:38, “I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you entered into their labors.” We are so blessed to know that together with you we are reaping what others are daily diligently sowing.

May you continue to experience God’s peace and blessing during this Thanksgiving and Christmas season as you look to Him!

With thankful hearts,

Nels, Lorrie, and Amy

Pray With Us!
• That restrictions would be lifted.
• Protection from sickness for all the students and staff.
• Rebuilding of the Compound walls.

Praise:
• In spite of situations, there are 20 students desiring to be trained.
• The building construction has been completed!
• That we are able to keep in contact with everyone.

Connect with us!

REAP International, Inc.
PO Box 10972
Fairbanks AK 99710

www.reapint.org

reap@globalmissions.net

Dear Friends and Family,

Summer is quickly coming to an end here in Alaska. We have enjoyed a busy summer with family and friends amidst a time of world conflict and uncertainty.

Our daughter Heather, son-in-law Noel, and their family just left on their journey back to Ireland where they pastor. We will miss them but are comforted knowing that they are serving the Lord and directly involved in seeing His kingdom expanded in all the earth.

As most of you know, we left the Philippines a little over a year ago expecting to return in the next several months. Unfortunately, due to the COVID restrictions we are still not allowed to return. Nearly daily we can “talk” via social media with the staff of the school in Virac. However even inter-island traveling has been very limited making it impossible to receive students from other islands. Despite that, we have 20 students enrolled in this fall’s classes waiting to be allowed by the government to attend.

Since the major typhoon last fall, we have been able to repair and rebuild various structures on the campus making them better able to withstand the weather. The last major project we are just beginning is the surrounding concrete fence that was almost completely destroyed. We have an engineer designing the new wall to withstand the strong winds. Though this will be expensive we are thankful for your generous support already and are confident it will be completed in the next months.

Through your generous giving, we were able to buy computers, musical instruments, and sewing machines to replace damaged ones and to add additional ones to better equip the school. We also were able to build student lockers for the dorms.

We’re excited to know that the school is continuing to operate despite the obstacles that the enemy tries to inflict. We have the victory in Christ!

Please continue to pray for the staff, the students, and us. We know the enemy is real and as we step out to expand God’s kingdom, Satan is not pleased. We are more than conquerors in Him but join us in prayer that Christ will give wisdom and direction and protection as we advance. Thank you for your faithfulness to us!

Nels, Lorrie, and Amy

Pray With Us!

• That restrictions would be lifted.
• Protection from sickness for all the students and staff.
• Complete healing for JoJo, a former graduate.
• Completion of the Compound walls.

Praise:

• In spite of situations, there are 20 students desiring to be trained.
• Most of the construction on the building has been finished.
• Noel, Heather and family visited us from Ireland.