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ISABELA PROVINCE – It was a glorifying experience indeed for army soldiers, who, despite their life and death mission to keep peace alive and protect democracy, have managed to give much of their time to reflect and thanked the Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry for bringing the words and love of God to their camp in San Mariano town in the northern Filipino province of Isabela.
In celebration of their 19th church anniversary, members of the Tuguegarao Outreach Station of the Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry, brought enlightenment and faith to the headquarters of the 86th Infantry “Highlander” Battalion in Alibadabad village.
Members of the army battalion patiently waited for the Bible-bearing men and women – all clothed in white and blue – of the Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry.
The much encounter between soldiers and preachers of God started with songs of joyful praises with a youthful and followed by solemn songs glorifying Jesus Christ – the Lord and Savior of Christians, a great prophet of Muslims, and one the best philosophers among the unbelievers.
The tiger-faced soldiers listened intently to the miracles that happened in the lives of a former battered wife – Sister Rose Balisi, who was in the past endured being beaten up regularly by her alcoholic husband, whose life turned around for good after they were baptized in water. And the rags-to-riches story of dirt-poor impulsive gambler Brother Kamshy Gabuyo, who stole money from his wife that wanted him dead, and is now willing to pay for it.
And also the heart-touching story of Brother Danny Austria, a scion of a wealthy family who was able to put a stop to his drug addiction, and his family’s unthinkable entry into the United States. Also the near-death experience of Brother Ismael Manaoat, a former distributor of wines and liquor; and Brother Rolando Danao, alias Ka Willy, a former member of the communist rebel group New People’s Army, who testified – in the name of God – that for the one whole year in the armed group, he killed more than 20 people, and abandoned this evil deed after being convinced to serve the Lord Jesus and baptized at the Jesus Miracle Crusade in Tuguegarao City.
For the soldiers, the testimonies of those who spoke before them were sincere as they narrated their stories that touched the emotions and hearts of the uniformed men and eventually surrendered to the will of God.
For Colonel Jose Real, the battalion commander, the presence of Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry brought miracles through the power of God. He also testified that ever since he assumed command early last year and permitted the Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry to regularly conduct Bible studies and praise worship services, his unit miraculously suffered no casualties in armed clashes with New People’s Army rebels.
As Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry founder Pastor Wilde Estrada Almeda always say: “Miracles are events that happen which are difficult to explain and therefore unbelievable. But we just have to believe because these happened because of our living God’s will.”
It was also Pastor Almeda who led a dozen “prayer warriors” to a miraculous journey and mission of 100-days of fasting and prayers that victoriously convinced the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf to release the 21 Sipadan hostages in Talipao town in Sulu province in 2000. And the victorious peace mission is related in vivid detail in the book, “Miracles in Moroland” written by American professor Dr. Sam Smith.
For his part, Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry Minister Luke Smith, brother of Dr. Sam Smith, proudly related that Americans take pride in honoring soldiers because they chose to risk their lives to protect the American people. He then told a story about how George Washington, the first President of the United States of America, led his army to victory by extolling them to trust God which led to the printing of the phrase “In God We Trust” in all U.S. dollar bills.
Minister Luke Smith and his beloved wife Sister Annaliza Almeda-Smith, assisted by Brother Danny Cuarteros, and then asked the soldiers to “surrender their lives” to the Living God and get baptized in water in the name of Jesus Christ.
“As a response to the call, the officers and men of the Highlander battalion humbly raised their hands in surrender. They then joined the Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry peace crusaders in jumping to joyful songs and joined them in a traditional military boodle fight. It was indeed a sight to behold,” said Brother Cuarteros, who was also among the prayer warriors that journeyed with Pastor Almeda in Sulu to free the Sipadan hostages. (With a report from Mindanao Examiner – Manila Bureau)
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