Buckets of rain fell for a few hours! We began to pray for clearer skies since a number of the attendees would be taking public transpo which involves walking. Also flooding would be a threat.

Yes, the rain stopped but still 6 people didn’t show who had committed.

Our speakers were great and God moved through them.

Rejoice with these responses! Seven people would like to consider going through a 6 month training program in cross cultural missions plus ”On the Job” Training experience in the Philippines and in a country of their choice. (Asian Center for Missions)  THIS IS GREAT!!!

As an organization, 180 Degrees has decided to adopt Qatar (Middle East) for the next few years. With our very own Eman (former assistant director) there as a tentmaker, we can build a team of INTENTIONAL GOSPEL BEARERS to the NATIONALS OF QATAR through their jobs. THIS IS EXCITING BECAUSE IT GIVES US SPECIFIC DIRECTION AS WE GUIDE OUR NEW GRADUATES TOWARDS QATAR!  One signed up that they are interested and one “still praying” response.

Eight graduates pledged a total of P3,500 (US$80) per month towards our ongoing needs!! THIS IS A BREAKTHROUGH in seeing our own people support this ministry. (Balance still needed monthly is Php28,233 or approx US$673)

One of our graduates, Sam, believes God is calling him to work full time among the Muslims down south!!! His wife, Abi, is still praying!  THIS WOULD BE OUR FIRST FULL TIME MISSIONARY!

One graduate (Carlo Navarette) said, “I will be a missionary nurse”!

Lastly, Praise Inc (a music producing company) has encouraged us to record our own original songs and they will help us launch it. We challenged our graduates to sign up for this project. Many did!!!  THIS WOULD BE THE FIRST TIME 180 HAS LAUNCHED A MUSICAL RECORDING FOR PEOPLE TO BUY. The great opportunity here is that our vision could be shared through songs written by us!!!  A COOL FUNDING STRATEGY but very risky.. Pls pray for this one not to be hindered! (approx seed money for this would be P70k (US$1,800)

THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS, INTEREST, AND COMMITMENT! We believe God answered mightily. Now for the follow up and mentoring and encouraging these young adults to really DO IT! (always the issue right?)

We would love for you to pray specifically by name for these wonderful people who are responding to God’s call on their lives.

RAMONA SIMONS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 180 DEGREES