“A house church in a small town in southern Cebu was started over 10 years ago. It had always been small but finally has grown to six families. Over the last several months, the members have been receiving persecution from nearby neighbors. Now those neighbors have threatened to give the church members’ names to the local religious leader. That could affect not only the members, but also their children’s ability to attend school and any type of assistance the families receive. They could also be bullied within the community. Sadly, the evil one has discouraged four of the families, and they no longer attend the church. Please pray for them. We praise God for the two families that are remaining faithful in the face of much persecution. While this is a reminder that we are in a spiritual battle, we know God wins in the end.”