Philippines Mission Trip 2026

Prayer points

Pray with the team before, during, and after each part of the trip. The current focus follows Philippine local time.

Before Trip

Before November 23

Current focus

Pray for wisdom in planning and preparation. With multiple flights, lodging arrangements, and several forms of transportation to coordinate, pray that God would guide every decision and work out each detail of the trip.
Pray for God’s direction as we prepare each message—that we would speak what He would have us share and that His Word would strengthen churches, pastors, marriages, and families.
Brent, Christy, & Maggie will be ministering the Word of God at multiple speaking occasions; preaching & teaching. Please pray for our preparation for each one. That we would deny ourselves, take us the cross daily and follow Christ Jesus (Luke 9:23). Pray we would remain in prayer (1 Thess 5:17), asking, seeking, & knocking to receive His Spirit (Luke 11:9-13) for wisdom & clear direction for every message/lesson. Pray for us to be faithful to study to show ourselves approved unto God, not being ashamed as we rightly divide the Word of Truth (2 Tim 2:15). The majority of the hearers of these messages will be Filipino. Pray that the Lord will grant to us the mind of Christ; lowliness of mind that we would esteem them better than ourselves; not looking out for only our own things but also on the things of others, that we may become all things to all men, that by all means we might save some, for the gospel's sake and for the glory of God! (Phil 2:3-5, 1 Cor 9:19-23).
We will be on mission for 2 weeks and away from our homes, our families, our familiar brothers and sisters in Christ, places, culture, foods, and environment we have grown comfortable in & around. Pray for us that we will learn, as the apostle Paul did, to be content in whatever state we are in. Whether we are abounding or suffering any need. That in every situation we can be full or we can be hungry, knowing that we can do ALL things through Christ which strengthens us (Philippians 4:11-13). Knowing we will be away from River & Sarah, our families, and you all during the Thanksgiving season, there will be temptation to have a divided heart, desiring to be back home. Pray that we will have confidence in the Spirit that whether we are face to face or 8,155 miles away from one another that we are one in Spirit, body and hope; knowing there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all (Ephesians 4:4-6), Who has bound us together for all eternity for His eternal purpose!
When we are on mission, our hearts will also be with you all, the flock of God, here at Old Bethel. Our prayer is that you all will continue with one accord, being like-minded, having the same love, esteeming each other better than yourself, having the mind of Christ (Phil 2:2-8). Since we will be gone, there will be those filling the pulpit, our Sunday School, Wednesday & Bible study/prayer classes, the music worship/sound booth, overseeing the flock with visits, counseling, prayer, and computer work, etc. Please be in prayer for them for strength, courage and discernment as they prepare, study (2 Tim 2:15), and lay their lives down to minister the Word & in every service they do (Luke 9:23). That they seek the Lord's direction and follow His path (Prov 3:5-6). We pray the church as a whole will endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Eph 4:3). That you all will let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him (Col 3:15-17).

Start of Trip

November 23-24

Pray for safe travel, good health, rest, and unity as the team begins the journey.
Pray for smooth and safe travel throughout the trip. Pray that our connecting flights would go as scheduled without cancellations or significant delays, and that God would give us favor and help as we go through customs, check baggage, make connections, and retrieve our luggage at each destination.

Pastor's Conference

November 25-26

Pray that the pastors and preachers will be encouraged and strengthened in their ministries.
Pray for clarity, faithfulness, and strength for every conference message.

Marriage Conference

November 27

Pray that biblical teaching will strengthen marriages, homes, and churches.

Young Ladies Conference

November 28

Pray for the young ladies who will hear God’s Word, that they would listen with open and receptive hearts and be strengthened in their walk with Christ. Pray for Christy and Maggie as they minister—that God would give them boldness to speak His truth while keeping them humble and sensitive to His leading.

Preaching at Church

November 29 - Badoc Bible Baptist Church

Pray for the preaching at Badoc Bible Baptist Church and for hearts to respond to God's Word.

Women's Fellowship

November 29 after 1:00 PM

Pray for Christy and the women attending the fellowship to encourage one another in the Lord.

Minister to Benson and Flock

November 30-December 2

Pray for wisdom, strength, and fruitful fellowship while ministering to Benson and his flock. This will be a time for Benson to show us the area he ministers to.

Minister to Robert and Flock

December 3-5

Pray for wisdom, strength, and fruitful fellowship while ministering to Robert and his flock. This will be a time for Robert to show us the area he ministers to.

Preaching at Church

December 6 - Bethel Baptist Church

Pray for the preaching at Bethel Baptist Church and for the gospel to be clear.

End of Trip

December 7

Pray for safe travel, patience, strength, and good health as the team begins the journey home.

After Trip

December 8 and after

Pray for lasting spiritual fruit, faithful follow-up, and continued encouragement for the churches served. I want to thank everyone who continued to lift this trip up in prayer. May God Bless You