SSM Parent Meeting

Saturday YWAM Mountain Province hosted a meeting for the parents of the Student Sponsorship Ministry students. They came from various barangays such as Can-eo, Sacasacan, Sadanga, Sagada, and others. It was an opportunity to share with them what is happening with the ministry and get to strengthen our partnership in the discipleship of their children.

After introductions, Gilbert lead us in worship.

The parents, students, and YWAM staff did some activities that helped to illustrate Tom's message about following Jesus and working out our discipleship as a community. Patrick translated into Ilokano.

Then the student's performed the song, Walk With Jesus.

After a delicious lunch of rice, pancit, and sardines, we watched a slideshow of pictures of the students since the last parent meeting.

YWAM SSM students and parents

(with a few extras)

Glucose Testing

Every Friday, YWAM Mountain Province is providing free glucose and blood pressure testing for people in the Bontoc area. Weekly, we serve 30 - 50 at the clinic. In addition to the actual testing, we provide counselling on diabetes and hypertension management through healthy living. Prayer and open discussions of faith point patients to the One who can heal our bodies and our spirits.


Last week, a couple of the students from our Student Sponsorship Ministry assisted the YWAM staff that coordinates this ministry. One is a nursing student and the other is majoring in science, so it was beneficial for everyone. The students gained hands-on experiences related to their fields of study while at the same time learning to serve in mercy ministry. Patients and staff enjoyed the additional help to make the testing move a little faster.