Philippines

In 1948, CCC sponsored an orphanage on the island of Leyte. Later in the 1950′s, a Bible Institute was developed, and then in the 1960′s, an elementary school. These institutions produced Christians who began planting churches throughout the country. Today, the Zion Christian Community Churches of the Philippines has 88 churches in three regions of the country, 90 pastors and more than 8,000 members.
One of the greatest strengths of the Filipinos is their adaptability. Their love of people and their unique ability to fit in anywhere makes many Filipinos excellent missionary candidates. Pray that the ZCCC churches would remain firm in their faith and that God would raise up energetic leaders from among the young adults.

Pray that…

  • The ZCCC churches would continue down the pathway of becoming self-supporting and resource-sharing churches.
  • God would raise up new pastors and church leaders and pray for those already being trained in Bible colleges and seminaries in the country.
  • The ZCCC would gain a missionary vision and prepare to send its members into cross-cultural mission work around the world.

Our Mission Partners in the Philippines:

 

Ellie & Divina Mercado


Children Elvin John, Elvin Joseph & Elvin Timothy
Birthdays 11/09 Ellie
06/05 Divina
112/01 Elvin John
10/10 Elvin Joseph
01/11 Elvin Timothy
Anniversary 03/03
Address 114 Jamaica Dr. Arbortowne, Gen. T.DeLeon St. Valenzuela City, Philippines 1442
Email ellie_mercado@yahoo.com or revmercado@gmail.com

 

Ministry Description:

Pastor Ellie is the Head Minister of the growing Zion Christian Community Churches of the Philippines. With 109 churches on several islands, Pastor Ellie is involved in preaching, counseling, various administrative duties and is also the legal representative of the ZCCC with the Philippine government. His wife, Divina, operates a special education program as an outreach of the church in Manila. Furthermore, Pastor Ellie’s involvement in the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches has given him the opportunity to minister to the larger body of Christ including such ministries as Philrads, Micah Challenge and one ministerial fellowship.

 

Ver & Melody Garrido
Children Trisha, Miko & Tasha
Birthdays 02/15 Ver
10/26 Melody
09/17 Trisha
08/30 Miko
05/22 Tasha
Anniversary 05/22
Address 138 A Luna St. Barangay Marilag Proj 4, Q.C Philippines
Email ver.melody@gmail.com

 

Ministry Description:

Please pray as we raise our support for our ministry in Taiwan. Our target is to leave for Taiwan in July 2011. Please pray for God’s provision that He will raise up faithful partners in the ministry as we are in a transition period right now.