We are encouraged by the diligent ministry of all our pastors worldwide as they proclaim the gospel and reach out to the lost and needy in their communities. Every country requires a different and specific approach to gospel outreach. In Uganda, they hosted an overnight on New Year’s Eve attended by over 5,000 people. In Myanmar, the churches hosted Christmas Celebration Dinners. They invited their friends and neighbors to come and hear why they celebrate the birth of Jesus. Your donations to White Fields make you a partner in all these gospel activities.
Uganda New Year’s Eve Crossover
Our crossover festival began in the early evening hours of December 31st and lasted until the early morning of January 1st, 2026. Our choirs led us in worship, and our pastors delivered messages from God’s Word. Pastor Onesimus clearly proclaimed the gospel, calling on people to repent and believe in Jesus. We witnessed God’s faithfulness as many souls were refreshed and grounded in the Word of God. During the invitation, thirty people came forward to place their faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord. We thank you for your prayers.
The Crossover was a great witness of our Evangelical Churches preaching the biblical truth. We had feared that people would not come because the event was held outdoors in the arena, but the rain had stopped, and people arrived despite the challenges of transport on muddy roads. The attendees represented all the congregations of White Fields churches in all the villages.
God was gracious; people came, and on Sunday, some of the members who had accepted Christ came to our church in Bunura, the township church.
Some members of the local government attended, and we are praying that they will respond to the message they heard from Scripture.
The people who gave their lives to Christ came to church. They had been attending evil shrines and altars, praying to the spirits. They were convicted and surrendered their lives to Christ. We are thankful that God is bringing such people to Himself in our town.
Myanmar is still a country in civil war.
In Myanmar, the ministry appears differently because citizens are not permitted to proclaim the gospel in public places. In order to share the Bible and gospel message, in this 90% Buddhist country, you must invite people to your home.
Our Field Director sent this message: “We celebrated Christmas seven times in different places. The Lord blessed us; the gospel reached many new people.” Many of the neighbors in the communities of the churches enjoyed an invitation to share a Christmas Meal. They came to the church, “Christian House,” where they heard a message from the pastors and church members about why they celebrate the birth of Jesus. Many of the people have never heard about Jesus.
During these meals, as guests of church members, they hear about Jesus and the Bible for the first time, and then they are willing to join Bible studies to learn more about the teachings of the Bible.
After the meals, our pastors shared Bible messages, and students shared stories and helped children play games. These events provide an opportunity for contact with community members.
We continue to celebrate the New Birth of some who have given their lives to Christ and followed in obedience through Baptism. Our Field Director travels to the churches to encourage the congregations and share in their events.
Ministry in the Philippines
Finishing a year of ministry provides a perfect opportunity for pastors to gather and share the progress of the churches they serve. Our pastors in the Cebu office shared the highlights of their ministries last year and prayed together as they discussed the struggles they are facing. This is a good time of encouragement and training.
Our Field Director, Pastor Cris, and his wife, along with three young people from Talisay, went to the province of Catmon in the northern part of Cebu. They gathered children and their parents to celebrate Christmas together. These families are impoverished and have little to celebrate. Pastor Cris shared the Christmas message about the most wonderful gift of God’s only begotten Son. His wife and the young people led songs, played games with the children, and provided snacks.
A significant 6.9 earthquake struck the island of Cebu, and a few weeks later, it was hit by Typhoon Tino, which caused flooding. Our pastors served all their church members, and thanks to faithful White Fields partners, we sent relief funds to share with their churches and the communities hardest hit.
The ministry is a challenging endeavor, but when our pastors fellowship together and build strong relationships, they work together as a team. They are strong and can overcome all kinds of struggles.
Our pastors gather their families and celebrate Christmas. Encouraging times.
Ministry in the Middle East
“The Lord greatly encouraged us this past year to conduct evangelistic groups for migrant worker dormitories. The goal was to give as many young men as possible the opportunity to hear the voice of the Lord, even if some of them do not attend church. Our prayer is that the Lord will use everything we do for the glory of His name and the expansion of His kingdom.
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Another opportunity arises when we conduct encouraging visits during the mornings to Christian refugee families and in the evenings to the youth. The purpose of these visits is to share the gospel, encourage others, and provide some relief. Sometimes the Lord opens opportunities for us to proclaim the gospel to a group, and other times the visit is only for encouragement. We use wisdom to determine our course.
Another pastor shares: “My wife has a continuing ministry at the women’s center. She is following up on discipleship classes and ministry to individual women. Sometimes she is able to arrange home visits to women. We were invited by a woman who wanted to ask more questions and inquire about who Christ is in a deeper way.”
Your partnership enables all these pastors and their families to reach the darkest and most remote villages and communities in their country. We will pursue the proclamation diligently this New Year.
