David and Melanie Sgro

Catalyst of Love David and Melanie Sgro

"We started the year 2017 with a boom! It was the day when the thirty-nine AIM Missionaries arrived in Bacolod City, Philippines. The people at First Sunshine Baptist Church, the host church, were so excited upon their arrival. The church prepared and prayed for 18 months back prior to their coming. We let them taste the beauty of Filipino hospitality by hosting a welcome program two days after. Several presentations were performed including interpretative dances, folk dances and other song numbers prepared by the FSBC people and pupils of Sunshine Christian Academy, a ministry school of First Sunshine Baptist Church. We were also amazed by the song numbers and unique presentations of the missionaries. A sumptuous dinner with pork lechon, a symbol of Filipino party, along with other Filipino delicacies we served after the program. It was such an enjoyable moment for both Filipinos and Americans introducing each other and laughing together as new friends. Neither culture nor language was a barrier to the nice fellowship we had that we did not notice the passing of time. We finished past ten o'clock in the evening. For three weeks, the missionaries faithfully did their respective tasks assigned to them. Those who were assigned to FSBC were exposed to different Christian ministries. They were brought to DYVS, a Christian radio station aired in the region to proclaim God's truth. Some of them guested in the ABS-CBN TV Station to promote the culminating activity held the day before they left. What was more exciting during their stay was that, several FSBC members joined hands with them in going house to house evangelism around our vicinity. We went to eight different public and private and private elementary schools, high school and college to share students the Word of God. It was awesome to note that we were able to create a great impact in the lives of around eight thousand students through room to room evangelism and witnessing for the Lord Jesus. Several decisions for salvation were made by the attending pupils and students! On behalf of First Sunshine Baptist Church, I would like to thank brother David Sgro for being instrumental in bringing the AIM Missionaries to our church. We were tremendously blessed. As a final note, I know that the influence of FSBC still remains in the hearts and minds of those who were part of the team. We ask you to continue praying for the people whose lives were touched through their ministry. As God continues to work here, we know He will use the experience we shared to multiply growth in His kingdom through FSBC and by the guidance of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen." By Pastor Enrique Callejas