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Friday, March 27, 2009

The Lord Hears Prayers!!!


As you know we, like many others, are struggling with loss of jobs and hard financial times. But our commitment and desire for the Philippine Grace Chapel Ministries has not waned but the Lord has actually intensified it in our hearts. And I will add the Lord has increased the desire in your hearts for the Filipino people in Antique Province also. Thank you Lord! Thank you God for the opportunity of love provided by Little Mother. Isn’t God blessing us all through the privilege of a love gift from our hearts for mother and child?


Juliana, Steven and I began praying awhile back that the Lord would provide a way for us to go and visit Grace Chapel. That we could join at least for a short while with family and ministries that are all closely intertwined. Juliana’s sister Helen voluntarily administers the Grace Chapel ministries. Juliana’s family and many area Pastor’s, also voluntarily, help and provide the hands, feet, eyes, ears, wisdom and loving hearts to accomplish the Lords work there.


As I prayed I knew this could only come from God as I saw no way possible in this economic hardship for God to accomplish our request. We did not share this request with anyone but the Lord. I thought many times there is no way this prayer could be answered but I was compelled to ask. After all, He is the Lord God Almighty and He can do whatever He pleases. I just was not sure this would be His pleasure.


Sooooo… last week Pastor Kelly called me and said he had been thinking… it’s been almost three years since you have been to the Philippines. I answered yes we were last there at the dedication of Grace Chapel August of 2006. So Pastor Kelly suggested that since the Lords people have been very generous in filling the Grace Chapel support funds and it may be awhile before we actually go there full time that it would be good to send us there for renewal and to reconnect with the ministries… to come back recharged and recharge you all… bring back lots of pictures, movies, stories and new ministry opportunities.


So the River Rock board voted unanimously last night to make it so and they are also contributing to make it so. Oh thank you God and you all, His wonderful loving servants.


Now I will ask for your prayers


God has given me a wonderful message of His love for the Filipino people. I have rehearsed it over and over in my mind. I asked the Lord, awhile back, is this message only for You and me to hear?



  • Please pray that the Lord will give me opportunity to share His powerful message of love, salvation and care for them.


  • Please pray that the Lord will open their hearts to hear and respond to His magnificent love and grace. That He will prepare me and call them. That the Lord God will by the power and ministry of His Holy Spirit convict me and them of sin and righteousness and that I may be His messenger.


  • Please pray that God will bless this God given opportunity beyond even what we can imagine.


  • Please pray the Lord God Almighty and His wonderful Son and our Savior Jesus the Christ, will in the power and ministry of His Holy Spirit not only begin with a miracle of sending us in answer to our prayer but will continue His blessing and this ministry for now and the harvest for everlasting.


May the Lord continue to bless us all,


Steve Bragg

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Thank You for 2008

This is the thank you letter written to all who support Grace Chapel Ministries financially and with prayers. The top of the letter was cropped for privacy as it had many names of supporters.

Helen, was praying for a worship chapel for her community, Patnongon, Philippines, at the same time we were looking for a ministry.




The Lord provides,
Steve Bragg

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Scholarships for School Kids

For the past two years we have provided scholarships for children that could not attend school without our help. Not everyone can attend school in the Philippines. Filipinos know, as we do, education is the key to helping their children have a better life. Even public schools have costs for tuition, uniforms, books, supplies, transportation and food during school. Parents must pay these costs and if they cannot provide then the child works and help support the family. Grace Chapel is located in a rural farming community and many families cannot provide for school without help.


With the exception of Salvation this investment has the greatest return. When the child graduates they can get a good career and typically in return they provide school for their brothers, sisters and other family members. They often help their parents in providing seed money for business, helping the family farm, etc. Providing education to one… multiplies the quality of life for many.

It’s only $20.00 per month to help with Middle School, High School and College. We provide biographies, reports and pictures of the students for their supporters. These kids are extremely humble and appreciative. They work very hard as they understand the tremendous opportunity provided. Their families are appreciative that their child will have a better life.

Besides the wonderful opportunity to “love your neighbor as yourself”… you will receive their love and prayers for you.

How many kids can you help?


And please continue to pray for this ministry. Pick a child and family and add them in your family prayers.


You may give through River Rock Church http://www.river-rock.org/index.shtml


100% of all donations are used for the intended ministry.


Joel Baculna



We helped him with his last year high school and this year in first year college. Joel is studying for a BS on Electrical Technology.




“Once again I am asking your generous heart if you can help me finance my studies even for my allowance in order to lessen the burden of my parents. Thank you. I hope and pray you have a big heart for my request. God bless you and your family. Praying for you, Joel Baculna.”







Edward Noga


His father only makes enough money to feed their family. Edward is a self supporting second year high school student. Edward works weekends on a fishing boat or in the rice fields to help support himself through school. He also serves the Lord singing in the El Shaddai Choir.


“You are God’s gift for me. God is really good for you are an instrument for my financial needs as a student. I am self supporting because my mother died and my father has no stable job… I pray God will give you long life so that many could benefit your charitable heart. God bless us!”





Maria Pamela Estaris



Maria is a second year high school student. She and her family are active in Church.


“I thank God for making you an instrument to support my needs as a student. You’re such a nice person for you have concern to help the indigent.”








Melody Lagen




We helped melody with her last year of High School and she graduated.




“Thank you very much for sponsoring me and giving your support and for your kind consideration. And I will always remember for your sponsoring me to my studies and I promise forever that I never forget you.”

Justine Ryan Argnuelles



We helped Justin with first year High School and now also with his second year.










May The Lord Jesus continue to bless us all,

Steve Bragg
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