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    “I remember you. Can you teach us again from the word of God?”

   These were the words spoken by one of the 36 survivors of the recent “Mamasapano Massacre” as it’s being called to a fellow faculty member who was invited to minister to these survivors out of an original force of 78 police special action forces.

Last week the Philippines experienced a national tragedy that has sparked much grief and political outrage.  The implications are significant politically here and for IGSL as we’ll explain.

    Philippines police special action forces conducted an operation in Mindanao, where the Muslim rebels reside, to serve arrest warrants for high ranking terrorists, including one named Marwan who is one of the FBI’s most wanted. There are reports he was involved in a failed attempt to assassinate Pope Francis a couple weeks ago as well.  A conflict broke out between the special action force and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Bangsomoro Islamic Freedom Fighters. Amidst poor police coordination and no military backup, the special action force was caught between groups. But what happened after is where the outrage is – Over half of the 44 were still alive after the conflict yet these Islamic groups murdered all the wounded in horrific fashion.

    This all takes place during efforts to bring peace between the Philippines and Islamic rebels. Muslim countries in the area are putting a lot of pressure on the Philippines government to work out a peace agreement.  Right now, that is in danger as many in the Philippines are crying out for retaliation and war.  The police have threatened a walk out if the government does not take action. It’s a critical time in the Philippines as you can see.

PRAY FOR IGSL Faculty Who Have Lost Loved Ones
Closer to home – several of the police special action force team were related to IGSL faculty.  One is a cousin of one of my best friends here.  One is a nephew of a couple Christine and I had dinner with last Friday (See picture above of him).  There is a lot of grief in the community.

PRAY FOR Ministry to Police Cadets and Officers
But, as you know IGSL has had an ongoing ministry among police academy cadets as we’ve shared.  At least 3 of those killed were involved in the IGSL affiliated ministry and one was a student leader for the ministry at the time. IGSL had just officially signed an agreement with the Philippines National Police Academy and is positioned to ministry to both cadets and officers who have been very much impacted by this tragedy. We have a team that does ministry at the Academy on a weekly basis. Please be praying!  The quote at the top though speaks to the power of IGSL’s long-standing presence in some of these strategic ministry areas. Our fellow faculty members were were a trusted presence for a critical time where there was a need for spiritual comfort and guidance.

PRAY FOR Ministry to Government Officials and Wisdom
But additionally, many of our executive leadership were invited this past week to talk with several members of the Congress and government.  God has opened doors for many of our faculty and students to ministry in pretty strategic circles in such a volatile and difficult situation. There is a degree of chaos politically and there are rumors that the current circumstances could provide an opportunity for the current government to be overthrown. Pray for the Christian leaders in government and among the police force to lead and influence with the wisdom of God.  Please pray that Philippine leaders would not cave to pressure, but lead with the best for the Philippines in mind. And pray for the safety and stability of the Philippines.

PRAY FOR IGSL Students & Grads Who Are Called to Mindanao
This tragedy inflames a lot of bad blood and anger, but we have many graduates and students who are training to plant churches in these very areas among the Muslim population in Mindanao.  They are deeply grieved.  Please pray for them because the cost of their calling is very real to them with such conflict and bloodshed so prevalent.  Pray that God would keep raising up bold and courageous men and women to bring Christ to Mindanao in the Philippines.

And please pray for the Philippines – there’s no space to get it into this, but the general sense we get from others is that this is a very big moment for the Philippines. Please pray that God sovereignly guides leaders and people to navigate circumstances here wisely.

God Bless!

                                                              Brian & Christine