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"A Life of Faith and Service: Honoring Kuya Rick’s Legacy"

Celebrating God’s Work in 2025

We give all the glory to God for the incredible things He is doing in our midst! The past months have been filled with powerful encounters, healing, and growth—both in our community and within our team.

Last March 15, 2025, our YWAM-Balut team returned to Magdalena, Laguna as part of Project 116. This mission began in May 2024 with a prayer walk, followed by our DTS outreach in October 2024, where we first shared the love of Jesus with the community. This time, we reconnected with those we had previously ministered to and were blessed to hear testimonies of God’s faithfulness. New hearts were also reached through prayer, worship, and open-air evangelism—bringing encouragement and hope once again.

From April 15–19, we also experienced a powerful time of healing and renewal during the Heartline Seminar, led by Ate Rose Galano. It was a week of deep restoration, where God met each of us with His grace and truth.

As we now wrap up the school year, we celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness to each student, especially our elementary graduates. We praise God that all our students are moving forward to the next grade level! We are reminded of His promise to give hope and a future. With hearts full of gratitude, we encourage our students to commit their studies to the Lord and continue shining His light wherever they go.

We also thank God for His provision that allowed us to celebrate with a joyful feast—and for our faithful partners and the entire YWAM-Balut team who made it all possible.

” He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.’” – Mark 16:15
To God be all the glory!

He was a devoted servant of God, a faithful friend, and a compassionate leader who dedicated 25 years of his life to mission work with Youth With A Mission – Balut. His legacy is one of faith, love, and unwavering commitment to serving others, especially the marginalized and those in need.
Rick’s journey in the mission field was marked by a deep passion for discipleship and community transformation. He devoted himself to mentoring young leaders, equipping them to share the Gospel and to live out their faith in meaningful ways. Through his guidance, countless lives were changed, and many found hope and purpose in Christ.
He was a man of action, believing that the love of Christ should not only be preached but demonstrated. His tireless efforts helped build bridges of hope in Smokey Mountain and beyond, ensuring that the light of Jesus Christ shone in even the darkest places.
Beyond his ministry, Kuya Rick was a loving husband to Ate Ollie, a dear friend, a mentor to us here in YWAM-Balut, and a pillar of strength to those around him. His humility, kindness, and unwavering faith were an inspiration to all who knew him. He faced challenges with courage, always trusting in God’s wisdom and grace.
As we say goodbye, let us not dwell in sorrow but rather honor his life by continuing the mission he so passionately embraced. Let us remember his example and strive to live with the same faith, love, and dedication that he so beautifully demonstrated.
Our dear Kuya Rick has fought the good fight, he has finished the race, and he has kept the faith. Now, he is in the presence of our Savior, rejoicing in the eternal glory of God.
You will surely be missed. Your legacy lives on in the countless lives you have touched.
(Pictures were taken during his last visit in YWAM- Balut 2nd week of December 2024)

Past events:

Years of Mission, Growth, and God’s Faithfulness

Throughout the past years, we’ve seen God move in incredible ways through the ministry of YWAM-Balut. We’ve hosted multiple Discipleship Training Weeks (DTWs) that have given participants a deeper glimpse into missions, welcomed teams from different YWAM bases around the world, and remained faithful in conducting regular evangelisms in our local communities.

Each season has been marked by lives transformed, hearts awakened to God’s love, and people stepping into their calling. From training schools to street outreaches, we continue to witness how God uses simple obedience to bring lasting impact for His Kingdom.

“The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:24

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