Harvest House Maubog
Pastor Cito, Sister Nita and Family
In the distance, the faint whump whump whump of army helicopter blades blended with the sounds of the mountain gold camp. Children’s laughter and dogs barking merged with the continual hum of mining machinery that had become a part of this young man’s daily life. He was a survivor, escaping a 3 year famine that had made the gnawing ache of hunger a constant companion. Hopelessness had led him to this mining community known to be a haven for communist rebels called “No Mans Land”.
Maubog Church
As he watched the huge kettle of rice cooking over the open fire, the helicopters suddenly appeared dealing a firestorm of death and destruction from the bullets spraying the site. Mothers were cut down as they frantically looked for their children who only moments ago were enjoying the peaceful tranquility of the mountain refuge. Through the din of gunfire and screams, the young man ran for his life as bullets rained down around him. Instinctively, he knew that he would not reach the protection of the jungle before the bullets found their mark so he stopped, tore off his clothes and waved in surrender. Miraculously, the army let him go but hundreds of others were not so fortunate and many paid with their lives. As the 19 year old began his long walk back home, he wondered why he had been spared, not knowing that God had a divine purpose for his life.
As with most young men, girls were a preoccupation so when invited to a tribal church with a pretty girl leading worship, he accepted. With no intentions of becoming one of those “born against” he slipped into the service with one thing on his mind. As the worship started, his body began to shake and tremble uncontrollably. Tears freely flowed as he felt the power of God reaching down into his hardened heart.
Pastor Cito praying over the Maubog congregation.
That day in 1990 was a turning point in this young man’s life as he committed his life to Christ. A hunger for the things of God consumed this young man as he shared the gospel throughout the mountains. He became known as the “walking preacher” taking advantage of every opportunity.
This young man remained steady in his ministry through famine and hardship, suffering stoning’s and persecution on several occasions. In 2006, Harvest House Ministries built a new church for this Man of God and we look forward to the expansion projects to handle his growing converts.
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