Missionary returns from China

Diody Silva was a marketing agent in Bacolod City when God gave him a burden to reach out to the lost. In May 1999 he left his job to study missions at the Asian Center for Missions in Iloilo City. He visited China on a missions exposure trip in August that year.

Returning to his native Batangas City, Diody underwent more training in evangelism and discipleship. He returned to China in September 2000. He got free housing from a missionary couple whose home also served as a house church. Diody also led a cell group of students and professionals, among whom four have been converted already.

Diody hopes to go back to China for more language studies early next year. While studying in China, he met a Filipina missionary, Lina Alde, who is now his fiancee. They plan to get married in October. Lina also has a heart for the Tibetans. To share the gospel with the unchurched in Tibet is the vision of Diody and Lina. Let’s keep Diody and Lina in our prayers!

CONVERT—Diody Silva baptizes first convert from his small group.

CHURCH SERVICE—Diody Silva preaches in a house church.

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