Philippines
Roberto’s Story – Batac, Tanay Rizal, Philippines
Week 3:
My name is Roberto Baldemor and I live with my family at city of Batac, Tanay Rizal (Philippines).
When (typhoon) Ondoy came, flooding destroyed our house and all of our things. Once the floods had gone I needed to go out and work to save money for my family. After two weeks I already had enough money and we found another house. But then I got very sick. I was unable to work and I could not walk for three days.
The landlord was again asking me to pay the due of my rent. I beg him for two more days but he insisted we pay him immediately. Our things were removed by the landlord and all of a sudden we were homeless again.
One day I walk up to the place of Salvation Army as I needed to talk to someone. There I found two people wearing a uniform named Captain Rod & Debbie Serojales. I asked them if we can keep our things there because we did not have a house because we could not pay rent. Praise God, Captain was eager to help our situation. The Captain took us and gave us financial help so that we could pay our rent. They also offered us funds so that my two kids can continue their studies.
I now attend The Salvation Army Tannay Corps. I’ve been blessed physically, emotionally and spiritually. I’m proud that I belong to the family of God under the banner of The Salvation Army. God used The Army to help us in all aspects of our spiritual life. To God be the glory.
Appeal
Because of your past giving to the Self Denial Appeal we’ve been able to help families like the Baldemor’s and that is why we ask you to give a considered sacrificial gift this year so please give generously.
