Strength Amidst Multiple Storms

Strength Amidst Multiple Storms

  • November 18, 2024

The last month of the year was met with a series of powerful storms. From Typhoon Kristine to Pepito, these six devastating typhoons — Kristine (October 22), Typhoon Leon (October 27), Typhoon Marce (November 7), Typhoon Nika (November 11), Typhoon Ofel (November 14), and recently, Super Typhoon Pepito – have left widespread destruction in several areas, causing over P478 million in damages. Many Filipinos fled to evacuation centers during the series of storms, with 115,000 families occupying the 3,267 evacuation centers across eight regions. 

October:

  • Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (October 22): Brought heavy rains, flooding, and landslides, particularly affecting Regions 5, 4A, and 2.
  • Typhoon Leon (October 27): Intensified into a super typhoon, passing near the Batanes Islands and worsening the impact of the previous storm, Super Typhoon Julian.

November:

  • Typhoon Marce (November 7): Made landfall in northern Luzon, prompting Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal #4 and causing significant damage.
  • Typhoon Nika (November 11): Hit northern Luzon, leading to heavy rains, high storm surges, and coastal infrastructure damage.
  • Typhoon Ofel (November 14): Moved towards Luzon, heavily impacting Cagayan and Isabela.
  • Super Typhoon Pepito (November 14): Made landfall in Catanduanes and Aurora, causing widespread devastation, especially in northern Luzon.

With the help of our church community, our different Victory churches extended immediate aid and assistance to nearby families and communities.


Families impacted by Super Typhoon Julian receive food packs.

Families impacted by Super Typhoon Kristine receive food packs, ready-to-eat meals, and bibles. Our volunteers prayed for them as well and preached the gospel to the communities.
Families impacted by Super Typhoon Pepito were prayed for and received relief bags with ready-to-eat meals, toiletries, and laundry materials.

Through your generosity and collaborative efforts, we have extended help to 2,299 families, 3 campuses, and 55 local communities nationwide. These families and communities received relief bags, financial assistance, ready-to-eat food items, laundry materials, and hygiene kits.

Amidst this, we thank the Lord for His steadfast love during these challenging times. His strength has sustained our nation as we slowly made progress in restoring homes and livelihoods together. 

Let us continue to pray for everyone affected by these typhoons, as well as for our nation and our leaders. Be in faith that the Lord will grant them wisdom as we recover from the aftermath of these typhoons. Pray for provision, restoration, and hope throughout the rebuilding process. 

In all things and circumstances, may the Lord continually be our strength and our song.

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#KristinePH Relief Operations

#KristinePH Relief Operations

  • October 24, 2024

Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) ravaged the Philippines on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, affecting at least 1.4 million individuals. Rains led to chest-deep floods, submerging numerous communities. 

The storm triggered evacuations, severe flooding, and landslides in Albay, Camarines Sur, Masbate, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Naga, Sorsogon, and Quezon Province. Thousands of individuals were forced to flee their homes, resulting in at least 14 fatalities, displacement of over 32,000 people in the Northern Luzon and about 300,000 more in the Bicol region.

Metro Manila also experienced significant flooding, while the Batangas port was forced to suspend sea voyages. Schools across the nation were suspended to ensure the safety of students and staff. Leyte and Samar were disrupted by power outages. Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and more areas in Visayas and Mindanao were not able to escape the heavy rains, evacuations, and localized flooding. 


Let us continue to pray for our fellow countrymen and for the rescue teams working tirelessly to save lives.


Our Metro Manila and provincial churches are currently mobilizing disaster relief efforts, assisting church members and affected families. So far, we have extended help in the following cities:

  • 400 families in Legazpi, Albay were provided with relief bags.
  • 100 families in Naga, Camarines Sur were given financial assistance, relief bags, and food packs.
  • 500 families in Tuguegarao City were given hot meals and 6 liters of drinking water.
  • 30 families in Virac, Catanduanes were provided with relief bags.
  • 50 families in Santa Rosa, Laguna were provided with relief bags, ready-to-eat food items, and hygiene kits.


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Let us continue to help families and communities rebuild and recover what is lost, and bring the light of the gospel wherever they may be.


Amid the devastation, we encourage you to continually pray for our nation and our countrymen.

  • Pray for protection, comfort, and provision for every family affected by Tropical Storm Kristine. May God be their refuge and safety as they seek to rebuild their lives.
  • Pray for wisdom for our government officials, NGOs, and other organizations as they aid and serve affected cities and communities.
  • Pray for God’s leading as we mobilize our church relief efforts. May we continue to declare and demonstrate the gospel to those in need. 


God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1