Supporting Early Literacy and Language Development

Mission Ministries Philippines, Inc. began the new year with an online seminar entitled “Supporting Early Literacy and Language Development,” a refresher course offered via Zoom held in January 25, 2025. It was a fruitful session where 90 participants learned effective strategies to foster and enrich children’s language development in early childhood settings.

Following this, on March 15, 2025, MMP once again ventured into the vibrant world of Sunday School by facilitating a seminar titled “Revitalizing Your Sunday School Classes.” The goal was to inspire churches to transform their Sunday School programs into holistic learning environments, where children not only enjoy Bible lessons but also engage in meaningful play through activity corners.

Earlier, on March 8, 2025, MMP also conducted a Sunday School Seminar for teachers at Good News Community Fellowship. Interestingly, this church also operates a preschool, with MMP serving as its technical partner—providing support through a Christian curriculum and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for running an effective preschool program.
MMP firmly believes that, in God’s perfect time, churches will embrace this concept known as “Developmentally Appropriate Sunday Classes,” where learning happens through play!

A Heart Full of Thanks:  The Story of Three MMP Partner Schools

Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP) expresses deep gratitude for the visit of Bro. Michael Villareal, representing First Congregational Church of Anaheim (FCCA). His presence brought encouragement, inspiration, and strength to MMP’s mission, particularly in supporting three key ministries serving the poorest communities. His visit was a reminder of God’s provision through His people, and MMP looks forward to the continued impact of this partnership.

Visit to AGBN Learning Center

AGBN, a long-time partner of Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP), has faced numerous challenges since its inception, including significant opposition and persecution from local community leaders, barangay officials, and even nearby churches. Despite these early hardships, the Preschool Ministry thrived, eventually leading to the formation of a church community comprised of the preschool’s students and their parents. The school then faced its greatest challenge during the pandemic when it was forced to close. However, trusting in God’s promise as mentioned in Philippians 1:6, AGBN reopened in year 2022 with renewed faith. Although the reopening brought about its own challenges—such as the need for essential learning materials like toys, books, and storage cabinets—MMP provided much-needed support. A particular need for a storage cabinet was met through the generosity of FCCA, leading school principal and teacher Ann Natividad to express heartfelt gratitude, affirming that God is faithful in meeting their needs.

Kaingin Baptist Church

Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP) recently launched Kaligtasan Kay Kristo (Salvation through Christ), an improved version of its PTA (Parents Teachers Association) program, aiming to integrate the Gospel into parental engagement. The initiative includes seminars on Parenting with a Biblical Framework to strengthen family involvement.

On January 31, 2025, MMP conducted a seminar on Understanding Children’s Behavioral Problems, anchored on Psalm 127:1. “Unless the Lord builds the, it is in vain …The session covered psychological insights on children’s behavior and included a Gospel presentation. Over 60 parents attended, and many prayed the prayer of salvation. FCCA provided free parenting books, and the training was led by Dr. Chonabelle M. Domingo, MMP’s Director.

Synagogue for Jesus                                                      

The school established the Remedial Reading Program, a non-formal Early Childhood initiative by Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP) focused on developing children’s reading skills. However, its implementation was delayed due to devastating floods that severely affected their community.

What seemed like a setback turned into a blessing when the FCCA community generously donated reading books, enriching the program with better learning resources.

Today, 25 students are actively participating in the improved reading program, benefiting from enhanced support and materials.

Looking Ahead: More Schools and Children Await

While we celebrate the progress made, our mission is far from over. Many more schools and children are still waiting for the opportunity to learn, grow, and experience the love of Christ. Our vision is to expand these ministries, reaching more communities and equipping them with the tools they need for lasting transformation.

We invite you to continue walking with us—through your prayers, generosity, and by sharing this mission with others.

Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ, bringing light to those in need. Your faithfulness is a beacon of hope, and together, we are making an eternal impact!

“God’s Plan for Family: Nurturing Parenting Seminar”

A Parenting seminar was conducted by Mission Ministries Philippines and partner school Head Start Learning Center last February 8, 2023, at Bagong Silangang, Quezon City.

Dr. Chonabelle Domingo the speaker of the said seminar, highlighted the purpose of God for creating a family and the challenges faced by parents in today’s fast-paced and rapidly changing world. The lecture covers other topics like Understanding the Behavioral Problems, Nature of the children, and Disciplinary Measures.

During group discussions, participants had the opportunity to express their own thoughts and experiences, which sparked parent cooperation and networking. Parents can impart knowledge and insights and learn from one another during the event.

In the end, the attendees were grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow as parents and expressed their appreciation for the organizers’ efforts.

ECE Seminar at K.I.L.A.

On March 17, 2023, Kids International Learning Academy (KILA) in Binangonan, Rizal, hosted a seminar on Early Childhood Care, organized by Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP). Ms. Elizabeth Anne King-Santos, an expert in early childhood education and the author of MMP’s Toddlers Curriculum, led the seminar as one of MMP’s on-call trainers and consultants. Ms. Santos is also a preschool owner and homeschool educator, a professor in the Training Certificate of MMP and ATS, and a regular speaker in the annual ECE seminars of MMP.

The seminar covered various topics such as Philosophy in Early Childhood Education, Assessment, Methods of Teaching, Classroom Management, and Classroom Discipline. The principal and part-owner of KILA, Ms. Joan Ong, organized the seminar. Ms. Ong is also the author of MMP’s Math Made Easy book and a former seminar lecturer.

KILA started as a small preschool in a small space in partnership with MMP in 2000. Over the years, it has grown into a prominent school in their area, offering Secondary education to the children of missionaries. The seminar marked a revival of their partnership with MMP.

The Path to Success

In its continuing mission to share the good news of salvation to the parents of partner schools of Mission Ministries Philippines, the 5th parenting seminar for this year is The Path to Success, held last September 18, 2021.  Pastor Melita Espanol, teacher and Administrator of JMARS Learning Center in Cavite and pastor of Believers in Christ Church facilitated the seminar.

Pastor Melet said that to be successful is to lay the foundation by believing in God. He should be the center of whatever we will do, especially being a parent. And as God as the greatest foundation we can rely on.

The seminar was attended by 70 participants from 10 partner schools of MMP. To date this is the well-attended parenting seminar conducted by MMP since it started this January.

ACAP – MMP SEMINAR

Mission Ministries Philippines (MMP) and Action for the Care and Development of the Poor in the Philippines (ACAP) joined the venture with a 5-day online seminar held last September 16, 23, 24, 30 and, October 1.

The seminar aims to equip their parent-volunteers in their tutorial projects with the underprivileged children in the communities of Paranaque.

Topics were designed to prepare the volunteers for their mission. In the seminar Ms. Chonabelle Domingo, CEO/President of MMP tackled the Importance of Parenting Education and the Philosophy of Early Childhood Education.  Involvement of parents The in their child’s education is vital with the child’s success.  Ms. Domingo stressed that parents should anchor their strength to God as He is the source of everything and He designed each child with a purpose.  She also discussed the nature of children and how each child develops.

Other topics were Love Languages of Children, Child Discipline, Teaching through Play facilitated by Ms. Aida Acorda, and Reading using the Marungko Approach shared by Ms. Erlyn Isidro.

ACAP is a non-profit organization that aims to empower marginalized youth through a combination of education, social development,  health, and nutritional feeding programs.  ACAP Executive Director Ms. Didith van der Linden and Ms. Maria Baylon, the Programs Director made this partnership possible.

Mission Ministries Launched Parenting Seminars

Mission Ministries Phil. was founded because of its calling to give quality education to the least privileged children in poor communities and most importantly to spread the Good News of salvation.
In continuing this mission, MMP launched the online Parenting Seminars which aims to help parents in handling their children and understanding each other as parents. And the most important part of the seminar is evangelizing, through the Word of God.

Ms. Chonabelle Domingo, President, and CEO of MMP was the first speaker for this seminar last January 23, 2021, entitled Parenting in Pandemic. It was attended by over 90 parents from the 14 partner schools who joined.

Ms. Domingo taught of doing this parenting seminars due to the urgency in saving the souls of our students and their parents. Bringing them the free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. In these trying times, when hopelessness envelopes the world, Christians must live to the commission of being the light and salt of the world.

And indeed as we sow, God gives us harvests. One of the partners, Children’s Den testified that 5 of their parents who attended the seminar accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior. They have been ministering to these parents and God used the seminar for them to fully accept Christ as their God and Savior.

With that good report, MMP aims to continue conducting parenting seminars. So last March 20, 2021, the second parenting seminar entitled “The 5 Love Languages” was facilitated by Ms. Aida Aquino.

MMP included these seminars in the year-round activities.

Mission Ministries Philippines Joins Medical Ambassador Philippines, Inc. in Health Awareness

“A Must for Mask” a project of Mission Ministries Philippines, Inc. in its contribution to help fight the coronavirus. It was initiated sometime last year and the masks were given to its partner schools. This project is one of the ministries of MMP being revisited in its philosophy of a holistic approach. As the organization not only aims to nurture the cognitive and spiritual of the students but also their physical and health aspects.

This project made viable in partnership with Medical Ambassador Phil. Inc., a Christian non-profit medical mission organization with the mission to see churches and organizations that follow Christ’s mandate, establishing effective health ministries and evangelism to the poor, vulnerable, and among the least reached people in target communities.

In the recent event, Medical Ambassador Phil. Inc.(MAP, Inc. ) conducted a seminar entitled “ Kaalaman at Siyensya ng Bakuna” last March 19, 2021. This seminar is to propagate awareness about the vaccines for the coronavirus. The resource person is Dr. Romelei Camiling – Alfonso.

MMP participated in this event as its initial seminar with MAP, Inc. There are plans of training and other seminars for partner schools to equip them in terms of health issues.

Bringing KIDPRENUER On-line

Here’s a report on Praiere Rose Academy for Youngsters, a partner school of Mission Ministries Phil. that continued teaching KIDPRENUER and bringing it online. Teacher Precy Vallente, school Administrator, and Teacher Kezia Vallente recall how they were able to administer the Kidprenuer curriculum online this school year. Here is what they have to say:

“Kidpreneur Curriculum is one of the immense life molding tools MMP had provided for us. Our school had been using it since the time this curriculum was launched. For years now, it has always been an interesting part of our school’s endeavor to encourage children on entrepreneurship that even parents enjoy its challenges.

Every year, we see to it that we do a culminating activity that will lead every child to a pathway of kidpreneurship. We do a “Palengke Like This Program” which before was called “Munting Palengke sa Loob ng Paaralan” until such time that we moved out to a covered court near the school.

This year we did not allow this pandemic to hinder culminating and enhancing children’s interest as they learned stories about young entrepreneurs and their disciplines. We had the so-called “KidPRAYneur” online business where children were asked to advertise their products online. They were also asked to be part of the preparations and even selling of such.

This then had become a motivating gem to the young minds. Some of the children’s reactions are:
– “It’s enjoying, I was able to share my clothes with others” because they did an ukay-ukay thing. Actually, there were two of them who did such.
– “Happy… because I have money to buy a speaker” and he encouraged his Mom to continue selling.
– “Happy…” because of the experience of selling and earning money out of it.

There’s the spirit of sharing, a plan where to use the money, and the joy of knowing that there’s a good fruit out of it.

Such kinds of experiences won’t be forgotten. As they grow these will be part of their honing moments and good memoirs.”

Truly there will be no barriers in pursuing education and changing the mindset of today for tomorrow’s success.