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Rodolfo and Gloria Adapon City and State you and your spouse were reared: We both grew up in Manila, Philippines Name and age of your children: Regina is 36 and Grace is 34 years old and we have 5 grandchildren. How long have you been members of Straightway Baptist Church? We have been members since February 2008 Who invited you to join our church, or what interested you in joining our church? We first noticed the signage of the church in front of the Clarion Inn when we were riding on the bus. Later, we saw the van in the Mercer Mall parking lot. We approaced Pastor Guarneri and introduced ourselves and explained we were looking for a church to attend since we were new to the area. We believe God led us to this church.

Comments about Pastor Guarneri: We believe that Pastor Guarneri's messages are truly inspired by the Holy Spirit. He shows the love of Christ to all members by always being concerned for their welfare. He is on fire for soulwinning which is God's greatest commission to us Christians.

Interesting story, incident, or answer to prayer:
My husband Rudy, being diabetic, suffered a stroke in 1995. When it happened, the reality that life c an end anytime dawned on me. He couldn't speak clearly anymore, couldn't walk straight, nor could he focus his eyes properly. I laid my hand on his head and prayed to God that we need him, but His will be done on his life. He had 2 blood clots in his brain and he stayed in the hospital for 2 weeks. But miraculously, he survived. I believe GOd healed him because he wants us to live for his glory.

Give us your salvation testimony.

I, Gloria Adapon, was born and raised a protestant. I grew up going to church on Sundays. I attended church activities and finished high school in Silliman University, a school started by missionaries. I felt the presence and love of Christ in my life although it was a lukewarm relationship. In 1982, my family assigned us to manage our farm in Davao. Life was challenging in the province with my wife and two daughters. Aside from managing our farm, we had a piggery business that went bad. We shifted to raising chickens and Pastor Bill Mutchler came to buy. He was an American conservative Baptist missionary who was assigned to Davao to plant churches. Although I learned about salvation before, it was only then that I understood the real meaning of it. Wanting to develop a better relationship with the Lord, we became active members of Tagum Christian Fellowship.

I, Rodolfo Adapon, was born and raised in the Catholic church. I am the oldest of 12 brothers and sisters (half of them are born again Christians now.) I had questions about the Catholic religion so when we got married, we attended the protestant church. When Pastor Mutchler cane amd explained Salvation , I was open and my wife and I accepted the Lord as our personal Saviour. God reminded us that we cannot depend on our own capabilities and abilities and that we need him. We lost our business but God used it for good..we gained our souls. I actively helped the church as the architect and eventually became a deacon.


Of what ministries are you a part of?
Gloria is involved with soulwnning, nursery and is a Nursery Sunday School Teacher. Rudy is a faithful soulwinner and uses his calligraphy expertise for church awards.

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