To God be the Glory!
MeetRENNAMANALO:TMIStudent
As an indigenous Iraya Mangyan, whose ancestors did not know the true God, I have come to understand the importance of faith in a living and true God. Through His Son Jesus, I have received complete forgiveness for my sins and salvation for my soul. With this understanding, I am now able to teach God's Word correctly to my fellow Mangyans in our tribe. The doctrines I have learned from our Bible training have deepened my foundation of faith, knowledge, and obedience to a true and living God. As a shy and quiet Mangyan, I previously lacked the courage to face people and speak publicly. However, I felt immense joy when I visited fellow Mangyans' homes to lead a Bible study as part of our training in TMI.
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The cost for TRIBE to train and support a typical pastor and his/her family while they are in TMI studies for one year
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faithful supporters to TMI from BC, AB, ON and WA, USA! We are thankful for our growing partnerships across North America
Name of Student: Renna Manalo (Iraya Mangyan Tribe) Target Area: Lalaw 2, Sta. Cruz, Occidental Mindoro Target People Group: Iraya Mangyan Tribe Children
Praises Prayer Requests Thanksgiving
1. We praise the Lord for His continued protection and guidance in our daily studies.
2. We thank the Lord for His love that we continually experience.
3. We praise the Lord for leading us in studying His Word.
1. That we may learn more of God's Word
2. That we may continue to share what we've learned with others
3. That this study may continue, enabling us to gain more knowledge of God's Word
MeettheTMIBoardChair:JaydenTuin
I was recently asked, “What is TRIBE Mission International, and why are you involved?”
That question has quickly become one of my favourites. The hardest part, though, is knowing where to begin
Do I start with the late-night conversations with Marcel deRegt in the middle of the Filipino jungle discussing what it could look like to come alongside this community, its ministry leaders, and support them in their Kingdom work?
Do I begin with learning that, in some of these remote areas, spiritual leaders or pastors are chosen based on who can get the furthest in the alphabet because that makes them the most educated?
1. We thank TMI for the opportunity to learn God's Word.
2. We express our gratitude to our teachers who tirelessly teach us, broadening our understanding of God's Word.
3. We thank TMI Philippines and Canada for your prayers and unwavering support for our studies.
Or do I start with the incredible reality that, despite such limited knowledge and resources, we are witnessing the Gospel transform lives and entire communities among the Mangyan tribal people on the island of Mindoro?
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Jayden and Pastor Andy in the Tribal Comminity of Katupus.
No matter where I begin, chances are if you’re willing to listen I’ll tell you about all of that and more.
My involvement began when I co-led a trip with Marcel deRegt in 2022. On that trip, my eyes were opened and my heart was stirred for this particular community. But one of the main reasons I continue to serve with TRIBE Mission International today is because of the intentionality of its mission.
Too often in the West, we enter majority-world contexts assuming the role of saviour or teacher With TRIBE Mission International, it’s different Working alongside our in-country team, led by Pastor Noberto (“BJ”) Fermin, we support students, missionaries, and pastors in the work they are already doing Our goal is not to impose our own ways or mindsets, but to learn from and encourage the local leaders raising their profiles within their communities and strengthening the ministries God has already entrusted to them
The truth is, many of the faces we encounter in this work are people we, here in the West, may never see again on this side of heaven But the local pastors and leaders see them every single day It’s a profound joy and privilege to play even a small role in supporting them as they live out the call God has placed on their lives
So if we ever connect, feel free to ask, “Why TRIBE Mission International?”
Just be prepared you might be there for a while
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Thank you for sharing in this mission Merry Christmas and God bless you! Continued from page 2
PHOTODROP
In the Philippines, Christmas begins as early as September and lasts until mid-January Christmas trees and decoration are already up and Christmas carols are being sung!
As we, in Canada, soon celebrate the hope of Christmas, we’re thankful for how God continues to use TRIBE Mission International to train and equip pastors across the Philippines. Looking ahead to 2026, we’re excited to expand this work and see lives and communities transformed by the gospel
Would you prayerfully consider TRIBE Mission International in your personal or business year-end giving? Your support helps raise up indigenous pastors bringing the light of Christ to remote, unreached gospel areas of the Philippines
AUniqueWaytoSupport:
HostaTMIFellowshipSocial
What is a Fellowship Social? It’s a warm, relational evening hosted in your home to share a meal, fellowship, and to share the vision of TRIBE Mission International
Your guests gather around your table to hear stories of God’s work among the Mangyan tribal people of Mindoro, Philippines, and to learn how they can PARTNER through prayer and giving.
NEWINITIATIVES
In March 2026, we will launch our second class of 15 students To effectively meet the diverse educational backgrounds of our emerging pastors, TMI is committed to adopting a forward-thinking approach to teaching Biblical truths
If you have qustions or want to host an exciting ministry evening, email Marcel at marcel@tribemissioninternational org
With gratitude to the Lord, we are pleased to announce that we will be offering two distinct teaching tracks for our students
1. Certificate in Oral Bible Course
A program for non-literate learners, introducing the Bible through storytelling, songs, and audio-visual methods, equipping them with basic biblical knowledge and principles
2 Certificate in Academic Bible Course
A program for literate students, providing a comprehensive Bible study covering Biblical Theology, Life of Christ, and Christian Living, equipping them with a solid foundation in biblical knowledge.
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Join us on our next ministry trip from March 13-24, 2026
Pray for TRIBE Mission International, our Philippines Staff, and our current and upcoming students
Our first TMI Ministry Trip is set for March 13–24, 2026, giving youth and adults a firsthand experience of the ministry as they serve alongside local pastors and communities to see how God is at work Join us!
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