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The Mercado’s
Our vision is to see young people in Cebu and the entire nation equipped and empowered to share to the whole world the gospel of the kingdom of Christ.
Christine Mercado has spent the last thirteen (13) years working with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in the Philippines, Thailand, and the Indo-China region. Christine attended YWAM-Cebu’s Discipleship Training School (DTS) in 2005, where she met her late husband in 2006. Christine has two lovely daughters, Mishaila Jann (Lala) and Mikhaila Jann (Khaikhai). Christine has focused on training, discipleship, administrative work, unreached people groups (UPG), and mercy ministry over the years. The Mercados are currently serving with the Cebu House of Prayer (CHOP).
Dazzling World Changers
Meet the two(2) world changers, Lala and Khaikhai. The two artsy girls love expressing their creativity through the arts. Lala(in purple) loves writing and doodling, while Khaikhai is into video editing and digital art. On this page, we will share more about their work and our everyday lives.
Latest from the Blog
The Journey of Three will be talking about the work we are doing in the Cebu House of Prayer(CHOP), ministries, our everyday life, thoughts and reflections.
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May and June
YWAM National Staff ConferenceThe 5-day conference in Baguio City was last May 27-31, 2025. It was a fruitful gathering of 350 missionaries from all over the Philippines. The theme this year was "Arise, run and press on with Perseverance" from Philippians 3:13-16. As...
April Story
April StoryIt didn't turn out the way I wanted it to. I was slow, unproductive, tired, and overwhelmed in everything and seemed to be disconnected with God. God was silent! I found myself in a faith crisis, shaking if I have enough strength to physically and...
Slow n sure
Salamat—thank youWe are grateful to God for each one of you for investing in our family and ministry all through this time. Your trust and generosity brought our work this far. We want to say thank you! These words are not enough for how blessed we are to each one of...
Invitation
InvitationI had compromised this week the invitations of His heart. I felt the busyness, the deadlines and the disruptions. I lost the attachment- the divine care, the longing for HIs nearness was strong. Here I am today, sitting down, knowing that I have house chores...
ReConnect
Champion the YouthWe are blessed to host the Heart of David DTS team from Canada for two (2) weeks. This team of fourteen (14) helped us with the new work we are starting in the communities around us. They did campus ministry, house-to-house evangelism, open-air and...
Wrap Up
Wrap Up "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It...
Reset
RESET- The overnight staff retreat in Moalboal last month brought the needed reset. Communing with nature—just being calm and quiet releases all toxins accumulated with work, city life and recent spiritual warfare. Grounding ourselves back reconnects us to our...
Celebrate
48!It feels good—so good to be 48! Last month's spiral of emotions was replaced by a month of celebration. I decided to listen to my body and my emotions and be more aware of their needs. I chose joy and celebrated the small victories, defeats, frustrations, and...
Vulnerable
Vulnerable September came with a spiral of emotions—health, car problems, ministry transitions, and unprocessed grief. Circumstances beyond my control overwhelmed my heart and mind. I became vulnerable, which meant being honest, real, and transparent. I stopped...