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Missionary Spotlight - David and Adriana Petro
Hi Hessel Church Family,
We are David and Adriana Petro. We have four children, who are all married, and six grandchildren. For many years we served as church planters in the Dumagat tribe in the Philippines. We are still working with the tribe and I, David, still go back several times a year for several months at a time to develop the leadership among the churches there. I also put Dumagat sermons online, as a lot of them now have cellphones and are able to download and listen to the sermons.
We have been serving as missionaries of Hessel Church since 1991. Hessel has been faithfully partnering with us from the very beginning of our ministry. We appreciate how Hessel has been behind us, even evacuating us when we went through a rather dicey situation. Rich has been fantastic, a very caring pastor, and we have been blessed by him, as well as the congregation who show us great care whenever they see us.
Prayer Requests:
We continue to ask for prayer for the church leaders in the tribe. Pray that they may keep being faithful in the most important ministry, to prepare God’s people for the work of ministry.
Continue praying for us, that God meets our daily needs, and that we will be faithful in our work. When we go back to the Philippines, it is still very physically demanding and we aren’t getting any younger! Thanks be to God that He is still giving us the strength to do the work.
Thank you, Hessel family, for being so faithful in supporting us by prayer and support. You have an important role in the work of the ministry. This is why we call you partners, because without you behind us, and behind all the missionaries Hessel supports, we couldn’t do the job that God has given us of reaching the lost with the gospel.
In Christ Alone and for His glory,
David and Adriana Petro
David and Adriana Petro
Serve
At Hessel Church, we partner with impactful non-profits to share Christ’s love with our community. These organizations meet urgent needs, offer recovery and support, and create life-changing opportunities. Join us in serving them—through prayer, giving, or volunteering—as we bring hope and transformation together.
Care Portal
Care Portal connects churches and agencies to meet urgent needs of children and families, providing resources like beds and utility bill assistance. By getting involved, you ensure these families receive essential help, making a real impact through your time, resources, or advocacy.
Redwood Gospel Mission
Redwood Gospel Mission offers hope and recovery to those struggling with addiction and homelessness through emergency shelter, recovery programs, and vocational training. Volunteering supports individuals on their journey to a new life, aiding in their reintegration with dignity.
Bridges Pregnancy Clinic
Bridges Pregnancy Clinic supports women facing unplanned pregnancies with free tests, ultrasounds, counseling, and education. Supporting Bridges means providing essential services and emotional support, changing the course of a mother’s and child’s life.
Mighty Oaks Foundation
Mighty Oaks Foundation offers faith-based programs for veterans and their families dealing with PTSD and trauma through retreats, peer support, and mentoring. Supporting Mighty Oaks honors those who have sacrificed for our freedom, providing a safe space for healing and growth.