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About All The World Mission Network Timothy and Bambi Warden have served in the Philippines for more than 25 years. By God’s grace, they planted a life-giving local church that raises and releases committed Filipino leaders. They also care for abused, abandoned, and neglected children through the Make Kids Smile Foundation. Through the years, they have stayed faithful to God’s leading, and He is now guiding them to enlarge their capacity for the opportunities ahead. They established Champions Academy, a government-accredited Christian school serving Pre-K to Grade 10. From a humble start of four pupils, the school now serves 350+ students, providing strong academics and practical life skills. They also developed the Champions Center, a 1,500-seat multipurpose venue for worship, community events, and recreation. It regularly hosts training conferences, trade fairs, graduation ceremonies, weddings, civic events, and more. One remarkable story: a former strip club at the gateway of the city’s red-light district was turned over to the Wardens after the owner came to Christ. It is now the Champions Center East facility, hosting worship services, youth nights, and wholesome community events—a “Bright Light” in the district. The church family in San Fernando, La Union gathers for weekend, family-friendly services on two campuses, east and west. Throughout the week, small groups gather in homes, schools, and workplaces. A simple Acts 2 rhythm of worship, Word, fellowship, and daily application of the Scriptures - keeps evangelism and discipleship as the everyday priority and focus.

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From Captive to Free

"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound." (Isaiah 61:1)

 Being a captive is not just physical. It is one thing to be held behind prison bars. It is another thing to be imprisoned emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.  Either way, you are being captured, taken hold of, bound, and in shackles against your will.

 In visiting with the inmates of the La Union Provincial Jail, my heart personally melted and broke in several pieces. I did not see people who were restricted from the outside world. I saw broken men and women in need of the Truth. Here are people who have not seen their loved ones for a long time. Here are people who are experiencing self-condemnation because of wrong choices. Here are people who feel rejected and judged and have little hope of having a second chance.

 The Good News, which San Fernando Christian Community is bringing to them, is that there is Hope. Jesus said He came to set the captives free. He is saying that anyone who put their faith in Him will experience and know a God who can forgive their sins and call them His own. Their sins, no matter how grave, would be wiped clean. 

The people I met had different stories to share. And as I talked to them, I saw no difference between them and those outside who are deemed 'physically free'. We were all in captivity until salvation came to us in the person of Jesus Christ.  And after the songs had been sung, after the Message has been delivered, and after the prayers have been said, I went home with a heart full of hope that despite their situation, they now have a new understanding of the word 'free'. 
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We are free to worship no matter where we are. 
Leading them into prayer



The hands that used to steal and hurt are now joined together in prayer. 




Homemade taho treats for the inmates after the program


Enjoying fellowship with them and making them feel how much they are loved, especially by Jesus.
Despite their situation, they now have a new understanding of the word 'free'.