A Fisher of Men in the Philippines
This article documents the installation of Rev. Daniel Holstege as a missionary to the Philippines under the call of Doon Protestant Reformed Church in July 2016, situating him within the broader history of PRC missionary work in the Philippines. The piece reflects on the biblical call to missionary labor through the metaphor of "fishers of men" and describes the formal installation service and preparations for his departure. It serves as both a historical record of PRC missionary efforts and an encouragement to the broader denomination regarding the ongoing work of spreading the gospel internationally.
Our children probably have heard and can sing from memory the words of the hymn: "I will make you fishers of men…" The song is based on the call of Jesus to His disciples to leave their occupation as fishermen on the Sea of Galilee and take up their new labor as fishers of men in the world. Such is still the call of Jesus today. He calls certain of His disciples to labor as fishers of men in the gospel ministry. He calls them initially to this work. And He calls them throughout their ministry...
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