Pastor Salvador Ofilanda of the Salcedo Church of the Nazarene passed away last week after a lengthy medical struggle, including heart ailment.

Salvador was an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene for more than 30 years. His wife, Rylin, now pastors the church.

The Ofilandas barely escaped as both the parsonage and the church were completely destroyed during the landfall of Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in November 2013. A stronger structure is now in place thanks to Work & Witness.

Continued prayer is requested for the Ofilanda and Salcedo church families.