06/14/2017
Several have asked, how do you choose the projects to work on. My answer is true and honest.....The Spirit Leads me and tells me what to do. As most of you know, we are currently building a new 32' x 48' Church in Cada, Mankayan, Benguet, as God provides the funds. I was invited to three other Churches asking for help. I informed the pastors, I can only help when God indicates. God didn't say or lead me to help these three Churches.
We visited the small house Church in Ilocos Sur and while ministering that Sunday, God clearly spoke and said...."This is your next project."
My plan was to complete Cada Grace Christian first then work on Ilocos Sur. but, God had other plans. we received word that one of the members donated property for this small Church. Then, a week later, as we visited again for Sunday service, we were shown where the members cleared the site of vegetation, rock, and leveled the building site. They continued by cutting 6 trees on the property and prepared them to be installed for columns. I gave the pastor $75 and they bought the wood framing. When we arrived again 2 weeks later, the 12' x 16' wood columns and roof framing were complete.
Thanks to a generous giver, we received $1,250.00. We framed the walls, doors, and windows and poured the concrete floor last week. The metal roof is finished and the metal walls will be completed this week. When I return next month, I will purchase plastic chairs. TO GOD BE THE GLORY. We will dedicate this building to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His kingdom when I return. We held our first service under the metal roof and wood framed walls and had communion. What a blessing to be a part of Gods moving here in the Philippines.
Our next project is to install water lines to the Church with electrical power and erect 2 outside toilets. The cost of the water lines, power line, poles, concrete, meter base, and electrical box is only $300.00. The cost to erect the two bathrooms including a small septic tank is only $700.00. Please remember, the Church along with myself and Pastor Joni provide all the labor for free.
We all are waiting on Gods provisions in providing this $1,000.00 to complete this Church.
Again.....TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
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