buenavista church project

Buenavista Church ProjectPalawan, Philippines

Presents

5 Reasons Why we should give (2 Corinthians 8-9)

1. To follow the example of Jesus (8:9)

You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ; rich as he was, he made himself poor for your sake, in order to make you rich by means of his poverty (2 Corinthians 8:9).



2. To help those in need (vs. 14)

Since you have plenty at this time, it is only fair that you should help those who are in need. Then, when you are in need and they have plenty, they will help you

(2 Corinthians 8:14).




3. To have a large crop (9:6)

Remember that the person who plants few seeds will have a small crop; the one who plants many seeds will have a large crop (2 Corinthians 9:6).





4. Because God loves the one who gives gladly (vs. 7)

Each one should give, not with regret or out of a sense of duty, for God loves the one who gives gladly

(2 Corinthians 9:7).





4. Because God loves the one who gives gladly (vs. 7)

5. Because God supplies for all our needs (vs. 10)

And God, who supplies seed for the sower and bread to eat, will also supply you with all the seed you need and will make it grow and produce a rich harvest from your generosity (2 Corinthians 9:10).

5 Counsels on How we should give (2 Corinthians 8-9)

1. First give yourselve to the Lord (8:5)

It was more than we could have hoped for! First they gave themselves to the Lord; and then, by God’s will they gave themselves to us as well (2 Corinthians 8:5).



2. According to what you have (vs. 12)

If you are eager to give, God will accept your gift on the basis of what you have to give, not on what you don’t have (2 Corinthians 8:12).




3. With generosity (9:5)

Therefore I thought it necessary to exort the brethren to go to you ahead of me, and prepare your generous gift beforehand, which you have previously promised, that it may be ready as a matter of generosity and not as a grudging obligation (2 Corinthians 9:5).





4. As decided in your heart (vs. 7)

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give (2 Corinthians 9:7).





4. As decided in your heart (vs. 7)

5. Cheerfully (vs. 7)

Not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Buenavista

Puerto Princesa

Palawan Adventist Mission

• First church: 1947• Central Luzon Conference > North Philippine Union as attached district > Palawan Mission (2010)

• Churches: 109• District Pastors: 16• Membership: 19,059• Population: 892.660• Elementary Schools: 9• Academy: 1 (NPUC)• Hospital: 1 (NPUC)

Buenavista• The Village

• 50 km northwest of Puerto Princesa (1,5 hours)• 200 households: fishing and farming

• The Church• 2007: crusade & first baptism (24 souls)• 2009: AIIAS crusade (3 souls)• 2010-2011: lot bought & “nipa” church was erected• 2012: crusades by pastor (9 souls) & by AIIAS

Business Club (12 souls)• 30 active members (12 families): Bro. Roger Giganto• Central Palawan C district: Pr. Rudy Fajutagana

AIIAS Business Club Mission Trips

• 2010• Indonesia: improved a Church: missing walls, windows, doors, painting, and tile floor.

• 2011• Malaysia: remodeled the computer lab of Sabah Adventist School

• 2012• Philippines

Project goals and objectives

• Goals• Construction of a basic church structure.• Evangelism: Bible studies and conferences.

• Objectives• Support the evangelistic effort of the local Mission (Palawan Adventist Mission).

• Provide an opportunity to AIIAS community and people around the world to engage in an outreach program.

• Support AIIAS to fulfill its mission of “developing leaders excelling in service to the church and society”.

Project implementation

Phase 1 • Earth works: remove all structure, clean the construction area, level

the ground • Lay foundations • Set the structure and roofing • Set the floor

Phase 2 • Set the walls

Phase 3 • Doors and windows• Facade • Painting

Construction budget

Phases Budget Expense Difference Still needed

1 Foundation + floor + roof 16,335 14,391 1,944

2 Walls 6,670 1,736 4,934

3 Doors/windows + facade + painting

6,780 386 6,414

TOTAL 29,805 16,513 1,944 11,348

• Expense report: June 2013

• If funds were not available, then some materials (like steel) will be

replaced by cheaper alternatives (like wood).

Completed

Our commitment• Prepare a project report: expense report (compared with

the budget), and narrative report (including pictures). • These reports will be available in the blog of the project

(http://PalawanMissionTrip.wordpress.com). • Each donor will receive and email with the link to visit the

project report online.

The local contribution• Local Church

• Labor

• Local Mission• Engineering and architectural plan• Obtaining the building permit• Purchasing and transporting the materials for the construction• Providing construction tools • Transportation• Accommodation

Video• Show the video

Thank you!

“God blesses the work of men’s hands, that they may return to Him His portion. He gives them the sunshine and the rain; He causes vegetation to flourish; He give health and ability to acquire means. Every blessing comes from His bountiful hand, and He desires men and women to show their gratitude by returning Him a portion in tithes and offerings-in thank offerings, in freewill offerings, in trespass offerings. They are to devote their means to His service, that His vineyard may not remain a barren waste. They are to take all difficult matters to Him in prayer. They are to reveal an unselfish interest in the building up of His work in all parts of the world” (White, Prophets and Kings, p. 707-708).

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