We are still praying for and seeking donations to help our brothers and sisters at Shiloh Bible Baptist Church in Salug, Zamboanga del Norte. Some time ago, the property which the church has rented for eight years was put up for sale by the land owner. The church needs to raise 120,000 Philippine Pesos (a little less than $3,000 U.S.), but that's not likely to happen without our help.
We are thankful for Love in Action Ministries, a ministry to homeless people and prisoners in Dothan, Ala., that has agreed to help us raise the funds for Pastor Clemente Gumapit and his church. So far, we have raised $1,300 of our $3,000 goal.
Recently, we got some updated information about the situation there, and we need to intensify our prayers. One of the church neighbors has the money and is willing to buy the property. According to our source, the neighbors mock the church and even have their drainage canal open toward the church property. Some of the waste water has gotten into the church building. Fortunately, "the land owner is patiently waiting for the church to buy because he knows it's God's work," our source told us.
First, let us pray for God's favor on this landowner, who is waiting for God to provide. As we understand it, he is selling the property because of family needs. Thankfully, he is waiting to see if God will provide for the church to buy it. If this man does not already know Christ, we pray that he will. We also pray for him to be blessed for his patience when there are other buyers available.
Second, let us increase our prayers for the property. As you share this prayer request, please consider whether you can give to help out our fellow believers. Remember, in Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, Anglo nor Filipino. All who have trusted Christ's death and resurrection as just payment for their sins are part of God's family. These are our brothers and sisters in Christ. Please consider helping your family, if you are a part of Christ's family. If you can't give at this time, then please commit to praying for us. God will raise the money, of that we are certain.
Below are some photos of the church taken at its anniversary service March 29. Babies were dedicated, several pastors spoke, and close to 10 people prayed to receive Christ as Lord and Savior. There were also two families baptized during the celebration.
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| This is Pastor Jun Begafria, pastor of Shiloh Bible Baptist Church in Ozamis City. His church is the mother church for all the SBB churches in the Philippines. He celebrated his birthday in March. |
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| One of the pastors prays a prayer of dedication for a young child. |
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| The choir sings a song. |
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| The entrance to the building in Salug. |
As you see, God is doing a work in the Philippines. If you are able and willing to give to help these our brothers and sisters, please contact Love in Action Ministries, where you can write a tax-deductible check. Just indicate the gift is for the Philippines, and 100 percent of your donation will go to help this church.
May God richly bless you. Thank you for your time.
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