Buenavista Church Project Palawan, 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).

5 Reasons Why we should give (2 Corinthians 8-9) 1. To follow the example of Jesus (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).

5 Reasons Why we should give (2 Corinthians 8-9) 1. To follow the example of Jesus (8:9) 2. To help those in need (vs. 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).

5 Reasons Why we should give (2 Corinthians 8-9) 1. To follow the example of Jesus (8:9) 2. To help those in need (vs. 14) 3. To have a large crop (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).

5 Reasons Why we should give (2 Corinthians 8-9) 1. To follow the example of Jesus (8:9) 2. To help those in need (vs. 14) 3. To have a large crop (9:6) 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).

5 Counsels on How we should give (2 Corinthians 8-9) 1. First give yourselve to the Lord (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).

5 Counsels on How we should give (2 Corinthians 8-9) 1. First give yourselve to the Lord (8:5) 2. According to what you have (vs. 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).

5 Counsels on How we should give (2 Corinthians 8-9) 1. First give yourselve to the Lord (8:5) 2. According to what you have (vs. 12) 3. With generosity (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).

5 Counsels on How we should give (2 Corinthians 8-9) 1. First give yourselve to the Lord (8:5) 2. According to what you have (vs. 12) 3. With generosity (9:5) 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: 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) : 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 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 PhasesBudgetExpenseDifferenceStill needed 1Foundation + floor + roof16,33514,3911,944 2Walls6,6701,7364,934 3Doors/windows + facade + painting 6, ,414 TOTAL29,80516,5131,94411,348 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 ( Each donor will receive and 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

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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 ).

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