Highland Hills : Missions

August 2008 Ministry Update

Blessings Untold for BGSP with Pastor Eric's Visit

The big man of God behind the small pulpit is Pastor Eric Bautista of Queens Bible Church (QBC), New York, one of our ministry partners who holds our rope since the start of the ministry in Bohol. It was just a dream before that Pastor Eric could come. But God made that dream come true last July 27 when we had a fellowship with him and his company at our humble meeting place in Tagbilaran. And that was a fellowship that brought joy, comfort, and surprise, unexpected, manifold blessings to BGSP. Thank you!		The envelopes in the workers' hands are the evidences of love from Queens Bible Church, New York, USA.
The first blessing we gained is invaluable encouragement. The workers and church members decided to work harder and smarter. It's a boost to our morale as pioneering workers in Bohol. The second blessing is the bundles of love gift to the workers/churches coming from the QBC Women's Ministry and from individuals whose love for God overflows. Thank you!

	The BGSP Fellowship with Pastor Eric Bautista of Queens Bible Church, New York
Pastor Juni Eclay's Family of Lila		Tagbilaran City Church Choir

Nearing the Target Date

On this site will rise the Lord's Tent of Tagbilaran Church, which will accomodate 200 seats on our second church anniversary, August 31, 2008.

Only three more weeks to go and the Southern Baptist Church of Tagbilaran will be celebrating her second anniversary. Upon our organization in 2006, we pledged to double our membership every year. We started with 16 and doubled in 2007 - we were 32. We almost made it this year, with 54 to date. We humbly acknowledge the Spirit's working among us who "added to the church daily as should be saved" and also "it is God who gave the increase". We also praise God for two mission churches: Nan-od Baptist Church in Nan-od Sierra Bullones and Lila Bible Fellowship in Poblacion Lila, Bohol. Pastor Junior Bitoonan of Talibon indicated to join BGSP and will soon be starting a work in Bien Unido, Bohol, as soon as possible. Praise God for His wonder-working power. Hallelujah!

News In Variety

Pastor Gamie Beltran turned 61 last August 3. He was surprised by the church members with a dawn serenade, a birthday cake, and balloons. It was indeed a "happy birthday" for him, a sexagenarian, to see the young generation of workers in the Bohol catch his vision of planting 48 churches and training 70 workers for Bohol. May you live to see your vision come true!


Pastor Gamie and the future successors pose in the cleft of the solid rock at Momo Beach Panglao, Bohol.	Great day! Nine souls submitted to water baptism with mentors behind them.	Baptismal fellowship on a floating raft. Wow! Bro. Vic Valenciano on the right, encourager from Cebu.

Oh praise ye the Lord for:

Nine souls who surrendered to water baptism to serve the Lord with Tagbilaran City church family.
A tent in our front yard as our meeting place will solve the problem of crowdedness.
A volunteer church planter from Bien Unido town, Pastor Junior Bitoonan.
Rizal Baptist Church of Talibon, Bohol, indicates to join BGSP.
Visitors coming to the church every Sunday.
Successful Nutrition Day celebration of Lila Kinder School.
Strength and energy for serving God.
Provision of material needs.
Ministry opportunities.
Growth and dedication of church members.

We beseech you to pray for:

Successful second church anniversary celebration on August 31 for SBCT; first anniversary for Nan-od Baptist Church on August 19.
Right pastor for Tagbilaran Church, as Pastor Gamie will concentrate on BGSP supervision and training of workers.
Additional partners, resources, and evangelistic equipments for BGSP.
Provision for Lila Ministries': house repair and electricity/water connection.
Spiritual growth of Nan-od believers.
Tagbilaran City church lot and building which will serve as training center for BGSP workers.
Millie's physical health.
Additional chairs, 150 more.