Update!!!

Weeks:
May 19-25
May 26-June 1
June 2-8

It has been a very hectic month for me, both personal and ministry. The last week of May, I have not updated the report due to constraint of time. I have to work double time to reach my quota for my personal work. Every time month ends I have to make sure that I reach this so I can provide the needs of my family.

Although this has been the case for the past weeks, ministry work has also been doing well. I’m now having Bible studies with 3 good prospects: Aimee Ybañez, Amy Cagud, and Joy Bustillo. All are already attending worship services regularly.

We have also been busy preparing for our church anniversary which was successful last May 26. We have harvested a few good prospects through that event and we are now in the process of building up rapport with them.

Below are the attendance we had for the past Sundays:

May 18
Adult – 67
Youth – 72
Children – 42
Visitors – 24

May 25
Adult – 39
Youth – 32
Children – 23
Visitors – 1

June 1
Adult – 43
Youth – 46
Children – 30
Visitors – 7

June 8
Adult – 43
Youth – 32
Children – 31
Visitors – 3

Take note that although it is still summer vacation, we have maintained an average of 40 attendances with the adults compared to last year. Our goal of reaching 50 adults attendance (quality attendance) by the end of October is, with the Lord’s help, reachable.

With regards to our goals for our weekly and monthly offering, Bro. Dante has been monitoring it and based from his reports in the past weeks we are averaging Php 7,000.00 a week. Our goal of reaching Php 30,000.00 offering monthly is also, with the Lord’s help, possible.

My prayer is that before the end of the year 2008 we will be able, by God’s grace, surpass our goals and expectations.

I believe that God is on our side this year in spite of the trials we, as a church, have experienced in the opening of 2008. PRAISE GOD!!!

Week: May 12-18, 2008

Aside from the existing people I’m discipling, I have also visited some new prospects:

• Abrea Family
• Nang Asing
• Ophelia & Iking

All are prospects referred to me by Bro. Gerry. I’m still trying to build relationship with these people except for Nang Asing who has already died 2 years ago. I have also visited Ervie Remarata this week. She has already attended our worship service once and I just did some follow-up on her.

On the other hand, you will be pleased to know the Attendance during the English Worship last May 11:

• Adults 56 (Note: Goal is only 50 for adult)
• Youth/Singles 48
• Children 22
• Total 126

This is really good news and I am hoping the we will reap what we sow before the end of this year. I think our main concern now will be our financial goal of Php 30,000.00/month since we are only averaging Php 20,000.00/month for now. I am still trying to ask God’s wisdom on what He wants us to do about this. In a worst case scenario, I believe that God will provide as He always did.

Thank you for your support.

In Christ,
Aldous Echegoyen
Church Minister

WEEKLY REPORT

Week: May 5-11, 2008

The following are the people which I am discipling and have visited for the week…

Name of Disciple Date Visited Remarks
1. Danilo Davila0 5/06/2008 Still trying to schedule home Bible study
2. Ephamay Davila0 5/06/2008 Still trying to schedule home Bible study
3. Nora Mejos0 5/06/2008 Met husband for the first time/invite
4. Wilmer Olano0 5/10/2008 Reviving relationship/invite
5. Susan Pagba0 5/08/2008 Bible study set/text for available time

Aside from my personal visitations, I also visit with some of the interns’ prospects. I also supervise the interns work and Lief Mark’s every 8:30 AM from Tuesday to Saturday. On top of that I also see to it that the “operation” in the church is well coordinated and programs are directed to our goals in saving souls and changing lives.

I have informed the leaders late last month and have requested that I will be devoting my full time in my business during the weekdays and will only be giving my time to the church during weekends. I have requested that this be granted to me only from May to June so that I will have adequate time to build up my future income so I can finally give up another Php 5,000.00 from my salary. The leaders have given me their approval on this.

In spite of the approved arrangements, I have shown in my report that I have given full attention to the church work even during weekdays even until 10:00 PM. I have not even mentioned above my needed study time for my Sunday sermons which I do every 4:00 AM everyday.

I hope you find this report encouraging and I hope I have shown my total and unwavering commitment to the church of our Lord here in Mactan. To God be the glory!!

You will also be pleased to know that our Adult attendance last Sunday during the English worship was 97. Our goal was only 50 adults every English worship and we have exceeded it. Praise God!!!

In His service,

Aldous Echegoyen
Church Minister