Random Ramblings: Bugnay Church Expansion

Proposal for Renovation and Extension

YWAM came to the village of Bugnay bringing the gospel message less than 30 years ago. When they first came their message was not properly translated because the man translating feared the people of Bugnay would kill the two missionaries. When they left he confessed that he had not told the people accurately what they proclaimed and told them if they would give him a Bible to read that he’d translate correctly the next time they came. Today he is the pastor of the church and has more faith than any man I know. The church was built in 1987 with the assistance of YWAM and a missionary named Melchor who has many incredible stories about sharing the gospel with the people here. When I heard his story about night the witch doctor tried to kill him and he floated down the raging rapids in the river to a town several hours away I couldn’t help but be overwhelmingly grateful that it was him and not me.

Since the church was first built it has grown very slowly with the same few people in attendance each Sunday until the last few years. Now if you don’t show up to church an hour early there’s a good chance you won’t have a seat. Every Sunday I’ve attended this year tears fill my eyes at the sight of the crowded church with many standing outside as well. I prayed for this when I first visited the church in 2004 and I’m so in awe at how much God has moved in the last few years. I listen to the youth stay up late every night practicing worship songs and it’s completely worth it when God’s presence fills the building on Sunday morning. I’ve never been this excited about a problem in all my life! In order for more nonbelievers to come to know Christ there has to be space for them to get inside the church on Sunday mornings. I have spoken with the pastors and elders of the church to obtain a proposal for the church expansion. Below are the estimated costs to properly expand the church. If you feel lead to join this wonderful opportunity to reach lives for Jesus in the Philippines please consider giving financially to the expansion of this church. I’m a firm believer in giving away whatever it is that you need… so if you need a bigger church or want to see more people finding Jesus in your community here’s your chance.

Dimension =

Width = 20 feet (4 beams 7" x 8")

Length = 36 feet (3 beams 7" x 8")

Flooring = thickness 4"

Materials need

Beams: 45 pcs 12mm RSB @ Php 240/pc = Php 10,800.00

56 pcs 8mm RSB @ Php 100/pc = Php 5,600.00

Cement needed for the Beams = 64 bags@ PhP 225/bag = Php 14,400.00

Flooring = 270 pcs 12mm RSB = Php 64,800.00

Tie wire = 60 kgs @ P90/kg = PhP 5,400.00

Flooring: 60 bags cement = PhP 13,500.00

Baseboard: 25 pcs ordinary plywood ½ inch @ 650/pc = PhP 16,250.00

Nail: 5 kgs 2 inches @ 75/kg = Php 375.00

5 kgs 4 inches @ 80/kg = Php 400.00

White Paints: 5 cans 4 liters/can @ 1200/can = Php 6,000.00

Transportation fare:

1. 124 bags cement @ Php 40/bag = Php 4,960.00

2. 315 pcs 12mm RSB @ Php 15/pc = Php 4,725.00

3. 56 pcs 8mm RSB @ Php 10/pc = Php 560.00

4. 25 pcs plywood ½ inch ordinary@ Php 25/pc = Php 625.00

Total = Php 148,395.00

US dollars = 3427.06

For a tax deductible receipt make checks out to RTP Community Church with

Crystal Meeks in the memo line. All money given will go toward this project until the need is met and extra will aid the ministry providing health care and youth bible studies in Bugnay. Thanks in advance!

Please mail to: PO Box 11236

Durham, NC 27703 USA