Missions sometimes can look like a glorified trip or can be viewed as a vacation by some people. However, real missions work is essential to the growth of God’s kingdom. It does have its advantages in which people can see different parts of the world and experience different cultures but it also has its other side. For every glamorous part of it, there is also the dangers of traveling in the world today. It is not a safe world that we live in. I go through a lot of spiritual battles when it is time to get on the plane to go over to the Philippines. It’s not easy leaving the comforts and familiarity of home, family and friends… As a matter of fact it is the most difficult thing that I do.

We don’t realize the comforts that are given up when we embark on a MISSION. Hot, humid climates… foods that we are not used to… the language barriers—different cultures and ways of doing things. It is a great adjustment each time. It is definitely not glamorous—BUT it is necessary.

So, why missions? Because Jesus himself gave the Great Commission. GO… We need to build God’s kingdom here and to the uttermost parts of the world. All of us— by going, praying and/or helping in whatever way we can. Missions is the mechanism that God created to grow the church and He wants each of us to be a part of it.

Rev. Ray Davis
PFWB Missionary
Northern Philippines

  



 

I always want to share with you about needs that you and/or your congregation can help with in the Philippines. I personally feel that each church should be involved in local missions here at home and foreign missions abroad. I believe that is what the Lord calls us to as a body of believers to help penetrate the world with His word and His love. If you would like to help, please consider one of the projects below. If you or your church helps, we’ll ensure that you get pictures and updates to share the progress.

Please send donations earmarked for the project to our World Witness Missions department and they will see it gets to the Philippines or you can donate online. Thanks so much for your help. God bless… Ray

Computer & Projector for training, meetings and student activities (Harvesters): Preferably a laptop and 1500-2000 lumen projector. This will be used in the main sanctuary at Harvesters Bible Academy for training seminars, etc. Approx cost: $700 for laptop and $800 for projector. ($1500 total)

Basic Repairs of Sanctuary and Buildings of Harvesters: Wooden eaves of sanctuary are very

 

deteriorated and need to be replaced and painted; general painting of many of the buildings; chain link fence for dorm areas: Approx cost: $600

Recreational Area repairs and items: Repair of student basketball court, new nets and backboards; recreational items such as basketballs, horseshoes, volleyball; badminton rackets and birdies; intramural team shirts; benches for sitting areas outside the dorms. Approx. Cost: $500 (NOTE: Harvesters competes in annual Inter-Bible Colleges Sports Competition and currently are the reigning champions among all the bible colleges participating)

Sidewalks: Need sidewalks poured from edge of entrance to bible college going to the dorms and then to the chapel and also from the Staff cottages to the kitchen area. Also, from the boys and girls dormitory to the shower rooms.

We are blessed beyond measure when we compare to others around the world. Won’t you consider helping out with one of these projects? The Lord will certainly bless you!

  

These areas are very flooded during the rainy season and the sidewalks would allow students and staff to get around without walking through a lot of mud. Approx cost: $700

Kitchen Area Repairs: Add additional lighting; cabinets need to be installed; walls need painting; Student store repairs – includes painting; shelving; storage area, ceiling fans in areas. Approx. cost $600

Air Conditioning for Sanctuary: 4 upright air conditioners to be installed in the main sanctuary. These will be used for national conferences and district fellowship when attendance is standing room only. Temperatures in Candon, PI reach upwards of 105 degrees F! This would be a great blessing for the attendees to make the meetings more comfortable. Approx. cost $2500

Computer Room and Library upgrades: 2 additional desktop computers; networking to library computers; painting of rooms; building of cubicle work stations for computers. The computers and internet access is available to all students for learning purposes and to all PFWB ministers for email access. Our goal is to teach pastors how to use the internet and increase communication with USA churches. Approx. Cost $1000.00