A story of partnership
From a joyful chapel dedication to an expanding home for the community, this is the story of Jean's Chapel.
Bear Valley & Praise Chapel Mission team departs Peniel (HQ of the 2018 mission team) on January 30, 2018, for the village of Bamban, Tarlac, via 4x4s for 2 hours, since terrains were rough.
Bear Valley Chapel and Praise Chapel mission team departs from Peniel on January 30th, 2018
As the mission team approached Jean's Chapel, loud worship songs and praise music led by a singer, guitar and drums were played to give God the glory for this wonderful day of Tuesday, January 30, 2018.
Five 4x4s and 2 Jeepneys drove in to the town of Bamban. The Aeta village greeted the mission team with cheers that were extended to the missionaries as a sign of “welcome” and joy for what was about to transpire, the ribbon cutting and Chapel dedication of Jean's Chapel.
Pastor Brad Matherne who led the 2018 mission team performed the ribbon cutting and Chapel dedication.
The village Chief of Bamban, gave a powerful presentation to welcome the mission team. They expressed their gratitude for this beautiful Chapel building.
Pastor Brad Matherne gave a powerful message and worship songs continued.
Several babies were dedicated to the Lord as well.
Three Carabaos with trailer transported the mission team to a river, about 1.5 miles away.
Mass Water Baptism at Jean's Chapel
About more that 100 new Christians were baptized in the village of Bamban, after Jean Chapel was dedicated on January 30, 2018.
Relief packages inluding shoes were distributed to the members of the community.
Pastor Mallari and his wife have been praying for a Chapel in the Village of Bamban. They are grateful for this wonderful building where the community can receive the message, have weddings, fellowship to exchange the love of our Lord, Jesus. Pastor Mallari, though already graduated from a Bible school, plans to continue his seminary studies by attending a theological seminary in the Fall of 2018.
Pastor Mallari (in orange above, far right) receives a 6-month stipend.
Pastor Mallari and wife received a goat to help them with sustenance in life.
Jean Chapel Expansion
In January 2018, Jean Chapel was completed and dedicated for the community at Santa Rosa, Bamban, Tarlac. With the exponential growth of the church members, a request was made by Pastor Jun Jun Tolentino to expand the chapel, add a parsonage & a kitchen. The renovation was difficult, as the chapel was built on the side of a mountain. The USA Team of 19-members & 8 Filipino members visited Jean Chapel to be eyewitnesses of the construction and expansion – To God be the Glory!
Parsonage & Kitchen are in progress, stay tuned.
The growth has been exponential and thank you for your continued support.
Jean's Chapel Water Project
Aeta Clean Drinking Water #7
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