I'm asking Christians to fast and pray. Our newly finished
Franks Mabasa Church is about to be lost and
The political powers of Patnongon and Mabasa are trying to
seize the land of our church and evict about 20 very needy families. This land is designated for those who are in
the greatest of need. The government allows them to build a simple bamboo
homes. The agreement is the can use the land for a home, and when they move
away someone else can build there. Most are simple fishermen.
The previous Barangay captain along with the Governor's
blessing allowed us to build a church there for the people.
River Rock Church Philippines loves their neighbors.
In the year we have been there we have:
·
We have a weekly feeding program for
malnourished children.
·
Provided medicine for those who got sick with
the outbreak of Chikungunya.
·
We provided Aid for Typhoon Yolanda Victims by
feeding 59 families 1120 kilos or 2464 pounds of rice.
·
As Typhoon Yolanda Aid, we repaired 15 homes.
We have done our homework they say they want to evict about
20 families to build a school. Well, there are schools to close to allow a
school to be built there. Plus this is too dangerous of an area to build a
school this land was flooded during both Typhoon Franks and Yolanda. The next
Typhoon will ruin any school built there. I believe there is another reason
that is either a political or financial gain to get this land.
The newly elected Barangay Captain of Mabasa and Mayor of
Patnongon first act is to evict the poorest of people destroy their homes, and
seized the nicely built and new church building and parsonage. They say they
will provide an area away from the ocean to build a home. Well, they are
FISHERMEN! They need the sea!!
If the politicians have their way, about 20 families will
lose their homes with no place to go and the communities of Franks and Mabasa
will lose a Church that loves and serves them.
The Bible says:
Ephesian 6:12
“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against
evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this
dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” NLT
Pastor Steve Bragg
River Rock Church Philippines
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