Extreme! That’s the adjective that could best describe the second quarter of 2010. The temperature in the Philippines was extremely hot with temperatures ranging from 36 to 38 degrees centigrade. The PTC Team, both in ministry as well as construction work was extremely productive. The PTC Family also received abundant blessings in relational, spiritual and temporal matters. Praise be to our Father in heaven who is extremely gracious and loving God.
Personal: I was extremely exhausted mentally in leading the PTC 10th Annual Ministers Conference, dealing with suppliers for the purchase and delivery of construction materials, supervising the construction work at the PTC Center, coordinating with the CrossWay Team that came to helped us out in the construction, and giving instructions to the PTC Team members who are in the field conducting seminars. Thanks be to the Lord, whose sustaining grace through His Word and presence are more than enough comfort and refresh me.
Family: We were able to have a one week vacation on the first week of June. Arcy, Marichu, Paul III, and I went to Balaoan La Union, (Arcy’s hometown). We attended Arcy’s family reunion on June 13, where we met many of their relatives. Since, it was a Sunday, I was requested to preach God’s Word as part of the ceremony.
Our youngest son, Paul III finished his studies at University of Asia and the Pacific. We attended the graduation rites at the Philippine International Convention Center.
Ministry:
PTC 10th Annual Ministers Conference- The PTC 10th AMC with a theme “A Ministers as Shepherd of God Flock, was attended by more than 40 pastors from different parts of the Philippines. It was held at Gems Hotel and Conference Center from April 13 to 16. The main topics included: Leading the flock, Training the flock, Feeding the flock, and Guiding the flock. There were 2 messages delivered, The Challenge of Shepherding God’s flock, and the Privileges of Shepherding God’s flock.
Evangelism- The PTC Team did 2 Proclaim Jesus Christ (PJC) gospel proclamations. On April 20 PJC was held in Tampalon, Kabancalan, Negros. Arman Aspa did the preaching. About 600 people came to the event. Another PJC event was held on May 6 in Paenaan, San Jose, Antipolo City. Donnie Lehmann delivered a message to about 300 people.
Seminars-
Kabancalan: A seminar on Spiritual maturity was held at God Cares Christian Church. Pastors and church workers from different areas in Kabancalan attended the seminar. The PTC team led by Arman Aspa did the teaching.
Antipolo City: A seminar on the topic Spiritual Maturity was held at God Cares Christian Church. Youth leaders from 5 churches under the leadership of Arman Aspa, Jeff Taclas, Joseph Arellano, Francis Albento, and Narciso Hernandez attended the seminar.
Malay, Aklan: Mastering the Basics of Doing Bible Exposition, Basic Principles of Bible Exposition, and Foundational Skills in Doing Exposition were simultaneously held at malay Gospel Church in Malay, Aklan. The PTC team led by Marcelito Cagud, together with Andres Navarra, and Ulysses Castor did the training.
Zambales: Foundational Skill in Doing Exposition was held at I Care Fellowship of the Four Square Church in San Antonio, Zambales. Rudy and Ben Reyes led the training.
Balaoan, La Union: While on vacation, I and Arcy met some Christian leaders in Balaoan. They requested that a PTC seminar be conducted in their area. We extended our vacation to accommodate their request. A seminar on the topic Spiritual Maturity was held at Emmanuel’s Christian Church. These group of leaders felt they need to have more training. We agreed to their request to teach them every month for the next 6 months until November.
Other Activities:
Community Outreach Program. A deep well was drilled near the PTC Center as a form of outreach program to the people living in the community. The deep well named “Reydan’s Well” in memory of our eldest son who died in a vehicle accident in October 2005, serve as additional water supply facility for the residents in the area. The funds were donated by an anonymous member of CrossWay Community Church.
PTC Center. A CrossWay Mission Team led by David Vecchitto came to the Philippines to help us in the construction of a building to serve as PTC Center. David and his team stayed for 12 days. The continues construction of the building was made possible by the generous offering from the CrossWay Community Church.
Thank you for support and prayers for this ministry of training grassroots pastors and church workers here in the Philippines.
Paul C. Caampued, Jr.
Director
Personal: I was extremely exhausted mentally in leading the PTC 10th Annual Ministers Conference, dealing with suppliers for the purchase and delivery of construction materials, supervising the construction work at the PTC Center, coordinating with the CrossWay Team that came to helped us out in the construction, and giving instructions to the PTC Team members who are in the field conducting seminars. Thanks be to the Lord, whose sustaining grace through His Word and presence are more than enough comfort and refresh me.
