Dear Pastor Bobby,

God is good and greatly to be praised!

We would like to give updates with pictures of the on going building construction here in Calvary Tabernacle, UPC, Baguio City, Philippines.

With seven weeks gone since we started the first phase of the project, we have completed the removal of the old building, done excavation, rip rapping of the loosed soil along the lot area boundaries, planted
foundation, and built a number of posts. At present we are still working on the basement level and constructing more beams and posts (please see attached pictures).

More than three years ago, our local church here started to raise funds for a new building program. There is need to extend the seating capacity of the church auditorium and to replace the more than 28-year old wooden structure adjacent to the church hall. Before it was pulled down, the said building housed the main facilities of the bible school (dormitories, class room, library, kitchen and dining area) for more than twenty years.
The project, which is a four-story building from ground level, is estimated at present to cost Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,00) or equivalent to USD 227,272.73 considering a P44 : $1 exchange rate.

God has blessed the initiative and the cooperation of the brethren of the local church. By His grace, we were able to raised the accumulated amount of One Million Three Hundred Pesos (P1,300,00.00) or equivalent to US$29,500.00.

Due to the rising costs of construction materials (from January 2008 to May 2008 alone, prices has jumped to 30% more), and to be able to maximize the value of the available building fund at hand, we have decided to start the project.

In this regard we would like to present to you the financial need and to solicit help for us to raise the required amount. Any donation or help you can give for this worthy cause will be greatly appreciated, all for
the glory of God and for the cause of the ministry.

It is our prayer to see the work of the Lord here in our area to continue to grow and for the Baguio Evangelistic Academy of Ministries, our bible school in the district, to resume operation the soonest possible.

Thank you very much for your prayers and continuous support. God bless.

Yours in His service,
Pastor Eugene C. Banez Jr.