Sola Gratia is from the Latin word meaning “by grace alone”. It is teaching that salvation comes by divine grace. This means that salvation is unearned gift from God for Jesus’ sake. In Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works lest any man should boast.”
Short history
This project started 6 or 7 years ago by Rodel Estrebor, in partner with Pastor Jeovanni De Los Reyes of the Green Pasture Baptist Church in Samal Island. Their desire is to see young people grow in both spiritual and physical. Supporting them to be able to finish their education. Rodel, together with some other friends funded this project while Pastor Jeovanni and his partner Pastor Michael helps in keeping the kids spiritual growth by regular Bible Studies and follow ups.
In August 2012, both Rodel and Ptr. Jeovanni went home to the Lord. The project was left with unknown future but by the grace of God this project will continue.
You can be a part of it by sending a one time gift or even regular gifts to help these kids in Samal Island finished their schooling.
Samal Island
Samal Island is an island outside Davao City. It is known as tourist place due to its good beaches. You can check for more info here:(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samal_Island) The church is currently supporting 11 students from 2 different schools in the island. These students are in primary and in high school years. They are from a not so privileged family who strives hard to earn a living. Our heart is to continue to help them until they finish their education.
The government school in the Philippines is not expensive. The amount of 2000-2500 pesos (250-350 kroner/50 USD) depending on their school projects should suffice their needs for a year. The students usually walk from their houses to the school so it doesn’t cost them that much.
Helping them to go to school means helping a Filipino to have a good future.
How can we help?
The School Year starts every June and ends in March. For this upcoming school year, you can start sending your help if you wish to. Enrollment for the students will start in May.
If you wanted to help. You can send your help to any of the following:
Any money transfers like xoom, western union or cebuana lhuillier.
Recipient will be Ptr. Michael Emperado in Samal Island
Skandia Bank Account
Ma.Christina Estrebor Bustos
9722.55.29616
Swift Code: DNBANOKK
paypal account is benjiechris.bustos@gmail.com
Bank of the Philippine Islands
Benjamin B. Bustos
4179195017
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Should you send some help, please notify us through our email account
benjiechris.bustos@gmail.com
or you can call or text us:
Benjamin and Christina Bustos
+47 94479637 or +63927-6984612
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