This medical and dental mission trip will serve the needy and poor families of Bangan, Botolan, Zambales, Philippines by providing medical and dental care while also introducing them to the person of Jesus Christ. This short term mission is fully sponsored by Central Edmonton Alliance Church (CEAC).

Short-term mission trips are held to create an avenue for CEAC members and adherents to fulfill CEAC’s vision statement – “Living for Christ, Impacting Lives,” and mission statement – “We exist to glorify God by introducing people to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and become His healthy followers through a compassionate ministry for the marginalized and needy.” The mission will also be a way for our members to use their professional skills and resources to share the love of Jesus with their “kababayan” (countrymen) in the Philippines.

 
 

ABOUT BOTOLAN, ZAMBALES

Zambales is a province in the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba, which is located in the middle of the province. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north and northeast, Tarlac to the east, Pampanga to the southeast, Bataan to the south and the South China Sea to the west. Zambales is the second largest among the seven provinces of Central Luzon after Nueva Ecija. The province is noted for its mangoes, which are abundant from January to April. Botolan is a second-class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 66,739 people. Bangan (where our medical/dental area will be), is one of the 31 barangays (districts) of Botolan.

 
 

Map of the Philippines showing Bangan, Botolan, Zambales

 

Botolan is known for its larger Aeta population, wide gray sand beaches, and as the location of Mount Pinatubo. Native languages spoken are Ilocano and Tagalog. Major religions in Zambales are Roman Catholic, Aglipayan, Protestant and Islam. On the 2023 Poverty Incidence by the Philippine Statistic Authority, Zambales ranks 4th, 5th are the least poor provinces.

OBJECTIVES FOR THE MISSION TRIP

  • Extend medical and dental care to low-income families in Bangan, Botolan, Zambales who may never receive such services

  • Visit and pray with indigent families

  • Resource some local churches by providing them Bibles, books, and other Christ-centered literature

  • Introduce people to Jesus Christ through personal sharing by trained team members from CEAC

  • Increase mission awareness and provide opportunities for Filipino-Canadian Christians to participate in short-term missionary service

PRAYER POINTS

  • Traveling mercies for Canadian and domestic (Philippine) team members

  • Provision for all the supplies and resources needed to run the mission (e.g. medicine, dental supplies, Bibles, food, etc)

  • Health and safety of the team members and the people whom they will be serving

  • For the seeds of the gospel that are planted to grow and flourish

  • For the Alliance Church in Bangan, Botolan as they follow up on all the people who are served during the mission and provide spiritual care for them afterwards

  • For the Holy Spirit to move in and among everyone who is part of the mission

  • For God to be glorified in everything we say and do