On October 30, the Butuan City inaugural service was held at the Luciana Convention Center with over 250 in attendance.The church planting was spearheaded by the three missionaries –Junny Marcial, Malou Bajaro and Villa Sitoy. The kickoff service was well attended by families, friends, acquaintances and at least 90 disciples from across the Philippine family of churches (Manila Coastal region, Las Pinas, Muntinlupa, Camanava, Cebu, Davao, General Santos and Zamboanga). The planting was the fifth in the Mindanao region.
Prior to the inaugural service, a Butuan City Medical and Dental Mission was held on at Barangay 8, Lapu-lapu, Butuan City. Manned by three dentists and one medical doctor, an estimated 130 dental and medical patients were given medical attention. Over 100 adults and kids were also fed during the program.
In Jonah 4:11, God showed his concern for 120,000 people who cannot tell their right hand from their left. Now, for a city with a population of more than 330,000, God has surely extended his arms and ears to wrap his love and hear the prayers of the Butuanons.