KABANKALAN CITY, Negros Occidental – Negros Occidental Conference officially inaugurated the Home of Hope Project through a special blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event marked the launch of an initiative designed to provide shelter for the homeless and less fortunate.
Conceptualized by the Adventist-laymen Services and Industries (ASI) and Adventist Professionals (AdPro), the project aims to be more than just a structure. It is envisioned as a “ministry of compassion, service, and love” dedicated to transforming lives and communities.
The vision was actualized by the ASI-AdPro Negros Occidental Conference Chapter officers, Negros Occidental Conference (NOC) administrators, the Adventist Community Services on Wheels, and the Kabankalan 2 District leadership.
The first recipients of the newly built house are Dante Esguerra Pantonial and Roselyn Baja Pantonial from Purok Tuburan 2, Oringao, Kabankalan City. In a highlight of the event, Mr. and Mrs. Pantonial, along with their children, publicly accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
“I am forever grateful to those who contributed to making this vision a reality,” said Pastor Ringo Forcado, NOC communication director, expressing his appreciation to the NOC and Central Philippines Union Conference administrators and leadership. “Their story is a living testimony that the Home of Hope is not just about providing a house, but about sharing Christ’s love and building lives for His kingdom.”
On his social media account, Forcado expressed appreciation for the collaborative efforts of Engr. Delilah Gabitoya, the NOC ASI chapter president, along with the officers and the ACSOW ministry, supervised by Bro. Fermin Jucal, their president; and Pastor Erwin Bagarinao, Kabankalan 2 district pastor.
For him, it is truly a joy to see God’s people willingly contributing as a commitment to His glory. “We now extend this appeal to those whom God has richly blessed: may you continue to share from what He has entrusted you. This is our time to shine and make a difference in our community,” he added.