BEC Purok Masikap, Puerto Princesa
Diocese of Palawan
No. of families - 300 families
Economic Status - poor
Social conditions - poor
Distinctive features - They know each other through their vices and
means of living such as : fishing, wholesaling and retailing of fish, tricycle
driving, carpentry, etc.
After a year, the sister was transferred and another sister came who really is hardworking and deepens the knowledge of each member that even if she’s not around leaders continue their given tasks and is continuously doing until now. The group was divided into "Kapitbahayan" of 6-10 families. They were taught the seven steps gospel sharing. Until now the group continues doing the activities that sustain the community to go on. Conflicts such as families, relatives and political issues were resolved even if the sister coordinator/facilitator is not around. There is an increase attendance of church goers especially when there are important occasions. There were also problems especially the attendance of men in our gospel sharing but the community/group still pursued the activity and also participated whatever activities in the sharing.
Four reasons for success :