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January 10, 2026

 1. The proposed budget is over $ 30 thousand. Total income from last year was $81, 822.31. After some deliberation  the church with the Stewardship team managed to come up with a more achievable budget. 2. We are missing the College and Career group. We need to invest in a Youth Worker who will help build a ministry for College and Career group. Micah Abagon is stepping up to fill the position and will receive $3,600 annually. 3. The body agreed to defer discussions about Pastor Bong's annuity. The church may decide to pay the employer share and the amount or percentage to be given. 4. The body agreed to give a  5 percent salary increase to Pastor Bong and Pastor Page to be given as a lump sum amount at the end of the year. 5. Pastor Bong is highly encouraging each group namely, Women, Men, Youth and Children to prepare their yearly calendar which will include Mission outreach, Evangelistic events and Discipleship ministry of the church. Rough Draft of the Calendar Janua...
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January 4, 2026

 1. Stewardship Report- Jamby Ayalde and Elda Duro      Income     - $ 81, 822.31 Expenses       - $ 67,155.87 Net income    -$ 14,666.44 Budget for 2026 is $93,968.00 2. Discussion about an increase for Pastors salary is put on hold for later. Jen Gonzaga encouraged the body to honor the leaders by blessing them out of our gratefulness to God's provisions throughout the years. God is always meeting our needs and the church finances always end in positive balances. 3. Here are the Staff and Officers: WORSHIP SERVICE A. Worship Service Director - Pastor Bong Abagon B. Director of Ushers - Christian Hernandez C. Praise and Worship Director- Jay Nocasa      Assistant - Jervie Escobar D. Special Music Coordinator - Rossana Mindo E. Audio and Streaming Director - Pastor Page Ayalde  Note: Adults will be trained to do streaming. F. Director for Counters - Sally Flores G. Social/ Hospitality Ministry - Luisa G...
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Business Meeting Oct.19, 2025

1. Prayer-  Pastor Bong Abagon 2. Reading of Minutes- Jo Beltran 3. Stewardship Report - Elda Duro and Jamby Ayalde  a.Income from January to September 2025 -   $62 , 534.00                                                Expenses        -   $58,  755.71                                              Net Income      -   $10, 903.29 b.  Out of the $183, 000 from the checking account, the stewardship team plans to move $50,000  to Capital Campaign for future land acquisition or building. Another $50,000 will be allocated as Mission Fund under Mililani Fil-Am Foundation Fund in which interest from the investment will be used for missions but not the principal. $40,000 will ...
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Business Meeting May 18, 2025

 Moderator: Marlon Gante 1. Reading of Minutes : Jo Beltran. The body approved the minutes. 2. Stewardship     Sally Flores reported that the missing deposits from March 2024 were recovered in the amount of $ 1, 410. 3. Personnel- Randy Beltran    a. The proposed amount of $5,000 per year or $417 /month as a stipend for Pastor Page Ayalde serving as Associate Pastor was amended. Pastor Page Ayalde will receive $500 /month or $6,000 per year effective today May 18, 2025. This amount will be increased and discussion for increase will be revisited annually.     b. Pastor Page accepted the position. He shall be under the supervision of Pastor Bong and will work alongside the Deacons. As part of his role, he shall be assisting Pastor Bong, take care of the technology, teaching and shepherding. He will also give a regular report to HR. 4. Pastor Bong made a suggestion for HR to consider making allowance for Micah Abagon for his Youth Ministry. 5. MBC's 50th ...
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Business Meeting January 12,2025

 Attended: Bong/ Tina Abagon, Sally Flores, Jo/ Randy Beltran, Elda Duro, Jamby/Page Ayalde, Charles/Rica Kim, Kat/Louie Dela Cruz, Tess Gante, Jennifer Gonzaga, Joanne/Jay Nocasa. Rossana Mindo, Luisa/Amadeo Gante, Gina Maban, Lourdes Barraca, Donna Roldan, Carnation Inong, Eva Murallos, Eleanor Callilao, Lita Carino. Dana Zamudio. 1. Prayer- Jr Gante 2.  Minutes read by Jo Beltran. The church approved the minutes. 3. Stewardship Team ( Elda Duro and Jamby Ayalde) Total income from January to December 2024: 87,607.55                                                          Expenses: $70,495.36                                                     Net income: $ 17, 112.55 a. $1,405  that was missing and ...
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Business Meeting Minutes - October 20, 2024

Council Links:   08/04/2024           05/04/2024        01/28/2024       Attendees: Sally Flores, Rossana Mindo, Luisa and Jun Gante, Page and Abby Ayalde, Jay and Joanne Nocasa, Elda Duro, Eva Murallos, Luz and Marlon Gante, Ben and Lita Carino, Donna Roldan, Gina Maban, Lourdes Barraca, Carnacion Inong, Vic and Tess Gante, Jennifer Gonzaga, Charles Kim, Bong, Tina, Miko and Micah Abagon, Malou,  Reached Quorum: 27 members. 1. Prayer: Marlon Gante (Moderator) 2. Reading of Minutes from October 22,2023: Jo Beltran. 3. Financial Statement Report ( Elda Duro/ Jamby Ayalde) Click here for the Jan-Sept, 2024 Profit and Loss Statement Income from January- Sept. 30, 2024: $ 66,509.32                                                Expenses: $ 47,627.77               ...
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Business Meeting Agenda - October 20, 2024

BUSINESS MEETING Moderator: Deacon Marlon Gante Date: October 20, 2024 Council Links:  08/04/2024           05/04/2024       01/28/2024       Opening Prayer (Moderator) Quorum Minutes of the previous meeting (Clerk) Financial Statement Report (Treasurer) Tithing Designated Gifts New Business Election of Messengers OBN - Fri, 10/25, 6pm at FSBC of PH HPBC - Thu, Fri, 6pm at HBA OBN Cooperative Giving 2024 Hallelujah Blast with Wahiawa Reports: Pastor's Report (Bong) Outreach Administrative Team: Secretary, Treasurer Anniversary Team (26th) (Rica) Children's Ministry (Fall Break; Mud Run 2025) (Tina) Deacons (Lord's Supper / Shepherding) (Marlon) Youth Ministry (Fall Break; Christmas Break) (Micah) Women Ministry (Rossanna) (SHE December meeting) Mens Ministry (Page) (Dec. Retreat) Missions (Sta Barbara, 2025, Bbox for December)  Praise Team / Music (AV; IT) (Page, Jackie, Micah and Jay) Sunday School Ministry (Jo) Small Gro...
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