REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION REGIONAL ARBITRATION BRANCH NO. III CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA TONY B. HORN, Complainant, -versus-
NLRC CASE NO. RAB-III 03-1648-09-P
OPSEC INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC., HUNTER HAYNES, NORMAN HAYNES, and MATILDE HAYNES. Respondents. x - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x
REPLY TO RESPONDENTS’ POSITION PAPER Complainant, through counsel and unto this Honorable Office most respectfully submits this Reply to Respondents’ Position Paper, thus avers that: In the Respondents’ Position Paper, they raised the following salient points, thus: I. EMPLOYER – EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP The respondents claim that there exists no employer-employee relationship between complainant and OPSEC International Group, Inc. They alleged that OPSEC, which is a corporation, was engaged by MECO, which is a limited partnership, to provide management services to the latter; that the complainant was an independent consultant engaged by MECO, who was assigned to OPSEC; That complainant’s engagement, remuneration and termination are directly dealt and handled by MECO; and that OPSEC was not a privy to the agreement between MECO and the complainant. To this, complainant has overwhelming evidence to show that he is an employee of OPSEC and not MECO, thus: 1. During complainant’s employment with OPSEC, he was directed to fill up and submit to the company a Banco De Oro signature card for his payroll ATM-bank account, copy of which is hereto attached as Annex “A” to form an integral part hereof. It clearly appears from the signature card that the employer of herein complainant was OPSEC and that there exists a separate handwritten annotations made either by Leah Mayamaya or the Bank that the same is intended for OPSEC and a stamp mark that the same is for “PAYROLL” purposes. It can further be gleaned from the signature card that the same was witnessed and authenticated by the Corporate Secretary of OPSEC, Leah Mayamaya. 2. During complainant’s employment with OPSEC, he was provided with a business card by the company, copy of which is hereto attached as Annex “B” to form an integral part hereof, where it is clearly stated that he is an administration officer of OPSEC. The fact that this business card was provided by the company can be gleaned from the
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complainant, copy of which is hereto attached as Annex “D” to form an integral part hereof. Atty Mylene Yturralde Chan clearly stated in paragraph 2 of her letter that complainant was an employee of OPSEC. She further stated in paragraph 3 of her letter that complainant was separated from OPSEC. The afore-cited documents clearly relationship between complainant and OPSEC.
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The respondents, in their desperate attempt to mislead the Honorable Labor Arbiter into believing that there was no employer-employee relationship between the OPSEC and the complainant, lengthily discussed the elements for the existence of employer-employee relationship. Thus, we say: On the Power to Select and Engage:
It clearly appears from the initial discussion above that it was OPSEC that engaged the services of the complainant and the latter was made to perform his assigned task in OPSEC’s business premises at Sarita St., Diamond Subdivision, Angeles City. It is worthy to note that the respondents did not controvert the fact that the complainant was required to work at Diamond Subdivision, Angeles City, though they claim that the principal address of OSEC is at Unit 1116 City Land Shaw Tower Saint Francis Street corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. In the instant case, they made it appear that the premises at Sarita St., Diamond Subdivision is the residence of the Haynes and/or the place of business of MECO (Page 7, para 1.e. Respondents’ Position Paper). The respondents have the habit of giving different addresses. In a criminal complaint filed by Matilde Haynes against Romeo Velasquez, copy of which is hereto attached as Annex “E”, she stated that her address is Residencia 8888, Penthouse #4, Pearl Drive, cor. Amethyst Street, Ortigas Center Pasig City. In the document submitted in the labor Case filed by Rodolfo Madlangbayan, copy of which is hereto attached as Annex “F”, they stated that the business address of MECO is Pasig City (Paragraph 13). Should the matter of venue be the subject of the whims and caprice of the respondents? Respondents further claim that the complainant was not an employee but an independent consultant. They even went to the extent of defining a consultant-as one who provides professional advice on matters within the field of his special knowledge or training. Even an ordinary layman would say that there is no need for a special knowledge of training to be able to perform the task of disbursing cash, which is the true function of the complainant. We are attaching hereto the work history of the complainant to prove that he has no special knowledge or training, as the respondents wanted it to appear, to be considered a consultant. We are attaching hereto as Annex “G” hereof, an illustration of the Fund Process of OPSEC for a full understanding of the nature of complainant’s job. Norman D. Haynes made it appear in his Affidavit that complainant’s engagement was with MECO and that the nature of the same was that of consultancy agreement known as Project Participation Contract. He further alleged that complainant is not entitled to any remuneration and benefits being regularly granted and enjoyed the MECO
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his intention or pre-terminating his consultancy agreement and that he preterminated his project participation in October, 2008. Last quarter of a year is from October to December and the complainant reported for work only from October 1, 2008 to October 13, 2008 as he went on company authorized vacation to Jerusalem. In fact, after his vacation, complainant reported back to work but was not allowed to enter OPSEC’s premises as certified to by Rodolfo L. Madlangbayan, OPSEC’s security inspector, copy of which is hereto attached as Annex “H”. On the Power of Wages
It was definitely OPSEC who paid the complainant’s wages. The complainant was required to work for OPSEC at its office address at 35-A Sarita St., Diamond Subdivision, Balibago, Angeles City. Initially, complainant was made regular monthly wage of $500. On January 1, 2008, complainant’s salary was increased to $1,200 as he was required to work from 7:00 o’clock in the morning to 6:00 o’clock in the evening. Upon complainant’s representation that he can no longer work overtime, his salary from September 8, 2008 was reduced by one half. Complainant was not paid his salary from October 1, 2008 to October 13, 2008. On top of this regular monthly wage, OPSEC’s, through its officer undertook an award of $50,000.00 investment in the company for every year of service, a fraction of a year shall be considered as one year. This undertaking is undoubtedly part of the wages to which the complainant is entitled and which definitely within the jurisdiction and authority of the Honorable Labor Arbiter to rule upon. All this were upon the instruction, directive, discretion and business decision of both Norman Haynes and Hunter Haynes. Respondent further claim that the $50,000.00 investment in the company for every year of service which they have undertaken to pay as part of the complainant’s wages is beyond the capital investment of the company. We are attaching hereto as Annex “|I” hereof the OPSEC fund tracking for a period of 6 months, which were furnished unto the complainant by OPSEC’ s very own accounting staff, Michelle Del Prado. It clearly appears from the said Fund Tracking the capability of OPSEC to pay the contracted wages of the complainant. The unsubstantiated allegations in the Affidavit of Geene F. Villareal that there is no information or documentation appearing the complainant was included in the payroll of employees of OPSEC and that there was no instance that complainant received compensation or remuneration from OPSEC, do not deserve credence. We must not lose sight of the BDO Payroll-Bank Account signature card which substantially established the fact of employer-employee relationship between OPSEC and complainant. On the Power of Dismissal
With the letter dated March 16, 2009 sent by Atty. Mylene Yturralde Chan (Annex “D”) “D”) clearly stating therein that complainant was an employee of OPSEC and was separated there from, it is in fact absurd for the respondents to state in their position paper that OPSEC, not being the employer of the complainant, has the power to dismissed the latter. It is more absurd to say that complainant’s separation was of his own doing.
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complainants standing in the religious community and allegedly MECO's help to Complainant’s family and additional contribution in support of any charitable and religious endeavor complainant (Pastor Horn may do). They however made contradictory statement as they claimed that the $10,000 was a consideration for releasing MECO from any liability relating to their make belief consultancy agreement. The truth is that the money given to complainant were intended and were entirely used to complete a mission trip that Mr. Hunter Haynes, the Managing director agreed to fund. Complainant completed the task for Wildwood Church Ministries which is headed by Norman and Hunter Haynes. Complainant did in fact receive the funds and upon return sent receipts to both Norman and Hunter Haynes when the Mission trip was completed. Incredibly, the Mission trip cost well over the $10,000. Yet complainant continued to the trip that Mr. Hunter Haynes failed to continue. Hereto attached as Annex “J” hereof are the documents of liquidation of the $10,000 funding intended to and spent for the mission trip project of Wildwood Church Ministries. Complainant agreed to sign the previously prepared Acknowledgement on the understanding that the term “Project Participation Contract” stated therein was actually the Mission Trip to Myanmar and that complainant was made to believe that the funding for the said project came from MECO. The complainant cannot think of any project participation with MECO. Thus, he relied on the representation of the Haynes that the acknowledgement was for the $10,000 dollars intended for the mission trip to Myanmar and that the acknowledgement was worded “as full settlement of the promised funding for the said mission trip to limit the liability of MECO to the said amount. They further represented that there could be no release of funds unless complainants signs the acknowledgement, which thus constrained complainant to affix his signature. It should be noted that there is nothing in the acknowledgement that states that the $10,000 is intended as financial assistance to complainant’s family and/or consultancy agreement. What is more revealing is the affidavit of Hunter Haynes attached as Annex “6” to respondents’ Position Paper. Hunter Haynes speaks of MECO in his Affidavit, but in the Position Paper, it is alleged that he is the Managing Director of OPSEC. He never corroborated the allegations in the affidavit of his very own OPSEC employee Geene F. Villareal. The declaration coming from the Managing Director of OPSEC relative to engagement and dismissal of the complainant, whom they claim to be not an OPSEC employee cast doubt on the truthfulness of the theory they adverted to. On The Power of Control
Respondents averred that complainant worked in the premises of MECO and not OPSEC. This is again contrary to their allegation that complainant was assigned to OPSEC by MECO. If it were true that complainant worked within MECO premises, how could they claim that he was assigned and designated by MECO to OPSEC. Assignment at OPSEC would necessarily mean working at OPSEC premises. Complainant was required to work at Sarita St., Diamond Subdivision, Angeles City, which is therefore the OPSEC premises. We are likewise in a quandary on what place is the referred MECO premises. Was it the Pasig
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required to work for 4 hours a day plus overtime. His working hours was adjusted from January 1, 2008 to September 1, 2008 from 7:00 o’clock in the morning until 6:00 o’clock in the evening. Finally, complainant’s working hours was reduced from September 1, 2008 with the concomitant diminution of salary. There was never an instance that complainant was absent from his work at OPSEC and there was never an instance that complainant was informed that he was free to accept other engagement elsewhere. Is this not an exercise of the power of control by the management? If OPSEC does not have control powers over the complainant, why was there a need for the management’s approval of the reduction in the working hours of the complainant? What about the diminution in complainant’s salary on account of the reduction of his working time? Clearly therefore, all the elements of employer-employee relationship between OPSEC and the complainant are attendant in the instant case. Thus, complainant is entitled to labor benefits provided by law and the remuneration agreed upon with OPSEC. Respondents further averred that complainant’s claim for moral damages of $20,000.00 ‘is not only highly unconscionable but a clear case of extortion’. They even cited case of PAL vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 132805, February 2, 1999, where it was held that moral damages are recoverable only where the dismissal or suspension of the employee was attended by bad faith or fraud, or constituted an act oppressive to labor or was done in a manner contrary to morals, good customs or public policy. Bad faith does not simply mean negligence or bad judgment. It involves a state of mind dominated by ill will or motive. It implies a conscious and intentional design to do a wrongful act for a dishonest purpose or some moral obliquity. The person claiming moral damages must prove the existence of bad faith by clear and convincing evidence for the law always presumes good faith. All the elements for the grant of Moral damages are attendant in the instant case. The complainant’s dismissal was attended by bad faith and fraud. Obviously, the reason for the complainant’s dismissal was to mum him from asking for the grant of labor benefits to his co-employees at OPSEC. This is obvious in the letter dated March 16, 2009 of Atty Mylene Yturralde-Chan where she claims that her clients reported to her that complainant have been unofficially communicating negative information to OPSEC employees and investors with alleged evident intent of undermining the reputation and good will of OPSEC. Complainant has been falsely accused of extortion, thievery, lying, gossiping. This bad faith on the part of the respondents continued even after his termination from OPSEC to the extent of bringing embarrassment to before his own congregation as they intentionally sent the Letter dated March 16, 2009 to complainant’s place of Worship instead of his residence. This letter is now forever in the Church books and minutes and will serve as an eternal scar upon the complainant’s reputation and service to God. It is worthy to mention that the respondents had acknowledged the good standing and reputation of the complainant in the religious community, which they had now tarnished. More so, bad faith on the part of OPSEC is manifested by the fact that their intention came to the attention of their close management and staff when even Mr. Jerry Bradford e-mailed the complainant on Sunday, March 29, 2009, copy of the e-mail 5 e g is hereto attached as Annex “L” to form an integral part hereof, which states that “I see a P Mr. Norman is out to mess you”. The primordial intention of OPSEC in terminating the complainant is to deprive him of his earned wages in the form of capital investment of $50,000 per year of service.
mankind. The intention of the complainant in filing this case is to receive what is due him in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code, and nothing more than that. Respondents, in parting, stated in their Position Paper that “ As a matter of conscience, Pastor Horn should not shout to the high heavens claiming that he was illegally dismissed from his alleged employment of September 15, 2006 up to October 2008. He knows very well that these statements are untruthful for on September 15, 2006, OPSEC have not even started its business operation.” Complainant actually does shout out to the high heavens, which is called prayer that he be granted justice in this case. The respondents’ boisterous statement along with the overtones presented, is a clear strike at the complainant’s religious beliefs and practices and intended to sling insults, since this is the only instance that complainant is referred to as Pastor. This however cannot change the fact that Mr. Horn was present when Mr. Keith Nichols signed the OPSEC bylaws as well as the “Amended” Articles of Incorporation on September 11, 2006. It should also be noted that the SEC Certificate of Incorporation, copy of which is hereto attached as Annex “M” is dated September 15, 2006, which is the date that Mr. Horn officially began to work with OPSEC International Group Inc. With this in mind, and as a matter of conscience, Mr. Horn is still thankful to be able a ble to shout out to the high heavens. The respondents further commented that the complainant’s acceptance of a generous amount of Php480,000. 00 should have been more than enough; that at least, the most Honorable thing for a man to do is to show his gratitude and share such blessings to others who believe in the goodness of his heart; and that it has been repeatedly held that "No person should enrich himself at the expense of or prejudice of others.” The purpose and intention of the $10,000.00 funding had already been discussed above. The respondents should think a hundred fold before uttering the time honored principle that "No person should enrich himself at the expense of/or prejudice of others.” In closing, Complainant pleads unto the Honorable Labor Arbiter to take note that in the respondents Position Paper, they have condemned the complainant for extortion, no less than four times, a liar, a person who exaggerates in order to deceive others. In the Bible, God’s Law Book, God tells us in Titus 3:1-2 “Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men”. In line with this, complainant has presented only the facts not to degrade anyone and left the judgment in the hands of those more qualified to lay down a decision between the two parties. Complainant has spent his life loving the Filipino people and has placed the outcome of this case in the hands of the Honorable Labor Arbiter. Christ is displayed not only to the ones that we adore, but to our adversaries as well. May Christ be lifted up! WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is hereby respectfully prayed that the foregoing Reply to the Position Paper be given due credence and consideration and the complainant reliefs prayed for in the complaint and position paper be granted. Other reliefs just and equitable likewise prayed for. City of San Fernando, Pampanga, July 14, 2009. 6 ESTRABILLO-FLORES & ASSOCIATES LAW OFFICES
B. Mendoza St., City of San Fernando (P) Counsel for the Complainant BY:
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Copy Furnished: Atty. Mylene A. Yturralde –Chan Counsel for the Respondent Lilly Hill Plaza, Claro M. Recto Highway Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
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Business Card Provided By OpSec for Tony B. Horn
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Business Card Provided By OpSec for Hunter Haynes
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Work History (Tony B. Horn) I believe with every clear judgment clear judgment a person must look at history in order to Judge rightly, therefore with this in mind I would like to submit my previous work History in comparison to what will be said about me. It is important to me that others see who I really am instead of hearing of hearing accusations hurled from either side. I encourage you to call the numbers listed and ask each of my of my employers about me. I will not hurl insults, I just would like you to compare my work history with the management staff of staff of OpSec International Group and make a clear decision in view of employment of employment history. I’m thankful to have been able to be employed by each of my of my employers and know that I have made a positive impact on each one.
From the Age of 8 years old to 11 years old - Farming and Odd Jobs From a very early age I began to work odd jobs in order to help my grandmother and to have spending money for school supplies. During these early years I would pick up odd jobs on the farm. farm. These jobs would include: • • • • • •
Moving Grass Cleaning manure out of barn stalls Planting various crops Bailing hay Caring for livestock Cutting tobacco and housing it
These Jobs were menial task and would usually render me a few hours of work 4-5 days a week. My neighbors new that we had a hard life life and would often call me for work. work. During this time I never missed a day of work when called upon. *** It’s important to note that I was attending Elementary School and attending to my studies as well where during these three years I had perfect attendance! My Employers During this time was: Austin C Blackwell (Austin is Deceased, This is his Son) 440 Springview Rd Irvine, KY 40336-7846 (606) 723-5659
Gary T Ballard (Merle Ballard is Deceased, this is His family member) 345 Station Cp
Irvine, KY 40336-7945 (606) 723-5013
Gordon C Tate 5355 Richmond Rd Irvine, KY 40336-7271 (606) 723-3497
From the Age of 11 to Age 16 Country Market (Formerly Gerry’s Cash and Carry and Feed Store) 4650 Richmond Road, Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 726-0026 At the Age of 11 I was offered offered a job with a small convenient store. store. This store supplied animal feed, Gasoline and groceries to the community. I was initially hired to carry bags of feed to the customer cars and to pump gas. During my years of employment at Gerry’s cash and carry I was promoted to cashier and at times the store owner would let me run the complete operation. My duties included: • • • •
Cashier Gasoline Pump attendant Butcher Feed delivery
During this time, I was also attending School full time and saving money for a car. I was never written up or scolded for my work performance and was considered by the manage as an industrious youth. I averaged 35 hours of work per week.
From Age 16 to 18 Priceless Foods Foods (Formerly PIC PIC PAC) 1012 Winchester Road, Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-5338 (606) 723-4572 Fax
At the age of 16, I was legally allowed to work with my grandparents permission, so I started to Work a part time job at a grocery Store, After a year the store went out of
business and changed locations to a new state. I was never written up or scolded for my work performance. My duties included: • • • •
Stock Boy Grocery Bagger Delivery Boy Produce Department
Save-A-Lot (Formerly Food Food World) World) 1232 Richmond Road, Irvine, KY 40336 http://www.save-a-lot.com
(606) 723-5193 (606) 723-8311 Fax
Immediately, the store owner owner of Food World called me and offered me me a job. I began working the next day after the closing of PIC PAC. I was never written up or scolded for my work performance. My duties included: • • • •
Stock Boy Grocery Bagger Delivery Boy Produce Department
After Graduating High School until January 1994 United States Air Force http://www.airforce.com
I was given an “Honorable Discharge” after 8 years of Service (two, of which, were inactive ready reserve). During My enlistment, enlistment, I received numerous numerous medals for good conduct and bravery and was noted at the time as being the Youngest Training Manager in History of the SAC (Strategic Air Command) while at Mather AFB California. I also was Airman of the Quarter on 4 occasions. I served during war war and peace and had perfect attendance during this enlistment. I was never scolded for my Work performance and had received 2 good conduct medals (these medals are given every three years for any airman who had exemplified integrity and Character). I was never written up or scolded for my work performance. Trane Commercial Systems November 1993 until until May 2002 1500 Mercer Road, Lexington, KY 40511 http://trane.com
(859) 259-2500 (859) 259-2595 Fax
During this time, I began working with Trane company in Lexington, Kentucky, while on terminal leave (Leave that was due to me since I did not take a vacation for nearly 3 years) years) from the United States Air Force. Force. I worked here building commercial Air conditioners and was never written up nor scolded for my work performance Unites States Army (National Guard) 1812 Irvine Road, Richmond, KY 40475 http://www.firstgov.gov
(859) 623-1692 After 5 years enlistment (two, of which, are ready reserve) I received an “Honorable Discharge” Discharge” during my time in the Army I served as the Assistant to the Chaplain and decided to stop after fulfilling my enlistment due to the fact that I had began pastoring Galilee Baptist Church in Berea, Kentucky and was unable to attend drill on Sundays.
The Things that I would like to call to your attention is that during my employment after my military service I began faithfully attending church and teaching classes. For Seven years I taught Sunday School, up to this point I have been a pastor for over 9 years I’m happy to say that for over 16 years I have missed only 6 Church Services in my local Church. It is also important to note that I did this while working a full time job and many weeks working 60 hours per week. I have always been one who has prided himself in being the example and this is proven throughout my work history. For over 33 years I have been working and have never had a bad work record. Never been written up, never been reprimanded for my work performance and never been fired from a job until I was dismissed from my employment from OpSec International Group Inc.
OP EC R que t for Fun s Pr cess Recei ing of F of Funds R quest
Request form from the empl yee and give to The Admi istrative Secretary
•Miss. Michelle D l Pra o enters the am unt request d in the daily report.
The req est is then placed on the Managi g Directors Desk for verification and aut ority to release unds.
• Mr. Hunter Haynes OpSec Ma aging Director Signs the request and gives the monies to r. Horn the Ad inistrative Offi er
Admini trative Officer then recieves the funds f om the Managing Director and pays out nearest to the total reques . • Mr . Tony Horn upon recieving the re uest and M nies scans th request an with the M naging Directors Approved Signiture and emails the Tr nsaction to Mr. Norman Ha nes!
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Completion o Funds Request
The mployee brings back the reciepts and any change back to the A ministrativ Secretary • If any If any excess of monies, Miss Delpr do will then dd the chang to the daily report seal th money in an envelope and return it to Mr. orn.
Mr. Horn will then email the completion the Bo h Mr. Hunt r Haynes and Mr. N rman Hanes Along with th request and reciept
• Mr Ho n Verifies the Change given and notifi s the managem nt of the completion of transac of transaction.
At t e end of of e e ch business day T e A ministrativ Secretary emails A d ily report o Tr nsactions to Bo h Mr. Hunt r Haynes and Mr. Norman Hayn s for verification of the days financial activity
• he Transac ion is now Verif ied By 5 Different sources • Employee who compltet d transacti n Administr tiv e Secretary • Managing Directo Administr tiv e Officer • Financier of Opsec
With this process, a C eck and balance system as been implemented to iinsure that e ch step must be verified by each responsible head at least two times per f rm transaction, plus at t e end of eac of each day each member got a daily repor . Thus amounting to one (1) single tra saction being under scrutiny and observation a minimu
of thirteen of thirteen (13) times b five (5) offi e staff mem staff mem ers. This is
called a “Defense in D pth” proces to check th accuracy of each transaction and to i sure the honesty f all f all involved. It is also to insure that all members f the f the proces are held responsible for the finan ial transacti n and that s ould there e a discrepa cy it could be caught im ediately rather th n later in ti e. The moni s for a singl transaction could touch s many as eleven (11) people b fore the tran saction is complete as se n in the foll wing true to life scenario. •
The Financier ives the funds to the ma aging direct r (1)
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The Managing Director giv s the funds to the Administrative Officer(2)
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The Administrative Officer gives the funds to the Ad inistrative Secretary (3)
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The Administrative Secretary Give the Funds to the Operations Officer (4)
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The Operation Officer gives the funds to the Site Supervisor (5)
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The Site Supervisor pays for the materials needed and the merchandiser give him back change (6)
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The site supervisor takes the excess change back to the Operations Officer (7)
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The Operations Officer returns the excess change to the Administrative Secretary (8)
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The Administrative Secretary returns the excess change to the Administrative Officer (9)
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The Administrative Officer returns the excess change to the Managing Director (10)
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The Managing Director returns the excess change to the Financier (11)
As you can see in this true to life scenario on one single transaction the monies have changed hands eleven (11) times, with the with the Administrative Officer, Mr. Horn, touching the money only twice which would be less than 18% of the of the time.
Another important thing to note is that the Receipts are then forwarded to the Accounting office and the Accounting Office makes a weekly report of the of the finance transactions and gives it to the Financier who them compares the weekly Accounting report with the daily transaction report given by the administrative office. Thus a new step of Check of Check and balance system starts within the accounting office to check the accuracy of the of the report given to them which could be viewed by as many as nine (9) office staff members. staff members. Resulting in an astounding twenty five (25) checks of each of each single transaction, if you if you multiply that by the average number of transactions, of transactions, forty five (45) per day submitted to the administrative office at OPSEC it would amount to the 1000+‐ different transaction views in a single day of business of business transactions from some 25 different people. I highly doubt that one person could control all of that. of that.
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Wildwood Church Ministries “Reaching Out For a Risen Savior” November 2008
PRAYER REQUEST
A “When and Then” Spiritual Walk Walk Brother Norman Haynes
Hunter Haynes
Upcoming Myanmar Trip
Grandma
Pastor Scott Witcher
Wildwood Team
Persecuted Christians
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Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I hope that this newsletter finds each of you in good comfort and walking in the strength of the Lord. As I was preparing to write a short message to each of you, I’m struck with the thought of when I first was called by God to enter into the mission field here in the Philippines. I recognize what a great great task it is as I’m a long way away from many of my friends and family. But, I’m also honored by the fact that many of you have stood with us in many trials and triumphs of this work. We have seen many things happen over the past few months and have considered it a privilege to be a small part of it. I’m also thankful that God had given us the call and the courage to step out in faith. Many Christians today live in what I call the “when and then” walk. The “when and then” walk is always present when a person is waiting on something to
happen in order to follow through with God’s plan. They will make statements like, when I get enough money then I’ll give more to the church” or “when the kids are grown and out of the house, then I’ll dedicate more of myself to God’s work. The “when and then” walk will always postpone the progress of of God. Think about it, The children of Israel had this type of walk and a whole generation was not able to enter into the promised land and wandered in the desert for 40 years. Maybe they spent those years saying, saying, “when “when we become a stronger nation , then we will go over and possess the land in which God has promised us.” for that generation, that day never came. They not only spent their time wandering but I can’t help but think that many of them spent their remaining years wondering. Wondering what it would have been like to go all out for God instead of procrastinating in the “when and then” walk. I
look back at the struggle I had before committing to follow God into full time missions, I too was waiting for God, When the time is right and I have enough then I’ll go.” Well friend, the time is always right with God on your side. Why spend your time wandering? Why let the time go by and wonder what God could have done through you? Make the most of your life, for He is truly worthy. worthy. When you you step out on faith in Christ, then you’ll see Him in a whole new way. Why wait? Do it now!!
IN CHRIST, tony
Upcoming Myanmar Trip
Upcoming Pastor’s Conference, Myanmar
Much needed help for the local pastors
We will set out on a mission to encourage and train local pastors in Myanmar. Many of these young men who have been called to serve in a nation that is still not open to the Gospel. There is very little opportunity for these men to get any books or literature in order to study. We hope that through our efforts we will be able to help
New Churches built and some help to repair and strengthen other existing ministries.
better equip these men to do the work of God. Pastor Scott and I will travel to Myanmar on the 2nd week of January and will be doing a series of studies on “A Faith That Works” and some Discipleship courses. The SemiSeminars will be totally free for the local national pastors. We will be providing room and board for 100 local pas-
tors as well as their Transportation. The trip will be a great opportunity for us to plant seed in this country that is still closed to open evangelism and would be considered to be one of the “last frontiers”.
Pulung Maragul, A place to Start Fresh During the past couple of months we have been involved in a big push to help local pastors in their effort to reach their “kababayan” (Countrymen). Although I realize the great need for foreign missionaries to go and preach the gospel, I’m also aware of a need to help the local pastors to reach their own people. Therefore we have been involved in helping people like Pastor Conrado Manson, Head Pastor of Road To Heaven Ministries, to reach out to his community and plant churches. The name of the church in Pulung Maragul is “Saved By Grace Community Church”. The community in this area is growing and thriving. They have recently asked our help to build a church there in order to
complete their community. Here in the community and then try to the Philippines they have a law build structures in order to be reccalled the “squatter law” which ognized as a community (Barrio). allows the local people to enter Usually the first step in building this into a location that in uninhabited community will be a church. Pastor and slowly build a community. Manson contacted us for help in Once the locals building a small buildhave lived in this ing in this area so we area for several agreed to help and years then the devoted our time and Government some funds to be able with allow them to see this vision to have land come to pass for the rights in that Lord’s Glory. We area and then were able to be a give them persmall part of this mission to live church planting misthere. Once sion. I was honored to given permission be able to be the to build they guest speaker at their The Start of a community of Believers invite others into “THE CHURCH” building dedication.
Grandma’s Ministry Turning Point College Ministry Wildwood Ministries is grateful to be a part of Grandma’s Grandma’s Ministry. This ministry was where many of the Road to Heaven Crusades began. Through the efforts of Grandma Dorothy and others who continually support her efforts, there has been many who have come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. The ultimate goal goal of this work is to provide the basic necessities for those within our community in hopes that they will look to their ultimate need of salvation. Through Grandma’s selfless giving, others can see Christ’s love. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!!!
In our efforts to reach all age groups, we felt it necessary to reach out to the college campus. With the help of Brother Nick Alayon, we have started a college ministry program, Turning Point Ministries. We currently have an office in a prime location, across from Holy Angel University, and man the office six days a week. week. Students are able able to come here for weekly bible studies, for English lesson, guitar lessons, piano lessons as well as biblical counseling. Brother Nick is a licensed guidance counselor and is currently working within the campus and promoting this ministry. We are also hoping that that
through these efforts we will be able to conduct seminars with a p sychological and spiritual impact. Wildwood Church Ministries and Turing point have already been able to conduct One seminar within a college campus for the faculty and staff in hopes that we will be able to help guide the next leaders of our country.
TURNING POINT
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Central Luzon School of Theology, CLST I have often thought that the best way you and I could help grow the kingdom is to help equip th ose saints who are willing to teach others. During the past past few months I have been working closely with Pastor Pons Medina, the founder of Central Luzon School of theology. Many of the young men here have a zeal to proclaim the Good News and are attending this school to better equip themselves for the task. They also have some young women who
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attend the school in order to be Sunday school teachers and leaders of women’s missionary missionary organizations. organizations. In order to help them we decided to help repair some of their facilities. They are currently having classes in an old house. So, we thought that we would lend a hand in helping them do some repairs. We were able to replace the roof and do some painting and landscaping. The students also helped complete the pro ject and gave us some time to fellowship with them.
Some of the local local pastors and students helping with the roof
“REACHING OUT FOR A RISEN SAVIOR”
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Sabanillia, Mexico Pampanga In our drive to help local churches and pastors, we were approached by Pastor Pons Medina and asked if we could help Pastor Roger Tiglao in Mexico. We have a Mexico here too, but it is Mexico, Pampanga. This Church has had a vision for several years of having their own building in order order to worship worship in. Another dear friend and coworker in the Lord, Brother Rudy Vaughn from Word Outreach (www.wordoutreach.org (www.wordoutreach.org). ). Since then the Church has gotten a new pastor and has not been able to work on the church facilities. Nevertheless, this did not discourage them from their vision of completing their church building. I had been to this church a few times prior to be a speaker in their services. Upon my return there for a survey, I was amazed at the growth in population and structures around the church. What once was a few houses in the b arrio had become a thriving community filled with people who need to hear the Good News of
Jesus Christ. We committed committed to helping Pastor Roger, and the congregation of Sabanillia Baptist Church, to make their vision of building God’s Kingdom in this area a reality. reality. Not long after the initial survey, we delivered half of the supplies needed to complete the project. Which included steel, hollow blocks and concrete. As you can see through this this work and other works like this our organization is committed to Building God’s Kingdom. Kingdom. Many churches and organizations in our area and around the world are so concerned with their own work and agenda that they are unwilling to share with others and to help others achieve their vision. I truly believe that God will get the glory out of it when we combine with others and give unselfishly.
Sabanillia Baptist Church, Mexico, Pam panga. The roof was provided by Word
Speaking and Listening In the past few months, due to our increased presence in helping others with their visions, God has opened up doors for Us to be able to speak in several different different location. It has been a wonderful experience experience for us. During these speaking engagements it has allowed us to fellowship with other believers as well as being able to challenge them to work together for the common good of “Building God’s Kingdom”. During these engagements I have
also been able to listen to some of the concerns of the people, which allows us to better serve and evaluate the needs. God has called each of us to serve others. Even Paul Himself informed the church of this attitude when he said “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.” Philippians 2:3. May each of us continue to look for new ways to put others first.
Speaking at the Central Luzon School Of Theology
Note from Pastor Horn To each of my brothers and sisters in Christ and my coworkers in Wildwood church ministries, It has been an honor to work along side of each of you. you. We have been able to accomplish so much in a short amount of time. time. We have seen pastors encouraged, churches built, and schools renovated. Along with this we have been able to build a strong bond within our core group of workers. Each of you were were chosen due to your character and work ethics for the Kingdom and I would like to en-
courage you to continue on in like manner. Each of you have been a source of great encouragement to me. There is much work to be done, therefore I must move forward with my work within Asia and devote more o my time to Trinity Baptist Baptist Church. I thank each of you for your trust and prayers for me and hope that one day we will stand in front of the Lord with much fruit combined. combined. God bless and thanks again for your friendship and Love.
“Every calling is great when greatly pursued.” Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809 (1809– –1894 1894 – – –1894) )
The Cost of the Myanmar Mission Trip The Conference in Kalamayo on January 17‐18, 2009 ‐‐‐‐‐‐
$2,040.00
The Conference in Yangon on January 21‐23, 2009 ‐‐‐‐‐‐
$2,740.00
Pastor Scott's Round trip ticket from States
$1,619.75
Pastor Scott's Round trip ticket to Myanmar Pastor Scott's Hotel room Pastor Scott's Meals
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$947. $947.00
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$500.00
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$250.00
Given for additional attendee (average 160 daily)...........
$1,000.00
Total ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐------‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
$ 9,096.75
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Flight Duration : 4hr 45min
Layover Time : 4hr 55min
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Total Trip Time: 9hr 40min
11:00am - 24Jan, Sat 12:45pm - 24Jan, Sat
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11:20pm - 24Jan, Sat 03:45am - 25Jan, Sun
Nonstop Coach 3hr 25min
Flight 331 320
Connecting flight wait time 10 hours 35 minutes Philippine Airlines Flight 733 320
Bangkok (BKK) Manila (MNL)
Flight Duration : 4hr 40min
Layover Time : 10hr 35min
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Trip Details Monday, January 12
Tupelo, MS to Manila, Philippines Northwest #2730 Saab-Fairchild 340
From: Tupelo, MS To: Memphis, TN
6:55am
Non-Stop
7:40am
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Sunday, February 1
Manila, Philippines to Tupelo, MS Northwest #2
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Estimate Budget For Conference
Estimate Budget For Conference Title:
Pastor Conference
Venue:
Yangon , Myanmar
Date:
January 21-23, 2009
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm AND 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Number 01 02
Matter Price of Room Lunch
Amount $80.00 $2.00
03 04 05 06
Breakfast Dinner Transportation Fee Within Yangon Price of stay @ Hostel
$2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
Total Amount for 3 Days
$680.00 X 3
06
Transportation Fe Fee fo for th those re residing outside Yangon, will be from the mountain province/
$14.00
Number of People 1 100 at $2.00 (For all Attendees 50 people @ $2.00 each 50 people @ $2.00 each 50 people @ $2.00 each 50 people @ $2.00 each
Total $80.00 $200.00
Remark
$100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Total $2040.00 50 people @ $14.00 each
$700.00
I guess that 50 pastors from outside Yangon will be able to attend the Conference. So, I make estimate cost depending on 50. If the attendants from Total Estimate for all Total $2,740 out of local Yangon are less than 50 there will be less cost on their expenses. The cost will rely on the total number of Attendants. Therefore I present this request to you. On behalf of our mission and the nation of Myanmar I would like to express our heartfelt thanks for all of you for your participation and supports. We strongly believe that God will really touch all of us through your coming and sharing. We pray that may the Lord fulfill the desire of your heart and bless you the more and more.
Estimate Budget For Conference Title:
Pastor Conference
Venue:
Kalamayo , Myanmar
Date:
January 17-18, 2009
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm AND 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Number 01 02
Matter Price of Room Lunch
Amount $60.00 $2.00
03
Breakfast
04 05 06
Total $60.00 $200.00
Remark
Total
Number of People 1 100 at $2.00 (For all Attendees Arrange to be enough
$60.00
All will be fed (Small breakfast)
Dinner Transportation Fee Within Kalamayo
Total $2.00
Arrange to be enough 50 people @ $2.00 each
$100.00
Total Amount for 2 Days
$520.00 X 2
Transportation Fe Fee fo for th those re residing outside Kalamayo, will be from the mountain province/
$20.00
Total Estimate for all
Total $1040.00 50 people @ $20.00 each
$1,000.00
Total $2,040
I guess that 50 pastors from the churches in the Mountain will be able to attend the Conference. So, I make estimate cost depending on 50. If the attendants from out of local Kalamayo are less than 50 there will be less cost on their expenses. The cost will
Estimate Budget For Conference Title:
Pastor Conference
Venue:
Kalamayo , Myanmar
Date:
January 17-18, 2009
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm AND 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Number 01 02
Matter Price of Room Lunch
Amount $60.00 $2.00
03
Breakfast
04 05 06
Total $60.00 $200.00
Remark
Total
Number of People 1 100 at $2.00 (For all Attendees Arrange to be enough
$60.00
All will be fed (Small breakfast)
Dinner Transportation Fee Within Kalamayo
Total $2.00
Arrange to be enough 50 people @ $2.00 each
$100.00
Total Amount for 2 Days
$520.00 X 2
Transportation Fe Fee fo for th those re residing outside Kalamayo, will be from the mountain province/
$20.00
Total $1040.00 50 people @ $20.00 each
$1,000.00
I guess that 50 pastors from the churches in the Mountain will be able to attend the Conference. So, I make estimate cost depending on 50. If the attendants from Total Estimate for all Total $2,040 out of local Kalamayo are less than 50 there will be less cost on their expenses. The cost will rely on the total number of Attendants. Pastor I arrange this program because the local pastors from this area request me to come there again and again. Therefore I present this request to you. On behalf of our mission and the nation of Myanmar I would like to express our heartfelt thanks for all of you for your participation and supports. We strongly believe that God will really touch all of us through your coming and sharing. We pray that may the Lord fulfill the desire of your heart and bless you the more and more.
tONY hORN From: Sent: To: Subject:
Jerry Bradford [
[email protected]] Sunday, March 29, 2009 10:47 PM Tony Horn RE: Jerry Bradford
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