This picture of the Bantolina family was dated 1955, indicating they were already church members at the Christian center and then followed my dad when he started Miracle. They are standing on the ground where the Miracle Church came to be built.

Mr. Bantolina was the head carpenter for every project on Miracle Mountain: starting with the church, then the nipa and bamboo structures, to the prayer tower and wood dormitories, and more. After my father's death, he continued to do carpentry work for Miracle. A faithful friend, Brother Bantolina went to be with the Lord in June 2007.