CHURCH DEDICATION IN CALILING, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
Saturday, 15th October 2011, was a festive day in the Barrio Caliling in Negros Occidental. The local new apostolic congregation received a new chapel. The District Apostle, Apostles Diagbel and Catan officiated the dedication with the word from Psalm 119:166 "Lord, I hope for Your salvation and I do your commandments" The District Apostle elaborated in the Divine Service “Our salvation today: His blessing, His help, His grace, His guidance and His fulfillment of His promise. Let us do His commandments for it” ... Let us do His commandments for it
TAGUM CHURCH IN DAVAO, renovated, venue of meetings, teaching center
The District Apostle met with the Philippine Apostles and the Bishops from Mindanao at our newly renovated Tagum Central Church, October 7-9. Besides an extensive 2 day Youth Program, the Board of Education had sessions on Sunday School strategy. Bishop Yang and Pr Kim from Korea and Ev. Gobi from Malaysia were our special guests. The Tagum church was not only renovated but also a new concept was introduced. The auditorium for church services is now smaller to give room to a spacious multipurpose room for Sunday School and Seminar meetings. In addition 3 classrooms have been added to the compound. DEv. Darwin Nuyad and his wife are professional teachers and we plan to expand into a new teaching program not only benefiting the church members but also the public. To commemorate the new teaching center the Divine Service for the youth was then on Sunday morning about 2. Timothy 3:14 “you must continue in the things you have learned….” The District Apostle elaborated on spiritual learning which creates conviction about eternal life. Jesus said “learn of me” and continuing in what we have learned of him, such as prayer, experiencing His word, understanding God’s plan of salvation, loving each other and much more give the assurance we all need in troubled times and our life’s situation.
Thanksgiving Day was also this year
a great and joyful event in all congregations throughout the nation, 2 October
2011
At
Ozamis hosted East Mindanao Youth Day, 30-31
July 2011
The youth from the eastern part
of Ap. Desoloc’s area were invited to a 2 days
Youth Camp in Ozamis. 255 enjoyed singing, playing,
dancing and music filled until late Saturday night The District Apostle with
the Apostles joined the youth for fellowship and an open forum. Sunday morning
the divine service was under the theme “I might put you to the test
whether you are obedient in all things” (2. Corrinthians
2:9) Obedience refers to faith and faith has goals, one in our life today which
is peace, joy and blessing but then also the ultimate goal the coming of
Christ. We attain these goals by proving ourselves in God Fear, trust in the
Lord and our Love towards him. The bible records many godly tests, yet many
failed. Abraham who already has proven himself was tested once more, when the
sacrifice of his son was required which the Lord then however did not permit to
happen.
Before joining the Youth the
District Apostle visited Pagadian congregation on
Friday, 29th July and ordained a Shepherd. In Ozamis
also a District Evangelist for
Pentecost Sunday 12th June 2011 | 06/12/11
Makati Congregation was one of the many locations were
by means of transmission via the internet the Chief Apostle Pentecost Divine
Service was experienced life. 223 gathered for this blessed encounter. Despite
various technical problems the message and word of the Chief Apostle could be
built into ones heart.
“…come and let us walk In the light of the Lord” (Isaiah
2:5) was the word of greeting.
Let us walk in the light of the Holy Spirit. Let us step in, under the
spotlight of the Holy Spirit, our hearts will be filled with divine strength
and then we act. Not a “wait and see” attitude.
In the spotlight of the Holy Spirit we are led into the knowledge of what God
has given us freely. What is behind us, is of no benefit
anymore. Come and let us walk in the light of the Lord.
21st May 2011 First Ruby Wedding in NAC Philippines
The District Elder Mongado
and his wife celebrated their 40th Wedding anniversary in our Tag-ayan Chapel in Surigao. Their
family has gathered from all over the
15th May 2011 Bishop Narciso
Algoy retired | 05/17/11
25 years Narciso Algoy served in various ministries. 19 years as a Bishop.
He worked in the mountains, often under very strenuous circumstances, gathered
souls and cared for them. On Sunday 15th May the DA Urs
Hebeisen granted him a honourable
retirement on behalf of Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber.
3123 gathered in our
3rd May 2011 Board of Education founded | 05/06/11
To provide professional management of the various and
challenging teaching programs a team of specialists have been appointed by the
District Apostle. District Elder Depaz is the
chairman of a board of teachers and educators who
serve as volunteers to promote, organise and monitor
the curriculum and faculty of NAC Philippines. In his opening address the
District Apostle stressed the need to have qualified training in the church for
Sunday School Teachers, Seminar Leaders but also a body capable to bring doctrinal
subjects in an understandable format to all interested members. Faith is
important and the priority in Christian life yet must eventually also be
nurtured by knowledge. While prime focus is on our children also the Youth have
special needs and to have lively congregations also in the next generations
much more must be taught than just catechism and basic bible knowledge. Also
the church community is facing more and more social problem which can only be
overcome by education and here the church has a responsibility of spiritual
formation. To coordinate this challenging task in the whole nation the
following were appointed. Ev. Robert Muda and Sr. Susan Silvano for Luzon, Dc. Jerome Silorio
and Sr. Flora Mae Catan for the Visayas
and DEv. Freddie Nuyad and
Sr. Anna Lyn Nuyad for Mindanao. We wish this board
much blessing and joy in their work.
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