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INC Museum launches ‘Project Insight: An Exhibit for the visually impaired’

By NOEL DELIGERO JR.

Posted: October 27, 2025

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With the aim of making the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ)’s rich history, culture, and faith accessible to the visually impaired, the INC Museum launched a project titled “Insight: An Exhibit for the Visually Impaired” on October 17, 2025, at the museum’s lobby in Quezon City—highlighting God’s handiwork for His people in these last days in a way that transcends sight.

Before the event formally started, an audio-visual presentation marking the 40th anniversary of the INC Museum was shown. Following this, a singing group from the Local Congregation of Paco, Ecclesiastical District of Manila—the Ambassadors of Faith, Love, and Hope—serenaded the audience with two Iglesia Ni Cristo original music: Dapat na Maging Gising at Laging Listo (Be Awake and Always Watchful) and This Duty So Divine.

Afterwards, minister of the gospel Brother Rodel Macaya, led the opening prayer. Then, the Paco-based choir rendered another musical piece.

In his welcoming remarks, INC Museum Director Brother Cornelio Cortez Jr. explained that this project for the visually impaired was initiated by the Church Administration under the leadership of the Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, with the able assistance of the Deputy Executive Minister, Brother Angelo Eraño V. Manalo, who graced the occasion with his presence.

Afterwards, visually impaired composer and guitarist Eljohn Rivero performed for the attendees featuring INC original music. This was followed by the ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Brother Cortez and Brother Christian Gumabon, minister assigned at the Christian Era Broadcasting Service International, Incorporated (CEBSI).

The exhibit was organized into three stations: One True Message (dedicated to Brother Felix Y. Manalo, whom INC members regard as God’s Messenger in these last days), One New Era (for Brother Eraño G. Manalo); and One Faith, Love, and Hope (for Brother Eduardo Manalo). Through the tactile Braille messages featured in the specially prepared booths, the visually impaired were also able to learn more about the wondrous works of God for His Church.

Among those which were on display at the One True Message station were a portrait of Brother Felix Manalo, a diorama depicting the construction of the INC’s first house of worship made of bamboo and sawali in Gabriela St., Tondo, Manila, a 3D model of the first worship building of Punta Congregation, a Bible model made of metal, and a desk set of a portable video magnification system.

Among those mounted at the One New Era station were a portrait of Brother Eraño Manalo, a map of Honolulu, Hawaii and San Francisco, California, a scroll citing the historic worship service held in Ewa Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii on July 27, 1968, and a diorama depicting INC members extending help to their fellowmen through the Lingap sa Mamamayan (Care for Humanity).

Exhibited at the One Faith, Love, and Hope station were a portrait of Brother Eduardo Manalo, an official seal of the INC, a tactile portable radio with raised dials and antenna, a diorama of the construction of concrete house of worship, 3D models of the Philippine Arena, and the INC Museum, and a photo of Brother Angelo Eraño Manalo while taking oath as the INC Deputy Executive Minister.

“I am very happy because the Church Administration has launched an activity especially for those who are visually impaired,” enthused third-year New Era University-Special Education Program (NEU-SPED) student Andrea Estrella from Projects 2 & 3 Congregation, Central District. “I truly feel special knowing that Brother Eduardo Manalo shows his care and concern for our needs. This activity taught me so much, especially about the rich history of the Church and how our Lord God continues to work for the welfare of His Church and His people in these last days.”

“I truly felt the love and concern of the Church Administration for our community of the visually impaired. Though I have not seen the wondrous works of God for His Church with my eyes, I feel them deeply in my heart,” shared 61-year-old Rolando Niemes from Mayagay-Dako ng Tinucan, Rizal East District.