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Over a thousand accept Church duties in Kabankalan District
Over a thousand accept Church duties in Kabankalan District
By IVER AGUILAR and VINCE T. BASCO
Date Posted: July 9, 2022
During a special gathering presided over by Brother Rene J. Panoncillo, the general secretary of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ), over a thousand brethren took their oath as Church officers in various local congregations in the Ecclesiastical District of Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental.
“More than a thousand brethren took oath. With the help of our Lord God, they will be dependable helpers of the Administration in caring for the spiritual welfare of those under their care,” said Brother Jonas Medrano, assistant district supervising minister.
The special gathering and oath-taking of new officers was held on June 18, 2022 at the Kabankalan City Cultural and Sports Center in the Philippines.
Brother Panoncillo preached a biblical lesson about the important role of Church officers in helping the brethren become active in all the Church’s works. He exhorted the Church officers to continually serve as good examples to the brethren, especially the young and newly baptized members.
“When the brethren heard the call of the Church Administration for more officers, many decided to accept Church duties. They believe that having a Church duty will further strengthen their faith and bring them closer to our Lord God,” Brother Carlito Gonzales Jr., district edification overseer, explained.
Among those who took their oath were deacons, deaconesses, area overseers, officers in the Christian Family Organizations (CFO), choir members, secretaries, and officers in the district multimedia team.
Merlinda Idos, a newly-sworn in deaconess from the Local Congregation of Hinigaran, enthused, “All of us in our family accepted Church duties to help the Administration in taking care of the brethren. Our Church duties are important for our family’s welfare. It is important for us to remain together in serving God and overcome temptations and evil in this world. We will dedicate ourselves in fulfilling our duties to bring glory to our Lord God.” — With reports from INC News Section
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INC continues outreach on remote islands in the Visayas provinces affected by Typhoon Odette
INC continues outreach on remote islands in the Visayas provinces affected by Typhoon Odette
Date Posted: July 1, 2022
MANILA, Philippines — The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) continued its outreach activities, this time helping residents in remote islands in the Visayas region.
This is part of the Church’s continuing efforts to help in areas severely affected by Typhoon Odette last year.
Under the directive of INC Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, to help those in need, the INC delivered thousands of goodwill bags containing rice, canned goods, instant noodles, medicines and vitamins to communities in remote islands in Aklan, Biliran, Cebu, Iloilo, and Samar, among others, for the whole month of June.
Last May, the INC also handed out relief packs to some 10,000 people in more than 12 venues in islands in the Visayas.
“Napakarami po dito na dapat lingapin na mga island na remote, wala po talagang access sa mga basic necessity ngunit nariyan po, napupuntahan na po natin isa-isa [There are so many remote islands here that don’t have immediate access to basic necessities but here now we visit them one by one] ...” according to Brother Glicerio P. Santos IV, INC General Auditor, who explained the continuing humanitarian efforts of the INC in the Visayas provinces during the INC outreach on Molocaboc Island, Negros Occidental, which he led.
Wilfredo Tampus was among the 1,200 beneficiaries of the INC outreach on Pangan-an Island.
He explained how the INC outreach had a positive effect on his life. He said, “Dako kaayo ni tabang sa amoa kay lisod jud ang pangabuhi diri sa isla. Usahay naay kwarta. Pag dili mi may swahi wa jud kaunon akong pamilya [This is a big help to us because life here on the island is difficult. Sometimes we have money. If we fail to catch sea urchins, my family will starve].”
Apart from the relief items, the INC provided moral upliftment through teachings from the Bible.
The INC also continues to extend a helping hand to communities affected by economic difficulties, calamities, and the current COVID pandemic.
INC members in more than 160 countries and territories strive to play an active role in their respective communities by adhering to God’s command to “do good to those who need it” (Prov. 3:27, Good News Translation).
The Iglesia Ni Cristo was registered in the Philippines on July 27, 1914 by its first Executive Minister, Brother Felix Y. Manalo.
The INC is now found in 161 countries and territories, with members from 148 nationalities and races. — Courtesy of INC Public Information Office
200 new Church officers in Italy South District sworn in
200 new Church officers in Italy South District sworn in
By NICOLE CONSTANTINO and VINCE T. BASCO
Date Posted: June 28, 2022
The leadership of the Ecclesiastical District of Italy South inducted 200 brethren into various offices in their respective local congregations during a special gathering of all Church officers in the district, which was held on June 12, 2022.
The house of worship of the Local Congregation of Rome served as the host site. Other local congregations connected through videoconferencing.
“We thank the Lord God for the Church Administration’s approval for this oath-taking of many officers. We praise God for adding about 200 officers. It is a blessed gathering and oath-taking because we felt God’s guidance. Despite the hardships and trials, the brethren accepted their duties because they believe that is one of the foundations for salvation and for inheriting the eternal life,” Brother Camilo Buay Jr., district edification overseer, said.
Brother Randy Macalinao, the district supervising minister, through a Bible-based homily, reiterated to the attendees the importance of being fully committed to fulfilling their duties. He emphasized to them that being devoted to their duties is God’s will and would further ensure their salvation. He also pointed out to them the need to live righteously as they are expected by God to be good examples for the brethren.
After the homily, Brother Vizar Balcita, assistant district supervising minister, administered the oath-taking of the new Church officers.
“It is an honor and I am proud to receive my duty in the Christian Family Organizations (CFO),” enthused Raffaele Esposito, a newly-sworn in KADIWA officer from the Local Congregation of Napoli.
“I firmly believe that the newly sworn in officers are an added strength to the Church and help to its Administration for the continued success of its endeavors, for the glory of our Lord God,” said Nesencio Villarico Jr., head deacon from the Local Congregation of Roma Ovest. — With reports from INC News Section
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