Iglesia Ni Cristo receives an honorary certificate from the governor of Hawaii

Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by pasugoeditor

Iglesia Ni Cristo receives an honorary certificate from the governor of Hawaii

Date Posted: July 18, 2022

HONOLULU, Hawaii — As the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) celebrates its 108th anniversary, Hawaii’s Governor David Ige recognized the INC at the Hawaii state capitol building.

Governor Ige congratulated the INC Church officials and members and presented the Church with an honorary certificate, particularly for reaching the 108th anniversary of the Church and 54th anniversary in Hawaii.

Brothers Eduardo Javier and Voltaire Tamisin, INC ministers, received the honorary certificate on behalf of the Church and the Church Administration.

Brother Javier noted that, despite the Governor’s busy schedule, “this day is important to us, memorable to each one of us because the people here, especially the people of the government, recognize the importance and the impact of the Iglesia Ni Cristo in Hawaii, particularly here in Honolulu.”

The honorary certificate indicates that “through the current leadership of Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo, the Iglesia Ni Cristo remains a strong and active community partner, participating in city and statewide events as well as offering encouragement, care, and support for the people of Hawaii.”

The INC established its first mission outside the Philippines in Hawaii in 1968.

Hawaii Senator Bennette Misalucha expressed that the INC is “so dedicated [and] very integral to the growth of [the] community.”

She emphasized to the INC, “I want to commend you for your efforts for your humanitarian outreach, and of course, it reflects on the leadership [of the Church].”

Following this occasion, members pursued acts of kindness around the Islands. INC congregants in Oahu conducted a beach cleanup at White Plains Beach, corresponding with the government’s observance that the INC remains a strong and active community partner in Hawaii.

Senator Misalucha greeted the Executive Minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, “But I also want to give my special aloha to Brother Manalo for all his love and support of the people of Hawaii.”

The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) continues to grow worldwide and has reached 161 countries and territories, with its members from 149 races and nationalities. — Courtesy of INC Public Information Office

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3,000 Church officers take oath in Quezon District

Posted on July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 by pasugoeditor

3,000 Church officers take oath in Quezon District

By DENISE DEJELO and MARK ANDRO MILAN

Date Posted: July 16, 2022

More than 3,000 additional Church officers from various local congregations in the Ecclesiastical District of Quezon, in the Philippines, took their oath of office during a special gathering of Church officers held on June 18, 2022.

Brother Rene J. Panoncillo, General Secretary of the Church, officiated at the sacred gathering from the house of worship of the Local Congregation of Dalahican, the main site. Together with him was the district staff, led by Brother Wilfredo De Luna, district supervising minister.

Preached from the Bible about the significance of being a Church officer, Brother Panoncillo explained to the congregants through their duties they are able to help the Church Administration in caring for the members of God’s nation in these last days. He gave inspiration to the Church officers, old and new alike, by reminding them that those who help in administering the Church are assured of God’s blessings, not just at present but, most importantly, when Judgment Day comes.

The whole proceeding from the main site was beamed live to the houses of worship of other local congregations where the rest of the Church officers, new ones included, were gathered.

After the study of God’s words, Brother Sherwin Mantes, district edification overseer, administered the oath taking of new Church officers.

“With God’s help and mercy, this is yet another great blessing our district has been provided with. This special gathering has brought further inspiration to the Church officers. Indeed, they reaffirmed their unity in all the Church’s endeavors, in which Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, the Executive Minister, untiringly leads us,” Brother Mantes said in an interview. — With reports from INC News Section

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Central Europe District inducts additional officers in various congregations

Posted on July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 by pasugoeditor

Central Europe District inducts additional officers in various congregations

By CROMWELL CORREA and VINCE T. BASCO

Date Posted: July 13, 2022

The Ecclesiastical District of Central Europe, which supervises congregations of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) in several European countries including Germany, The Netherlands, Switzerland, and Luxembourg, inducted into office a number of brethren for various functions in their respective local congregations. The district-wide oath-taking was held during a special gathering on June 25, 2022.

Among those who took oath were deacons, deaconesses, overseers, secretaries, choir leaders and members, officers in the Christian Family Organizations (CFO), Society of Communicators and Networkers International (SCAN), finance, and technical support for videostreaming (TSV).

Brother Ricardo Adalla, the district supervising minister, officiated at the special gathering from the house of worship of the Local Congregation of Frankfurt City, in Germany. Through the Holy Scriptures, he taught the brethren about the importance of heeding God’s call to hold duties in the Church.

“More officers are truly needed because many people are joining the Church Of Christ. Through our Lord God’s mercy, many brethren in our district took their oath of office today [to care for them],” Brother Adalla said.

After the homily, Brother Jake Edic, assistant district supervising minister, administered the oath-taking of the new Church officers.

“This is a great blessing in my life,” enthused Marcel Voshol who took his oath as third head deacon in the Rotterdam, Netherlands Local Congregation. “I promise to our Almighty God, and to the Church Administration, that I will do my very best in fulfilling my duties.” — With reports from INC News Section

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Over a thousand accept Church duties in Kabankalan District

Posted on July 9, 2022July 9, 2022 by pasugoeditor

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

Posted on July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 by pasugoeditor

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

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200 new Church officers in Italy South District sworn in

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 by pasugoeditor

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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Iglesia Ni Cristo opens three new GWS in Vanuatu

Posted on June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 by pasugoeditor

Iglesia Ni Cristo opens three new GWS in Vanuatu

By CHELSI CASTILLO and VINCE T. BASCO

Date Posted: June 24, 2022

To more closely care for the increasing number of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) members in the island nation of Vanuatu, the Ecclesiastical District of Australia East recently opened three new group worship services (GWS), namely, Seaside, Rentapao, and Radio Station. Their inaugural worship service was held on May 27, 2022 via videoconferencing.

“The importance of having additional group worship services is [to] bring the worship services closer to the brethren so that they can all the more dedicate themselves to attending it,” Brother Thruman Amisola, district secretary, said.

Only for the inaugural worship service, the congregants from the Seaside and Rentapao GWS gathered in the place of worship of Port Vila GWS, while those from Radio Station in the place of worship of Espiritu Santo GWS. Succeeding gatherings were now being conducted in their own places of worship.

Brother Felix Santos, the district supervising minister, led the holy gathering from the house of worship of the Local Congregation of Carlingford, in mainland Australia. He preached a biblical lesson about intensively sharing the true faith so that more people—like the brethren from the three new GWS—come to know about and join the true Church Of Christ in order to be saved on Judgment Day.

“I’m very happy that we now have a place of worship in our place. I’m glad to invite my neighbors and friends to join us in our worship service here,” Frances Tausi, from Rentapao GWS, expressed. — With reports from INC News Section

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Prospective members in Northern Midwest reach much-awaited day of baptism

Posted on June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 by pasugoeditor

Prospective members in Northern Midwest reach much-awaited day of baptism

By TONI VALENZUELA and RONNIE H. MUTYA

Date Posted: June 23, 2022

“I’ve been searching online for the true Church,” said Lee Holmes from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. On May 29, 2022, he was among the prospective members in the Ecclesiastical District of Northern Midwest who reached the day of their much-awaited of baptism. After completing the prerequisites, with the help of God, that day they became full-fledged members of Christ’s true Church.

The sacred occasion was officiated by Brother Erman Bendicio, the district supervising minister, at the house of worship of the Local Congregation of Chicago, Illinois. Through videoconferencing, it was livestreamed to the Omaha, Nebraska Congregation’s house of worship, where other candidates for baptism also gathered.

During the study of God’s words, Brother Bendicio reiterated to the would-be members the great value of and the blessings gained from being obedient to the laws of God, among which is salvation on the Day of Judgment.

“When I sat back down in the pew after my baptism, I really felt renewed. I don’t think I’ve ever had that experience before,” De Borrah Nolan, another newly baptized brethren, recalled. She is now registered in the Local Congregation of Great Lakes, Illinois.

“I thank the Lord for letting me be part of the Church Of Christ. I’m going to listen to God, what His words have to say and what’s being preached to me. That’s the way that I want to live my life now,” Lee promised. — With reports from INC News Media

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Iglesia Ni Cristo gives aid to Mt. Bulusan evacuees

Posted on June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 by pasugoeditor

Iglesia Ni Cristo gives aid to Mt. Bulusan evacuees

By JOMELYN L. DADOR and MARK ANDRO T. MILAN

Date Posted: June 22, 2022

On June 7, 2022, just two days after the phreatic eruption of Mt. Bulusan in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines, the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) extended aid to the evacuees through its Lingap sa Mamamayan or Aid to Humanity program.

The said humanitarian event, organized and conducted by the Ecclesiastical District of Sorsogon, took place in three venues, namely, the compounds of the houses of worship of the local congregations of Juban and Gulang-gulang, and the Juban Evacuation Center.

“The same day of the disaster, the Church Administration encouraged us ministers, ministerial workers, Church officers, and members to muster our efforts in preparing the relief, which we provided our fellowmen with today,” said Brother Ruel Reyes, district supervising minister.

More than 1,000 relief packages containing rice, bottled mineral water, canned goods, noodles, and face masks, and other basic necessities were prepared and distributed to the evacuees.

“I and my husband were washing clothes that Sunday morning when, suddenly, we heard somewhat like a thunder, but that was the eruption. Children were running. I saw the ash plume shoot high in the sky,” narrated Maricel Tolentino, a resident of Brgy. Puting Sapa, one of the eight villages afflicted by the volcano’s ashfall. Her family evacuated not long after. “Thank you so much for reaching out to us,” she added. — With reports from INC News Section

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Special gathering uplifts Church officers from Sta. Cruz, Laguna District

Posted on June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 by pasugoeditor

Special gathering uplifts Church officers from Sta. Cruz, Laguna District

By FROILAN CONDE and VINCE T. BASCO

Date Posted: June 21, 2022

A special gathering of Church officers from the Ecclesiastical District of Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Philippines, held on May 31, 2022, uplifted the spirits and further edified their faith, according to the attendees themselves.

Among them, Cielito Taleon, a deacon from Sta. Cruz Local Congregation, whose family was also present, enthused, “We were blessed in this special gathering, our family was edified.”

“In this special gathering, I received the strength and added faith I need to continue performing my Church duty. Whatever trials I may face, I will uphold it,” attested Agumar Tiongson, a deacon from the Local Congregation of Bagong Pook.

The Church’s general treasurer, Brother Ernesto V. Suratos, officiated the holy gathering held at the house of worship of the Local Congregation of Sta. Cruz.

In his Bible-based homily, he reminded the brethren that it is God who places officers inside the Church for the benefit of those whom He has called. Accordingly, he exhorted the Church officers to remain steadfast in fulfilling their sacred duties even in the face of challenges in order to please Him, reassuring them that God Himself promised His help to His faithful servants.

“The words of our Lord God that we heard inspired us to keep our faith and continue with our duties,” Edwin Abary, deacon from Pagsanjan Local Congregation.

Brother Suratos was accompanied by Brother Melvin Cayabyab, the district supervising minister, who said, after the event, “Special gatherings, such as this, are important. This occasion gives strength to the Church officers and inspires them to remain united with the Administration in participating to the activities being launched in the Church.”

“We are thankful to God and the Church Administration for special gatherings that the Church officers need for them to be effective helpers in the Church,” Brother Cayabyab said in behalf of the Church officers in the district. — With reports from INC News Section