Rosario Congregation new house of worship dedicated

Posted on June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 by pasugoeditor

Rosario Congregation new house of worship dedicated

By JIMUEL ORBASE III and VINCE T. BASCO

Date Posted: June 16, 2022

A new house of worship of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) in Santiago City, Isabela, Philippines has formally opened for the use of the members of the Local Congregation of Rosario in their religious gatherings.

Brother Rene J. Panoncillo, the Church’s general secretary, officiated at the special worship service for the dedication to the Lord God of the sacred edifice.

Brethren from other local congregations in the Ecclesiastical District of Isabela South joined the worshipers from Rosario in giving thanks and praises to God during the sacred occasion held on May 29, 2022.

Regarding the 850-seater house of worship situated in Purok 7, Brgy. Rosario, Santiago City, Isabela, Brother Dominador Tapang, the district supervising minister, said, “We are thankful, first of all, to our Lord God for this blessing and to the Church Administration which had it constructed, where the brethren can continue to conduct worship services to glorify God.”

Besides the house of worship, the Church Administration had a parsonage, caretaker’s house, and offices constructed for the Rosario Congregation whose members Alexander Gregorio, the head deacon, attested “have unceasingly united with the Church Administration through the years and their spiritual fervor in serving God did not diminish.”

Expressing the faith of the brethren in the congregation, their resident minister Brother Teofilo Patungan Jr., said, “We recognize that this beautiful and big house of worship is one of the manifestations of our Lord God’s love for us.”

“We will take care of this house of worship and we will further dedicate ourselves in attending our worship services,” Brother Tapang promised on behalf of the district, particularly the members of the Rosario Congregation. — With reports from INC News Section

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Posted on June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 by pasugoeditor

Brisbane, Caboolture host District of Australia East’s evangelical mission, Aid to Humanity

By CHELSI CASTILLO and MARK ANDRO MILAN

Date Posted: June 8, 2022

The Local Congregation of North Brisbane and the Caboolture Group Worship Service, both under the supervision of the Ecclesiastical District of Australia East, hosted on May 8, 2022 an evangelical mission at the Woodford Memorial Hall, 103 Archer St., Woodford, Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, followed shortly afterwards with an Aid to Humanity event.

Most of the guest-beneficiaries were migrants from the Solomon Islands, a sovereign country in Oceania, over 2,230 kilometers northeast of Queensland.

Brother Seth Gutierrez, assistant district supervising minister, taught a lesson based on the words of God written in the Bible. He expounded on the proper way of preparing for the future, most of all for the impending Judgment Day, to be assured of salvation—that is by joining the true Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ).

“We found many here who really are in need, most of whom are migrants. Through the leadership of our district supervising minister, Brother Felix Santos, we held this evangelical mission and Aid to Humanity hoping we’d be of help to them,” Brother Gutierrez said.

“Many people here who are from the Solomon Islands are interested in becoming Bible students,” North Brisbane Congregation’s resident minister Brother Mark Vasquez remarked. “It is our hope that they eventually become members of the Church Of Christ.”

It was Bronson Tanaqu, a Solomon Islander, at the time a doctrinal instructee, who invited his countrymen to attend the propagational event after sharing with them what he observed about the Church Of Christ. “For the questions I had in mind, the answer came straight from the Bible. That’s the difference [from] other religions,” he said. After the Bible study, the guests were given relief packages. — With reports from INC News Section

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Propagation works continue in Stockholm, Sweden

Posted on June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by pasugoeditor

Propagation works continue in Stockholm, Sweden

By CARL KENNETH VALDEZ and RONNIE H. MUTYA

Date Posted: June 7, 2022

One with the entire Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) in following its Administration’s lead in the intensified work of propagating the gospel of salvation, the groups of brethren in Sweden jointly held an evangelical mission on May 7, 2022.

The members of the Local Congregation of Stockholm, Sweden and the group worship services (GWS) in Skanstull, Nynäshamn, and Västerås, out of love and concern, invited their friends, colleagues, and relatives to the evangelistic activity that they might also come to know and eventually follow the true and biblical way to serving the Lord leading to salvation.

Most of the brethren and their guests gathered at the Stockholm Congregation’s place of worship. Others gathered in the brethren’s homes connected through videoconferencing.

Officiating minister, Brother Oliver Naguit, the district’s Christian Family Organizations (CFO) overseer, expounded through the Bible on the importance of knowing the true God and joining the true Church established by His Son, Jesus Christ. He urged the guests to carefully examine further the Christian truths upheld by the Church Of Christ for the sake of their souls’ salvation on Judgment Day.

The local congregations in Sweden are under the supervision of the Ecclesiastical District of Northern Europe. — With reports from INC News Section

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Steyr GWS brethren shares the true faith in Graz, Austria

Posted on June 5, 2022 by pasugoeditor

Steyr GWS brethren shares the true faith in Graz, Austria

By ANNA DULIN and RONNIE H. MUTYA

Date Posted: June 4, 2022

On May 7, 2022, brethren from the Steyr, Austria Group Worship Services (GWS) travelled almost three hours to reach the city of Graz, approximately 110 miles distant, to propagate the words of God.

Upon arriving in Graz, the country’s second largest city, they handed out copies of Pasugo: God’s Message magazine to the people they met in various establishments in the City Center in Kärntner Str. They also took the chance to extend their invitation for the evangelical mission that day.

Held at a rented hall in Coworking zu Geidorf Villefortgasse, the evangelical mission was led by Brother Kevin Heitmann, their resident ministerial worker. A video presentation about the Church Of Christ was first shown to the guests before the study of God’s words. Using the German language, Brother Heitmann emphasized from the Bible the way man could attain salvation—by joining the true Church of Christ.

“I feel very blessed that I was able to fulfill my duty as a member of the Church Of Christ. There’s always a joy when you actively participate in any kind of activity inside the Church,” expressed Jessyrae Obana, a finance officer, who was among the brethren who actively took part in the said evangelistic event.

In an interview, Brother Heitmann explained why the brethren are earnest in sharing their faith: “True members of the Church Of Christ know that this is the commandment of our Almighty God so that many more people will come to know the truth, to truly serve God, and to attain the promised salvation,” he said. — With reports from INC News Section

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INC outreach delivers aid to thousands in the Visayas

Posted on June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 by pasugoeditor

INC outreach delivers aid to thousands in the Visayas

Date Posted: June 2, 2022

VISAYAS PROVINCES, Philippines — “It was very well-organized, from the start to the end of the activity. It was peaceful and full of spirituality.” This is what Barangay [village] Captain Delma Quilitano said, as she described her experience in the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) outreach in Barangay Salvacion on Jinamoc Island in Samar.

The INC handed out relief packs to 10,000 people in more than 12 venues in islands in the Visayas Provinces on May 23, 24, and 27, 2022.

The INC distributed more than 10,000 bags of rice, canned goods, and instant noodles on Batbatan Island in Antique; Bogo, Gibitngil and Olango islands in Cebu; Capul Island in Northern Samar; Guise in Capiz; Jimanoc Island in Samar; Maripipi in Biliran; Cabul-an and Nasingin islands in Bohol; Pinamuk-an Island in Aklan; Sicogon Island in Iloilo; Sierra Islands in Samar; and Tikling Island in Eastern Samar.

Since most of the outreach venues were in islands, the relief items had to be transported by outrigger boats at long distances.

“The remoteness of our island is not a hindrance for INC to bring us aid!” Carlo Carvajal, a resident of Tikling Island, enthused.

The INC humanitarian effort was in response to the needs of communities affected by economic difficulties brought about by calamities, especially the current COVID pandemic.

Barangay captains Lauriano Lomuardo (in Rama) and Romeo Candaso (in Batbatan) were thankful and considered the outreach “a big help!”

Apart from the relief items, the INC provided moral upliftment through teachings from the Bible.

The INC strives to play an active role in communities by doing “good to those who need it” (Prov. 3:27 Good News Translation).

Currently, it has active members and congregations in more than 160 countries and territories. — Courtesy of INC Public Information Office

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New house of worship for Paddad Congregation dedicated to God

Posted on June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 by pasugoeditor

New house of worship for Paddad Congregation dedicated to God

By XY ZSA MELCHOR and VINCE T. BASCO

Date Posted: June 1, 2022

The new house of worship the Church Administration built for the Local Congregation of Paddad, Ecclesiastical District of Isabela South, in the Philippines, was dedicated to God through a worship service on May 7, 2022.

A replacement for the old 80-seater chapel, the new worship building, which began construction in February of 2021, now stands along Maharlika Highway, Barangay Paddad, Alicia, Isabela. With a seating capacity of 120 worshipers, the sacred edifice is equipped with an air-conditioning system, CCTV installation, as well as videoconferencing system.

Brother Dominador Tapang Jr., the district supervising minister, led the dedication worship service. In his homily, he reminded the brethren through a biblical lesson that the house of worship should be accorded with the highest regard because it is the place where the Lord God is praised and worship. He exhorted the brethren to take care of the house of the Lord and not to forsake their worship services to Him even in the midst of hardships, for in their gatherings He grants them His spiritual blessings.

“We are thankful to our Lord God because through Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, our Executive Minister, our congregation has been blessed with a beautiful house of worship,” Eraño Garcia, head deacon, expressed. “We experienced being flooded before because the highway was higher than our former house of worship. Now, our new house of worship is elevated.”

The brethren from Paddad firmly believed that the Lord God answered their devotional prayers for a new house of worship. “I witnessed how the brethren looked forward to the dedication of the house of worship and their concern for it as they cleaned it preparing for the momentous occasion. They will fulfill their promise of taking care of the house of worship,” Brother Jhonber Kheen Repato, resident ministerial worker, said. “Even nonmembers express admiration to the holy edifice. We conducted evangelical missions after the dedication service during which many guests attended and will continue to listen to the biblical teachings upheld by the Church Of Christ,” he added.

“Despite the trials in life, even those brought by the pandemic, we are thankful because a new house of worship was built for us, this is a great blessing from God that we will never forget,” Mary Jane Larona, a choir member, enthused. — With reports from INC News Section

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CFO Day brings together brethren from United Kingdom District

Posted on May 31, 2022 by pasugoeditor

CFO Day brings together brethren from United Kingdom District

By KEITH DIMABUYU and ANTONIO G. CAÑAVERAL JR.

Date Posted: May 31, 2022

In unity with the entire Church, brethren from every congregation in the Ecclesiastical District of United Kingdom gathered at Thetford Forest and Kielder Water & Forest Park in the United Kingdom, on May 2, 2022, to celebrate CFO Day.

Brother Glenn Gomez, the district supervising minister, supervised the event with the aid of all the ministers, ministerial workers, and CFO district officers. He said, “The CFO Day aims not only to fulfill the will of our Lord God that we unite with our spiritual leaders but also to provide us activities that would strengthen the bond of the Christian brotherhood, all the more strengthen the unity of the brethren in the Church, and also to edify the faith of one another.”

Spearheaded and facilitated by the Christian Family Organizations district officers, the event featured several fun activities for brethren and guests. “We took time to prepare and organize this district-wide activity. We thought of a spacious venue so that we can gather to celebrate CFO Day,” narrated JP Dosdos, the KADIWA district president. “This is the first time that the entire district has been able to gather [since the pandemic]. And it’s refreshing to see that the brethren coming here enjoyed themselves and the unity of each other’s company.”

Buklod, KADIWA, Binhi, and Children’s Worship Service (CWS) members enjoyed face painting, BBQ and halo-halo competition, family fun games, and nature walk. The Society of Communicators and Networkers International (SCAN) took rounds in fun cycling while the Christian Employee Association (CEA) and Christian Brotherhood International (CBI) played the Scavenger Hunt.

“It’s nice to see everyone congregated in one place,” said Louise Dominguez, a KADIWA and choir member from the Local Congregation of Norwich, England. “We have been in separate locations for a long time. Having fun together is a refreshing feeling.”— With reports from INC News Section

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Capitol Hill and Lethbridge brethren unite in proclaiming God’s words

Posted on May 27, 2022 by pasugoeditor

Capitol Hill and Lethbridge brethren unite in proclaiming God’s words

By JADE HAYASHI and ROSE LHYN GAVIOLA

Date Posted: May 27, 2022

Doing their part in the intensified efforts of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) in propagating the true Christian faith, brethren from the two local congregations in the Ecclesiastical District of Calgary, Canada invited many people to the evangelical mission held recently by their respective congregations.

On May 6, 2022, brethren from the Local Congregation of Capitol Hill accompanied their friends and loved ones who accepted their invitation to their congregation’s house of worship to listen to the words of God. The evangelistic activity was led by Brother Roland Gaviola, the district supervising minister.

Meanwhile, on May 8, brethren from the Local Congregation of Lethbridge, together with those in the Taber Group Worship Service (GWS), proclaimed the gospel through an evangelical mission which was also led by Brother Gaviola. Their collective efforts were not in vain as many of their friends and loved ones accepted their invitation and gathered at the house of worship of the Lethbridge Congregation.

In both occasions, Brother Gaviola highlighted from the Bible who the true beneficiaries of the Lord Jesus Christ’s redemptive act are, pointing out the importance of obeying Christ’s commandment of joining the true Church Of Christ to be certain of attaining salvation. — With reports from INC News Section

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South Korea, New Zealand districts hold evangelical missions to mark FYM’s 136 birth anniversary

Posted on May 26, 2022 by pasugoeditor

South Korea, New Zealand districts hold evangelical missions to mark FYM’s 136 birth anniversary

By CHRIS PUGAY and ROXANNE ROSQUITA

Date Posted: May 26, 2022

One with the entire Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) in commemorating the 136th birth anniversary of Brother Felix Y. Manalo, God’s Messenger in these last days, the ecclesiastical districts of South Korea and New Zealand held district-wide evangelical missions on May 10, 2022.

In South Korea, through the leadership of the district supervising minister, Brother Roderick Yome, every local congregation conducted an evangelical mission at its place of worship. The study of God’s words was led by the resident minister or ministerial worker.

The said evangelical missions were also live streamed to reach the guests of the brethren who opted to witness the evangelistic activity from their homes.

Meanwhile, in New Zealand, the evangelical missions were led by the ministers of the gospel, including the district staff led by Brother Dennis Dahunan, the district supervising minister.

The brethren carried out the said propagational activity by bringing their loved ones, friends, co-workers, and neighbors to their respective houses of worship for them to learn more about God’s teachings upheld in the Church Of Christ.

“We, the members of the Church Of Christ, commemorate the birth anniversary of Brother Felix Manalo because God’s mercy is manifest through His sending of the Messenger. Through him, people in these last days were able to learn about God’s pure teachings that are written in the Bible, thereby receiving the hope of salvation,” said Brother Marco Mangune, a minister of the gospel, assigned in Rotorua, New Zealand. — With reports from INC News Section

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Unity Games inspires brethren in Macau

Posted on May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 by pasugoeditor

Unity Games inspires brethren in Macau

By MIRAFLOR RIMERATA and ANTONIO G. CAÑAVERAL JR.

Date Posted: May 25, 2022

The Unity Games in the Ecclesiastical District of Macau held on May 1, 2022, brought the brethren closer together, bringing them joy and adding inspiration to their Christian service.

Members of the district’s four local congregations, namely Barra, Macau, San Malou, and Taipa, gathered at the stadium within the Olympic Sports Centre along Avenue Olímpica, Taipa, Macau to compete in team and individual sports with Christian Family Organizations (CFO) officers officiating the games. Teams representing respective congregations played basketball, volleyball, badminton, and cheering competition. The individual sports participants battled it out in table tennis, chess, Scrabble, darts, and other board games.

A parade of colors and oath of sportsmanship signaled the beginning of the district-whole-day event, which the district staff and the ministers and ministerial workers assigned to each local congregation attended. Brother Celestino Bacsafra supervised the activity with the assistance of Brother Shandrick Earl Ang, the district CFO overseer. The district supervising minister also led the handing of trophies and awards to the winners.

“Joining activities launched by the Church Administration like this inspires us to remain steadfast in our faith in serving our Lord God. We had much joy in our hearts over the activity,” said Venus Tumamao from the Local Congregation of Macau. “Many of us here are working as Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), so many of us are away from our loved ones. This activity served as a stress reliever and our bonding moment.”

“I am happy because we had the Unity Games. Through it, we somehow forgot the sadness of being away from our loved ones and, seeing the unity of the brethren in hearts and spirit, our faith strengthened,” said Abner Vinoya, from the Local Congregation of Taipa. — With reports from INC News Section