UPDATE
from WCG PHILIPPINES 
UPDATE
from WCG PHILIPPINES
The official e-mail weekly newsletter of the Worldwide Church of God in the Philippines
Web site: http://www.wcgmindanao.org September 27, 2002
National Director Visits Bukidnon, Levi Yuson Ordained as Elder
Kiara,
Bukidnon -- National Director Eugene Guzon, accompanied by Asian Center for
Missions coordinator for Cagayan de Oro, Pastor Gennie Sinday, graced the first
day of the feast in Kiara, Don Carlos, Bukidnon where 329 brethren attended.
Also present during the occasion was Mindanao Area Superintendent Len Joson.
On
this same occasion, Pastor Levi Yuson, assistant pastor for Maramag Church was
ordained as an elder by the National Director assisted by the Area
Superintendent and myself.
Other highlights during this festival are the following: Monico Sistoso was baptized as the 20th member of the Lumbo OBS; a Single's Night was held on the first day; a Family Day on the 2nd day of the feast was held in MGM resort with combined activities for seniors citizens, sports for youth, swimming and games for children, volleyball for men and volleyball for women and boat riding. --Joel Alisbo, Senior Pastor for Bukidnon Churches and OBS areas
National Director Visits Northern Mindanao Brethren
After
visiting the Bukidnon brethren last Saturday, September 21, National Director
Eugene Guzon and myself proceeded to Cagayan de Oro City to meet our brethren
there for their festival celebration last Sunday, September 22. Some 159
brethren from the following churches and OBS areas attended: Cagayan de Oro City
Church, Davao City Church, Solana OBS, Initao OBS, Iligan City Church, Lanipao
Church and Pagadian City Church. Some brethren came from far away distances just
to be present during this festival.
As in Bukidnon, the National Director emphasized the need for our local churches nationwide to become vibrant, viable and visible. Before the National Director left for Cebu on his way to the Bohol festival site, he met with the leaders after worship services to personally thank them for their dedication and service to the church. --Len Joson
Batangas & Laguna Brethren Celebrates Festival
San Pablo City -- Eighty-one members, guests and their families gathered together at Bukid Garden Resort in San Pablo City last September 21 for a praise and worship service on the first day of the the Feast of Tabernacles. The members came from two congregations and one outreach Bible study namely, Batangas City church, San Pablo City church and the Lucena Bible study. A potluck lunch was served after the service. This was followed by a family fellowship and get together where children and adults enjoyed games organized by Daisy Boone. Awards were also given to outstanding members of the children's ministry of the San Pablo city church. Guest speaker for the worship celebration was Dr. Rey Taniajura, area superintendent for Southern Luzon, who spoke on Worship and the Tabernacle. An added highlight of the celebration was the baptism of Edwin Delmoro of the Batangas City church.
Quote from Pastor General's Weekly Update
Someone said so well: "To come together is a beginning; To stay together is progress; To finish together is success." Can an organization or family succeed when it sustains damages from within? The solution to the problem of loss by friendly fire is found in the word "together." We have come together for important reasons. We are in it together. Through conflict and disagreement, we must stand together. And in the end, if we finish at all, we will finish together. --Joseph Tkach, Pastor General
"Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you." (2 Thessalonians 3:1)