Update from WCG Philippines

A weekly e-mail newsletter from the Worldwide Church of God - Philippines

January 12, 2007

Joshua Generation Goes to Baguio City

Baguio City --- We realize it or not, we all affect one another. By God’s grace, Christians do it best. That is, they deliberately give out the best of themselves to others as they themselves have been blessed and affected by God himself.

How Christians affect one another especially the young in the Church community and outside of it, broke through like the first rays of the early morning sun until full day light in the consciousness of most of the participants who attended the Joshua Generation seminar here last January 6-7, 2007.

This first offering of the Joshua Generation Seminar for Northern Luzon begun with an early morning devotional about man’s relationship with God led by Mr. Andy Advincula, a youth leader from the WCG-Manila church. The devotional’s message inspired the proceedings of the two-day activity as it gradually moved on to show that a relevant ministry’s meaningful impact and significance is dependent on a solid and real relationship with the Lord.

The success of the seminar was manifested in the joyful faces of the participants (youths and parents) who were grateful for the insightful, friendly, praise-filled and worshipful Joshua Generation seminar conducted in their behalf by Pastor Rex de la Pena and beautiful wife Sheila. The seminar has reinforced individual and corporate resolutions to plan and pursue specific activities, projects and programs for the youth. –Robert L. Domoguen

Children's Christmas Party at Lanipao Church

Lanipao, Lala, Lanao del Norte -- The Lanipao Congregation of the Worldwide Church of God celebrated a joint Church Party and Children's Ministry Christmas Party On December 23,2006.It was a red-letter day for the almost 100 children, 24 youths, non-member parents and church members who participated the joyous affair. The event was opened with a worship service.Youth Leader Mirasol Suminggit of the Lugapac Children group presented a children's Choir with the children rendrering their songs with actions. The Lanipao Children presented a lively chorus, and the La Urbana Youths under Youths Leaders Ainel Allanic and Maricel Escorial presented their own youth choir with willowy and melodious Christmas songs much to the delight of the attendees.

Pastor Israel Estrera gave a revealing message of the origin of Christmas and its evolutions. His son Ian Estrera delivered a short message assuring the children of more lesson materials to come. After the worship service the Christmas program immediately begun with games and variety shows. It was a very lively and very merry Christmas celebration of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.Gifts for Children and adults were flowing freely. Thanks the liberality of Ptr. Israel and Mrs.joy Estrera and their children. --Agusto Cernol, Senior Pastor for Lanipao Church

Comments from Our Readers & Web Surfers

"Belated merry Christmas and Happy new year! Thanks for diligently sending the updates from the WCG in the Phils. It helps us expats pray for and remain in touch with our roots. It serves as a continuing bond of unity to Filipinos outside of the Philippines and within our spiritual Body worldwide. Hope everything is well with you and your loved ones! Take care and God bless!" --From USA

For comments, suggestions, to submit and share an article,  to subscribe or unsubscribe, write to Len.Joson@wcg.org. These updates can also be accessed and viewed at www.wcg.org/ph.  WCG - Philippines: National Office Address: #60 Matahimik St., Teachers Village, 1101 Quezon City, Philippines. Telephone No. (632) 426-22-94. When sending articles, please send preferably in  text format only and photos as attached files in jpg format.

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)