Update from WCG Philippines

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

January 19, 2007

World Missions Congress 2007 in Tagaytay

Join the World Missions Congress 2007 in Tagaytay on March 15 - 17. Know the Missions Perspectives, Peoples and Possibilities as we move together to reach the nations! We are inviting all pastoral and ministry leaders to attend and be part of the Congress. All Condensed World Missions Course graduates are encouraged to fan the flame of missions in their hearts. The Congress is also open to anyone interested in getting to know more about Missions.

A discounted fee of P800 for the 1st 200 participants is available. Sign up now through your local church pastor or through Baby Natividad - WCG office 4262294 / 09204606963. The Congress will begin at 7:30PM on March 15 (Christian Development Center). Congress ends on March 17, 3PM. On-site registration will begin at 3PM. Speakers include our Missions Superintendent Randal Dick, Bob Lopez, Bishop Tendero, Robert Clark and other missionaries.

Come be part of the World Missions Congress! --Rex Dela Pena

Church Revival in Bansud, Oriental Mindoro Yields 12 new Baptized Souls

After 2 years of no ministers from WCG office visiting the Bansud Church, or having no worship service being conducted due to dispersal of its members, a vision of church planting has emerged through the initiative of my father-in-law, Bro. Bernardo Cuizon. Daily Bible Study has been conducted in Bgy. Malo, Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, and in Bansud Proper after the Baguio festivities. Manila South Church gave 20 New Testament Bibles to my father in law to start the bible study, and maybe he was inspired by the meetings of Manila South members regarding church planting and baptisms while we were in Baguio. My parents-in-law have not missed the Baguio festivities ever since and we stayed in the same cottage. There has been a joy in teaching the new believers according to my father-in-law as I also agreed. 12 new souls were baptized, 7 of which were Mangyans, last Saturday by Ptr. Manny Ornejas and me. --Nomer Venus

Area Superintendents Meeting, "Fan the Flame"

After the 17th board meeting held last Saturday (January 13), National Director Eugene Guzon met with the area superintendents for 2 days (January 14-15) in Manila to discuss upcoming plans and objectives for the year 2007. Among others, ND Eugene announced that the theme for this year is "Fan the Flame" (2 Timothy 1:6-7). Various trainings will also be re-activated like the Foundations for Christian Leadership to address the continuing need to equip new leaders in various ministries.

On a personal level, the national director and area superintendents also shared with everyone their family's highlights and personal ministry successes and/or frustrations during the year 2006. Everyone went home tired after the series of meetings but optimistic and excited with what God has in store for the WCG Philippines for the year 2007.

Congratulations to Nursing Board Exam Passers!

The following passed the recent December 2006 Nursing Licensure Exam: Tehane Pon Colona (left photo), daughter of Ipil & Zamboanga City Church Senior Pastor Bert & Ging Colona and, Deborah Anne Ouano (right photo), daughter of Dumaguete Church City Church Pastor Angelo & Delta Ouano. Congratulations!

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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)