Update from WCG Philippines
A weekly e-mail newsletter from the Worldwide Church of God - Philippines
January 26, 2007
Free Medical Mission in Bicol
Legaspi
City -- To more than 800 residents of Tabaco City, coming from the poorest of
the poor in Barangays Mariroc, Pinagbobong, Magapo and Oson, January 20 &
21, 2007 shall long be remembered. Through the joint efforts of National
Director Eugene Guzon, the Texas Association of Filipino Physicians, and the
Philippine Nurses Association in America, a medical team conducted a medical
mission at Mariroc Elementary School in Tabaco City last weekend. It’s more
than a month now since super typhoon Reming left the whole province of Albay,
and the rest of Bicol region with so much devastation and an activity such as
this was heaven-sent indeed.
Three
doctors and five nurses, all Filipino-Americans were accompanied by ND Eugene
Guzon to Tabaco City morning of January 20. There the team was joined in by
twenty eight (28) volunteer student nurses from Bicol University Tabaco Campus (BUTC),
two doctors from the City Health Unit (CHU), personnel from the CHU, and
barangay health workers. The activity was facilitated by Drs. Joe & Virgie
Manzano, both professors of BUTC while Rex Olandesca acted as the overall
activity coordinator. A short program jump started the activity, which was
graced by Tabaco City Mayor Alex Burce.
During
the two day activity, the church also ministered to the people through feeding
and counseling. Board Member Ezra Raduban with Rex & Winnie Olandesca were
some of our pastors who counseled the patients. Tabaco City Church brethren also
served snacks to more than 800 persons morning until evening with goto, bread
and water in addition to all the staff and volunteers. Around 600 patients
benefited from free consultation, medicines and vitamins. Some 200 packs of
goods were also given to most needy patients.
After
the activity, Dr. Manzano turned over the tents used during the medical mission
to the principal of Mariroc Elementary School, who was very grateful to have
something to use as temporary roofing of their damaged classrooms. The foreign
team left for Manila afternoon of January 21 bringing with them pictures of the
grateful faces of the people whom God has blessed through their hands and
resources.
Together
with ND Eugene Guzon from the National office were Ptr. Rex de la Peña, Orly
Osillos, Bryan Meimban, Arnold Aquino and Jun Osillos.
Because
of the many patients who arrived, there was a need for a follow-up medical
mission which was conducted at the Barangay Hall of Mariroc, Tabaco City, Albay
on Wednesday, January 24, 2007. Two doctors from Tabaco City Health Office and
four volunteer Nursing students from Bicol University, Tabaco Campus attended to
more than 90 patients who were not accommodated last weekend. Additional
medicines were sent in by our National Office. The Barangay Health Workers and
Barangay Tanods were also there to help.
Juliana Bongalos, a barangay health worker of Mariroc said, “The counseling session had helped me a lot. I greatly benefited from it. My fears have diminished and my faith in God was strengthened. God indeed is the one who heals." --Myra Leslie Narido & Myrla Dawal
Note:
For more photos of this activitry, please click this
link.
2007 National Women’s Convention
We
are pleased to announce that we will hold our National Women's Convention
on May 2-5, 2007 at the Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (APTS) located
just outside Baguio City. The campus is situated high on the Cordillera
mountain range offering scenic beauty. Flowers and lush foliage abound, making
the APTS campus well known for its botanical beauty. You may check out
their website: www.apts.edu.
Our convention theme will be, "Woman on a Mission". We are blessed that this year, our speakers are women whose examples and wisdom have inspired us in the Worldwide Church of God (WCG) over the years. They are: Mrs. Tammy Tkach, wife of Pastor General Joseph Tkach, Jr. and editor of Connections, a journal for pastors' wives and families of the WCG. Mrs. Sheila Graham, a coordinator of Women's Ministry Support for the WCG, and Mrs. Daphne Sidney, who serves with her husband Bill in the Eagleby, South Brisbane Church. All 3 women are gifted writers and seasoned speakers.
Convention fee is P2,000.00 for 3 nights (dorm) accommodation, meals and convention materials. First meal will be dinner on May 2 (Wednesday). Last meal will be breakfast on May 5 (Saturday).
Because
of limited dorm-type housing facility, we will be able to accommodate only the
first 180 registered participants on a first come, first served basis. For
more information, please contact Lulu Guzon at lulu_guzon@yahoo.com or
Baby Natividad at the church office, baby_natividad@ph.wcg.org Tel.
No. 426-2294. --Lulu Guzon
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
CWMC
for WCG-Baguio Fellowship
La
Trinidad, Benguet --- We may have a Filipino “diaspora” spread throughout
the nations of the earth, but does it have meaning and significance to the
Lord’s scheme of life in human history besides the search for cash and
livelihood?
Yes,
it does have great relevance and significance, says Pastor Rey Taniajura, WCG
area superintendent for Southern Tagalog and Bicol. He was in town on a retreat
course with other Christian pastors and to conduct a condensed world mission
course for the WCG fellowship here from January 18-22, 2007.
Nine
participated in the mission course. Five are new students, namely, Adel Areola,
Marion Domoguen, Paul Estong, Dario Ngoap and Glorial Pedro.
Where
does such vision lead us in the pursuit of the “Christian mission” to the
world? Back to the God! “Seek the Lord with all of your heart and get on with
a “heart-and-soul” relationship with him. It is here where the corporate and
individual Christian mission begins. Here, in his presence, is where human lives
in the Philippines and the nations in Asia can have meaning and significance,”
Pastor Rey said in a message to the Baguio City and La Trinidad congregation of
the WCG during their worship services last January 20 at the La Trinidad
International Baptist Church Hall.
Drawing
from the visions of several Christian pastors and leaders on the role of the
Philippines in world mission, Pastor Rey almost painted a vivid vision of a
Christian “diaspora” of Filipinos engaged in the discipling of peoples in
all the nations where they are working. He pointed out that “God gave
Filipinos, endowed with flexibility to various cultures, the title
“Christian.”
If
we live up to that title, the Philippines which sends out some 3,000 workers to
the outside world on a daily basis, can also fulfill its role in evangelizing
the people they come in contact with. A deeply committed Christian Filipino will
do what is necessary to accomplish his mission for God wherever he is and thus
bring world history closer to its destiny --- at the door step of heaven and
ultimately eternal life with God, he concluded.
Pastor
Rey was accompanied by his devoted and good wife, June to La Trinidad and the
city of pines. God bless the Philippines! –Robert L. Domoguen
We are set for SEP 2007 in Luzon!
Venue: Communities of Bible Christian Fellowship Camp in Lemery, Batangas
Camp Dates: May 13 - 20. Plan to arrive by 2PM for the campwide Orientation at 4PM.
Departure is on May 17 at 11am.
Camp Tuition: P3,000 (no price increase!)
Number of Campers: 170
Number of Counselors: 20
Number of Activity staff: 15
Number of Service staff: 15
Activities include the following: Archery, Basketball, Badminton, Beach bonfire, Camp Devotionals, Christian Living Classes, Cheer Dance, Campus Service, Dance, Different interest clubs, Fellowship, Swimming, Volleyball and Mountaineering (still being considered)
Campsite is very accessible through the Tagaytay Highway (turn left toward Lemery after the big San Miguel Property) and by Jam Transit (stationed corner Kamias and Edsa. From the Lemery Station, the campsite is just 5 minutes away by tricycle).
Plan now to have an exciting camp with new and old friends from all over Luzon. God has indeed blessed us with a picturesque camp by the beach for our exclusive use. Camper and staff application forms will be available next week.
Please encourage your young people to apply early! More details will follow. Thank you and God bless. --Rex Dela Pena
SEP Mindanao 2007
For Mindanao, SEP will be on April 5-9, 2007. Venue will be at Midway Beach Resort, Initao, Misamis Oriental. Watch out for more details. --Jerome Manriquez, Camp Director
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