Update from WCG Philippines
A weekly e-mail newsletter from the Worldwide Church of God - Philippines
February 16, 2007
US Marines Donate Relief Goods to Bicol Calamity Victims
Legaspi
City -- Nine (9) of the WCG Bicol local congregations were recipients of the
relief operation conducted by the U.S. 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade on
January 22 at Legaspi City. The effort was an expression of the thrust,
“Working Together: Sharing goodwill with the people of the Philippines.”
According
to Ptr. Greg Glova, the C-130 planeload of relief goods (they called “pasalubong”)
personally donated by US marines, service members and their families in Okinawa,
Japan were divided among 4 selected beneficiaries -- the community (c/o the
Provincial Government), the Catholic Church, some evangelical churches and
the Worldwide Church of God. WCG was favored to be a recipient through the
acquaintance of Cebu Pastor Jimmy Boone with ex-US Marine and Missionary Robert
Murphy. Pastor Greg Glova coordinated and received in behalf of our local
churches boxes of used clothing and groceries which were later distributed to
our congregations in Baao, Tabaco, Cotmon, Legaspi, Donsol/Sorsogon, Aroroy,
Bulawan, San Rafael and Magallanes.
Some of our Cotmon, Legaspi and Tabaco brethren together with hundreds of other
selected recipients also received bags of groceries and T-shirt at the Legaspi
Domestic Airport during the relief distribution. --Myra Leslie J. Narido
New Area Superintendent for Northern Luzon
Baguio
City --- Arlan Aquino, 33, is the new Area Superintendent (AS) for Northern
Luzon. The good and warm news broke gently into the consciousness of the local
congregation here at a time when the cold season was giving way to the first
days of a promising and vibrant summer ahead.
Dr. John Tinoyan, Assistant Pastor, who gave the announcement last Sunday, said that in addition to his new assignment, Pastor Arlan will continue to serve as the senior pastor of the local congregation here.
Pastor Arlan replaced Pastor Jeremias Ortiguero who retired last year but continued to serve as AS for Northern Luzon until recently. Pastor J. Ortiguero will continue as Senior Pastor in Cadumanian, Agoo, La Union. –Robert L. Domoguen
SEP in Lemery, Batangas All Set for May 13-20
The
campsite has been set. The dates are already marked. What are you waiting for?
Get an application form through your local pastor/youth leaders and apply for
the Summer Enrichment Program in Lemery, Batangas and plan for an awesome camp
experience with old and new friends.
Set in an idyllic and reflective atmosphere in Lemery - get to know God, yourself and friends in a setting that fosters deep relationship with Christ. Learn new sports and develop new skills in dance, badminton, volleyball, basketball and other fun activities scheduled for the dorms. Share something about yourself with your dormmates while witnessing the sunset.
Mark the dates: May 13 - 20, 2007. If you are interested in securing a bus seat (P300 -2way) for a chartered JAM transit (leaving WCG office May 13, 10 AM - please contact Aron Tolentino 09162108909.
More application forms will be available during the Clayground Monthly Youth Service 2PM, Feb25 WCG office. Staff screening and training details will be announced soon. Summer Enrichment Program 2007 - be there when it happens! --Rex Dela Pena
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, 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
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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)