Metrowide Youth Camping

The Kalookan City congregation that meets at the Morning Breeze Subdivision is hosting the Youth Camping for the National Capital Region young people of the church. This will be held at the Falcon Resort in Norzagaray, Bulacan during the so-called Holy Week in April. The camping theme is “Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders.” #

Iloco magazine staffers to meet in April

Staff members and writers of the Iloco magazine “Sadiri” will meet in the afternoon of April 8 to evaluate plans and strategies on how to continue with this quarterly paper. It serves the edification needs of Iloco speaking congregations in Northern Luzon. Eusebio Tanicala and Roger Nonog serve as editor and managing editor respectively. Joven Gundayao is the finance officer. #

Leadership Extension class at SMBC in June

In the first week of June, the Leadership Extension class which usually is organized by Bob Buchanan will be conducted at the facilities of the Southern Mindanao Bible College in Makilala, Cotabato. This forthcoming event will be held the first week of June. #

14 to graduate from SMBC

A report from brother Ferdinand Guillermo, current director of the Southern Mindanao Bible College which is located in Makilala, Cotabato,, says that 14 are expected to be certified and to receive the certificate Associate in Theology. Date of graduation is April 5. This graduation affair serves as a reason for members of several congregations to gather together at the Le Reve Resort which adjoins the SMBC compound. Students come from congregations in the Davao and Cotabato provinces. This preacher training school is directed by the church that meets at downtown Kabacan, Cotabato. #

Radio broadcasting goes on

“Si Jesus ang Daan” is aired every Sunday 3-4pm over DWSS, 1494 khz. Brethren Erwin Ocampo and Jun Patricio are the regular speakers. Some preachers from MetroManila and Cavite also prepare some lessons. Local churches contribute to the funding of this radio program. There are listeners who are interested in the lessons. Please tell your relatives to listen to this program which could reach even some towns outside of the metropolis. #

Philippine International Bible Institute—Batangas

There are ten students currently enrolled in this preacher training school in Batangas. It is affiliated with the Sunset International Bible Institute in Texas. Brother Moises Gonzales supervises the weekend preaching of the students in five churches nearby. Three of these churches have been planted in the past several years according to a report given to us by Jun Patricio. #

Conversions in the Cagayan Valley

Preachers and church leaders continue to share the gospel to our people. On March 4 three inmates in the Quirino provincial jail in Cabarroguis town surrendered their lives after several weeks of gospel lessons with brethren Banaga, Tangunan and Mercado. Baptized were R. Sumalbag, J. Rivera and R. Ignacio who are serving terms in the provincial prison house. Brother Rudy Mercado and Edward Tangunan conduct classes every Wednesday in this provincial jail.

In the third week of February Mario Bolesa and Ed Tangunan fully taught Mr/Mrs. Pepito Bolesa. Wife and husband decided to obey Christ in water baptism on Febuary 24th.

During the last week of February while brethren Mercado, Concepcion, Lumandaz, Bagachon, Bolesa, Tangunan and others were repairing the chapel in Potia during day time, they preached at night time. After several nights of teaching, four young people were baptized. In the first Sunday of February, brother Eusebio Tanicala visited and preached at Potia, Ifugao. #

PBC Alumni General Assembly

April 11, Saturday (8am to 12noon) is the annual General Assembly of the Philippine Bible College alumni association general assembly. It will be held at the PBC library. There will be a brief devotional service which will be followed by the alumni president’s report, the treasurer’s report and a business meeting.

Emptying in Philippians 2: 5-11 Is Illustrated in Daniel 4:1-37

By Eusebio Tanicala

In my reflection of King Nebuchadnezzar’s story in Daniel 4, I find the section as an excellent illustration of the emptying which was done by Christ in the epic of redemption. A study of Daniel 4 will increase one’s deeper analysis of Philippians 2:1-11 about Christ having emptied himself of His “form of God” yet he remained fully God.

Some explain “”who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equalaity with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men,” (6-7, KJV) to mean that Christ emptied or discarded Himself of the essence of deity. Some take this position and yet they are very aggressive in their affirmation that Christ was God during the 33 years he was on earth. The two positions would be contradictory.

In a previous article, we explained that “form of God” does not mean “essence of God.” We have explained that “form of God” are the detachable-restorable characteristics; while the phrase “essence of God” compose the inherent attributes of deity that could not be emptied of. Humanity is the essence of being man. A man could not stop being human. Deity is the essence of God. God could not stop being God.

King Nebuchadnezzar was the greatest and most splendored king of the powerful Babylonian Empire. The king had a splendid palace (v.30), a tall, towering dominion (vs. 10-12), he was a powerful despot (vs. 20-22), with honor, splendor and majesty (vs. 30,36); surrounded and adored by a fawning retinue of counselors and nobles. But Yahweh humbled this King-god Nebuchadnezzar From a pedestal that was attended by royal splendor, despotic power, and honor, the king was brought down to a level below the normal human subsistence. Down to the level of beast: human reason lost (v. 36), possessed heart of a beast, ate grass like a beast, naked as a beast, tied down as a ferocious beast, hair unwashed/untrimmed that hardened like eagle’s feathers and nails that grew and sharpened like bird’s claws (vs. 23, 25, 32, 33).

From the form of a clean, glittering, majestic, godlike, powerful, adorable, royal personality, King Nebuchadnezzar took another form: he became a dirty, greasy, dull, lowly, beastly, powerless, demented person. His characteristics are that which are lower than the normal beast. He was a demonized-beast. But he remained human. The essence of humanity remained intact in him. The externals of royalty were, however, discarded or emptied of for a season (possibly 7 years). Then after a given period of time, the detachable attributes of kingship were restored back to him (v. 36).

A similar story is found in the case of our Lord Jesus Christ. From the unfathomable eternal past, long before the invisible powers, thrones, authorities and dominions of angelic hosts were created (Col. 1:15-17) Christ has existed as a spirit persona. He has been existing as the Second Person in the Godhead Trinity. Christ created the angelic hosts. He was worshipped by angels. See Deut. 32:43; Psalm 97:7. Brightness and intense light surrounded the dwelling of the Godhead. It is suggestive of celestial royalty. God shines brighter than the intensity of one thousand exploding atomic bombs which the naked eye could not behold onto. See Daniel 2:22; Psalms 4:6; 44:3; Hab. 3:4; Matt. 17:2; Rev. 1:16.

Before the creation of the visible universe, Christ had heavenly glory says John 17:5. Christ had riches far greater in value and volume than all the wealth of the whole world multiplied a hundredfold says 2 Cor. 8:9. Angels served Him says Psalms 91:11, 12; Matt. 4:6. But Christ emptied Himself of these detachable royal attributes of glory, honor, majesty, and splendor befitting a King. However, His essence, his reality as Deity was not detached from His person when he was commissioned to take the form of a servant as described in Phil. 2:5-8. It is therefore wrong to say that the meaning of “He emptied Himself” means He emptied Himself of the essential attributes of God.

The New King James Version renders v. 7 this way: “but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a servant and coming in the likeness of man.” At the margin it reads, “emptied himself of His privileges.” The translators of the NKJV understood that the “emptying” is not discarding his deity. Rather, the emptying refers to the suspension of privileges and glorious appearances. But when he ascended back to heaven all these were restored back says Phil. 2:11 and Rev. 1:9-20; Rev. 7:9-17.

This period of emptiednness for King Nebuchadnezzar of his royal splendor and privileges was possibly 7 years while that of Christ was 33 years. (Comments or critiques are welcome.)

Makati City church founding anniversary

Brother Chito Cusi of Cebu City was the guest speaker in the March 8 first anniversary celebration of the Makati City congregation (formally called Metro South Church of Christ). This new congregation is led by a group of young professionals and businessmen. An intern from the Church Planting Institute operating in Tagaytay City is currently serving this new congregation. Two interns from Philippine Bible College in Baguio and Sunrise Christian College are expected to augment the evangelistic thrust in this area of the big Metropolitan Manila area. #

Church Institute dedicates building

The Church Planting Institute building in Tagaytay City was inaugurated and dedicated last March 5. This new building was put up through the donation of a couple who loves the Lord. The two choose to remain anonymous. This institute is dedicated to the training of church planters.

Brother Jun Patricio, one of the instructors in this school, would like to encourage matured Christians to enroll in the training. Students will be encouraged to go into church planting campaigns. #

North Luzon Lectureship in Baguio

April 8-10 is the date for the fellowship-lectureship of northern Luzon congregations which will be held at the 18 Rimando Road compound. Hosting this affair is the Baguio Church. Expected attendance is may reach 1000. The theme is on the authority of Jesus Christ.

To speak on special topics are Bob Buchanan (The Doctrine of Fellowship & Disfellowship); Ken Wilkey (The Appointment of Elders & Deacons); Eusebio Tanicala (The Instrumental Music Issue).

Textual lessons will discussed by Felix Bravo (Mtt. 5:22 & 26); Jun Patricio (Mtt. 5:28 & 32; Roger Nonog (Mtt. 5:44); Arnold Zambrano & Em de Castro & Sam Nisperos (Mtt. 6:2,5,16 in separate classes); John Quiniones, Arnan Bayla, Sam Nisperos (Mtt. 6:25 & 29 in separate classes). #

Gospel campaigns scheduled in Isabela and Quirino

Brother Edward Tangunan says that gospel campaigns are scheduled in several localities in the Cagayan Valley: Potia, Ifugao on March 23-26; Aglipay, Quirino province on March 27; Leadership class in Saguday, Quirino province on March 28-29; Villacampo, Echague, Isabela on March 30-31; San Mateo, Isabela on April 1-3. Brethren Ken Wilkey, Eusebio Tanicala, and Dick Baguioen will join Isabela and Quirino preachers and church leaders in this ten-day evangelistic campaign. #

Graduation in Bible Colleges

Philippine Bible College in Baguio expects to graduate ten students on March 27th according to brother Cristino Sacayanan; and according to brother Ferdinand Guillermo, the Southern Mindanao Bible College in Makilala, Cotabato will certify fourteen students on April 4th. We hope that these number will be added to the rank of preaching brethren.

PBCAA Annual General Assembly

As approved by the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Bible College Alumni Association, board chair and president Eusebio Tanicala wishes to announce that the general assembly required by the by-laws of the association will be held at the library of Philippine Bible College on April 11 (a Saturday) from 8:00 to 11:00AM. PBC alumni are requested to attend the meeting.

Bible Camp for MetroManila Youth Scheduled for April

The Kalookan City congregation that meets at 74 Asuncion Street, Morning Breeze Subdivision, Kalookan City will play host to the Metro Manila Youth Camping 2009 during the so-called Holy Week. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday will be April 9 and April 10 respectively. This annual affair will be conducted at the Falcon Crest Resort at Norzagaray, Bulacan.

Congregation Started in Mountain Province

Brother Emilio Panday reports that three souls were baptized on December 17th bringing the membership of a new congregation to six. Michael Gomez stayed behind a few days in Natonin, Mountain Province to assist the new congregation in holding their first worship service and to give more Bible lessons to the new converts.

NATIONAL LADIES RETREAT 2009

Bacolod City will be the venue of the annual National Laides Retreat during the last week of April. Updates of this affair shall be posted in this blog.

Holy Week 2009 Schedule

April 9 and 10 are Maundy Thursday and Good Friday respectively this year of 2009. Regional and sectoral aftivities are lined up during this so called Holy Week in Philippine traditions.

Congregations in the Ilocandia region will converge in Baguio City. Metro Manila Youth Camping will be held in Norzagaray, Bulacan with the Kalookan City church as host and coordinator.

Churches in Central and Eastern Visayas will have their own affair. So does Western Visayas and the Western and Eastern sections of Mindanao.

Metro Manila Youth Camping 2009

The Kalookan City congregation that meets at 74 Asuncion Street, Morning Breeze Subdivision, Kalookan City will play host to the Metro Manila Youth Camping 2009 during the so-called Holy Week. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday will be April 9 and April 10 respectively. This annual affair will be conducted at the Falcon Crest Resort at Norzagaray, Bulacan.

Zamboanga Bible School Reunion 2008

Zamboanga Bible School alumni and those who have stayed in the dormitories hold a reunion on December 22. It is a whole day affair. This will be held at #6 T. Castillo Street, Baliwasan Moret, Zamboanga City.

PBC Update

BAGUIO CITY- Brother Tommy Mapalo reports that in the November semester there are 20 full-time students while 18 attend classes on a part-time basis.

2009 National Ladies’ Retreat

Bacolod City will be the venue of the April 2009 National Ladies Retreat. The Bacolod City congregation is the host of this affair.

National Evangelism Workshop

December 22-24 is the date of the National Evangelism Workshop & Seminar which will be held at the church facilities at 31 Samar Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City. Congregations in the National Capital Region and Cavite cooperate in hosting this annual affair. Brother Jun Patricio is the program coordinator.

New Facility in Morning Breeze, Kalookan City

Brethren in the congregation that meets in a newly built facility located at the Morning Breeze Subdivision will hold a thanksgiving fellowship on December 7. The members of the church in that area are so grateful for the many blessings the Lord has showered on them these past several years they want to express their gratitude in a special worship service and would like to look forward to a new year with great anticipation to be dedicated to the glory of our God. Brother Eusebio Tanicala is one among those invited to deliver a lesson.

National Evangelism Workshop & Seminar

December 22-24 has been announced by the organizing committee of the annual evangelism seminar hosted by the congregations of the Metro Manila area, Batangas and Cavite. Please watch for updates.

New Preacher Training School Up in Leyte

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE-   A preacher training school in this has been started last June with an initial enrolment of seventeen. Classes are held at the facilities of the congregation that meets in Utap district.

Among the teachers are Charlie Sabado, Ruel Belo, Mercedez Onez and Jonathan. Dominador Belo serves as director.

Seminar in San Carlos City, Pangasinan

Baguio City – “The Ancient Word for the Modern World” will be the theme of a seminar in this city, says brother Samuel Serideo, one of the evangelists that is based in this city. This will be held on June 7^th with our editor, Eusebio Tanicala, as one of the resource persons.

VBS in Baguio City

Baguio Church of Christ at 18 Rimando Road conducts a Vacation Bible School from May 21 to 24.

Evangelists Needed in Kalookan City

Two evangelists are needed by the congregation that meets at the Morning Breeze Subdivision in Kalookan City. Interested persons may contact brother Randy Macapagal in the following email address: macapagalrandy@yahoo.com

WBS correspondence lesson enrollees

On April 19^th the A-Hill congregation of Baguio in cooperation with the operations manager of World Bible School-Philippines, Bal Lagua, Jr. conducted an enrolment campaign at Upper West Camp 7 of this city. Apprentices of the Missionary Training Program also participated. Sixty four people were enrolled and given the first lesson of the WBS course. Brother Robin Baquiran serves as personal evangelist for the A-Hill church.

Rabon Bible College

Groundbreaking ceremony for a new building of the Rabon Bible College was done recently. This new multi-purpose building will be located near the boundary of San Fabian, Pangasinan and Rosario, La Union on a hill overlooking picturesque Lingayen Gulf.

Lecture on church growth

The Midtown congregation that meets along Marcos Highway in Baguio City invited brother Ken Wilkey to give a lecture on church growth. This was done last Monday, April 21^st. Brethren in the Baguio and La Trinidad area attended this event.

National Ladies Retreat

The annual National Ladies Retreat is held in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte from April 24-27. The congregation at Bonbon district is the host of this year’s affair.

New Iloco Quarterly

A group in northern Luzon concerned with the spiritual growth of brethren who speak Iloco have banded together to publish a quarterly dedicated to evangelism, edification and clarification of doctrinal issues. The steering committee is composed of the following: Jovencio Gundayao, Nic Graneta, Roger Nonog, Ephraim de Castro, Rolly Nonog, Sam Nisperos, Trifon Lachica, Adolfo Braga II, Samuel Serideo, Mar Carbonel, Melchor Ducusin, Edmund Bacani and Eusebio Tanicala.

Eusebio Tanicala is editor, Roger Nonog is the managing editor and Jovencio Gundayao is the finance officer. The first issue is expected to come out in May.

Preachers Wanted in Kalookan City

Please look around and encourage those who are interested to work in the Kalookan City, Metro Manila area. Two full-time evangelists are needed over there according to an email sent in by brother Randy Macapagal.
The qualifications are:

• Graduate of a Theological School
• At least 2 years in full-time ministry experience
• Good leadership qualities
• Has initiative
• Good in singing
• Very healthy

The contact person is Randy Macapagal (randymacapagal@hotmail.com)

PBCAA INSTALLS NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES

During the April 3-4, 2008 general assembly, the Philippine Bible College alumni association elected 11 brethren to the board of trustees and the 11 elected the officers from among themselves.

This new set of officers shall serve the association from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2011. They are Eusebio Tanicala—President; Felix Bravo—Executive Vice President; Teofilo Alcayde—VP for Luzon; Bonifacio Patricio, Jr.—VP for the Visayas; Bernardo Panergo—VP for Mindanao; Rebecca Braga—Secretary; Mardonio Bernardo—Treasurer; Rachel Cabuenas—Auditor; Tholomew Mapalo & Arnold Zambrano —Business Manager; Rolando Nonog—Public Relations Officer. ©

10 GRADUATED FROM PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE

In a ceremony conducted on April 4, ten students were certified and subsequently given the title “Associate in Theology.”

The graduates are: Elix M. de Pedro, Jr. of Occidental Mindoro; Richard C. Duque of Pangasinan; Arnold C. Escoro of Metro Manila; Michael A. Hildreth of California; Meljohn M. Mabunga of Cavite; Daniel M. Manila of South Cotabato; Emver Jay S. Rigor of South Cotabato; Glenn F. Saturno of Cavite; Carl Michael S. Suarez of San Juan City and Sarah R. Gallardo of Metro Manila.

Brother Kenneth Wilkey was the commencement speaker.
Eusebio Tanicala, our moderator and president of the Philippine Bible College Alumni Association, inducted the graduates into the alumni association. Felix Bravo served as after-dinner-speaker in the banquet that followed the graduation program,

Current staff of Philippine Bible College are Cristino Sacayanan (director), Joel Awingan, Adolfo Braga II, Alejandro Ciencia, Sr., Tholomew Mapalo, Elvie Sacayanan and Dick Baguioen.

PBC Scholarship donors are the following: Dr. Manuel Dugui-es and family, Mrs. Cresencia Mayor, Mrs. Julia Wagayen, East-West Church of Christ of Seoul, Korea; PBC Alumni Association Officers; Mrs. Josefina Ciencia, Raymundo Locaberte; Dr & Mrs. Nicanor Suero; Baguio Church of Christ and Midtown Church of Christ of Baguio City. © —Alvin Tanicala

NATIONAL LADIES RETREAT SCHEDULE

The Bonbon Church of Christ in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte is the host of this year’s National Ladies Retreat which is scheduled for April 24-27. Theme is “Bloom and Bear Fruit”. Contact persons are Elvi Cariaga (0916-5479361); Maricel Sarmiento (0910-5388462); Geanrose Lagumbay (0920-2620482); Ara Saquin (0915-2107056). ©

Pangasinan Congregations Fellowship

The locale that meets at Baybay Lopez, Binmaley, Pangasinan plays host to the second quarter fellowship of Pangasinan speaking brethren. This event is set for April 5, 2008.

 

 

 

PBCAA Reunion and General Assembly

April 3-4 is this year’s reunion and general assembly for Philippine Bible College alumni. A new set of  board of trustees shall be elected to serve from May 2008 to April 2011.

Theme for this homecoming is “Improving the Academic Offerings and Services of Philippine Bible College.”

In the evening of April 4, the College will award certificates to ten students who have completed the requirements for the title Associate in Theology.  Ken Wilkey will be the guest speaker in this graduation program. 

 

PBC Alumni Reunion

Alumni of Philippine Bible College will hold its annual reunion and general assembly on April 3-4 in Baguio City. This year’s homecoming celebrates the 60^th founding anniversary of the school. Homecoming theme is “Improving the Academic Offerings and Services of Philippine Bible College.” #

Fellowship (Panagkakadua) 2008

Tabuk City, Kalinga is the venue of the annual fellowship for congregations in the eastern side of Luzon while churches in the western side of the island will congregate in Sapang, Moncada, Tarlac. The date is March 19-21, 2008. Contact person/coordinator for the Tabuk venue is Edward Tangunan while Jovencio Gundayao helps.

 

PBC Alumni Association Celebrates 60th College Anniversary

April 3-4, 2008 is the homecoming date for Philippine Bible College alumni association in Baguio. This is the 60^th anniversary of the college. The annual general assembly will be conducted when the President, Eusebio Tanicala, and the Treasurer, Mar Bernardo, shall give their respective annual reports. Also a new board of trustees shall be elected to serve from May 2008 to April 2011.

In the evening of April 4, Philippine Bible College shall hold its 35^th commencement exercises with alumni in attendance. #         

 

 

Ten Baptized in Baguio City

From January 5 to February 20,2008 the Centrepoint Church of Christ in Baguio reports the obedience of ten souls and were baptized into the body of Christ. Doing much in the teaching ministry of the congregation are Emilio Panday and Jeirlee Coloma. Baptized last February 20^th was Rowena J. Diaz.  -Emilio Panday

Rabon Bible College Graduation

Ten young people were awarded the certificate Associate in Arts in Biblical Studies in the evening of February 22nd in a memorable program held at the Consuelo Hotel in Lingayen, Pangasinan. Rabon Bible College is under the oversight of the Rabon Church of Christ meeting at Rabon, San Fabian, Pangasinan.

The graduates are Heherson Bergado, Chudnay Ducusin, Angelo Imbat, Anthony Imbat, Gilbert Moreno, Mark Ryan Rosimo, Arnold Solomon, Daisy Libed, Jennyline Nisperos and Laarni Tacotaco-Rosimo.

Brother Donald Kidd of the Hatton Church of Christ in Alabama and brother Eusebio Tanicala of Baguio City were the guest speakers.

Special guests during the program were Thomas Holland, William & Beverly Watkins and Chris Paul from Tennessee.  Also in attendance were the preachers and church leaders who attended the Tom Holland Lectureship.

Special topics to be discussed in San Fabian, Pangasinan

Elders of the Rabon congregation in San Fabian town have invited brethren Pablo Lachica and Eusebio Tanicala to discuss on February 9th the following topics:

1. Bountiful Giving
2. The Celebration and Symbolism of the Lord’s Supper
3. Overcoming the Objections of the “Ang Dating Daan” about the weekly Lord’s Supper
4. Explanation of the use of mini cups in the Lord’s Supper

Church leaders and preachers are invited to attend.

Tom Holland Lectureship in Lingayen

“Church Leaders in the Forefront of the Christian Battle” is the theme of a lectureship scheduled for February 21-23, 2008 at the Hotel Consuelo in the capital town of Lingayen, Pangasinan.

Speakers are  Thomas Holland, director of the Nashville School of Preaching & Biblical Studies, and Bill Watkins, pulpit minister at the Crieve Hall congregation in Nashville, Tennessee. Beverly Watkins will share lessons with ladies in a separate hall.

Registration fee is Php1,000 which shall cover sleeping quarters,  meals, snacks, use of the convention hall and use of the swimming pool.  Check in at the hotel could start in the afternoon of the 20th.

Contact persons: Edwin DG Bacani 09273125500; Judy Ann Erese 09158125120; Edna Ducusin 09205885208; Mon Devera 09157745088.

Kabacan Church needs 2 workers

Two ministers are needed to advance the Lord’s work in Kabacan, Cotabato.

1. Minister of Adults with the following qualifications among others: between 30 and 60 years old; at least 2 years experience in the ministry;  has at least a bachelor’s degree in theology; able to teach music; can communicate in Tagalog and English; physically fit.
2. Youth Minister with the following qualifications among others: between 23 and 30 years old;  at least 1 year experience in youth ministry; able to teach music in the church; physically fit.

Contact person: Mr. Quintin M. Balagot e-mail – kenbal5@yahoo.com

Rabon Bible College holds graduation in February

In the evening of February 22, Rabon Bible College which operates in San Fabian, Pangasinan, will award the title of Associate in Theology to ten students. This ceremony will coincide with the lectureship that is scheduled at the Hotel Consuelo in Lingayen, Pangasinan. Brother Donald Kidd is the guest speaker.

Baptism in Tuao, Cagayan

Jhun Ma who preaches in Tuao reports the obedience and baptism of Ricky Agayam last January 27th.

3 Baptized in Ilagan, Isabela

Brother Bal Lagua, Sr., evangelist based in Ilagan town, reports that on Jan. 27, three of those he has been teaching obeyed the Lord and were baptized. They are Gemma Mondejo and daughters Ma. Pia Angeline and Karen Kaye.

Lectureship Invitation

Dear brethren,

Gracious greetings in the precious Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The Rabon Bible College, under the oversight of the elders of the Rabon Church of Christ, Rabon, San Fabian, Pangasinan will host a lectureship with a theme: “THE CHURCH LEADERS AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE CHRISTIAN BATTLE”, on February 21-23, 2008 to be held in Consuelo Hotel Resort & Restaurant, Lingayen, Pangasinan. We have invited bro. THOMAS HOLLAND, Director of Nashville School of Preaching and bro. BILL WATKINS, Pulpit Minister of the Crieve Hall church of Christ to be our speakers.

In connection to this, we would like to extend our cordial invitation to you that we may all be recipients of the encouragement of preaching boldly the Word of God and be the Leaders God’s want us to be not only inside the church but also in the community where we live.

Our registration fee is ONE THOUSAND PESOS (Php.1,000) that covers the following:

1.Three (3) days meals (eat all you can) and snacks which will starts on February 20th supper until February 23rd breakfast,
2.Air-conditioned room, Swimming pool, Convention hall.

Please confirm your attendance on or before February 15th through the following contact persons: EDWIN DG. BACANI-09273125500, JUDY ANN ERESE-09158125120, EDNA DUCUSIN-09205885208, SOLOMON Q. DE VERA-09157745088.

In His Name we serve,

EDWIN DG. BACANI
Director

Noted by:

MELCHOR DUCUSIN
Overseeing Elder

PBCAA TO HEAR TOM HOLLAND

After the Feb. 21-23 lectures at the Consuelo  Hotel in Lingayen, Pangasinan brother Tom Holland will have a special  meeting with the PBC alumni and students on the 25th of February from  8:AM to about 3PM at the Library of the collele. Brother Holland has  been asked to talk about current theories and practices in homiletics.#  — ET

GENERAL ASSEMBLY DATE COINCIDES WITH PBC GRADUATION

April 3-4, 2008 was approved by the PBCAA  board of trustees as general assembly for the association. We shall  celebrate during this homecoming the 60th year of operation of the  college or its Diamond Jubilee. This will coincide with the PBC  graduation program which shall  be held in the evening of April 4. Ten  students are expected to receive the title of Associate in Theology.  A new set of officers shall be elected and installed to  serve
from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2011. Our current set of officers  ends its term of service in April this year. (ET)

PBCAA BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN

In the 26 January 2008 meeting, the PBCAA board decided to have its February meeting in the evening of the February 22nd or have a breakfast meeting on the 23rd at the Consuelo Hotel in Lingayen, Pangasinan.

We are checking up with the board members which above date and time are most convenient. We encourage PBCAA board members to attend the Tom Holland Lectureship to be held Feb. 20-23.

Last notice received from the eldership of the Rabon church which is coordinating the Tom Holland Lectureship at the ConsuelO Hotel, Lingayen , Pangasinan, the expected registration fee is Php1000 per head. That would take care of bed and board from evening of Feb. 20 until
morning of 23rd. Said hotel is near the provincial capitol. For more information please contact Ed Bacani at the following number (0927)312-5500. # -ET

Kabacan church needs workers

The congregation that meets along Rizal Avenue (National Highway) in downtown Kabacan, Cotabato is in need of two workers: one Minister for Adults and one Youth Minister.

A. Minister for Adults

Qualifications: at least a bachelor’s degree in theology, 30-60 years old, at least 2 years experience in the ministry, able to communicate in Tagalog and English, able to teach music and lead singing in the church, married or single, physically fit.

B. Youth Minister

Qualifications: at least an associate degree in theology, 23-30 years old, one year experience in youth ministry, able to communicate in Tagalog and English, able to teach music and lead singing in church, single and physically fit.

Contact Person: Mr. Quintin M. Balagot

Email: kenbal5@yahoo.com Mobile phone: (0905) 944-7868

WBS courses promoted in southeastern Mindanao

In the third week of this month, preachers went around congregations in the CARAGA Region to promote the use of World Bible School courses to help get people study the Bible. Among those who gave time to this effort are Isaac Valdez of Tangtangan, South Cotabato; Gabriel Valdez of Buenavista, Agusan del Norte; Johnade dela Cruz & Bert Tino of Butuan City’ Roy Catamora of RTR, Agusan del Norte and Archie Perucho. – Bal Lagua, Jr.

Baguio-Benguet youth hold Songfest

Young people of the congregations in Baguio City and nearby towns will hold the Songfest 2008 in the evening of February 17^th at the auditorium of Philippine Bible College, 18 Rimando Road, Baguio.

The host and organizer for this year’s event is the A-Hill congregation that meets at Loakan District of Baguio.  Youth leaders who coordinate this affair are Wyler Addamag and Robin Baquiran.

Tom Holland Lectures in Lingayen, Pangasinan

Noted book author and professor of homiletics brother Tom Holland of Tennessee will be featured in a lectureship at the Hotel Consuelo, Lingayen, Pangasinan on February 20, 21 & 22. Elders of the Rabon Church of Christ in San Fabian, Pangasinan are coordinating this affair.   

On February 25, brother Holland will speak to the Philippine Bible College alumni in Baguio City.     

Programs for the holy week

Northeastern Luzon churches will hold the annual fellowship 2008 (Panagkakadua) in Tabuk City, Kalinga on March 20-21, according to Edward Tangunan, coordinator for this event this year.

On the other hand, the Northwestern Luzon churches will have this holy week fellowship (Panagkakadua 2008) in Sapang, Moncada, Tarlac from March 19-22 according to program secretary Jovencio Gundayao.

 

Emilio Panday transfers ministry to Baguio City

For several years brother Emilio Panday based his evangelistic activities in Mangatarem, Pangasinan, but this January he was absorbed in the ministries of the Centrepoint congregation in Baguio City.

Paalaran ng Bagong Buhay sa Pilipinas

Now in its fourth year of operation inside the Maximum Security Compound of the New Bilibid Prisons of the Bureau of Corrections, Paaralan ng Bagong Buhay sa Pilipinas (Philippine Institute of New Life Behavior), PBBP for short, opened classes on January 12, 2008 for the first quarter with close to300 inmates enrolled in ten classes. Each inmate-student is given free study materials including textbook, notebook, ball pen and writing pad.

Tom Holland to meet PBC Alumni

On February 25, after the Lingayen, Pangasinan event, brother Tom Holland will go up to Baguio for a special meeting with the Philippine Bible College alumni. He will give tips on sermon preparation and delivery as well as encouragements for preachers.    Coordinator for this affair is Becky Braga (09019-306-7911).

Lectures by Tom Holland

Brother Tom Holland, author of books on homiletics and a professor of homiletics in several colleges that are operated by members of the Churches of Christ in the United States, will be the featured speaker in the February 20-22 lectureship at the Consuelo Hotel in Lingayen, Pangasinan.   Coordinator is Edwin Bacani (0927-312-5500).

Christian Fellowship ‘08 in Kalinga

Christian Fellowlship ‘08 (Panagkakadua ‘08), the annual fellowship for Northeastern Luzon Churches of Christ which falls on the so-called “holy week” shall be held in Tabuk City in the province of  Kalinga  on March 20-21.   Coordinator is Edward Tangunan: Cell  number -0920-252-9756.

Christian Fellowship ‘08 in Tarlac

Northwestern Luzon Churches of Christ, on the other hand, shall have their fellowship (panagkakadua) in Sapang,Moncada in the province of Tarlac on March 19-22. This was revealed recently by Jovencio Gundayao, program secretary. You can call/text him:  0919-221-6637.

Rabon Bible College Lectures

A series of lectures on special issues is being sponsored by the Rabon Bible College in cooperation with the Philippine Bible College Alumni Association. Rabon Bible College, a preacher training school, is operated and managed by the Rabon Church of Christ of
San Fabian, Pangasinan.

This lecture series started last Dec.15, 2007  and the second meeting was held Jan. 5, 2008 where Jovencio Gundayao discussed his views on the Holy Spirit’s work and influences, while Eusebio Tanicala presented an explanation on the scripturality of operating a preacher training school and congregational benevolence to non-members of the Churches of Christ.   The third meeting is set for January 26.

Bro. Emilio Panday relocates work to Baguio City

Brother Emilio Panday relocates his church work this year  of 2008 from Mangatarem, Pangasinan to Baguio City.

Aklan and Antique churches hold Bible Camp

Barboza, Antique-  Brother Samy Sinco reports that brethren in Antique and Aklan held a Bible Camp at Barboza, Antique last Dec. 26th. This is the first time that brethren in the two provinces could come together for Bible study and fellowship. It is hoped and prayed that a new series of Bible lessons will start to be shared with families in this town in the first week of February.

Lecture Series at the Rabon Bible College

Rabon Bible College in Pangasinan, in cooperation with Philippine Bible College Alumni Association, sponsors a series of lectures on church issues to acquaint the younger generation with what happened in the past decades but these still linger among Philippine churches. The first of this series was conducted on Dec. 15 at the Rabon chapel in San Fabian town.

Brother Eusebio Tanicala presented the biblical basis of preaching schools/Bible Colleges as educational or training programs of congregations. In conjunction with Bible Colleges, the biblical basis of inter-congregational cooperation was also discussed. On the other hand, brother Jovencio Gundayao started his series on the person and gifts/influences of the Holy Spirit on Christians today. Brother Gundayao takes the position that aside from the influence through the Bible as processed by the mind, the Holy Spirit may also influence/nudge Christians. The second session will be on January 5 in the same venue.

Baguio–Benguet Ladies Fellowship

Every November 30th, being a national non-working holiday, ladies in the congregations in the City of Baguio and province of Benguet come together for fellowship and edification. This year there were 98 in attendance. Host congregation was Center Point congregation. Speakers were Juliet Dayucos and Brenda Coloma. The venue was the auditorium at 18 Rimando Road, Baguio.

Evangelism Workshop in Kalookan City

Brethren in the Kalookan City congregation successfully hosted the 2007 National Evangelism Workshop-Seminar last Dec. 6-8. It was conducted in their 3 story building which is found at 74 Asuncion Road, Morning Breeze Subdivision. This assembly hall is within walking distance from the Monumento LRT staton and very proximate to the Manila Central University along Edsa.

Among the lecturers were Fred Angangan, Sid Banez, Jun Patricio, Eusebio Tanicala, Bob Buchanan and Ken Wilkey. (E. Tanicala)

December Events

• December 21-23, Family Camp in Paniqui, Tarlac
• December 22, Pangasinan speaking churches fellowship in Pozorrubio
• December 27-29, Youth Encampment in San Fabian, Pangasinan
• December26-29, Gospel Meeting in San Emilio, Ilocos Sur

National Evangelism Workshop/Seminar (NEWS)

We are inviting the brotherhood to this year’s

National Evangelism Workshop/Seminar (NEWS)

Date:Dec.6-8,2007

Venue: Kalookan Church of Christ

74 Asuncion St., Morning Breeze Subd. ,Kalookan City (near M.C.U.)

Speakers:

• Bob Buchanan
• Fred Angangan
• Kenneth Wilkey
• Eusebio Tanicala
• Edwin Valencia
• Bonifacio Patricio Jr.

Special lectures on Evangelism by Sid Banez.

Registration is PhP350.00/head

NOTE: You may choose to eat at nearby fastfoods or you may want to bring your own baon. That will be alright.

2008 Panagkakadua to be held in Tarlac

Ten congregations together with Tarlac City Church of Christ will host the Panagkakaddua 2008 during the “holy week” next year with the “Fear of God” as its theme. The venue of the gathering will be in Sapang, Moncada, Tarlac.  Read More…

National Evangelism Workshop-Seminar ‘07

The annual National Evangelism Workshop/Seminar that is conducted in the National Capital Region will be held on Dec. 6-8. Address of the venue is 74 Asuncion Street, Morning Breeze Subdivision, Kalookan City. This is located near the Manila Central University.

Those assigned topics to discuss that are centered on the theme “Evangelism — a sowrd that pierces the soul(Luke 2:35)”  are Bonifacio Patricio, Jr., Eusebio Tanicala, Fred Angangan, Edwin Valencia, Sid Banez, Ken Wilkey and Bob Buchanan.    

Registration fee is Php350. Those who opt to selct their own ulam may be served meals in nearby cafeterias.# — Randy Macapagal

Iloco New Testament soon to be on CD

By March of year 2008, the Iloco New Testament of the “Baro Naimbag a Damag Biblia” will be in CD form. Recording work was done in the months of September and October at the Philippine Bible Society cottage in Baguio City with an Indian couple (Mr/Mrs David Yalla) as technicians.

This project is undertaken by a group called “Faith Comes By Hearing” and is supported by the Philippine Bible Society and a U.S. group called “Hosanna.”

Helping as listener and editor is our very own Eusebio Tanicala. While recording is done brother Tanicala listens to the pronunciation, accentuation and phrasing. Also watches for omissions. After a book is recorded, he sits down with the technicians and listen/review a whole book.

New Testament lines assigned to Jesus Christ, various apostles, disciples, angels, women, prophets, Voice from heaven, narrators were read by preachers and Bible believers from various religious groups.

When this will be available, it will be announced in this website.

Tarlac congregations to host 2008 fellowship

Tarlac province congregational leaders have agreed to take over the hosting of the Panagkakadua ‘08 (Fellowship 2008) from the Mangaldan, Pangasinan congregation. This annual fellowship of congregations in northwestern Luzon will be held in Sapang, Moncada, Tarlac during the so-called holy week in the year 2008. — Bernardo Panergo

Evangelism workshop in Kalookan slated for December

The New Evangelism Workshop & Seminar that is annually hosted by Metro Manila churches will be conducted on Dec. 6-8 in the chapel at Morning Breeze Subdivision, Kalookan City. The theme is “Evangelism — a sword that pierces the soul (Luke 2:35).” — Randy Macapagal

Gospel meeting in Ilocos Sur

A three night series of gospel lessons will be presented at San Emilio town in Ilocos Sur. At day time, church leaders will hold classes on Christian doctrines and how to teach Bible classes. To speak in the gospel meeting and teach the classes are Dick Baguioen and Eusebio Tanicala. — Leon Lais

Southern Mindanao PBC Alumni Chapter reunion

PBC Alumni–Southern Mindanao Chapter plans to hold a reunion in Makilala, Cotabato on Nov. 7-8. There are about forty alumni and former students of PBC living in the area. Brother Eusebio Tanicala will be the special guest and will also lecture on the topic “Copngregational Local Autonomy.” Gabriel Valdez, minister to the Kabacan downtown congregation is the president of the chapter and he coordinates this year’s affair.(Gabriel Valdez)

Practical Christianity in Action Seminar

The annual seminar “Practical Christianity in Action” sponsored by the Manila School of Evangelism will be conducted on October 31 and November 1. Guest lecturer is Ken Wilkey, missionary from Texas. Coordinating this year’s program is Philip Dumawa.

PBCAA Forum

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The Board of Trustees of the Philippine Bible College Alumni Association in Baguio will sponsor a “PBC Alumni & Church Leaders Forum” on 24-25 October. Resource speakers are Santiago Sameon II, Antonio Balagot and Eusebio Tanicala. Theme for the forum is “Understanding Islam and Muslims.”

The purpose of the forum is to help alumni and congregational leaders gain more knowledge about Islam. Many people are ignorant about Islam and what Muslims believe and why.

Web Log for a local church – come and visit

A new blog has been launched by the Ponpong Church of Christ. Click the link and connect with the saints here: Church in the Valley.

New Bible Translation now available

We received an email message from bro. Tommy Mapalo informing us that there is a new translation of the Great Book. According to bro. Tommy four of the seven translators are members of the Church – Lewis, McCord ,Woods and Hadwin.

He sent this:

BRIEF HISTORY ABOUT THE TRANSLATORS

International Bible Translators, Inc. is located principally in New England . It has been established since 1975 and is comprised of a small body of scholars who specialize in theoretical linguistics, cultural anthropology, biblical Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, lexicography, computer programming, exotic typography, and field testing (psycholinguistics).

 

 

The Chairman of the Translation Committee of The Plain English Bible is Dr. Stanley L. Morris. He served as an editor in the Translation Department of the American Bible Society from 1968 to 1972 under the world- famous linguist, Dr. Eugene A. Nida.

 

 

While in New York City , Dr. Morris was also privileged to work directly with renowned New Testament scholar, Dr. Bruce M. Metzger of Princeton University .

 

 

Dr. Morris is a 63-year-old scholar who has dedicated his entire life to translating the Bible. This particular project has taken more than 22 years to complete. He is qualified in New Testament Greek, Old Testament Hebrew and Aramaic, Biblical theology, theoreticallinguistics, cultural anthropology, and typography. He was also one of the first to pioneer in the field of Bible software.

 

 

Listed below are the scholarly members of the Bible Translation Committee:

• F. W. Gingrich, Ph.D. (a renown Greek lexicographer)
• Jack P. Lewis, Ph.D.; Ph.D.
• Hugo McCord, Th.D.
• Clyde M. Woods, Ph.D.
• S. T. Kang, Ph.D (a world class expert on Sumerian)
• Gary T. Burke, Ph.D.
• Milo Hadwin, D.Min.

 

Book Description

The Great Book is a fresh, new translation of the Word of God. It reads so smoothly that it doesn’t even seem to be a translation, though it is painstakingly accurate according to the best Greek manuscripts. The true meaning that God intended comes through loud and clear—in plain English!

 

 

Because The Great Book communicates so well, it can be used effectively in many ways:

* For teaching kids of all ages, especially teenagers.
* For teaching English to non-native speakers.
* For those who have never read the Bible before.
* For prison ministries.
* For evangelistic outreaches in America .
* For missionary distribution programs around the world.

 

 

The Great Book is written at a 5th grade reading level in order to reach the greatest number of people in the world. The original Greek New Testament was Koine (common) Greek. Let’s face it, we could all use a little help with the most difficult New Testament books such as Romans, Galatians, Hebrews, and Revelation!

Pangasinan fellowship a success

The 50^th Pangasinan-speaking churches of Christ Fellowship and Seminar recently held at the Mangaldan church of Christ chapel was a resounding success, this despite the bad weather that was encountered last September 29, 2007. Close to five hundred in attendance including the brethren from La Union and other neighboring provinces, feasted on God’s Word ably expounded by Brothers John Quiniones Sr., David Quidem and Arnold Zambrano. Attendees were likewise treated with roasted pigs, aside from the ordinary servings, as the occasion was the 50^th celebration.

More than the festive atmosphere, the occasion afforded the needed fellowship among the Pangasinan-speaking churches as problems relating to congregational cooperation and province wide problems were discussed, though, due to time constraints not all the questions and resolutions were amply threshed out. It was agreed by the assembly that the next fellowship and seminar will be held at Oligan church of Christ chapel at Barangay Oligan, Pozorubio, Pangasinan this coming December. (Junas T. Sagurit)

New blog

Check out a new blog from the Asian Institute of Church Planting. (Patricio Bonifacio)

Baguio City Forum Focuses on Islam

“Understanding Islam and Muslims” is the theme of a forum for Philippine Bible College Alumni and Church leaders. This will be held at the library of the Bible College.

Brother Tony Balagot of Makilala, Cotabato will tackle topics like “Understanding the Upsurge of Islamic Fundamentalism,”  “Muslims’ Impression of American and European Modern Civilization,”  and “How to Reach Out to Muslims Friends and Muslim Communities.”

Brother Santiago Sameon II will take up the biography of Muhammad, the founder of Islam. Brother Eusebio Tanicala  submits a comparison and contrast of Christianity and Islam.

Food fee is Php40/meal but the PBCAA officers will shoulder half of this amount. PBC Alumni and church leaders are encouraged to attend this fourm.

New sites

Brother Maquiling has created several blogs where he puts in his reflections in life, sermon outlines and other instructional materials:

http://mountainviewcoc.wordpress.com
http://sermonsforliving.blogspot.com
http://mountainviewcoc.blogspot.com

Transition

Feliciano Caracas left his family behind in the morning of Sept. 2 and was interred Sept 8. He was hospitalized for several weeks in Dagupan City before his demise.

Philippine Theological College Opens Door

A new preacher training school opened its doors this  June semester in Dagupan City, Pangasinan. There are seven full-time students and one part-time. Teachers are Samuel Alegria, Ruben Mendoza, Rogelio Bernardo, and Emilio Panday.

Tuao Church Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

Brethren in Tuao, Cagayan province will celebrate the congregation’s second anniversary on October 14th, according to a text message of brother John Ma

TRANSITION

Feliciano Caracas of Pangasinan departed this life at about seven o’clock in the morning of Sunday, Sept. 2 according to a text message sent in by brother Arnold Zambrano. Our condolence goes out to the bereaved family.

Fellowship and Seminar set for September in Pangasinan

The Mangaldan church of Christ wishes to announce that the coming 50th Pangasinan-speaking churches of Christ Fellowship and Seminar will be held on September 29, 2007 at the Mangaldan church of Christ chapel along J.L. De Guzman St. Mangaldan, Pangasinan.

The theme of the occasion is “The Pangasinan churches of Christ, yesterday, today and through eternity”. Brothers John Quiniones Sr., David Quidem, and Arnold Zambrano would be the designated speakers to discuss the theme. Everybody is welcome to attend, as it is the tradition among Pangasinan churches of Christ that there will be no registration fees.

Church Planting in Ilocos Sur

Brother Roger Nonog, evangelist based in Ilocos Sur, is coordinating a church planting campaign on September 5-8 in the town of Santa Maria. Church leaders and preachers in Ilocos Sur will be joined by Dick Baguioen and Eusebio Tanicala in this program. The aim is to plant a congregation in the poblacion of Santa Maria town.

PBC ALUMNI & CHURCH LEADERS FORUM

1. Date: 24-26 October 2007
2. Venue: PBC Library, Rimando Road
3. Theme: Understanding Islam
4. Purpose: To provide alumni and church leaders better understanding of the beginning, major teachings and the upsurge of Islam .
5. Host: PBC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
6. Food Fee: Php40/meal for those who register and make food reservation (one half shouldered by PBCAA officers); officers provide the snacks. Catered.
7. Special Lecturer: Brother Tony Balagot of Makilala, Cotabato

• Understanding the Upsurge of Islamic Fundamentalism

• Muslims’ Perception of American and Western Modern Civilization

• Reaching Out to Muslim Friends and Communities

8. Lecturer: Santiago Sameon II, Ed.D.

• The Life of Muhammad ibn Abdallah ibn Abd al Muttalib

9. Lecturer: Eusebio Tanicala, Ph.D.

• Islam & Christianity: Comparison & Contrast

10. Sleeping Quarters Available, please bring beddings
11. Those who update membership fees: Php50 per month.

Alumni and church leaders are invited. Please spread out invitation. We hope to see you at the forum!

PBC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES RESUME MEETINGS

    The eleven member board of trustees of the PBC Alumni Association has resumed its regular monthly  meeting. In its July 21 session, the board discussed the following: (a) Improvement of the management/instructional standards at the Bible College, (b) Start a masters degree program in missions, (c)  Hold an October  semestral break seminar on the theme, “Understanding Islam.”

The board of trustees raise funds to the tune of six thousand pesos each month  to support three full-time students at the Bible College.

To free the full-time students from kitchen chores, the College administration made arrangement with Rose Fernandez’ cafeteria to prepare the meals for these students.

FULL-TIME PREACHER NEEDED

“A preacher who speaks the local Iloco dialect is needed to continue nurturing the young church in this town,” is the appeal of Ed Tangunan and Rostum Ortiguero. Anyone who is interested to work with the Quezon brethren will please contact cp#09202529756.

DOMINADOR BELO RECOVERING

Brother Dominador “Jack” Belo suffered another hypertension attack on the eve of June 24th while listening to a sermon in Tacloban City, Leyte. The family requests prayers for the recovery of brother Jack.

CHAPEL STARTED IN TUAO, CAGAYAN

Jhun Ma and Oscar Manangan are working very hard in nurturing the young church in Tuao, and they continue to  bring the gospel of Jesus the Christ to many people. Recently, the Tuao brethren extended their evangelistic activities to the province of Kalinga among the relatives of some brethren in Tuao.

BAGGAO PLANS TO BUILD CHAPEL

Brethren in Agaman, Baggao, Cagayan have plans to put up their own chapel very soon. This is a text message of Den Gannaban.

THE BUCHANANS TAKE A FURLOUGH

Bob & Barbara Buchanan who are based in Davao City are currently on furlough for several months. They will visit with their children and grandchildren in the States and also churches that help support their ministries in the Philippines. They are expected to be back in Davao sometime in September. #

16th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAS PINAS CHURCH

Brethren in the Las Pinas, Metro Manila congregation have lined up activities in celebration of the 16th founding anniversary of the church in this city. Those who have been associated with the congregation who now live in other localities are invited to this celebration. For more information please contact Vhon Olibay in this cp# 09109631705.

TRANSITION

Brother Higino Dapun, one of the pillars of the downtown church in Kabacan, Cotabato for several decades, went to his eternal rest on July 15, according to a text report of Gabriel Valdez, evangelist in Kabacan.

PREACHER TRAINING SCHOOL IN ANGELES CITY

Sixteen are enrolled in the Philippines International Bible Institute in Angeles City, Pampanga this June semester. Brother Higato Tulan continues to serve as campus administrator.

PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE-BAGUIO UPDATES

Cristino Sacayanan who directs the Bible College in this city says that there are 26 full-time students this first semester.

MANILA SCHOOL OF EVANGELISM UPDATE

In a text message in June, Brother Felipe Cariaga, director of the Manila School of Evangelism that operates along Instruccion, Sampaloc, Manila says that he expects to have at least 16 enrolees this first semester.

LTE studies the Book of Revelation

 The Leadership Training by Extension (LTE) class that meets in Davao City comes together June 18-21 for a book study on Revelation. Bob Buchanan teaches the class.

New Lawyer

Russel Barroga passed the bar examination that was given by the Supreme Court in the months of October and November last year. The results were made public in the evening of April 4. While attending law school, Russel worked as a clerk of court in Tayug, Pangasinan. Our new lawyer brother is married to Rebekah Jane Fontanilla who is a nurse at the Tayug District Hospital.

Cubao Church Assembly Hall

The Cubao congregation now meets at this new address: #31 Palosapis, Project 3, Quezon City. Brother Danni de Vera ministers to this congregation.

 

PBCAA Homecoming 2007

Reunion and annual general assembly meeting for the Philippine Bible College Alumni Association is set on April 30 in Baguio. For the first one hundred current and acltive members of the association who register  gifts of reading glass and  Tshirt will be given.  Entrepreneurship and seminar on livelihood projects will also be given. The general assembly business meeting will be held in the evening of this day.

On April 30, the PBC graduation will be held. A graduation lunch banquet will be tendered in honor of the graduates while the graduation program will be held at 6:00 o’clock in the afternoon.

National Ladies Retreat

April 24-27 is the date for the National Ladies Retreat which is hosted by the Midtown Church of Christ of Baguio. The venue of this affair is at the River View Resort which is located at Asin, Tuba, Benguet. It is about 15 kilometers northwest of downtown Baguio.

New school starts in June in Dasmarinas, Cavite

A new training school, the ASIAN INSTITUTE OF CHURCH PLANTING & CHURCH GROWTH opens its doors this coming June. Temporary location will be at the church building in San Jose, Dasmarinas, Cavite. Teachers are Nephtali Sico, Moises Gonzales, Jun Patricio, Bert Tupas, Bert Patricio and Rolly Abaga.

A piece of land has been donated in Dasmarinas, Cavite. This will be developed to serve as the campus of this school.

The vision of this new school is to reach out to the Southern Tagalog and Bicol regions, specialize in church planting and church growth, assist local congregations in planting churches, equip students on how to plant churches, nurture them to become self supporting, and to provide missionaries for  Asian countries.

Scholarship slots are available. Please contact Jun Patricio at this mobile phone number: 09209286483.

Zambales Family Camp

Central Luzon churches will hold the annual Family Bible Camp from April 30 to May 1 at the Crystal Beach Resort in San Narciso, Zambales. A registration fee of Php150 per individual is charged to pay for the venue. The campers are urged to bring their own baon. – Mon Devera

Training School Announcements

Cebu Bible College announces the availability of limited scholarship slots for new students entering the training program in June. Interested persons may contact the following addresses: marvwhitt@pldtdsl.net

 

Jun Patricio writes: “Some alumni of PBC and other preachers initiated the oorganization of ASIAN INSTITURE OF CHURCH PLANTING & CHURCH GROWTH which will open classes in June this year. The program includes two years of classroom work and two years of intership. Scholarship is available. We are looking around for additional sponsors and we are enrolling students. Land for the school has been donated. It is located in an area that is overlooking scenic Taal Lake. We need a school building. If able and interested, please call/text June Patricio at 09196302635.”

A  committee within the PBC Alumni Association chaired by Santiago B. Sameon II, Ed.D. has formulated an initial curriculum for a graduate level program at Philippine Bible College.      

Evangelism Notes

• Brethren Jack Belo, Reuel Belo and Samson Octobre continue to lead evangelistic activities in the provinces of Leyte and Souther Leyte.
• Santiago “Dodoy” Sameon II left behind his family in Baguio and will conduct evangelistic meetings, lectures, leadership training in his home province of Negros Oriental visiting more than 40 congregations. He went there about the middle of March and will stay thro the middle of May.
• Brother Daniel Lauro baptized a couple, Mr/Mrs Valdez, residents of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte on February 20. This occasion was witnessed by Warner Macusi, M/M Jun Macusi, M/M Abel Mariano, Eusebio Tanicala and other Ilocos brethren.
• Brother Emilio Panday, evangelist based in Mangatarem, Pangasinan, reports that in areas where he and his co-workers affiliated with the ministries of the Open Door Ministries and Philippine Theological College, for the month of February they’ve baptized 30 souls. During the first three weeks of March, 20 baptisms have been recorded.
• Brethren Jhun Ma and Oscar Manangan texted their report of the obedience and immersion into Christ of Don & Jenelyn Ramos in Tuao, Cagayan province on March 21.
• Brother Marcial Agustin, likewise, reports of the baptism on March 17 of Jonie Gilo and Jingky Intong in Agusan del Norte.   
• Missionary Ken Wilkey is scheduled to hold gospel meeting with the church in Tuao, Cagayan in the second week of April.
• The new congregation meeting at San Julian Central, Agoo, La Union is gaining more adherents and the brethren are looking around for a lot where a chapel could be built.
• Evangelist Abel Mariano and the brethren in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte are set to start work on their chapel in the second week of April. Eusebio Tanicala will go there to witness cornerstone burial.    

Fellowship to be held in Calasiao, Pangansinan

 PANGASINAN SPEAKING CHURCHES:  To make stronger the tie that binds the churches in the central and western part of Pangasinan province, and to deepen Bible knowledge, a quarterly fellowship is held. Calasiao was the host in the last meeting on March 3.

Preacher Training Schools

• Philippine International Bible Institute: Seven young men were awarded certificates during the February 28 ceremony at the Clark Church chapel, Angeles City. Five were trained in Angeles and two in Olongapo. Administrators in the two campuses are Higato Tulan, Sr. and Rudy Gonzales, Sr. Contact cp#0928276115 if you want to know more about PIBI program.

April and May Activities

• Church Leaders Seminar. The Rabon Church in San Fabian, Pangasinan will be the site of a one day seminar on April 7. Resource person is Eusebio Tanicala, our moderator.
• National Youth Camp. Baguio Church hosts this activity at 18 Rimando Road on April 2-6.
• Panagkakadua ’07-Ilocos. Churches of Christ in the northwestern Luzon area (Ilocos Region) will converge at the San Fernando National High School April 4-6 for this annual fellowship. Contact persons are Dr. John Quiniones and Ismael Gurtiza. Theme for the occasion is “The Church in a Changing World.”
• Panagkakadua ’07-Valley. Cagayan Valley or northeastern Luzon area congregations will also hold their fellowship from April 4-7 in Quezon, Isabela. Contact persons are Edward Tangunan, Rostum Ortiguero and Dick Baguioen. “The Christian Family” is the theme of this event.        
• PBC Alumni Reunion. April 30, 2007 has been set as PBC Alumni Reunion Day in Baguio. The annual general assembly for members of the PBCAlumni Association will be held, seminar on livelihood and entrepreneurship will be offered to the alumni. Alumnus Engineer Ismael Gurtiza who works with the DOST provincial office will introduce livelihood modules. For the first one hundred registrants who have paid at least three months current membership fee, one Tshirt and one reading glass will be given as a gift.
• PBC Alumni & Church Leaders Forum. On May 1, a forum will be conducted at 18 Rimando Road. Lectures on the theme: “Improving Attitudes and Lesson Presentation Methods on Church Giving” will be given. Resource speakers are Gilbert Trani, Arnold Zambrano, Edwin Valencia and Eusebio Tanicala.
• National Ladies Retreat. This ladies annual national event is hosted by the Midtown congregation of Baguio City on April 24-27. Venue is at the Riverview Resort which is located along northwest Asin Road some 16 kilometers from downtown Baguio. 

Call for Congregational Histories

Bro. Erwin Oliva, who writes for a national daily suggested that local congregations should have a way of remembering their beginnings. I couldn’t agree more. Although, by word of mouth, we have heard how congregations started and flourished. However, we do not have written accounts to preserve these memories. While exchanging e-mails, Bro. Erwin and I agreed to start researching how our own home congregations started and have asked some brethren to do the same. The following are some of the reasons why we should be writing our congregational histories.

New address for the Church in Cainta, Rizal

The church in Cainta, Rixal has moved into a new meeting place: #25 L.Santos Street, San Juan, Cainta. Brother Raj M.Buo ministers to this congregation. Contact him at (63) 09192185730.

 

Fellowships in Northern Luzon

Congregations in Region 1 and the Cordillera Administrative Region will hold their annual fellowship from April 4-6 in San Fernando City, La Union. Contact persons of the La Union host church are Dr. John Quiniones and Engineer Ismael Gurtiza.

Southern Mindanao Bible College to hold closing rites April 1

Brother Gabriel Valdez, present director of this training school that is located in Kisante, Makilala, North Cotabato, has announced that their graduation program will be held on April 1. This school is operated by the church in Kabacan, North Cotabato.

PBCAA to hold get together on April 30, 2007

April 30, 2007 has been set as Philippine Bible College alumni homecoming day as well as general assembly meeting for the current year. In the evening of this day, a graduation program shall be held to certify those who are finishing their two-year classroom program. The first one hundred alumni who shall register and will pay at least three months of membership fee will be given some gifts On May 1, the PBC Alumni Association will sponsor a forum intended for church leaders and preachers.

National Ladies Retreat slated for April 24-27, 2007

The 2007 National Ladies Retreat will be held at the River View Resort which is situated along Asin Road, Tuba, Benguet some 15 kilometers from downtown Baguio. Date is 24-27 April. Host for this year is the Midtown Church of Christ.

Transitions

1. Brother Anastacio Mundacruz of Domalandan, Lingayen, Pangasinan has moved on to the next life last September 14^th. As an evangelist, he labored for many years in barangay Domalandan.
2. Brother Leonardo Gallo went on to his reward in the Lord on November 21. After losing consciousness in the morning, he passed away in the afternoon at the Cajiles Clinic in Alicia, Isabela.  He lived San Mariano, Isabela for many years and served the church over there.
3. Brother David Lachica, Sr. of Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur left this world at early morning of December 16 and was buried December 28^th. He was a strong influence in establishing several congregations in his hometown. Also he served several terms as municipal mayor.
4. Brother Noberto“Toto” Onez, evangelist who was based in Kidapawan City, Cotabato, succumbed to cardiac arrest in the evening of December 16 and was laid to rest on the 24^th.  He graduated from Philippine Bible College in the early eighties, taught school in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte then moved back to Cotabato. He was serving as director of the Southern Mindanao Bible College at the time of his demise  
   

Preacher training school looking for new students

Philippine International Bible Institute (Angeles City) screen applications and make interviews in April and May for those who wish to enroll for the June semester. Fourteen full-time students are enrolled this second semester of the current school year, reports brother Higato Tulan, Sr., the administrator.

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