The Lord has been so good to our district and has been with us eversince. Last August 20 we just celebrated our first district fellowship this year. Attended by all the churchs in the district, we celebrated God�s goodness. Almost 500 church members in attendance, the sports gym at Sapang Palay National Highschool reververated as the members sang praises to the Lord. The words of Habakkuk eachoed which says, "revive Thy work in the misdst of the years," reflected the inner desire of the members to unite once more and re-establish their commitment to God our maker.
The president of Central Luzon Conference, Pastor Romeo Mangiliman graced the occasion and challenged the members to give their hearts to God.
Sabbath services would not be complete without a music ministry in the afternoon. The members were truly blessed through the music ministry of the Lizardo, Cruz and Robles families who came all the way from the US to render songs and support in the renovation of San Jose Del Monte SDA church through love offering.
We praise God for the help of the members from San Vicente, Sapang Palay, Area H, Pabahay, Paradise 2 & 3 churches, whose presence and support made this fellowship possible.
God is truly blessing the members here at East Bulacan 2 District. Hope that we all would continue to pray for the work in God�s vineyard.
Church Lot for Area-H
The church members of Area H, Sapang Palay would like to extend their thanks to all people who helped in one way or another in their quest to buy a lot for God�s temple. September 1 was the date when they fully paid the amount for a 110 square meter lot which they have planned to buy since year 2002.
They have remembered how God has led them in the past, that�s why they don�t worry where to get the support for a church building. "God will provide...", they say.
Truly, God will Bless.
Revival for the Dumagat Tribe
One of the joys of being in East Bulacan 2 District is that it is a combination of people living in highlands and lowlands. Two of our churches is located up the mountains of san jose del monte, Inuman and Ilas church. Inuman is mostly populated by dumagat tribes, one of the early settlers in the Philippines. They are dark skinned, curly haired and short people, but they are physically strong. The members of Ilas church are mostly Visayan, migrants coming from Visayas and Mindanao.
It is quite hard to reach Inuman church, as you need to travel for almost 8 hours, 3 hours by jeepney and 5 hours hike through the forest, but we don�t want our brothers and sisters to miss having fellowship with us just because we have difficulty in visiting them. We scheduled a revival and they are happy that we visited them.
Our Lay Evangelist Bro. Tinoy Celestino was very instrumental in spreading the gospel as he gave the messages every afternoon, from Sept. 19-24, 2005.. The health lecture of Pastor Bong with spiritual insights gave the dumagats awareness of healthy living. During morning and afternoon, the team with Pastor Bong, Bro. Tinoy, Sis. Lily, Bro. Bert and Bro. Lito visited friends and encouraged them to attend the revival. The Dumagats are very thankful for the spiritual food as well as for the physical food that has been given them. And as a result, 22 souls has accepted Jesus as their personal Saviour through baptism.
Truly God loves everyone. Let us be vessels of His love.
15 Delegates for Elders congress
Central Luzon Confence sponsored that first conference wide elders congress at Adventist University of the Philippines to strengthen and train our elders in the local churches. 15 elders from East Bulacan 2 attended the meeting which lasted for 2 days from October 28-30, 2005. The meeting started Friday night with a message from Pastor Nestor Dayson, NPUM President, who challenged the elders to serve God with sincerity and vigor. Seminars on different topics which where very relevant were conducted by Pastor Arden Perdon, Pastor Max Delos Reyes, Dr. Frank Gayoba, Dr. Israel Aldoy, Pastor Protacio Mendoza and Pastor Ramon Baldovino. At the end, the elders rededicated themselves to the Lord as Pastor Alberto Gulfan challenged them to press toward the mark.
@ Sapang Palay National
High School gym
President, CLC
Bro. Tinoy, Bert, Bong, Gannie, Caring & Lito
