REPORT ON THE 33RD YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PHILIPPINES By Bro. Manny P. Yangco

The Church of God in the Philippines has just celebrated the 33rd Year Anniversary of God's works in the Philippines on July 8, 2007 with this year's theme: "A Praying Church is a Powerful Church".


The whole-day celebration took place at the newly-renovated chapel in Paniqui where more than 300 brethren from different congregations in Luzon Island gathered together in one spirit for the Thanksgiving service.

We are very thankful to God for the sweet fellowship we had on this occasion for we felt the love of God and His family. It was like a National Convention of the Church of God in the Philippines because all congregations were represented except those in Negros and Mindanao.

Our Anniversary Service started with a Sunday School led by Bro. Arnold Chichioco. After the Sunday School, Sis. Judith Batalla gave a detailed recount of the History of the Church of God in the Philippines which was started by Bro. Victoriano T. Luzong, his family and few brethren who came out from the bondage of sectism.

We are thankful to these brethren for their effort and love in sowing the seed of the Gospel just to see saved from their sins.

Equally inspiring to our souls was the message delivered by Jet Batalla during the worship service which he entitled "Believing the Light" from John 12:35-36. Seven souls came to the altar. The morning service ended at 12 noon.

After a satisfying meal, a congratulatory notes and special songs were rendered by brethren from different congregations. It was then followed by an afternoon service. Bro. Antonio Dumrique, Pastor from Barang, Paniuqi Congregation was the preacher. He challenged the saints to be prayerful in this trying times. He entitled his thought "Give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word". (Acts 6:1-4) The message truly blessed the church as everybody kneeled down after the message and in one accord pray earnestly to God to bless and edify His church in the Philippines.

(From the note of Bro. Manny Yangco)

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