Relief Mission-Surigao Del Sur

Massive flooding due to days of continuous rains hit various places in the Philippines at the beginning of 2011.

A State of Calamity was declared in the province of Surigao del Sur in Mindanao. The town of San Miguel was one of those that were severely affected by the said floods. Because of this, town residents were trapped in their homes without food. This situation worsened their already impoverished state.

The Administration of the Church of Christ immediately sent help to our fellow citizens in that area through the Church’s Relief Mission.

On January 12, as early as seven in the morning, the relief goods were distributed in the Barangay of Sagbayan.

At nine o’ clock, the Church of Christ members travelled three hours by pumpboat towards Upper Bagyang where the Manobo natives live. This place is one of the farthest barangays in the town of San Miguel. After the relief distribution activity in that area, the relief operations continued in Barangay Patong and in Barangay Barras. At five in the afternoon, the relief mission reached the town of San Miguel wherein a great number of victims lived. Two hours after, at seven in the evening, the mission reached Barangay Gua and at eight o’ clock, Barangay Badong.

This relief mission is intended not only for members of the Church of Christ but also for non-members. Presently, the brethren in the Church continue to prepare in helping those who are in need.

Source: Gemnet.tv

Bro. Felix's ordination on Dec. 1918?

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English translation:“Gentlemen: We cordially invite your majesty to the celebration concerning the THANKSGIVING due to the FIFTH YEAR LIFE of “IGLESIA NI KRISTO” in the Philippines and the LAYING OF HANDS on brother Felix Manalo in the duty of Pastor and Administrator of the Church.

This will be held at Sine "GLoria” on December 25 in this year, 8:00 am at the said date..."

This is from Emily Jordan Blog entitled "The Secret behind Felix Manalo's Ordination", it tackles about the alleged ORDINATION of Bro. Felix Manalo by Laying on Hands of him by Protestant Pastors.

First conclusion: What can we expect from an ADD member (the owner of the blog Emily Jordan)?

Most of NONMEMBERS always make accusations about the church, and im always wondering "BAKIT MAS MAALAM PA SILA KESA SA MGA MYEMBRO?" And they will say, "it is because the ministers BRAINWASHING YOUR MINDS" or "because you cannot accept the truth, you are blind to the truth that the ministers hide from you!"

Very funny. It is like, as if they know my personality MORE THAN my parents.They always make allegations, accusations, myths and whatsoever about the church.

That's an EVIL THING!

Clearly a black PROPAGANDA. But those were so old as them, still being thrown to the INC every now and then and always answered by the INC.



Well, lets go back to the topic.

What really happened on Dec. 1918 at Sine Gloria? AN ORDINATION??


Let us look it up on Wikipedia:

Recognition:

The church’s growth and expansion met many criticisms and persecutions. Its leaders and members alike were often ridiculed and maligned. However, Felix Manalo was an eloquent speaker, and he could deliver a skillful argument, had a facility in the use of Scriptures and a mastery in organization. The ministers of the Christian Mission honored him on December 12, 1918, as an outstanding evangelist.

From Pasugo May-June 1986

On December 25, 1918, ministers of the Christian Mission honored Felix Manalo as an outstanding evangelist. The certificate was signed by Ministers Leslie Wolfe and Higinio Mayor, attested by attorney V. Dimagiba. The affair, held at the Gloria Theater in Tondo, Manila was attended by Church members and several Protestant pastors.

From the MANILA BULLETIN:

The high esteem Minister Felix Manalo enjoyed among religious evangelists helped. The ministers of the Christian Mission honored him on December 12, 1918, as an outstanding evangelist and the Genius Divinical College of Manila, a non-sectarian institution, bestowed on him on March 28, 1931, a Master of Bible Science, honoris causa.

From northphiltimes.com:

The ministers of the Christian mission honored him as an outstanding evangelist on Dec. 25,1918. He died on April 12,1963, an example of good leadership and religious devotion.

From nhi.gov.ph:


From Churches of Christ/Iglesia ni Kristo (1901) or Christian Mission member itself, he stated (see his comment below my post):

1. DALAWANG AKLAT PA LANG ANG GINAMIT PERO KITANG-KITA NATIN SA MGA ITO ANG KATOTOHANAN NA WALANG KINALAMAN ANG ORDINASYON SA PAGBIGAY NG CERTIFICATE! (I have used only 2 books and we all see the truth that the ordination has nothing to do with the certificate!)

Now, it is VERY CLEAR,

That on Dec. 1918, on SINE GLORIA, given by the Christian Mission, it happened to be the HONORING OF BRO.FELIX MANALO AS AN OUTSTANDING EVANGELIST!

That is why the laying of hands of Bro. Felix Manalo were done by PROTETANT pastors!


What can now those ADD members and Catholic Defenders say about that TRUTH???


And if you still believe that the event was an ordination, then, I can only say, "WHAT AN ORDINATION!" if they ordained someone who is not a MEMBER OF THEIR RELIGION!


From the copy of the event above it is stated:

Ang pagpapatong ng kamay sa Kapatid na Felix Manalo na tutungkulin ng mga obispo at ng mga pastor ng ibat ibang Iglesiang nakatatag sa kapuluan, na ang mga itoy ang kagalang galang na Alejandro Reyes, Victoriano Mariano, Gil Domingo, Guillermo Zarco, Nicolas Fajardo, Emiliano Quijano, at Roque Bautista. (The laying of hands to Bro. Felix Manalo that will be done by bishops and pastors from different churches...)

CASE CLOSED!

*thanks to BAGWIS2010 and Emmanuel duque for letting me understand this issue.

Medical and Dental Outreach: Maharlika Village, Taguig City

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In connection with the 86th birth anniversary of Brother Eraño Manalo, two big events were held consecutively by members of the Church of Christ. On January 2, 2011, his exact birthdate, 46 new ministers were ordained in the local congregation of Tondo.

The ordination held in the local congregation of Tondo, Manila was viewed through video conferencing in 16 venues throughout the world. In the Philippines, the venues included are the local congregations of Central in Quezon City, Magsaysay in Baguio City, Legazpi City, Puerto Princesa City, Cebu City, Bacolod City, Agdao in Davao City and Canelar in Zamboanga City.

Church of Christ members in other countries were gathered in various chapels and venues namely: Heathrow, London in the United Kingdom; Tokyo, Japan; Waipahu, Hawaii; Sydney, Australia; San Jose and Anaheim in California; Chicago, Illinois and Temple hills in Maryland.

The Church first used the video conferencing technology in 1994 during the time of the late Brother Eraño G. Manalo.

Among the ordainees were Brother Angelo Eraño Manalo and Brother Antonio de Guzman, Jr.

The next day, January 3, a Medical and Dental Outreach was held in Maharlika Village, Taguig City.

As per instruction of the Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, Brother Glicerio Santos, Jr. led the preparation of this event. According to Brother Glicerio, the Church members continue to uphold this Medical and Dental Outreach as a manifestiation of their obedience to God’s commandment to love our neighbors.

Brethren in the medical field united to conduct this Medical and Dental Mission. The ministers and the evangelical workers of the Church led the distribution of 15,000 bags of relief goods.

According to the residents of Maharlika Village, most of whom belong to the Muslim community, because of life’s pressing hardships today, the free medical and dental service and relief goods distribution of the Church of Christ, are indeed a great aid to them.

Muslim leaders also extend their gratitude to the Church of Christ members who continue to provide this Medical and Dental Outreach not only in Taguig City but also in different parts of the country.

source: gemnet.tv

Happy New Year! 2010

Finally, i got a time to do posts, HAPPY NEW YEAR to all...


By the way, i made poll before new year just to know who among the visitors were Catholics, INC's and etc... and here is the result:





Another poll is about the location of the members who visit my blog, here is the result:





Those polls were not that accurate because you can vote more than once.
I will just show the "Stats" powered by blogger, and it is more accurate, here it is:




And another, powered by neo counter:





I just cant believe because i dont expect this much, in only a span of 1year and some months i got those visitors. Praise be to God.

It only means that my blog reaches members and nonmembers alike, in reading my posts on my blog. And it will help them to investigate, search and especially to my goal, TO KNOW what the TRUTH inside the Iglesia ni Cristo, Church of Christ!

The church that started from its humble beginnings and now having glorious achievements, spanning all over the globe and what's important is, FULFILLING THE PROPHECY and WILL OF GOD through the BIBLE.

I will keep active in blogging as the nonmembers will know what is really the difference between a LIE and TRUTH.


again, Happy new year!