Glory to God!!! And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. Ephesians 3:18
Praise the Lord !!! Through His help we finish victoriously our VBS this year 2010. We have 25 children and 6 teachers. The children learn many thing about Loving the Lord. My teachers from Sinili they are very happy and excited as they teach the children. Thank God through this activity we can able to win souls, develop young leaders, and motivate their potentials. During their graduation day, it’s a very timing that we have friends from Singapore, jaslyn and Ben Chew. Jaslyn shared her amazing testimony, and was touch and blessed. Ben shared the word of God. They really blessed us in so many ways. Thank you Ben and jaslyn.
Greetings from the Philippine Islands. Two weeks ago I had the privilege of visiting the only Assemblies of God Church in the Bayuyon Group of Islands situated off the northern coast of Luzon mainland and south of the Batanes Group of Islands. I will never forget this particular trip as long as I live. What was supposed to be a 5 hour ferry boat ride, took us over 24hrs! While in route to Calayan Island we were met by an unexpected storm with waves from both the Pacific and South China Sea reaching 6 to 7 feet high, both of which caused the ferry boat to nearly capsize, due to this many on board were being sick (including myself), the pilot decided to seek shelter in a near by Island (the one which we had come from), though it could about 2hrs to reach as the waves and the weather were pretty bad.
We had to spend one night on the ferry boat. The crew were kind enough to cook food for those of us without any food. We had a film show for the ferry passengers that night. The following morning the pilot attempted to cross the channel to Calayan Island only to be met by high waves again and so returned to the same Island we had come from. After an hour or so, the pilot went for a third attempted and thankfully we were able to cross before the bad weather closed in again.
Calayan Island is home to one of the newest type of birds to be found (the Calayan Rail bird). We spent a week ministering and encouraging the pastor and the church, conducting evening meetings as well as evangelistic film showing. The pastor and his family lived in a very small house with an amazing view of the sea. Pastor Paul must be one of the only AoG pastors whom I know who lives so remote and does not usually have the opportunity to fellowship with other ministers from his own group. However as a testimony he did mention that he was a part of a minister's association on the Island which was made up of pastors from various church denomination's.
This particular trip reminded me of one of Raynalyne's and my goals to help encourage and strengthen pastor's such as pastor Paul who live and serve the Lord in some of the remotest and neglected places.
May 17 to 20 will be our Pastors Refreshing week at the fire center. we are expecting many pastor will come to be refreshed and encourage to continue the work of the ministry. Our main Speakers will be Jonathan Winter, and Benjamin Chew.
May 21 will be the graduation day of our students in the bible school.
May 23 to 25 will be our first ever Cornerstone youth camp. We are expecting about 200 youth will turn up. Many of them are unbelievers, for we challenge our youth that each one bring one. Many did respond and we are really excited for its going to be a great harvest. At the moment, we are raising fund for this activity. Our youth can't afford to pay for it, so we need help. We need 60,000 pesos to feed 200 youth for 3 days. For assistance on how you can help, Please contact Rev.Mark Ritchie (seftonvillage@yahoo.co.uk)! Thank you
With its target goal to plant three churches before the year ends, Cornerstone Church Naggasican conducted three (3) crusades for the month of April in coordination with the barangay officials. One barangay of Santiago City and two barangays in Echague, Isabela, all adjacent barangays of Naggasican.
APRIL 14 CRUSADE 6pm to 8pm Venue: Barangay Community Center Nabbuan, Santiago City
The crusade at Nabbuan, Santiago City was spearheaded by the CCN leadership in coordination with the Sefton Bible Training Center headed by Ptr. Lorenz Salazar and Ptr. James Aquino. The whole programme was prepared and participated in by the SBTC students. Highlights of which are film showing entitled "Pagtawid", a human presentation by the SBTC students, the preaching of Ptr. Teresa Liday focusing on salvation, healing and deliverance and finally, an altar call. Out of the 70 adults/children attendees, 40 responded to the altar call and accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
APRIL 21 Venue: Barangay Community Center Arabiat, Echague, Isabela
The crusade was solely spearheaded by the CCN leadership composed of Ptr. August Manio,Ptr. Teresa Liday, Ptr. Rodel, Sis. Rose Linglingon, Sis. Regina Africano, Sis.Emelda Briones, with the support of Ptr. Daniel Benjamin Mangadap, Joboy Mangadap, Mildred Manio, Jonas and Kenneth of the main church and special particpation of the CCN Theatre for Christ - Rica Mae Cumarat, Jingle May Linglingon, Princess Bautista, Jelly Anne Linglingon and George Linglingon Jr. Sis. Rose Linglingon preached the gospel of salvation. 70 adults and children attended the crusade and 12 adults responded to the altar call and accepted Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour.
APRIL 28 Venue: Brangay Community Center Sta. Ana, Echague, Isabela The crusade at Sta. Ana, Echague, Isabela had an attendance of 80 adults and children. Ptr. Rodel preached about Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour to the adults and children and 50 responded to the altar call asnd accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Savior.
The Cornerstone Church Naggasican brethren took turns in supporting the 3 crusades by praying in the church and donating foods and snacks during the crusade according to their capacity and availability. There were some problems encountered such as a very hot weather, lack of space for the presentations, vehicles bogged down and brownouts. But in the end of the 3 crusades, God's faithfullness in answering our prayers was proven beyond reasonable doubt. He is victorious in all of the 3 crusades.
After these 3 crusades, an on going once a week follow-up is being undertaken by the CCN leadership and we aim to start three churches with 15 baptized members each before the end of 2010.
This month of April has been great. Though it has been tough due to drought, still God is great and doing lots of things amongst us. We did have an AoG district youth conference at the fire center, and 500 youth turned up. Its been powerful, 450 youth on their knees and crying out to God. Pastor Ben Chew, challenged the youth to be part and get involved in Evangelism and missions.
A team from Singapore came, and they really challenged, encouraged, and helped us in many ways. This team is very good, headed by Maureen Low. They visited churches and participated in all the challenges that we gave them.
Our CREW meeting was good, Pastor Arnold Sevelleja really challenged us and empowered us about team work.
This month of May, our kids enjoyed their (DVBS) daily vacation bible school.
Also we did have our National Election. The first ever, automated election in the Philippines. It has been good and a bit peaceful compared to the previous elections.
"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in
Christ Jesus concerning you." I Thessalonians 5:18
Another milestone in the history of CornerstoneFamilyFellowshipCenter – San Isidro, Isabela took place last May 2, 2010 as we celebrated our 4th Church Anniversary and Harvest Festival.
We all felt the joy as the members gather together in decorating the church building a day before this event. Many testified that they weren’t able to sleep well because of excitement of what would happen on this very special day.
Many came early on the day of celebration. We had our motorcade around the poblacion of the San Isidro town proper – for the very first time!!! All vehicle owners of the church participated and all of us felt God’s presence as we lined-up and prepare for the motorcade. As the motorcade started, all vehicles sounded the alarm – telling the people who saw us and witnessed the motorcade that the Lord loves them so much. Many people got confused if we are campaigning for politicians (campaign period for the national & local elections in the Philippines) but we proved them that we are not – for we are campaigning and proclaiming that Jesus Christ is Lord and through Him we can be saved! As we approach the four main barangays around the town proper, people were happy seeing us as we shouted “Mahal po kayo ng Panginoon!!!” (The Lord loves you!!!).
After the motorcade, we immediately proceeded to the church building and rest for a while. The ushering committee led our guests and visitors to the chairs reserved for them. These guests include the would-be godparents for the mass dedication of our children and invited people. The couple, Pastor Merwyn Estabillo and wife Marilyn Estabillo – our program hosts started the service at 8:45 A.M. Pastor Rey Sermonia led the opening prayer. Pastor Alexander F. Ritua and the praise and worship team led the powerful praise and worship. This year’s Director General, Bro. Jacob Punzalan, welcomed everyone and told them to enjoy the moment with the Lord.
The different ministries (children, youth, women and men) were able to present special numbers with video clips on each ministry’s accomplishments and activities.
One of the highlights of the presentations is the video clip about the church humble beginnings, where it is now and what it is heading in the coming days. All of us sensed God’s presence as we reminisced on the years we’ve been through. The glimpses that were shown reminded us of the faithfulness and goodness of our God – He has never left us in our journey and quest for our promised land... Giving of tithes/offering immediately followed. All of us brought our best since that day is also our harvest festival.
Pastor Adonis Manango, our senior pastor, encouraged us to go and attain our goals. His message focused on Acts 2:21, “And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved“. We were reminded once again of our commitment in proclaiming the good news to the lost and would never forget praying for the great awakening and revival that will soon take place – that every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
The mass dedication of our children immediately followed with 11 children dedicated. New faces flocked in front and served as godparents of the children being dedicated. Parents of the children with ages ranged from 1-11 years old were so happy during the dedication knowing that they already offered their children to the Lord.
After the service, the congregation shared a sumptuous lunch together. Every barangay shared two viands that were served with a smile by the women ministry. All of us went home with full stomachs – both physically and spiritually!
To all of you who prayed for us and gave your full support for the success of our anniversary and harvest festival, we are forever grateful...May the Lord bless you a thousand-fold!
Here in Cornerstone Family Fellowship Center - San Isidro, Isabela, Philippines, we will never stop praising, worshiping, serving, desperately seeking and loving the Lord until He comes! To God be all the glory, honor, power and praises – now and forevermore!
Teachers and the couple Singaporen friend 
Graduates, teachers and Singaporean friend
