Philippines Annual Conference East of the United Methodist Church
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Web Site Update
For those of you who have been visiting regularly, you would notice that the PACE Blog site has been changing. Ever since I came on board, I have been experimenting with designs that will make this site easy to browse and navigate. In the meantime, the way the site looks is the way it shall be for now. But the design process is not over (the look can still change, depending on the sort of content), and we will appreciate your comments and suggestions.
Web Site Update
For those of you who have been visiting regularly, you would notice that the PACE Blog site has been changing. Ever since I came on board, I have been experimenting with designs that will make this site easy to browse and navigate. In the meantime, the way the site looks is the way it shall be for now. But the design process is not over (the look can still change, depending on the sort of content), and we will appreciate your comments and suggestions.
Monday, April 11, 2005
Laity Address: 2005 PACE Conference
Delivered by Mr. Emilio
PACE Lay Leader
(Note: Reproduced as is.)
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Beloved Bishop Solito Toquero, District Superintendent DS Ruben Letana, DS Bong Domingo, DS Lito Tangonan, fellow delegates, brothers and sisters.
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This is my fourth and final laity address, final for I am not seeking another term, for there are more qualified and very much willing people who are ready to serve in our conference. I wish to express my gratitude to the members who helped me in my capacity as Conference Lay Leader. Thank you and God be with you always.
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I am now raising these questions: What has been the result of Methodism after more than 100 years in our country? Are we a movement or a monument? What was Jesus’ intention when he told, “Go into all the world and proclaim the Good News to the whole creation.” “Go and make disciples of all nations.” “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit will come upon you and you will be my witness, there and beyond, to the ends of the earth.”
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I hope that in all parts of the country where Methodism is, I believe we are called to be a movement of the Spirit that goes on and not a movement which is stagnant, motionless unless it is carried that goes nowhere and most of the time it becomes an obstruction. Monuments are to be left behind, but, we Methodist should move forward. It is not how far we have come that matters, but how far more to go.
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Prayer can do anything God can do. The greatest thing we can do in the course of time together is to give ourselves totally to ceaseless prayer for our mission.
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As a Methodist, as a movement, we are challenged by the Holy Spirit in some areas in our life:
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Authenticity – which raises the questions of unity, holiness and universality in form and solidarity in function without compromise.
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Credibility – which speaks on how the church stands before the Lord. Is the church believable and trustworthy? Is it true that Christ is the answer? Is there power in the blood of Jesus Christ?
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Integrity – which points the question on how the church stands before the Lord. Biblical standard of ethics and morality in such areas as justice, sex, honesty and hard work under severe trials.
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Fidelity – which asks, can we, as Methodist, remain loyal, fruitful and true to the word and to our Lord Jesus Christ.
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As we struggle with various issues, let us always be vigilant and keep our eyes on Jesus. The church must guard against those who would change our agenda, even into chasing a butterfly.
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The church is an inclusive community of believers. There is an inclusiveness of the church where we must always take care that we do jot exclude the included. What has troubled me a while is that our church has been static without much growth. There is an urgent need to nurture those who are already in the church into a deeper faith in Christ. The tree whose roots run deep need not fear the storm. We must also steer clear of becoming a maintenance church and move in the direction of winning souls.
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Jesus was able to win many for the
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Christianity calls every person into a more excellent way of life. It calls everyone to live in the presence of the Spirit of God. Where the spirit of God is present, there is always peace, joy, hope and love. Where the Spirit of God is present, there is love, no fear.
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Let us start using our wings of faith. Take the uncertain road across the mountains of life and across the valley. Be they ever so broad. Have faith to believe that our God will bring us through. Let us equip ourselves with strong prayer life, so that amidst all of our anxieties, we can get the real assurance from God that all things are possible.
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God has already began performing miracles. A miracle that you and I are in this place as a member of the United Methodist Church, as Christians, as Children of God, in spite of our differences. That is a miracle. God has already begun performing miracles and even the greatest miracle of all. That the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus Christ, God’s living word. May we see Him in each eyes this week. May we care for each other because of Him. May we hear Him in each other and when we part, may this week linger all through out our lives as a source of empowerment in our God’s work in our Church. For after all, ours is a
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Sunday, April 10, 2005
Update: PACE 13th Regular Annual Session
By Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
PACE Historian
PACE Chair, Commission on Archives & History
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Venue:
Puno United Methodist Church
33 Holy Spirit Drive
Don Antonio Heights, Quezon City
Philippines
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Date: April 5-7, 2005
Theme: “Living the Gospel in Today’s World”
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PACE Officers: CY 2004-2005
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Presiding Bishop: Solito K. Toquero
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District Superintendents:
…Lito C. Tangonan---Quezon City District
…Ruben M. Letana---Rizal District
…Igmedio C. Domingo---Laguna-Quezon Mission District
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Others:
Conference Chancellor: Carlos S. Cao, Jr.
Associate Chancellor: Ramoncito C. Mison
Conference Lay Leader: Emilio I. Cruz
Conference Associate Lay Leaders:
…Edna Flor de los Santos
…Evangeline Nilo
…Shirley Valenciano
Conference Secretary: Herminio V. Ramos
Conference Statistician: Orlando F. de Leon
Conference Historians: Anacleto G. Guerrero, Toribio C. Cajiuat, Limerio C. Garibay
CFA Chair: Gloria B. Dimalanta
Conference Treasurer: Araceli E. Habacon
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Presidents of Lay Organizations: UMM - Antonio F. Naval; UMWSCS - Pearl Sison; UMYAF -Racquel Pearl B. Sison; UMYF - Jan Mark Angelo Liu
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Highlights lifted from the
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS’ REPORTS
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Rev. Ruben M. Letana
DS, Rizal District
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Rizal District Supports the following mission points by PhP2,000.00/month: Pag-asa, Jalajala, Cardona Bethel, Halayhayin, Bombong, Kalinawan, Faith, Siniloan (supported by Taytay UMC)
Rizal District supported Laguna-Quezon Mission District as follows: CY 2001-2002--PhP270,000.00; CY 2002-2003--PhP231,600.00; CY 2003-2004--PhP177,600.00; CY 2004-2005--PhP139,200.00. Grand Total---PhP818,400.00
General Goal of Rizal District: ”Empowering the lay and the clergy for the work of the ministry.”
Main Strategy: Clustering
Membership of the district: 2001--5,267; 2005--7,773 (47.57% increase)
PACE Lay Organization Presidents from Rizal District: UMM--Tony Naval, Taytay; WSCS--Pearl Sison, Living Word; UMYAF--Kaye Sison, Living Word; UMYF--JM Liu, Villa Lolita.
PACE Officers from Rizal District: BOT Chair--Sonny Habacon, Taytay; Chair, Board of Church & Society--Armando Perez, The Way; Statistician--Orlando de Leon, Body of Christ; Conference Secretary--Herminio Ramos, Palmera; Chair, BOOM--Osias Dungalen, Angono; Acting BOOM Chair--Romeo Solabo, Living Word; Conference Treasurer--Araceli Habacon, Taytay; Asst. Conference Treasurer---Nel Habacon, Taytay; Conference Lay Leader--Emilio Cruz, Marikina; Lay Delegate to General Conference--Loida Lindo, Antipolo; Attended for the elected delegate to GC--Toribio Cajiuat, Antipolo (Reserve); Chair, CDS--Angelita Broncano, Antipolo; Worker with Dumagats--Jenoah Dulay; Conference Chancellor--Carlos Cao, Jr., Palmera.
Basic and Advanced Covenant Discipleship: Romy Sison, Castillo couple, Orly de Leon, Herminio Ramos, Evangeline Nilo, DS Letana, Reggi Lipio, Eli Canete, Kaye Sison, Judith Bunyi, Purita Cajiuat.
Soul Winning Certified Lecturers: Emil Cruz, Romy Sison, Herminio Ramos, Minerva Amable, Analiza Cabangan, Daniel Dolores, Pearl Ligaya, Ador Crisostomo.
Extended Help to Calamity Victims: Dumagats in Tanay; Depressed area in Montalban, Rizal; Real, Infanta, General Nakar.
Cluster Relief to the following: San Simon, Pampanga; San Miguel, Calumpit, Bulacan; Gatbuca UMC; Montalban MSWD; North Bulacan District; Maria Aurora UMC.
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Rev. Igmedio C. Domingo, Jr.
DS, Laguna-Quezon Mission District
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Geographical Composition of the District: Laguna, Quezon, and Alabat Island
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Local Churches Listed: Quezon Province: Alabat, Atimonan, Calauag, Fuji, Kalinangan, Kapaluhan, Lopez, Lucena, Quezon, San Francisco, Simbayan. Laguna Province: Binan, Calamba, El Rey, Kalayaan, Masapang, New Century, Pacita, Pila, Pinagbayanan, San Pablo, Siniloan, Sta. Rosa, Sta. Cruz.
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Church Workers: Pastors: 2001-23; 2002-24; 2003-25; 2004-23; Mission Workers/Volunteers: 2001-3; 2002-4; 2003-5; 2004-4; Entered the ministry: 2001-0; 2002-1; 2003-2; 2004-0; Deaconesses with appointment: 2001-3; 2002-5; 2003-6; 2004-7; Student deaconesses: 2001-6; 2002-7; 2003-6; 2004-6; Inactive Deaconess: 2001-3; 2002-5; 2003-5; 2005-5; Entered Harris Memorial College: 2001-1; 2002-2; 2003-0; 2004-1
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Organized Local Churches in Laguna: 2001-2004 -11
Mission Points: 2001-2004 -3
Opened: 2001-1; 2002-2; 2003-0; 2004-0
Worshiping Congregation: 2003-2; 2004-2
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Organized Local Churches in Quezon: 2001-2004 -9
Mission Points: 2001-2004 -7
Newly Opened: 2001-1; 2002-0; 2003-3; 2004-3
Worshiping Congregation: 2001-2004 -0
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Membership: 2001 – 927; 2002 – 1,615; 2003 – 1,396; 2004 – 2,191
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Programs of the District: Nurture, Outreach, Witness, Leadership Development.
…Nurture Studies: Pagkaalagad Kristyano, Kristyanong Katiwala, Ang Sumasaksing Pananampalataya, Doktrinang Metodista, Angkop na Pagsambang Kristyano sa Makabagong Panahon.
…Outreach Programs: Botika Binhi, livelihood projects (with MCRD), ecumenical activities, DVCS, extension classes to squatters, opening of schools (pre-school).
…Witness Programs: Proclaiming the Good News, LQMD-TFM, evangelism.
…Leadership Development: General Assembly—LQMD Women: Rise and Serve Towards a Dynamic Christian Service, Christmas Institute, yearly retreat, Workers and Family Consultation, Lay and Workers Fellowship.
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Local Church’s Monthly Tithe to the District:
…Quezon Province, CY 2004-2005: PhP23,917.79
…Laguna Province, CY 2004-2005: Incomplete data.
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Quezon City District
DS, Rev. Dr. Lito C. Tangonan
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Organized Local Churches: 18
District Clusters: 5
…Cluster 1—Good Samaritan, Del Monte, Village, Sauyo. Coordinator: Guidomer Manuel.
…Cluster 2 – Kamuning First, St. John, Pansol. Coordinator: Simeon Latonero.
…Cluster 3 – Puno UMC, Bagong Buhay, North Fairview, Fairview Park. Coordinator: Orlino Veron.
…Cluster 4 – Lagro, Maligaya, Tala. Coordinator: Florenio Heradura, Sr.
…Cluster 5 – Deparo, Bagong Silang, Llano-Vista Verde, John Mark. Coordinator: Mercidita Rivera.
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Statistical Data:
…Baptized this CY 2004-2005: 351 (Infants/Children – 148; Youth/Adults – 118; from other evangelical churches – 85.
…Total Membership: 2003-2004 – 7,646.
…Attending Sunday School: 1,522.
…Total Membership: 2004-2005 – 8,938 (Full members: 7,930; Preparatory members: 598; Affiliate members: 24; Associate members: 60; Courtesy Roll: 326
…Total number of Lay speakers: 209.
…Mission Points: Payatas, Victoria Subdivision, NIA/NPC, Tatalon, Batasan, Dr. Aniano Masa, Montalban, Asamba, Maligaya, Franville, Pinyahan, Santolan 1, Santolan 2, Pangarap, Spring of Life, Camarin, Masambong, Kaingin, Bagong Silang.
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District Organizations:
…District Clergy Spouses Association. President: Emma V. Martinez.
…District Church Workers Fellowship. President: Cleto N. Pera.
…District UMYF. President: Floyd Alcantara.
…District UMWSCS. President: Mrs. Nina Corsina L. Reyes.
…District UMM. President: Engr. Angel Flores, Jr.
…District UMYAF. Not organized.
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District Ministries:
…Council on Ministries. Chair: Engr. Tomas Rizo, Jr.
…Nurture. Chair: Pauline Juatco.
…Outreach: Chair: Maribeth Palmejar.
…Witness: Chair: Frida Rizo
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Boards and Committees:
…Ordained Ministry. Chair: Rev. Hilario Carolino.
…Deaconess Service. Chair: Elvie Marie T. Lazaro.
…Church Location and Building. Chair: Sonny Aquino.
…Superintendency. Chair: Rolando Martinez.
…Finance. Chair: Dorothy Castro
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Approved Budget of QCD for CY 2005-2006: PhP1,509,642.00
District Apportionment to PACE: PhP852,200.00
District Support to Laguna-Quezon District: PhP184,320.00
District Mission Workers Support: PhP72,000.00
District NOW Ministries: PhP30,000.00
District Committee/Board Meetings: PhP10,000.00
District Office Supplies: PhP10,000.00
District Office Equipment: 40,000.00
District Office Rental: PhP48,000.00
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District Receipts & Disbursements:
…Beginning Balance, June 1, 2004: PhP253,906.18…Receipts: PhP911,205.33
…Disbursements: PhP1,019,421.20
…Net cash inflow for the period ending Feb.,2005: (PhP108,215.87)
…Ending Balance as of February 28, 2005: PhP145,690.31
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PACE & MISSION Apportionment: June 1, 2004-February 28, 2005-04-09
…PhP866,849.00
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Existing Pre-Schools in Local Churches:
...Good Samaritan (Good Samaritan Christian School), Deparo (Galilee Christian Values Educational Foundation, Inc.), Kamuning First (Joy Kiddie Garden Learning Center), St. John (St. John Kiddie Center), Village (Lord’s Glory Pre-School, Inc.), Bagong Buhay (Little Angel Learning Center), Lagro (Lagro-Maligaya Child Development Center), Tala (Tala Center for Human Development), Fairview (Fairview Christian School). To start SY 2005-2006 – Llano-Vista Verde (Genesis Integrated School).
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Existing Elementary Schools: Enrolment
…The Good Samaritan Christian School: 2001-2002 – 224; 2002-2003 – 215; 2003-2004 – 224; 2004-2005 – 237.
…Galilee Christian Values Educational Foundation, Inc., Deparo: 2001-2002 – 72; 2002-2003 – 22; 2003-2004 – 81; 2004-2005 – 87.
…Total Enrolment in these schools: 2001-2002 – 296; 2002-2003 – 237; 2003-2004 – 305; 2004-2005 – 324.
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Existing Day Care Centers: Enrolment
…Fairview Park: Biyayang Lupa – 2003-2004 – 108; 2004-2005 – 112; Mustang Day Care Center – 2003-2004 – 38; 2004-2005 – 44; Sto Nino Day Care Center – 2003-2004 – 53; 2004-2005 – 35; Rabosna Day Care Center – 2003-2004 – 85; 2004-2005 – 80.
…Bagong Silang: Bagong Silang Christian School – 2003-2004 – 38; 2004-2005 –24.
…Sauyo: Radiant Christian School –2003-2004 – 19; 2004-2005 – 12.
…Puno: Day Care Center of Puno UMC – 2003-2004 – n/a; 2004-2005 – 18.
Total Enrolment: 2003-2004 – 333; 2004-2005 – 325.
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Other Matters:
…Telephone Numbers: Del Monte: 372-1857; Deparo: 936-0018; Fairview Park: 939-2210; John Mark: 272-4243; Kamuning First: 927-7832 & 928-2818; Lagro: 930-2954; Llano-Vista Verde: 983-0519; Puno: 931-0882 & 932-3039; St. John: 912-4781 & 913-4978; Good Samaritan: 372-4795 & 410-1401 (Fax: 410-1404); Village: 928-2176.
…Website: Tala: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/talaumc.
…E-mail: Puno: punoumc@philonline.com; Tala: talaumc@gbgmchurches.gbgm-umc.org
…Newsletters: Deparo: The Cornertone; John Mark:The Gazette; North Fairview: Punla; Puno: The Good News Times.
…With church vehicles: Del Monte, Deparo, Fairview Park, Kamuning First, Lagro, Llano-Vista Verde, Puno, St. John, Good Samaritan.