GC Annual Council 2008

The General Conference Annual Council Meeting 2008 will be held here in the Philippines. And on October 11, 2008, the GC Council will have the Sabbath Service at Araneta Coliseum. Be there to experience this rare opportunity and be bless with great song and music.

Sabbath Message

Our Sabbath School director presented a gift for the third quarter celebrant. The message was given by Bro. Glen Marzo for our Hour of Worship. AY Program started at about 2:30 then followed by a meeting of church officers.

AdventSIM from Globe

With todays technology, we can use our cellphone in spreading the gospel. Globe recently launched the new Advent SIM, the customized SIM for members of the Seventh-day Adventist Community. The Advent SIM provides affordable mobile communications and specialized value-added services for Seventh-day Adventist Community members so they can conveniently stay connected to one another.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpZNyYQajoE


Source: SSD Adventist News Dispatch

Fellowship at Magdalena

Laguna I District Fellowship held last Saturday at Magdalena Town Covered Court. Magdalena SDA was the host for this fellowship. The speaker was Ptr. Nepthali Mañez, North Philippine Union Mission (NPUM) executive secretary. Also present was Ptr. Rey Torres, SCLC executive secretary, Ptr. Adap, Retired Ptr. Villarias, Retired Ptr. Suasi and our District Pastor, Fadriquela. In the afternoon was a mini concert by Menagerie Choir from AUP. A message by Ptr. Torres and a tribute to all grandparents after the concert. Some photos can be browse at http://sdapictures.blogspot.com/

Laguna I District Fellowship

This coming Saturday, The Laguna I will have a District Fellowship to be held at Magdalena, Laguna. This will be at town covered court, hosted by Magdalena Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Livelihood Seminar Photos

Livelihood demo and training photos that we have done are posted at http://sdapictures.blogspot.com/

Sabbath Message

Our Sabbath speaker last Saturday was Bro. Sam Jaoud. The scheduled speaker last Saturday did not show up, Bro Jaoud who is scheduled two weeks from now readily accepted to be the speaker that day. Bro Sam also led our Sabbath School lesson review together with Bro. Jaime Dones. AY program started at 2:00 pm and livelihood seminar after AY.

District Fellowship

The Laguna I District will have a Fellowship this coming Saturday, September 20, 2008. This will be held at Covered Court in Magdalena, Laguna.

Sabbath Speaker

Our speaker last Sabbath Hour of Worship was Sis. Zenaida Dones. Sis. Iday delivered her short but powerful message for the brethren. Bro. Sam Jaoud led our Sabbath School lesson review. We have a Potluck after the Morni service at the basement and AY program started at about 2:00 p.m.

Mass Baptism at Rizal, Laguna

This afternoon of Sabbath, about 80 soul were baptized in this town of Rizal, Laguna. This town is between Nagcarlan and San Pablo. Church are being built in Rizal, Laguna to be their place of worship. We asked for your prayer for this newly organized church in Rizal, Laguna.

Ongoing Crusade at Rizal, Laguna

There are ongoing Crusade being held nightly at the Town of Rizal here in Laguna led by our district pastor, Ptr Fadriquela. Mass baptism will be on Saturday, SDA Church are being built at the said town.

Our Speaker from North Philippine Union Mission

Our Sabbath Divine Worship speaker yesterday was from Accounting Department of North Philippine Union Mission, Bro. Ramil Dayo. Special song from Reynalyn Arvesu together with her two friends. AY program at about 2:00 pm by Bro. Zurich and Sis. Sarah then at 4:00 pm a mini seminar about making a donut conducted by Sis. Noemi Dones.

Speaker from Lipa Adventist Academy

Our Sabbath Divine Worship speaker was from Lipa Adventist Academy, Sis. Aliliy Union Gamaro. She is the Food Service Director of Lipa Adventist Academy. AY program started at 2 p.m.

Music Ministry Director

Sis. Noemi Dones, our Music Ministry Director was our speaker on our divine worship last Saturday. She delivered a short but powerful message for all the brethren.

Speaker Last Sabbath

Bro. Lito Montesines was the speaker for our Hour of Worship last Saturday. He again uses powerpoint presentation for his message. His message is entitled "Why Prayer is Essential". AY program in the afternoon.

Communion Service

Last Vesper, Friday evening, we held our communion service with Ptr. Lem Fadriquela and Bro. Dony Brena our head elder led the communion ceremony. Next day, Our Sabbath Worship was held at Bukal SDA Church as our exchange program. Ptr. Fadriquela delivered the message for the Hour of Worship.

Exchange Program

Tomorrow, Sabbath, we'll be having an exchange program with Bukal SDA Church, this will be like a mini fellowship.

Communion Service

We'll be having a Communion Service this coming Vesper, Friday Aug 1, 2008. This will be our Second Communion Service for this year.

Sabbath School Director

Sis. Ana Marie Arnisto, our Sabbath School Director and Treasurer delivered the message last Sabbath Hour of worship.

Divine Worship Speaker

Our head elder, Bro. Dony Brena delivered the message yesterday during our Hour of Worship. He also led the Sabbath school lesson review and our AY program in the afternoon started about 2 pm.

Sabbath Speaker

Last Saturday, Bro. Fred Pales, one of the elder deliver the messaged for the congregation. AY in the afternoon followed by a meeting.

Sabbath Worship

Bro. Sam Jaoud delivered the message during our Sabbath Worship yesterday. A DCC/DAC meeting at San Pablo and AY program started at around 2 pm followed by visitation after the AY program.

Message Last Sabbath

The message during our divine worship was given by Bro. Geminiano Dones. Bro Sam Jaoud led the Sabbath School lesson review and AY started at 2:00 pm followed by visitation.

District Fellowship at Majayjay

This morning was the Laguna 1 District Fellowship held at Majayjay, Laguna. With Family as the theme for this quarter of fellowship. Mrs Delba de Chavez was the guest speaker for the Divine Worship. She was the Director of Family Ministry and wife of Ptr. Nelson de Chavez, former President of South-Central Luzon Conference. Afternoon Program with mini concert followed after lunch.

Laguna 1 District Fellowship

On Saturday, June 21, 2008 will be the Laguna 1 District Fellowship. This will be held at Town plaza of Majayjay, Laguna.

Message for Sabbath

Yesterday our Sabbath Worship speaker was retired Ptr. Luisito Suasi. He was one of our former district pastor here in Laguna 1. He also led the Sabbath School Lesson review together with Sis. Susan Brena. In the evening we have services at the wake of Bro. Boyet Arnisto, with Ptr. De Chavez who gave a short message and his wife who rendered a special song.

Condolence to Arnisto Family

Liliw Seventh-day Adventist would like to condole with the family of Bro. Boyet who died last Friday. His remain lies at their home and internment will be on Thursday, June 19. Bro. Boyet is the husband of Sis Nida Arnisto our Head Deaconess, and father of Bro. Jezreel Arnisto and Michelle Arnisto. Services every night by different Pastors are being held at the wake of Bro. Boyet.

District Pastor Message

Ptr. Lemuel Fadriquela, our district pastor delivered the Sabbath Worship message yesterday. He also led our Sabbath School Lesson review. In the afternoon the DCC/DAA meeting was held in our church.

Message for Sabbath Worship

Sis. Noemi Dones, our Music Ministry Director, still single but very energetic was our Sabbath Worship speaker yesterday. She play and teaches violin and have many other talents. She was also the Assistant Sabbath School Director. AY program at about 2:00 pm, led by Bro. Zurich and Sis. Sarah with bible quiz bee, now on its 3rd week yesterday. And Visitation followed after AY program.

Blood Donation Project of Liliw ACS

This was taken last Monday, May 26, 2008 at Liliw Municipal Town Plaza during our Sagip-Buhay Project, A Voluntary Blood Donation by Liliw Adventist Community Service and the Laguna Chapter of Philippine National Red Cross. A total of 26 person donated that day. Also present was Mr. Lito Aquino, former councilor and a representative of Liliw Red Cross.

Sagip-Buhay Today

The Sagip-Buhay, a Voluntary Blood Donation is being held today from 8:00 am to 2 pm. This is being done at Liliw Municipal Town Plaza led by Liliw Adventist Community Service and Philippine National Red Cross Laguna Chapter.

Sabbath Message

Our Sabbath Worship message came from Sis. Puring Sollidin. Its was her second time to deliver a message for the brethren. Potluck at the basement followed after the service and AY started at about 2:00 pm.

Voluntary Blood Donation

We will be having another Sagip-Buhay project, a Voluntary Blood Donation on Monday, May 26, 2008. Led by Liliw Adventist Community Service and Philippine National Red Cross (Laguna Chapter), the project will be from 9 am to 2 pm at Liliw Town Plaza.

Congratulation Ptr. Hermogenes Villanueva

We would like to congratulate Ptr. Hermogenes Villanueva, the new President of South-Central Luzon Conference and all the newly elected officers for the year 2008-2011. More power and God bless.

SCLC 2008-2011 Elected Officers

President - Pastor Hermogenes Villanueva
Executive Secretary - Pastor Reynaldo Torres
Treasurer - Mr. Tomas Dayahan
Childrens/Family Life/Music - Mrs. Delba De Chavez
Communication/VOP - Pastor Joel Macaraig
Education - Mr. Bienvenido Sagnoy
Health - Mrs. Jocelyn Fetalcurin
Personal Ministries - Pastor Nelson De Chavez
Publishing/SOP - Mr. Juanito Relampagos
Sabbath School - Pastor Wally Panaglima
Womens/Shepherdess International - Mrs. Luz Villanueva
Youth - Pastor Dave Morado
Philantrophic - Pastor Jorge Panghulan


http://www.sclcsda.org/

Message from the Youth

Bro. Robin Olor, adventist youth was the one who delivered the Sabbath Message for our Sabbath Worship. He's a very shy person. Bro. Elmor Agapay led the Sabbath School lesson review. And in the afternoon was the Vacation Bible School Graduation.

Last Day of Vacation Bible School

This morning was the last day of Vacation Bible School and on Sunday will be the graduation day.

Last 2 days of VBS

This morning of Vacation Bible School, only Sarah Arvesu was present to supervise the children because her companion was in the camp site. Sis Perla Dans and Bro. Rhey Brena was there to help. Only about 20+ was present this morning.

2nd Week of Vacation Bible School

The ongoing Vacation Bible School are now on its second week. More than 30+ are still attending the daily activities.

Message for Sabbath

Bro. Sam Jaoud delivered the message for our Sabbath Worship. We also have our new grouping for our small group. AY was led by Bro. Zurich Placente and Sarah Arvesu. After AY visitation for our brothers and sisters followed.

4th day of Vacation Bible School

The ongoing Vacation Bible School were now on it's fourth day, with Sarah Arvesu and Robin olor as the teacher and Miles Pales helping the children with their activities.

Start of Vacation Bible School

This morning was the first day of our Vacation Bible School. Headed by Sarah Arvesu and Robin Olor with Miles Pales. With more than 30 children attended the first day of the VBS.

Sabbath Speaker

Yesterday Sabbath worship, Sis Ana Arnisto, our Sabbath School Director and Treasurer delivered the Sabbath Message for the Hour of Worship. Potluck followed and AY program started at about 1:30 p.m. with Bro. Zurich Placente and Sarah Arvesu.

Vacation Bible School Next Week

On Monday next week, May 5, 2008 will be the start of a 2 weeks Vacation Bible School at Liliw Seventh-day Adventist Church, Fernandez Compound.

Child Dedication

Yesterday during Sabbath Worship, Bro. Noriel and Badette Brena dedicated their son with Ptr Billy Villarias as our guest speaker. Potluck followed and AY program and visitation in the afternoon.

Sabbath Speaker

Yesterday, Bro Lito Montesines deliver the Sabbath message for the brethren. Before that the Sabbath Lesson review was led by Bro. Sam Jauod. Potluck after the Sabbath worship and AY started at 2 pm.

Sportsfest

There will be a Sportsfest tomorrow at South-Central Luzon Conference. There will be different events like basketball, badminton and others sports activities.

Sabbath Message

Yesterday morning, our Sabbath Worship speaker was Bro. Fred Pales, one of the Elder deliver his message. Sis. Reynalyn and his Bro. Kervie Arvesu rendered special song. Potluck was followed at the basement and AY program starts at about 1:30 in the afternoon.

Photos of Mass Baptism

We have uploaded some photos taken last March 29, 2008, during the Mass Baptism at San Pablo City. You can browse it @ http://sdapictures.blogspot.com/

Vacation Bible School

We will be having a Vacation Bible School this summer vacation. The Adventist Youth are now preparing the things needed. We'll announce the schedule as soon as we finalize some other details.

Nagcarlan Adventist Elementary School

The Nagcarlan Adventist Elementary School need your financial support, the school has deep financial problem. This coming Sabbath our Church will have special offering for NAES. Your financial support and prayers are needed in order for the school to continue operating and settle their financial obligation.