To Us A Child Is Born (Part Four)

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVANGANZA '06
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS SPECIAL

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope
Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—
Kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power
Until the coming of the salvation
That is ready to be revealed in the last time.

--1 Peter 1:3-5

PROGRAM PROPER:

THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER

Shocked, speechless and thankful---these words best describe the Grand Prize winner, SIS. AILEEN LAMZON

Presenting our Grand Prize Winner (Roundtrip ticket to Singapore), Sis Aileen Lamzon. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thank God!!

**Sis. Aileen Lamzon is the loving wife of Bro. Roy Lamzon,
and the caring mother of five children
(Neri, Jophet, Jojo, Andie and Trisha).
She is a Certified Public Accountant. She works at the Insurance Commission.
She's a dedicated and committed worker of Christ.
(More about her life on a separate blog entry. Don't miss it!)

Listening to the Closing remarks by the Head Pastor of Faithworks
Christian Church, Ptr. Betty Gutierrez..
Preparing for the first Christmas Party portrait of
Faithworks Christian Church..

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION ’06-----
THE FAITHWORKS CHRISTIAN CHURCH FAMILY

FCC Worship Leading Team

The Hosts and Organizers

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Thank you very much to all who
kept on supporting and praying for us.
Thank God for giving us the privilege to enjoy
and celebrate the true meaning
and spirit of Christmas---Jesus Christ.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO ALL OF YOU.
THANK GOD!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE!!!
HAVE A PROSPEROUS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
MAY GOD BLESS YOU MORE!!

--from FAITHWORKS CHRISTIAN CHURCH FAMILY

To Us A Child Is Born (Part Three)

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVANGANZA '06

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS SPECIAL

For God so loved the world
That he gave his one and only Son,
That whoever believes in him
Shall not perish but have eternal life.

--John 3:16

PROGRAM PROPER:

GAME 4: "HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR SPOUSE?"
(For Couples)

Sweet husbands and wives arrayed for the compatibility game..
Face-off?! Hehehe...

GAME 4: "MUSICAL CHAIRS" (For Kids and Teens)

Boys versus Girls?!

GAME 5: "NEWSPAPER DANCE MANIA"
(For Youth and Young Professionals)

Everyone planning for a good strategy..

Take it easy, peeps!!

Wow! Action-packed game huh?! Hehehe..

INTERMISSION NUMBER:

BACK-TO-BACK SPECIAL
(Intermission number from the Back-up Worship Leaders)

Back-up Worship Leaders introducing themselves and
explaining the message of their chosen songs..

Joy Manalastas started singing “Made Me Glad”.

Wilvee Bacugan singing “Let The Peace Of God Reign”.

Haydee Tomagan singing “All For Love”.

Jennifer Barrientos singing “One Desire”.

Singing their Finale Song, "Potter's Hands".

Catch "To Us A Child Is Born" (Part Four),
and meet the Grand Prize Winner of a Roundtrip to Singapore..
Guess who?! Meet him/her in person..

Thanks. God bless.

To Us A Child Is Born (Part Two)

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVANGANZA '06

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS SPECIAL

The virgin will be with child
and will give birth to a son,
and they will call him Immanuel—which means,
"God with us."

--Matthew 1:23

PROGRAM PROPER:

After a bountiful dinner.. Listening to the hosts’ instructions..

Getting ready for the games.. Yehey!!

GAME 1: “THE LONGEST LINE” (For Kids)

Kids havin' fun..

Who won? It's a tie. Hehehe..

Fun and surprises with the raffle draws..

The tonight’s hosts for the Christmas Party----
Maan Barrientos and Janve Gutierrez

Sis. Elena Barrientos receiving her prize. Congratulations!!

GAME 2: “BRING ME FEVER!!” (For Everybody)

Just like other birthday parties.. Hehehe..

GAME 3: “PABITIN GALORE” (For Adults)

Hanging "Kitchen Showcase"..
Wonderin' how much they cost? Hehehe.. Secret!!

INTERMISSION NUMBER:

Rem and Rap playing and singing "For You Alone"
(Musicians from The Living Faith Christian Church-Batasan, Q.C.)

Thanks guys!!

Catch "To Us A Child Is Born" (Part Three) for more!!
Thanks. God bless!!

To Us A Child Is Born (Part One)

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVANGANZA '06

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS SPECIAL

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,
And the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
--Isaiah 9:6

DURING THE CHRISTMAS SERVICE:

Ptr. Betty emphasizing the real meaning and spirit of Christmas.

The congregation eagerly listening to God’s message.

DURING THE CHRISTMAS PARTY:

Waiting for the party to start..
Start of the Christmas Party registration..

Preparation for the food..
Feeling the spirit of Christmas..

EATING TIME!!!

Enjoy!!! Thank God!!

Overflow of blessings!! Yahoo!!

Catch "To Us A Child Is Born" (Part Two) for more fun and surprises!!!
Thanks. God bless!

Glory In Hope (Part Five)

FAITHWORKS CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
FIRST ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

FELLOWSHIP AFTER SERVICE

Photos taken after the service:

The Elders and other Visitors from Cornerstone Christian Church-Fairview/Novaliches

"These things I remember as I pour out my soul:
how I used to go with the multitude,
leading the procession to the house of God,
with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng.."

- Psalm 42:4

The elders from the Cornerstone Christian Church-Fairview/Novaliches.
(From left to right: Sis. Tess Mabasa,Sis. Beth Dingle,
Mommy Leony Leandicho, Sis. Linda Laconsay)

The women of blessing and grace.
(From left to right: Sis. Beth Dingle, Sis. Tess Mabasa, Sis. Josie Gutierrez,
Mommy Leony Leandicho, Sis. Linda Laconsay)

Thank you very much for your unwavering support.
(From left to right: Sis. Josie Gutierrez, Bro. Jun Leandicho,
Ptr. Fred Abad, Bro. Jess Dingle, Sis. Beth Dingle, Ptr. Betty Gutierrez)

The Pastors and other Visitors from other churches

"Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders."

- Psalms 107:32

Pastors from other churches rejoicing with us.
(Ptr. Boy Tubera, pastor from House of Faith Foursquare Gospel Church
and Ptr. Cindy Pua, pastor from The Lord of the Harvest Church)

Pastor from other church showing his support.
(Ptr. Jolly Gallana, pastor from The Gospel of Christ Ministries
Foursquare Gospel Church)

Vistors from House of Faith Foursquare Gospel Church.

Members and other Visitors

"At that time the Lord set apart the tribe of Levi
to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD,
to stand before the LORD to minister
and to pronounce blessings in his name, as they still do today."

- Deuteronomy 10:8

Right after the service. Some are regular members of Faithworks Christian Church, some are invited visitors and other walk-in visitors.

Faithful servants of God.
(From left to right: Sis. Yolly Alpedez, Sis. Baby Tomagan, Sis. Vhebs Bacugan and
Sis. Puring Manalastas together with Joshua Vital Gutierrez, son of Ptr. Betty Gutierrez)

Other co-workers in Christ.
(From left to right: Sis. Evie Tubera, Gloricel Tubera, Jerry Gallana and Sis. Baby Tomagan)

Extension members of Faithworks Christian Church Worship Leading Team.
(From left to right: Jomer Gallana, Vhel Tubera, Patrick John Gonzales and Jerry Gallana)

Other church members enjoying God's great providence.

Other church members thanking God for His faithfulness.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!

Glory In Hope (Part Four)

FAITHWORKS CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
FIRST ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICE (Part Two)

Photos taken during the service:

Ministerial Part/Altar Call

"Their descendants will be known among the nations
and their offspring among the peoples.
All who see them will acknowledge that
they are a people the LORD has blessed."

- Isaiah 61:9

Ptr. Fred ended with a deep and heart-warming prayer.

Everybody prayed with deep sincerity.

A prayer for the enlargement of territories and expansion of God's Kingdom.

Each soul surrendering to God's plan by taking part in the Great Commission.

Ptr. Fred prayed for the members of Faithworks Christian Church.

Lifting hands to God as a sign of commitment and dedication.

Worship Leading Team---united in prayer.

A prayer for the redemption of the lost souls in San Mateo Rizal.

People with passion and compassion for others.

Praying for the revival of God's miracles and wonderful presence

as He showers His blessings and mercy to everybody.

Thanking God for His lovingkindness, faithfulness and goodness.

Tithes and Offering Exhortation/Special Dance Number

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house.
Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "
and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven
and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it."

- Malachi 3:10

Sis. Aileen exhorted and prayed for the tithes and offering.

Ptr. Betty praying for Faithworks Christian Church and thanking God for all the things He has done.

Christine and her cousin in an interpretative dance ("Still" by Hillsong)
all for God's glory.

Acknowledgement/Victory Song

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

- 1 Corinthians 15:57

Ptr. Betty acknowledged the presence of pastors and visitors from other churches.

Singing victoriously for Jesus!

Playing passionately for His glory.

Rejoicing for all the things He has done. Praise God!!

Glory In Hope (Part Three)

FAITHWORKS CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
FIRST ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICE

Photos taken during the service:

Parise and Worship/Opening Prayer

"I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live."

- Psalms 104:33

The service started with a prayer led by Ptr. Boy Tubera.

(He is the head pastor of House of Faith Foursquare Church in Maly, San Mateo.)

The Praise and Worship started with

a Scripture reading from the book of Isaiah.

Praising God like never before!!

God's people---thirsty and longing for more of Him.

Singing and shouting, all for His glory!!

Ptr. Boy and Sis. Vhebs dancing for the Lord.

Worshipping God quenches the thirst for Him, it brings life to everybody.

Worshipping Him in spirit and in truth.

The Message from Rev. Ptr. Alfred Abad, CCC-Fairview/Novaliches Head Pastor

"But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.

He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears,

and he will tell you what is yet to come."

- John 16:13

Rev. Ptr. Alfred Abad welcomes everybody with a warm smile and candid appreciation.

Everyone eagerly listens to the Word of God.

Ptr. Fred starts cracking his candid and funny "punch lines"

Ptr. Fred talks about the reality of church-planting and church-building.

He mentions the greatness and faithfulness of God to Faithworks Christian Church.

Praying for the members and for the anniversary message.

Everyone is attentive to God's message for the Faithworks Christian Church.

Scripture reading, the message came from the book of Deuteronomy.

Reading the scripture projected.

Who would miss Ptr. Fred's witty and wacky lines? Hehehe..

Ptr. Fred giving several illustrations from his message outline.

He mentions God's protection and love.

Ptr. Fred talks about widening of territories for the glory of God.

The Worship Leading Team attentively listening to God's Word.

Talking about fruitfulness in mission field for God's glory.

Almost coming to his last point.

Ending with a challenge of greater service and commitment for God's kingdom.

Glory In Hope (Part Two)

FAITHWORKS CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
FIRST ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

THE PREPARATIONS

Physical Arrangement & Logistics

"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you.

Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord,

because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

- 1 Corinthians 15:58

Photos taken during the actual preparation:

Planning for a feasible physical arrangement and fixing the curtains.

Bro. Roland and Sis. Puring (owners of the place)

checking the instruments and other equipment.

The Men of Faith and Women of Blessing

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD,

"plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future."

-Jeremiah 29:11

Photos taken during the day before the anniversary:

Moved by God's grace and guidance.

Inspired by His love and wisdom

(Lower left to right: Sis. Vhebs, Sis. Elena, Sis. Evie and Sis. Josie; Up left to right: Ptr. Boy, Ptr. Betty and Bro. Roland)

One passion. One mission. One vision.

(Lower left to right: Sis. Puring, Sis. Vhebs, Sis. Elena, Sis. Evie and Sis. Josie; Up left to right: Ptr. Boy, Ptr. Betty and Bro. Roland)

The 'Temporary' Sanctuary

And I tell you that you are Peter,

and on this rock I will build my church,

and the gates of Hades will not overcome it

-Matthew 16:18

Photos taken the day before the anniversary:

Outside wide view.

The banner and other details.

Thank God.

Catch the "Glory in Hope (Part Three)" for the main event.

To God be the glory!!!

Glory In Hope (Part One)

FAITHWORKS CHRISTIAN

CHURCH

FIRST ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

THE PREPARATIONS

The Worship Leading Team

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.” –Romans 12:1

Photos taken after the practice:

The instruments. Thank God for the provision.

Thank God for the strength, wisdom, grace, talents

and of course, for the music.

The girls of FCC Worship Leading Team.

(From left to right: Maan, Haydee, Tet, Ate Chel, Ate Cathy and Janve)

The guys of FCC Worship Leading Team.

(From left to right: Vin, Kuya Vhel, Go, PJ and Jerry)

Preparing the line-up.

Fixing the instruments and getting ready to start the practice.

Actually, they are our former churchmates. In fact, all of us are members of the Worship Leading Team in our former church. That's why, through the grace of God and because of the well-founded friendship we have, we were able to carry out the ministry efficiently and effectively. Some of them belong to other churches now. We just asked them to help us out for the praise and worship part of the anniversary. Thank God!! We're now gradually increasing in members for the Worship Leading Team after the anniversary. I will post some of the newly added members of the Worship Leading Team. Thank God for their commitment and dedication to serve God and give Him all the glory. Thanks guys!! God bless. Until the next jamming for Jesus!

The Birth Of A Church

“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens,

but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets,

with CHRIST JESUS himself as the CHIEF CORNERSTONE.”

–Ephesians 2:19-20

A small group of passionate people touched by God

in redeeming San Mateo-Rizal back to Him...

A Divine appointment held last August 19, 2005, Friday...

The Lord showered His love, grace and mercy to every member of the small group. Many lives were changed by Him. Many dreams were restored through Him.

A special opportunity for reaping the harvest for Jesus. Praying for fresh souls to win for Him. Doing all things for His glory.