We're all walking on this road called life, albeit in our own directions. But when God calls us towards His direction, it's hard not to answer or to be affected by it.

Keeping a church thriving and faithful through decades is never easy, but all thanks to God, it became bearable.

The ICOC Philippines Missionary Society and the Metro Manila Christian Church Board of Trustees (BOT) honored 28 disciples who have served the church full-time in the ministry and administration for five years and more through a fitting tribute held Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the Bayview Park Hotel.

A story that’s 28 years in the making.

GOD'S FAITHFULNESS TO METRO MANILA

We can make plans, but the Lord determines our steps. ICOC Nagcarlan was not part of the initial plan, but after seeing one, then two, and now thirty-five souls become disciples, there is no doubt planting a church in Nagcarlan was part of the Master's plan.

“ I embraced that God would give me the skill so that I can do what I need to do [and] what He expects me to do in the mission field”, says Vergel “Verge” Ricafort, the church leader of the newly planted Siquijor church of ICOC Philippines.

Second chances in life are precious, and Lola Lourdes surely made the most of that chance by using it to pursue and have a relationship with God.

Planting a church is never easy but not impossible . Lockdowns may have happened several times in the Philippines but this did not stop the San Juan Missions Team (SJMT) from reaching out to more people inside the city.