My participation in Church Leadership started when I became a member of the Deacons and Deaconesses. Years after, by the will of God, I was chosen to serve as an Elder for three terms, then eventually as the Chairman of the Board of Elders up to this day. I have the joy of serving God once again for this new ecclesiastical year June 2007 to May 2010.

The first term of my Board of Elders Chairmanship was a bit bumpy from the start. We introduced changes in the system thru the formulation of guidelines and policies wherein we encountered resistance when they were implemented. The problems encountered may be difficult but not insurmountable with God’s help.

Management in Imus Unida Christian Church is very much different from an ordinary corporation – there are no shortcuts and almost everything is a learning experience. We need to seek wisdom, discernment, sensitivity and at the same time seek God’s will in every decision we make. There will always be crisis and disappointments in the process but surely the Lord is our guide. He plans everything just like the way he assigned us today in our respective positions.

Further in the ecclesiastical year 2007-2010, only seven (7) elders accepted the position as opposed to the traditional nine (9). A change in the church organization was made, the council approved the position of a Church Administrator whose main responsibility is to assist the Senior Pastor in non-ministerial activities so as to lessen the Pastor’s workload. The Church Administrator is the Chairperson of the Board of Elders with no remuneration servanthood.

We have a dream that in the next three (3) years, Imus Unida Christian Church will be a Metropolitan Church with three (3) worship services in one Sunday and also to have the church building air-conditioned. All of these is according to His will. To God Be the Glory!

Eight months after my second retirement last March 2004, the chairmanship of the Board of Elders thru God’s will was placed upon my shoulders. Aside from the fact that the position was entirely new to me, it holds so much expectations, one was to deal with different kinds of personalities in the church organizations and committees.

The Chairman’s Note

April 8, 2007, 10 am. At the close of the message, I requested the Pastoral Staff to stand infront of the congregation for a prayer. I even extended my congratulations to all our newly elected and appointed officers, and also invited them to stand up and gather around the Pastoral Staff. It was, indeed, a great joy and privilege for me to pray for all of them and the congregation, not knowing that the Lord has other plans for me and for my pastoral ministry.

And now, here I am, your Senior Pastor, still seeking for God’s very purpose why He brought me back here. But I am glad to work with all of you again for the Lord’s glory!

I am convinced that we all believe in the importance of teamwork or partnership in the Lord’s ministry. Am I right? As I Corinthians 3:9a says, “We work together as partners who belong to God” (NLT). We know that it is not just a good thing; in fact it is very essential. It involves close cooperation and working together to achieve our common vision, mission, and goals.

Teamwork can happen within a ministry. Amen? It is not impossible. We need each other. Nobody is insignificant. We belong to each other. And the Lord is allowing us to be together in the ministry to complete each other and not to compete with each other (take note of that please!) We are to be co-workers and not competitors. Surely the mighty hand of God assembled us for such a time as this to fulfill His purposes in our lives and in our beloved church, the IUCC.

My dear brethren, let us commit (or recommit?) ourselves to building bridges between each other, instead of walls. Always remember that teamwork is at the heart of great achievements and God’s abundant blessings! Let us build partnerships under the Lord’s direction for His glory alone.

God richly bless all of us!!!

Sincerely in Christ,

REV. BELINO B. INOCENTES

Senior Pastor

From the Senior Pastor

Warm Christian greetings!

Four  months  and three weeks  ago to be exact,  through  the invitation  of Pastor Gil Hiponia,  I stood up in our church pulpit to preach on “teamwork”. It was Resurrection Sunday Worship service,

Pastors

Rev. Belino Incocentes    - Senior Pastor

Rev. August Redondo      - Associate Pastor

Rev. Rex Arthur Morales  - Associate Pastor

Rev. Felix Tamboon         - Associate Pastor

Board of Elders

Elder Nilo Bautista       - BOE CHAIRMAN

Elder Levi Guevarra     - MEC

Elder Berlito Sauler      - LPM

Elder Rolando Mallari   - FLEET

Elder Isagani Vidamo   - PROGRAM

Elder Arnel Camaclang - FINANCE

Elder Renato Azares    - MAINTENANCE

They are the chosen men of God who are willing to serve our fellow believers to gain spiritual maturity. Their lives serve as a living testimony for all of us to follow. Let us continue to pray for them for God’s guidance in their lives as they direct our church

The Board of Deacons and Deaconesses are continuously doing the weekly visitation of our church members. The group, headed by Deaconess Tessie Guevarra goes house to house praying for our members and sharing the gospel as well. This gives encouragement to our sick members as well as to those who have been missing-out on our Sunday Services. Every Sunday, there is an assigned

deacon and deaconess who is responsible for the social needs of our church members. You could approach them if you have some prayer requests, queries and

suggestions regarding our church activities.          (From top left) Bro. Cearval Reyes,

Bro. Eddie Pakinggan, Bro. Arnold Provido, Bro. Eliseo Mendez, Sis. Emelita Rosella, Sis. Nelita Manipol, Sis.Tessie Guevarra, Sis. Luzviminda Vidamo, (Not in picture) Sis. Ludy Saban, Sis. Rosie Sauquillo, Sis. Bonnie Ramos, Sis. Lorna Melo, Bro. Montano Bariso,Bro. Abet Sapinoso, Bro. Conrad Parnala,

Our “Kalalakihan”(men’s group) has elected their new set of officers to serve the Lord from 2007-2010. President: Enrique Toledo; VP: Michael Fernandez; Sec.: Andy Sasis; Treas.: Jojo Topacio; Auditor: Alex Bautista; P.R.O.: Lito Vidamo & Domeng Serrano. Their plans include establishing cell groups, discipleships and missions seminars for our fathers and male members. They also plan to strengthen their group by conducting Indoor and Outdoor Sports activities as well as Recreational fellowships. They also plan to help the elderlies and the physically handi-capped by giving them transportation service before and after our worship service. Let us include all their plans and activities in our prayers. Praise the Lord for our KALALAKIHAN!!!

Our “Kababaihan”(women’s group) hold their weekly fellowship with the leadership of Sis. Suzette Bautista. They have various  activities such as National & District Fellowships, Discipleship seminars, etc.

Experiencing God’s presence up to the highest level” is the theme of the Sunday School Department for the year 2007-2008. We are holding on to God’s promise of abundant life to be found in John 10:10. A changed life is what we are praying for to be seen in our Sunday school students. Our IUCC Sunday school consists of 24 classes from pre-school to adult level including the evangelism and 2 leadership classes. These are handled by 24 teachers and 12 assistant teachers who are all committed to save souls for Christ. Praise God for the 12 new converts coming from our evangelism class! Hallelujah! The Sunday school curriculum is based on the spiritual needs of the students as stated in the Sunday School Training module. The Teachers’ Training and Fellowship, Missionary Journey (classroom setting) and Local Bible Quiz are some of the recent activities done by our Sunday school. Let us continue to support our Sunday School by attending every Sunday at 9-10am and praying for the officers and teachers.

“But grow in the grace  and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity.”

With so many youth groups arising today with the purpose of changing the pace of the generation, the IUCC youth won’t let themselves be left out. XCHANGE : the Next-generation youth worship is the IUCC’s answer to the call of today’s generation, with the purpose of winning souls for the sole glory of God and for the expansion of His kingdom. There is worship thru songs, film viewing, group dynamic activities,

invited speakers, and special events held by X-change. This coming November 2007,

X-change is celebrating its 3rd year of God’s never-ending grace and on December 15,2007, we will have a night of

celebration thru a worship concert entitled “X-change: Transformed” with the theme of revival and redemption of the youth generation.

You can worship the Lord without interruption from your child between 0-3yrs old because the Caregivers are here to assist you in taking care and baby sitting your child during worship time.

The Ushering Ministry is one of the ministry that brings the brethren to an orderly level of worship by providing a system that assures a steady flow of the worship services and prayer meetings, and at the same time enhancing the appearance of the worship hall.

This being our main objective makes for an

atmosphere of friendship and oneness of spirit while it also gives an overall good impression on visitors and new-comers. It is our joy to serve all of God’s people as we serve our living God. We thank God for this ministry that He entrusted to us.

The Ushering Ministry continues to encourage each one to join us in this ministry by   serving God willingly and being partakers of the joy that is to be revealed.“ Shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion but voluntarily according to the will of God and not for sordid gain but with eagerness, to glorify the name of God alone.  And  God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love which you have showed toward His name.”

Hebrews 6:10

TOCLONG OUTREACH WORKERS

Rev. August Redondo, Jr. ; Sis. Ochie Monzon ; Sis. Nene Pedro, Ena Oleta, Pinky Kamantigue, Normie Monzon, Hannah Monzon, Glo Melo, Claire Parcero, Myrna Sayoc, Bonnie Ramos, Josie Monzon, Tessie Guevarra, Toto Sauler, Nancy Topacio, Au Redondo, Azon Monzon

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WORKERS IN HIS SERVICE

Pred. Sonny Gervacio, Bro. Rudy Casing, Sis. Evelyn Artacho, Rosie Gervacio, Tangi Sevilla, Lorna Saunar,Vicky Bermudez, Naomi Paredes, Gie Ramos, Azon Monzon

PRISON MINISTRY WORKERS

Pastor Romy Cantada-(Coordinator); Sis. Pacita Sauler-(Adviser); Sis. Dominga  Gedaria-(not in picture); Sis. Merly Moriones; Sis. Linda Yap; Sis. Virginia Torrijos

Praise the Lord for His faithfulness!!!For 32 years now, the Agape Student Center and School Ministry continue to reach souls for the kingdom of God thru Bible classes in schools, group Bible studies, evangelistic meetings, counseling and personal or one-on-one evangelism in the student centers of Imus Institute and Del Pilar Academy. We are in need of more volunteer Bible study leaders and school ministry teachers to teach children from Monday to Thursday at 7:30-9am, Anyone who is willing to heed this call may contact us through tel. nos. 4719273(Dave); 4713855(Lei/Malen); 4714181(Susan).

IMUS UNIDA CHRISTIAN CHURCH