FCCCPC Grand Assembly 2017
The FCCCPC Grand Assembly last September 9, 2017, held at the Canada Christian College, commenced with a vibrant and active praise and worship by the El Shaddai Music Ministry. Bro. Lito Parone and Sis Ning Serrano-Kwan presented the Ground Rules accompanied by the parade of banners of all members of the community. The Assembly focused on the theme "Renewal of Commitment and Unity". Bro. Don Quilao talked on Renewal of Commitment, Christian Unity and Witnessing the Power of God (Prayer for Healing). Finally, Fr. Ben Ebcas Jr also talked on Renewal of Commitment and Unity and presided the Holy Mass.
The kicked off in the afternoon with a round of hair-raising, heartfelt, upbeat, and lively praise and worship directed by the Light of Jesus, Canada Music Ministry. Their songs encouraged praising and worshiping God. Everybody kept dancing led by the El Shaddai community and clapping and praising God while they sang from their heart, lifted hands and waved their hands. Everyone closed eyes and jumped around in overwhelming joy of God's unrelenting love.
FCCCPC Grand Assembly Highlights
Bro. Don Quilao, Head Servant, shared about Topic 1: Renewal of Commitmentn. He defined the need to renew our Commitment to the Lord what God wants to be one. New hope and increased commitment, and renewed vision are the things that the community of God needs today. He shared that a disciple,s commitment to God must be his priority.
Bro Don, giving Topic 2: Christian Unity shared with the assembly that God desires UNITY/SOLIDARITY among His people, As he emphasized the meaning of John 17:11-22 have given them the glory that You gave Me, that they may be one as We are one.
The kicked-off in the afternoon with a round of hair-raising, heartfelt, upbeat, and lively praise and worship directed by the Light of Jesus, Canada Music Ministry. Their songs encouraged praising and worshiping God. Everybody just kept dancing led by the El Shaddai community and clapping and praising God while they sang from their heart, lifted hands and waved their hands, closed eyes, and jumped around in overwhelming joy of God's unrelenting love.
Fr. Ben Ebcas, our spiritual adviser then gave Topic 3: Renewal of commitment and Unity. He reiterated the beauty of what JESUS CHRIST says! "I am the Vine. You are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing."(John 15:5) It is in Christ alone that we can really bear much fruit, Fruits that will nourish us in our personal and collective journey, Fruits that will sustain us in times of trials and tribulations What is the most intimately unifying and harmonizing activity/event that will bring us together? THE HOLY EUCHARIST.
Finally, Fr. Ben Ebcas Jr.. then celebrated the Holy Mass. Bro Don then proceeded with Topic 4: Witnessing the power of God / Prayer for healing.
Praise and glory to our great God for a very successful Grand Assembly was revealed. Indeed, as mentioned in our Assembly Prayer, working together in unity within the bond of love and peace, one body and one Spirit, we can do great things for the glory of God!!!!