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CONTACT PERSON: Orland Villegas 09206629240
SCHOOL CLASSROOMS at BAGUIO CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
* accommodates 300 delegates. with 4 CRs for men and 4 CRs for ladies
• 200 meters distance from convention center
• P400 /person for the entire convention period. (beddings included)
LIST OF HOTELS
Golden Pine Hotel (074) 444 9965 to 72 P 2300/day for 2 persons
Legarda Road 09175061623
15 mins,to convention 09197130874
Venus Park View Hotel (074)442 5597 P1650/day for 2 persons
19 Kisad Road 4426452
Burnham Park
Ina Mansion (074)6192373 P1250/day for 2 persons
Kisad Road (074)444 9405
10 mins to convention
Burnham Suites (074)4242211 to 18 P4270/day for 3 persons
6 Kisad Road
12 mins to convention
Baguio Palace Hotel (074)442 7734 P1500/day for 2 persons
Legarda Road (074)443 5716
5 mins to convention
Mountain Lodge Hotel (074)442 4544 P1800/day for 2 persons
27 Leonard Wood Road
12 mins to convention
Prince Plaza Hotel (074) 442 5082 P1900/day for 2 persons
17 Legarda Road
15 mins to convention
City Light Hotel (074)444 7544 to 47 P900/day for 2 persons
245 Upper Gen. Luna
15 mins to convention
City Travel Hotel (074)445 0456 P2400/day for 2 persons
15 Kisad Road (o74)447 0480
12 mins to convention
Holiday Park Hotel (074)619 2807 to 09 P2000/day for 2 persons
129 Abanao Ext
15 mins to convention
Prime Hotel (074)442 7066 P2000/day for 2 persons
Session Road (074)442 8363
15 mins to convention (074)442 8644 to 45
Villa Princess Theresa Inn (074)442 6946 P1800/day for 2 persons
22 Upper Session Road 09177909270
15 mins to convention 09175062564
West Inn (074)442 2221 P1400/day for 2 persons
24 Kisad Road
12 mins to convention
Hotel Supreme (074)443 2011 to 18 P2500/day for 2 persons
Magsaysay Ave. (074)889 4540
20 mins to convention
WALKING DISTANCE TO CONVENTION CENTER
Bloomfield Hotel (074)446 9112 to 15 P2000/day for 2 persons
3 Leonard Wood Road
10 mins walk to convention
Hotel 45 (074)446 6306 P1300/day for 2 persons
Bagumbayan St. (074)304 2963
Bgy. Salud Mitra
12 mins walk to convention
Starwood Hotel (074)446 5830 to 33 P2000/day for 2 persons
Kisad cor. Marcos Hiway
10 mins walk to convention
Microtel Inn & Suites (074)619 3333 P3300/day for 2 persons
Upper Session Road
10 mins walk to convention
El Cielito Inn (074)443 5272 P2295/day for 2 persons
50 North Drive (074)443 2134
Engineer’s Hill
LIST OF APARTELLES/PENSION HOUSE
Brentwood Apartelle (074)442 9440 P1500/day for 2 persons
Bentwood Village 444 7297
M. Roxas St. 424 1080 2500/day for 6 persons
12 mins to convention
St. Veronica Apartelle (074) 442 9440 P1200/day for 2 persons
Brentwood Village
M. Roxas St. P2000/day for 6 persons
Peredo’s Lodging House (074)442 5091
5 C.M. Recto St.
20 mins to convention
Gonzales Inn (074)446 7388
3 C.M. Recto St.
20 mins to convention
Daus Pension House (074)442 3125
Valenzuela St. 09163409297
10 mins to convention
Brentwood Townhouse (074)442 5387 P6500/day for 10 persons
Brentwood Village 0926705 8220
12 mins to convention
Brentwood Townhouse 09189385579 P6500/day for 12 persons
Brentwood Village
Vistro Pension House (074)442 2235 P1500/day for 4
119 Villalon St 446 3913 2000/day for5
Enginner’s Hill 09067835477
10 mins walk to convention
TRANSIENT HOUSES
Greenwater Village 2 bedrooms for 6 persons P250/day/person
(074)443 9265 3 bedrooms for 9 persons 250/day/person
Legarda Road Ruty Buendia 09205473311
30 c. Gen. Lim Burnham st
Cabinet Hill Beth Santos (074)423 1023
4 Brentwood Village MJ (02)482 0860 / 09173810463
Camp 7 P1500/day for 4 persons Nanay Pe 09269680550
Amparo Heights 3 bedrooms house P5000/day 09282954589
M. Roxas St. (074)444 5403
Green house 14 M.Roxas St. Lower Brookside (074)443 3033
Sleep Right 6 M.Roxas St. Lower Brookside (074)424 2225/09212897373
Note: Rates may change
DIVINE HEALING SERMONS
PART 2
By Aimee Semple McPherson
Is Jesus Christ The Great "I Am" Or Is He The Great "I Was?"
Shut in my closet of prayer today, with my Bible and the Spirit, my Guide, I muse a while o'er its pages, then pray for the world with its throngs who, in teeming millions, walk through this life in need of "The Great I AM."
As I ponder and pray Jn the stillness, I dream as a dreamer of dreams. A steepled church stands before me a church with open doors. Within it I see the preacher stand; hear his voice in earnest call. But 'tis the throng that flows through the street outside that holds my anxious gaze.
"Pit-a-pat! Pit-a-Pat!" say the hundreds and thousands of feet, surging by the church doors of our land.
" Pat ! Pat ! Pi t-a-p at!' 'hurrying multitudes, on business and pleasure bent.
From out the church door floats the voice of Pastor and Evangelist in an effort to halt the down-rushing throng in their headlong race toward destruction and attract their attention to the Christ.
"Stop! Stop! Giddy throng, surging by like a river, take your eyes from the bright lights of the gilded way," they cry. "Leave the paths of death, enter our open door and listen while we tell you the sweet though ancient story of 'The Great I WAS.'
"Eloquently, instructively, we will tell you of the wonderful power Christ 'used' to have, the miracles He 'used' to perform, the sick He 'used' to heal. 'Tis a graphic and blessed history of those things which Jesus did almost 1900 years before you were born. They happened far, far away across a sea which you have never sailed, in a country which you have never seen, among people you have never known.
"Wonderful, marvelous, was the power that 'used" to flow from 'The Great I WAS.' He 'used' to open the blind eyes, unstop the deaf ears, and make the lame to walk. He 'used' to show forth such mighty works, and even manifest them through His followers that the attention of the multitudes was arrested and gripped in such an irresistible way that thousands were brought storming at His door of mercy, to receive blessing and healing at His hand.
'Of course, these mighty works Christ 'used' to do are done no longer, for some reason. Perhaps Jesus is too far away, or is too busy making intercession at the Father's throne to be bothered with such little things as the physical infirmities of His children, else His ear may have grown heavy or His arm be short, or maybe these mighty works were only done to convince the doubters in that day, and since we have no doubters (?) in this civilized day and age, the miraculous has passed away and is no longer necessary.
"At any rate the fact remains that the signs and wonders which He once declared should accompany His preached Word (Mark 16) are seen no longer. The power He once displayed, till the glory of His majesty and love in coming to destroy the works of the devil, flashed and played through the gloom like the lightnings around Mount Sinai, is now dark, cold, dead. And, as for the visible manifestation of His power, we are left desolate as though the light which once shone in the darkness had gone out. "Come, come to this attractive feast, unheeding sinners. /Turn now from your Sunday golf, fishing, theatres and novels.! Come enter our doors that I may tell you the story of l The Great I WAS, ' and the power that 'used" to be." But
"Pit-a-pat! Pit-a-pat!" On go the thousands of feet ; on to the movie and on to the dance ; on to the office, the club and the bank.
"Pat! Pat! Pit-a-pat!" "Why don't you stop your wayward feet ? Do, you not know that you are headed for sorrow? Why is it that the theatre is o 'er-flowing whilst our pews are empty and bare 1 ' '
"Pat! Pat! Pat! Pit-a-pat!" "Oh, stop a moment, the maddening, ceaseless, pattering of multitudinous feet and tell me why you take such interest in the world about you and show such lethargy, carelessness and lack of active interest in my story of 'The Great I WAS/ and the power He 'used' to have
and the deeds He 'used' to do? Why is it that people grow enthusiastic over the ball-game, the boxing- ring, the movies and the dance, while we see no revival of interest or turning to the Christ ? ' '
On and on they go, paying no heed, neither turning their eyes from the glittering baubles beyond. "Why is it, dear Spirit of God," I ask, "they do not listen to that dear Brother's call? They do not seem interested in the power Christ 'used' to have. In a steady stream they pass by the church and on into the world of grim realities and the problems which they must face.
"Pat! Pat! Pit-a-pat ! ' 'there are young feet, old feet, light feet, heavy feet, glad feet, sad feet; joyous feet, tired, discouraged feet ; tripping feet, lonely, groping feet; straight feet, sick and crippled feet; eager, searching feet; disillusioned, disappointed feet; and, as they pass, a message is somehow tangled up in their pattering, which rises from the cobble-stones like a mighty throbbing from the heart of the world.
" 'Tis not so much what Christ used to do for the world in answer to prayer in bygone days," they seem to say, "but where is His power NOW? And what can He do TODAY ?"
"Ah yes! 7 ' sigh the crippled feet from the pavement, "we are not so vitally interested in the sick He 'used* to heal, the limbs He 'used" to make straight and strong. (Of course, we are glad to know that somewhere, sometime, in the distant past Christ healed the sick in far off lands). But we live in the great today and Ah me ! ! We are very worn and weary ! We yearn for healing, hope and strength today. We stand in need of succor NOW. But you say these mighty provisions for the healing of the body, (as well as the soul), which Christ promised in Psalms 103, Isaiah 53; Matt. 8; Mark. 16; Jas. 5were not at all lasting, but were mainly for the Jews who lived in other days. And in reality your teaching says Christ's healing of the sick, when He walked this earth, was not so much for the demonstration of the tender Saviour's love and sake of relieving the sufferers' pain and a pity for the sick themselves, as to build up His own cause and make the world believe and, accomplishing this, He withdrew the life line of hope and coiled it up again. So, as the church cannot supply my need, I must pass on in further search of help from another source."
DIVINE HEALING SERMONS
PART 1
By Aimee Semple McPherson
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He hath anointed me to preach the Gospel to the poor; He hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord." Luke 4:18. "Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the Gospel is preached. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me." Luke 7:22, 23.
CONTENTS
"Is Jesus Christ the Great I Am? or is He the Great I Was?"
"A Double Cure for a Double Curse"
"The Scriptural Relationship of Salvation and Divine Healing"
"The Three Parties Concerned in Your Receiving Healing*'
"How to Receive Your Healing"
"How to Keep It"
"Questions Frequently Asked Regarding Divine Healing"
"Some Wonderful Testimonies of Those Healed Through Prayer"
PREFACE
Unto the sick and the suffering, whose weary, thorn-pierced feet have trod affliction's rugged path- unto the weak who have need of strength, and unto the strong whose heart would fain be skilled in faith to render succor to the weak, this book is lovingly dedicated in the Name of Him who gave Himself for us and by Whose stripes we are made whole.
Day and night I have but to close these eyes of mine to see again, through misty tears, the drawn, white, pain-blanched faces of the afflicted of my people.
One moment I am all a-weeping for the multitudes shut outside the crowded doors and for the thousands we could never reach, though we toiled day and night; And the next, my face is smiling, mine eyes are made to shine a-through the tears, in remembrance of the thousands who went away skipping, with singing in their hearts; straightened of limb, clear of eye, and strong of faith; to take up again the broken, ravelled threads of life, and weave upon the loom some brighter, fairer picture of a happy, prayer-filled home, wherein the Saviour spreads His hands in gentle benediction and reigns supreme upon the altar there.
"For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but My kindness shall not depart from Thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee. O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colors, and lay thy foundations with sapphire. All thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children. In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression: for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee. No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is for me, saith the Lord." Isa. 54.
Should some poor, tempest-driven soul, whose bark is tossed upon the waters of affliction, see, shining through these pages, the bright and steady light of hope and faith, and be guided into the security and calm of the eternal harbour o'er which the Prince of Peace has spread His healing wings;
And should some fellow minister receive new faith and inspiration to go forth and preach the blessed truth of Christ, the Great Physician, whose power is still unchanged and able still to fill the every need of His children (be that need in soul or body) then I shall rejoice indeed, and the glory shall be His.
Mission
To train and mobilize children’s ministry workers in the spirit of excellence, integrity and passion enabling them to reach, touch and train the younger generation for Christ so that they will learn their unique position and capacities and commit their lives for Christ.
Vision
The CE/FCM aims to fulfill the great commission of the Lord Jesus Christ by discipling and developing them as leaders in their generation who are dedicated and devoted in serving Christ and community.
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I. Aim
To mobilize, revive and strengthen the CE ministry of all Foursquare churches in the Philippines as part and parcel of the National Church planting program for church growth.
II. Goal
Increase Sunday School Attendance or similar ministries of CE in the local church by at least 15% per year.
To indoctrinate, train and equip CE Directors, CE Coordinators, SS Superintendents, SS Workers and staff of the 20 district, of our Foursquare History and Distinctives who in turn will train others and create awareness of our heritage.
Mobilize our SKC, children’s church ministry, and other related ministries by training workers and staff in a yearly basis for the next three years.
To produce a new SS curriculum made available to all Foursquare Churches whether written, compiled or adapted from other related materials.
III. Activities
CE Conference to be conducted in 3 regions: namely: Northern, Central and Southern Regions during summer and semestral break.
District SS Rally/ Conference will be conducted per district once every year for 3 years, coordinated by the district CE Director.
SKC/FCM training for workers and staff will be conducted per district once a year.
Each District will schedule a children’s Rally once a year for 3 years.
IV. Materials
DCE will form a group of CE writers to write CE materials or Adapt PCEP materials to be used as Sunday School.
Foursquare Distinctives Materials, good for Foursquare Indoctrination Programs is available at the National Office for 175.00 per copy.
Baseline is available in all District Supervisor and District offices.
Source:
The Official Website of the Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines
To train and mobilize children’s ministry workers in the spirit of excellence, integrity and passion enabling them to reach, touch and train the younger generation for Christ so that they will learn their unique position and capacities and commit their lives for Christ.
Vision
The CE/FCM aims to fulfill the great commission of the Lord Jesus Christ by discipling and developing them as leaders in their generation who are dedicated and devoted in serving Christ and community.
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I. Aim
To mobilize, revive and strengthen the CE ministry of all Foursquare churches in the Philippines as part and parcel of the National Church planting program for church growth.
II. Goal
Increase Sunday School Attendance or similar ministries of CE in the local church by at least 15% per year.
To indoctrinate, train and equip CE Directors, CE Coordinators, SS Superintendents, SS Workers and staff of the 20 district, of our Foursquare History and Distinctives who in turn will train others and create awareness of our heritage.
Mobilize our SKC, children’s church ministry, and other related ministries by training workers and staff in a yearly basis for the next three years.
To produce a new SS curriculum made available to all Foursquare Churches whether written, compiled or adapted from other related materials.
III. Activities
CE Conference to be conducted in 3 regions: namely: Northern, Central and Southern Regions during summer and semestral break.
District SS Rally/ Conference will be conducted per district once every year for 3 years, coordinated by the district CE Director.
SKC/FCM training for workers and staff will be conducted per district once a year.
Each District will schedule a children’s Rally once a year for 3 years.
IV. Materials
DCE will form a group of CE writers to write CE materials or Adapt PCEP materials to be used as Sunday School.
Foursquare Distinctives Materials, good for Foursquare Indoctrination Programs is available at the National Office for 175.00 per copy.
Baseline is available in all District Supervisor and District offices.
Source:
The Official Website of the Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines
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Southwest Luzon District (SWLD) GFF Camp 2011
Venue: Rizal Re-Creation Center, Laguna
Date: May 2011
4th National UFM Convention
Venue: Davao City
Date: May 2009
10th National UFM Convention
Venue: Baguio City
Date: April 2008
2nd Foursquare Bible Convention
Venue: Cebu City
Date: October 2008
National Leadership Conference and Retreat
Venue: Cebu City
Date: January 2008
9th National Youth Convention
Venue: Bacolod City
Date: April 2008
Southwest Luzon District (SWLD) GFF Camp 2011
Venue: Rizal Re-Creation Center, Laguna
Date: May 2011
4th National UFM Convention
Venue: Davao City
Date: May 2009
10th National UFM Convention
Venue: Baguio City
Date: April 2008
2nd Foursquare Bible Convention
Venue: Cebu City
Date: October 2008
National Leadership Conference and Retreat
Venue: Cebu City
Date: January 2008
9th National Youth Convention
Venue: Bacolod City
Date: April 2008
2010 Bible College Convention goes to Hongkong
Hongkong was chosen by the Convention body to be the site of the 3rd National Foursquare Bible College Convention on the month of October 2010. In a site survey made by Rev. Cordello H. Estabillo, DACE Director, Foursquare Mansion is a favorable venue. The place is very convenient and accessible to hotels, market, shopping centers and tianges. Everyone is invited to this caravan: National Officials, Bible College Council, Administrative staff, Faculty, students, alumni and friends of the Bible Schools.
Source:
The Official Website of Halls of Life Bible College, Davao City
Hongkong was chosen by the Convention body to be the site of the 3rd National Foursquare Bible College Convention on the month of October 2010. In a site survey made by Rev. Cordello H. Estabillo, DACE Director, Foursquare Mansion is a favorable venue. The place is very convenient and accessible to hotels, market, shopping centers and tianges. Everyone is invited to this caravan: National Officials, Bible College Council, Administrative staff, Faculty, students, alumni and friends of the Bible Schools.
Source:
The Official Website of Halls of Life Bible College, Davao City
WHY DO WE CALL OURSELVES "FOURSQUARE?"
by
Jack Hayford, D.D. and Daniel Brown, Ph.D.
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Foursquare is a forthright, up front gospel message. Foursquare is a pattern of life that is committed to a Person, and His name is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. So, let's talk about the term "Foursquare." First, there is a symbolism in the term. The symbolism bears on a message that was being preached by Aimee Semple McPherson, founder of the Foursquare Organization, in 1922 in Oakland, California, from the book of Ezekiel.
When Sister McPherson was preaching on the vision of Ezekiel, she said that she saw in the four faces of the Cherubim (of a man, of a lion, of an ox and of an eagle) a fourfold symbolic expression of the Lord Jesus. The basic message that Sister McPherson preached that day, using Ezekiel's vision as a text, is the message that we call the "Foursquare Gospel." But, she had never really called it that before, although she had been preaching for several years. The heart of that message is the heart of the basic message we teach:
Firstly, Jesus Christ is the Savior.
He is the only way of salvation. In the face of the man Ms. McPherson saw, "Him who came - the Word made flesh - and dwelt among us, the Son of man; the One who came to bear our sins, to die for us." He took upon Himself the sins of the world, so we could be restored in our relationship with God. When we talk about Jesus as the Savior, it means that the Lord Jesus not only brings us into right relationship with God, but His ministry is working salvation, life and power toward us continuously. He is our Savior in an ongoing, continual, delivering way.
Secondly, Jesus is the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit.
He is the source of everything that has to do with the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In the face of the lion, Sister McPherson saw The King of beasts, the mighty Lion; the One who is the mighty "Lion of the tribe of Judah" (Rev. 5:5). He is the One who gives the initial experience and who will constantly cause the flow of the Holy Spirit to infill us on a continuous basis. This brings an expanding and extending revelation of the ministry of the Spirit of God in us, as well as a flow of spiritual fruit and gifts from us. When we speak of Jesus as the Baptizer, we are not just talking about a onetime experience.
Thirdly, Jesus is the Healer.
He is in the miracle-working business today (because He is a changeless Lord). Sister McPherson saw in the face of the ox, the Burden Bearer, the creature who bears not only our sins and iniquities, but also our pains and sicknesses (Isaiah 53:4, 5). He is committed to completion and wholeness in every part of our lives. The healing ministry of Jesus brings wholeness to families, to marriages, to personalities, to minds and to bodies. He's a miracle-working Lord - which is why we anoint people with oil in the Name of the Lord and lay hands on the sick.
Fourthly, Jesus is the Coming King.
He is coming again to the earth to snatch away His Church to be with Him as His bride forever. Sister McPherson saw in the face of the eagle, sweeping down suddenly without warning, He who is coming again as promised: "If I go... I will come again, and receive you to myself..." As King He will exercise complete dominion on the earth. Every knee will eventually bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord of lords, the King of kings. Maranatha, come quickly Jesus!
History of Foursquare
As she saw this fourfold vision, it suddenly struck her as the complete Gospel, and she spoke these words, "Why it's the Foursquare Gospel!" Instantly, the power of the Holy Spirit began to fill that auditorium (there were about 8,000 present). Those words electrified everyone by the power of the Spirit, as they heard this full-orbed, well-rounded presentation of the full glory of Jesus, the Son of God.
Everyone in the auditorium understood the word "Foursquare" which was common in usage at that time. It meant "honest," "forthright," "up front." The auditorium began to reverberate with praise. For many minutes to follow, there was that real sense that God, by His Spirit, was saying something special on that occasion.
During this campaign they formed what they called the Foursquare Evangelistic Association. It was an association of people who were committed to a message. Over a thousand people (hundreds of them were pastors of churches from different denominations) signed a statement of doctrine and purpose that said, "we are committed to this message." Newspapers of that day report Baptist, Presbyterian and Congregational Churches - all kinds - advertising in big letters, "Preaching the Foursquare Gospel." This "Foursquare" message announced a willingness to walk in the fullness of the Holy Spirit and to proclaim the whole person and power of Jesus Christ.
Which comes first: strategy or prayer?
By Jim Montgomery
Email newsletter, Issue 2, September 2005, OC International
Excerpt:But now I was documenting and analyzing the very rapid growth of the Foursquare Church in the Philippines. While their leaders had never studied church growth strategy, they were growing 36 times faster per foreign missionary than any comparable group!
What they did have was prayer for the sick, prayer for infilling of the Holy Spirit, prayer for provision of local resources, prayer for conversions and rapid growth, and lots more prayer besides.
Source:
http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:riX2H4ih1isJ:www.churchplantingvillage.net/atf/cf/%257B087EF6B4-D6E5-4BBF-BED1-7983D360F394%257D/Jim%2520Montgomery%2520Luke%252010%25202b%2520Strategy.doc+foursquare+church+philippines&cd=135&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ca
Based on the Comparative District Summaries released by the National Office of the Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines, there are 81,817 members and adherents of The Foursquare Church here in the Philippines. This data, however, is not yet updated because five of 20 districts have not yet submitted their statistical reports for October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009. Looking at the trends in each of the 15 districts which submitted reports, I would expect that this figure would increase. Let us all thank God for what He is doing in our country through the Foursquare presence.
Northern Philippines, which has a total of 700 Foursquare local churches, has 32,170 members and 4,615 people accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Luzon area has a total of 36,785 members and adherents, but the national office is still waiting for the statistics from the three districts.
Central Philippines, primarily composed of Eastern, Central, and Western Visayas, registered a total of 12,143 members and adherents. About 967 people of this figure are new converts. The Visayas area has 261 active Foursquare local churches.
The Southern Philippines has 30,422 members and about 2,467 people are new converts. In total, there are 32,889 members and adherents in Mindanao area as of September 2009. This figure may increase after the two remaining districts submit their reports to the national office.
Northern Philippines, which has a total of 700 Foursquare local churches, has 32,170 members and 4,615 people accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Luzon area has a total of 36,785 members and adherents, but the national office is still waiting for the statistics from the three districts.
Central Philippines, primarily composed of Eastern, Central, and Western Visayas, registered a total of 12,143 members and adherents. About 967 people of this figure are new converts. The Visayas area has 261 active Foursquare local churches.
The Southern Philippines has 30,422 members and about 2,467 people are new converts. In total, there are 32,889 members and adherents in Mindanao area as of September 2009. This figure may increase after the two remaining districts submit their reports to the national office.
What: 11th United Foursquare Men (UFM) Convention
Theme: "God's Man in the Workplace"
Where: Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo City
When: April 21- 24, 2010
Registration: P3,500.00 (including hotel accomodation and meals)
Guest Speakers: Rev. Jonathan Hall and Rev. Jack Duitsman
Theme: "God's Man in the Workplace"
Where: Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo City
When: April 21- 24, 2010
Registration: P3,500.00 (including hotel accomodation and meals)
Guest Speakers: Rev. Jonathan Hall and Rev. Jack Duitsman
What: United Foursquare Women (UFW) Convention
Theme: "Ladies, Get Connected!"
Where: Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo City
When: April 21-24, 2010
Registration: P3,500.00 (including hotel accomodation and meals)
Guest Speakers: Beth Hall, Melissa Scott, and Cory Varela
Theme: "Ladies, Get Connected!"
Where: Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo City
When: April 21-24, 2010
Registration: P3,500.00 (including hotel accomodation and meals)
Guest Speakers: Beth Hall, Melissa Scott, and Cory Varela
Motto:
Once a Crusader, Always a Crusader
Foursquare Crusaders Song
Foursquare Crusaders Youth are we
Serving Christ in unity
This is our song of victory,
Jesus lives for you and me;
Christ died on the cross for all,
Died to save us from the fall;
On His name we daily call,
Come and join us one and all!
We're crusading and we're invading
In the Savior's wonderful name;
We lift high the flag of royalty
Red and purple, blue and gold
For His majesty;
We, with Jesus, will onward go,
We'll conquer every foe;
Under Christ by faith we see
We'll crusade to victory
If you put you'll trust in Him,
He will save you from all sin;
Vict'ry you will surely win,
Jesus is your trusted friend;
He will set your spirit free,
When from Satan's snare we flee;
He gives glorious liberty,
Lift your eyes and you will see.
Diversities within Post-War Philippine Protestantism
By Floyd T. Cunningham
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Meanwhile, the Assemblies attempted to find common ground with other Philippine Pentecostals. A United Pentecostal Fellowship was organized in 1946 and consisted of the Foursquare Church, the Church of God, the Philippine Assemblies of the First Born, the United Free Gospel and Missionary Society, and the Assemblies of God. But the Fellowship ended after a few years. The AOG and Pentecostalism in general grew in the Philippines at least in part because, unlike other Protestants, Pentecostals did not challenge the still common views of Filipinos about the influence of spirits and demons in the world. Pentecostals provided ways of controlling spiritual forces, and of defeating malevolent ones. Another important factor for its growth was that, from its beginning, Pentecostals encouraged and produced self-motivated local leaders. The impact of missionaries was less important for church growth. The growth of the Foursquare Church relied little upon missionaries.By the time Everette and Ruth Denison arrived as the first non-Filipino missionaries in 1949, there were already 13 congregations with 650 members. The Denisons opened a Bible college in Manila in 1955. The Foursquare work in Cebu started in 1957 under Al Chaves, who was noted for his debates. He began the Cebu Bible Institute. From the Institute,students and graduates spread the Foursquare Church around the Visayas. The church continued to grow across the Philippines by utilizing Filipino leaders. The church was divided into two districts in 1958. About one-third of the pastors were women, and, according to observers, they were “immensely successful,” and “accounted for much” of the church’s rapid growth. There was not a large separation between lay and full-time workers. Laypersons were expected to evangelize. In 1966 the first Filipino,Veronico Suan, was elected a District Superintendent. By 1967 there were 194 churches and 10,961 members throughout the Philippines. In 1975 leadership of the church was placed entirely in the hands of Filipinos. Ernesto Lagasca was elected President and Veronico Suan General Supervisor. At the time there were 279 churches. This had grown to 568 churches by 1983, and 616 churches by 1990. Though the Foursquare missionaries—what comparatively few there were—claimed not to have a strategy for working in the country, most of them stayed in the city and built large, effective urban congregations, with the goal of planting congregations in outlying communities. Most of the converts were from the lower classes. About 70 percent of the members were former Roman Catholics. Congregations drew many simply by being the closest Protestant or Pentecostal church. Some members were forced out of other denominations for speaking in tongues. As among other Pentecostals, the experience of speaking in tongues as evidence of the baptism of the Holy Sprit (which was necessary for church membership) gave members confidence and boldness to evangelize. Churches also frequently held healing services. In some instances churches were started by the dramatic healing of an individual. Theological education stressed practical skills for ministry and evangelism, but the denomination continued to raise the expectations and standards of its schools. A split in the Foursquare Church in 1965 resulted in the Evangelical Full-Gospel Church, led by Ashel Maurillo. His greatest success was in Eastern Mindanao. Like other Pentecostals, the EFGC approached evangelism through “power encounters,” including healing. The church grew by holding large rallies, broadcasting radio programs, and training tribal ministers.
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FOURSQUARE DECLARATION OF FAITH
Compiled by Aimee Semple McPherson
I. THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
We believe that the Holy Bible is the Word of the living God; true, 1immutable, steadfast, unchangeable, as its author, the Lord Jehovah; that it was written by holy men of old as they were moved upon and 2inspired by the Holy Spirit; that it is a 3lighted lamp to guide the feet of a lost world from the depths of sin and sorrow to the heights of righteousness and glory; an unclouded mirror that reveals the face of a crucified Savior; a plumb line to make straight the life of each individual and community; a sharp two-edged sword to convict of sin and evil doing; a strong cord of love and tenderness to draw the penitent to Christ Jesus; a balm of Gilead, 4inbreathed by the Holy Spirit, that can heal and quicken each drooping heart; the only true ground of Christian fellowship and unity; the 5loving call of an infinitely loving God; the solemn warning, the distant thunder of the storm of wrath and retribution that shall overtake the unheeding; a sign post that points to Heaven; a danger signal that warns from Hell; 6the divine, supreme and eternal tribunal by whose standards all men, nations, creeds, and motives shall be tried.
Scripture References
1. “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” (Mt. 24:35) “Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.” (Ps. 119:89)2. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Tim. 3:16,17)
3. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Ps. 119:105)
4. “And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpre-tation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” (2 Peter 1:19-21)
5. “You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and theseare they which testify of Me.” (Jn.5:39)
6. “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Tim. 2:15) “...let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.” (Phil. 3:16) (Also, 1 Jn.4:1; Is.8:20; 1 Thess. 5:21; Acts 17:11; 1 Jn.4:6; Jude 3; Eph. 6:17; Ps. 119:59,60; Phil. 1:9-11).
II. THE ETERNAL GODHEAD
We believe that there is 1but one true and living God; maker of heaven and earth and all that is in them; the Alpha and Omega, who ever was, and is and shall be, time without end, Amen; that He is infinitely holy, mighty, tender, loving and glorious; worthy of all possible love and honor, confidence and obedience, majesty, dominion and might, both now and forever; and that in the unity of the Godhead there are three, equal in every divine perfection executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.
The Father — Whose glory is so exceeding bright that mortal man cannot look 2upon His face and live, 3but whose heart was so filled with love and pity for His lost and sin-benighted children that He freely gave His only begotten Son to redeem and reconcile them unto Himself.
The Son — 4Co-existent and co-eternal with the Father, who, conceived by the Holy Spirit and 5born of the Virgin Mary took upon Himself the form of man, bore our sins, carried our sorrows, and by the shedding of His precious blood upon the cross of Calvary, purchased redemption for all that would believe upon Him: then, bursting the bonds of death and hell rose from the grave and ascended on high leading captivity captive, 6that as the great mediator between God and man, He might stand at the right hand of the Father making intercession for those whom He laid down His life.
The Holy Spirit — The 7third person of the Godhead, the Spirit of the Father shed abroad, omnipotent, omnipresent, performing an inexpressibly important mission upon earth, convicting of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment, 8drawing sinners to the Savior, rebuking, pleading, searching, comforting, guiding, quickening, teaching, glorifying, baptizing and enduing with power from on high those who yield to His tender ministrations, preparing them for the great day of the Lord's appearing.
Scripture References
1. “...Before Me there was no God formed, Nor shall there be after Me.” (Is. 43:10) “Is there a God besides Me? Indeed there is no other Rock; I know not one.” (Is.44:8)2. “...You cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live.” (Ex. 33:20)
3. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (Jn. 3:16)
4. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.” (Jn. 1:1-3) (Also Job 38:4-7)
5. “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel...” (Mt. 1:23)
6.“I, even I, am the LORD, and besides Me there is no savior.” (Is. 43:11) “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all...” (1 Tim.:2:5, 6a) “For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.” (Eph. 2:18)
7. “For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one.” (1 Jn. 5:7)
8. “But when the Helper comes whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.” (Jn. 15:26) (Also, 2 Cor. 13:14; Mt. 28:19; Rom. 8:11; Jn. 16:7-14).
III. THE FALL OF MAN
We believe that man was 1created in the image of God, before whom he walked in holiness and purity, but that by voluntary disobedience and transgression, he fell from the Eden of purity and innocence to the depths of sin and iniquity, and 2that in consequence of this, all mankind are sinners sold unto Satan, 3sinners not by constraint but by choice, shapen in iniquity and 4utterly void by nature of that holiness required by the law of God, positively inclined to evil, 5guilty and without excuse, justly deserving the condemnation of a just and holy God.
Scripture References
1. “ So God created man in His own image.” (Gn. 1:27)2. “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned” (Rom. 5:12) “...by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners...” (Rom. 5:19) Also, Jn.3:6; Ps. 51:5; Rom. 5:15-19;8:7)
3. “We have turned, every one, to his own way;” (Is. 53:6) (Also, Gen. 6:12; 3:9-19)
4. “among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others.” (Eph. 2:3) (See Rom. 1:18,32; 2:1-16; Mt. 20:15; Gal. 3:10; Eph.18:19,20)
5. “...so that they are without excuse.” (Rom. 1:20) “...that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.” (Rom. 3:19) (Also, Gal. 3:22)
IV. THE PLAN OF REDEMPTION
We believe that 1while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, the Just for the unjust; 2freely, and by divine appointment of the Father, taking the sinner's place, bearing his sins, receiving his condemnation, dying his death, 3fully paying his penalty, and signing with His life's blood, the pardon of every one who should believe upon Him; 4that upon simple faith and acceptance of the atonement purchased on Mount Calvary, 5the vilest sinner may be cleansed of his iniquities and made whiter than driven snow.
Scripture References
1. “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.” (Is. 53:5)2. “who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.” (Titus 2:14)
3. “Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.” (Is. 55:7)
4. “Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” (Heb. 7:25)
5. “”Come now, and let us reason together,’ Says the LORD, ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.’” (Is. 1:18)
V. SALVATION THROUGH GRACE
We believe that 1the salvation of sinners is wholly through grace; 2that we have no righteousness or 3goodness of our own 4wherewith to seek divine favor, and must come, therefore, throwing ourselves upon the 5unfailing mercy and love of Him who bought us and washed us in His own blood, 6pleading the merits and the righteousness of Christ the Savior, standing upon His word and accepting the 7free gift of love and pardon.
Scripture References
1. “For by grace you have been saved...” (Eph. 2:8)2. “‘There is none righteous, no, not one:’”(Rom. 3:10)
3. “...all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Rom. 3:23)
4. “But we are all like an unclean thing, And all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away.” (Is. 64:6)
5. “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.” (Jn. 6:47)
6.“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” (Eph. 2:13)
7. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Rom. 6:23)
VI. REPENTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE
We believe that 1upon sincere repentance, godly sorrow for sin, and a whole-hearted acceptance of the Lord Jesus Christ, they who call upon Him may be 2justified by faith, through His precious blood and 3that in place of condemnation they may have 4the most blessed peace, assurance and favor with God; that with open arms of mercy and pardon the Savior waits to receive each penitent who will in unfeigned contrition and 5supplication for mercy, open the door of his heart and accept Him as Lord and King.
Scripture References
1. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 Jn. 1:9)2. “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” (Rom. 5:1,2)
3. “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.” (Rom. 8:1)
4. “‘To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.’” (Lk. 1:77-79)
5. “...the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.” (Jn. 6:37)
VII. THE NEW BIRTH
We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very real one; 1that the sinner is then born again in such a glorious and transforming manner 2that the old things are passed away and all things are become new; insomuch that the things once most desired are now abhorred, while the things once abhorred are now held most sacred and dear; and that now 4having imputed to him the righteousness of the Redeemer and having received of the Spirit of Christ, new desires, new aspirations, new interests, and a new perspective on life, time and eternity, fills the blood-washed heart 5so that his desire is now to openly confess and serve the Master, seeking ever those things which are above.
Scripture References
1. “...unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (Jn. 3:3)2. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Cor. 5:17)
3. “If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world...therefore the world hates you.” (Jn. 15:19)
4. “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” (Gal. 2:20) “being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed.” (Rom. 3:24,25)
5. “Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night.” (Ps. 1:1,2)
VIII. DAILY CHRISTIAN LIFE
We believe that having been cleansed by the precious blood of Jesus Christ and having received the witness of the Holy Spirit at conversion, 1it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily and 2become partakers of His holiness; 3growing constantly stronger in faith, power, prayer, love and service, first as babies desiring the sincere milk of the Word; 4then as dear children walking humbly, seeking diligently the hidden life, 5where self decreases and Christ increases; then as strong men having on the whole armor of God, 6marching forth to new conquests in His name beneath His blood-stained banner, ever living a patient, sober, unselfish, godly life that will be a true reflection of the Christ within.
Scripture References
1. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification...” (1 Thess. 4:3) “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thess. 5:23)2. “Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” (2 Cor. 7:1)
3. “But the path of the just is like the shining sun, That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.” (Prov. 4:18)
4. “Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection...” (Heb. 6:1)
5. “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” (Rom. 8:5)
6. “A highway shall be there, and a road, And it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, But it shall be for others. Whoever walks the road, although a fool, Shall not go astray.” (Is. 35:8) (Also, 1 Peter 2:2)
IX. WATER BAPTISM AND THE LORD'S SUPPER
We believe that water baptism 1in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost, according to the command of our Lord, is a blessed outward sign of an inward work; a beautiful and solemn emblem reminding us that even as our Lord died upon the cross of Calvary 2so we reckon ourselves now dead indeed unto sin, and the old nature nailed to the tree with Him; and that even as He was taken down from the tree and buried, 3so we are buried with Him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we should walk in newness of life.
We believe in the 4commemoration and observing of the Lord's supper by the sacred use of the broken bread, a precious type of the Bread of Life, even Jesus Christ, whose body was broken for us; and by the juice of the vine, a blessed type which should ever remind the participant of the shed blood of the Savior who is the true vine of which His children are the branches; that this ordinance is a glorious rainbow that spans the gulf of years between Calvary and the coming of the Lord, when in the Father's kingdom, He will partake anew with His children; and that the serving and receiving of this blessed sacrament should be ever preceded by the most solemn heart-searching, 5self-examination, forgiveness and love toward all men, that none partake unworthily and drink condemnation to his own soul.
Scripture References
1. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Mt. 28:19) (Also, Acts 2:37,38; Gal. 3:27,28)2. “Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” (Rom. 6:4) (Also, Col. 2:12; 1 Peter 3:20,21; Acts 22:16)
3. “Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.” (Acts 2:41) (Also, Mt. 28:19,20)
4. “For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.” (1 Cor. 11:26) “But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup.” (1 Cor. 11:28)
5. “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves.” (2 Cor. 13:5)
X. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that the baptism of 1the Holy Spirit is the incoming of the promised Comforter in mighty and glorious fullness 2to endue the believer with power from on high; to glorify and exalt the Lord Jesus; to give inspired utterance in witnessing of Him; to foster the spirit of prayer, holiness, sobriety; to equip the individual and the Church for practical, efficient, joyous, Spirit-filled soul-winning in the fields of life; and that this being still the dispensation of the Holy Spirit, the believer may have every reason to expect His incoming to be after the same 3manner as that in which He came upon 4Jew and Gentile alike in Bible days, and 5as recorded in the Word, that it may be truly said of us as of the house of Cornelius: 6the Holy Ghost fell on them as on us at the beginning.
Scripture References
1. “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever–the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.” (Jn.14:16,17)2. “for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:5,8)
3. “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” (Acts 2:4)
4. “Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 8:17)
5. “While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.” (Acts 10:44-46)
6. “And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.” (Acts 19:6) “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Cor. 3:16)
XI. THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE
We believe that while the Holy Spirit is as a mighty rushing wind and as tongues of living flame that can shake and set ablaze whole communities for God, He is also as a gentle dove, 1easily grieved and wounded by impiety, coldness, idle conversation, boastfulness, a judging or criticizing spirit and 2by thoughts and actions dishonoring to the Lord Jesus; that it is therefore, the will of God that we 3live and walk in the Spirit, moment by moment, under the precious blood of the Lamb; 4treading softly as with unshod feet in the presence of the King; being patient, 5loving, truthful, sincere, prayerful, not murmuring, instant in season and out of season, serving the Lord.
Scripture References
1. “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” (Eph. 4:30-32) “praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints--” (Eph. 6:18)2. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Rom. 12:1,2)
3. “He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.” (1 Jn. 2:6)
4. “...Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” (Gal. 5:16,25)
5. “If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.” (1 Cor. 3:17)
XII. THE GIFTS AND FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
We believe that the Holy Spirit has the following 1gifts to bestow upon the believing church of the Lord Jesus Christ: 2wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues, interpretation; that according to the degree of grace and faith possessed by the recipient, these gifts are divided to every man severally, as He, the Holy Spirit, wills; that they are to be most earnestly desired and coveted, 3in the order and proportion wherein they prove most edifying and beneficial to the church; and 4that the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, should be put forth, 5cultivated, and diligently guarded as the resultant adornment, the constant, eloquent, and irrefutable evidence of a Spirit-filled life.
Scripture References
1. “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant:...But earnestly desire the best gifts...” (1 Cor. 12:1,31) “But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.” (1 Cor.12:11)2. “Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification of the church that you seek to excel.” (1 Cor. 14:12) “For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” (Rom. 11:29)
3. “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.” (Rom. 12:6-8)
4. “By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be my disciples.” (Jn. 15:8)
5. “And even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” (Lk. 3:9)
XIII. MODERATION
We believe that 1the moderation of the believer should be known of all men; that his experience and daily walk should never lead him 2into extremes, fanaticism, 3unseemly manifestations, back-bitings, murmurings; but that his sober, thoughtful, balanced, 4mellow, forgiving, and zealous Christian experience should be one of steadfast uprightness, equilibrium, humility, self-sacrifice and Christ-likeness.
Scripture References
1. “Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.” (Phil. 4:5)2. “that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine...but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head–Christ--” (Eph. 4:14,15)
3. “[Love] does not behave rudely...” (1 Cor. 13:5)
4. “Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.” (Col. 3:12,13)
XIV. DIVINE HEALING
We believe that divine healing is the power of the Lord Jesus Christ 1to heal the sick and the afflicted in answer to believing prayer; that He who is the same 2yesterday, today and forever has never changed but is 3still an all-sufficient help in the time of trouble, able to meet the needs of, and quicken the body into newness of life, as well as the soul and spirit in answer to the 4faith of them who ever 5pray with submission to His divine and sovereign will.
Scripture References
1. “‘He Himself took our infirmities And bore our sicknesses.’” (Mt. 8:17)2. “For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise and walk’”? (Mt. 9:5)
3. “And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” (Mk. 16:17,18)
4. “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.” (Acts 4:29,30)
5. “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed...” (James 5:14-16)
XV. THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent; that He will descend from Heaven 1in the clouds of glory with the voice of the archangel and with the trump of God; and that at this hour, which no man knoweth beforehand, the dead in Christ shall rise, then the 2redeemed that are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air, and that so shall they ever be with the Lord; that also seeing that a thousand years is as a day with the Lord, and 3that no man knoweth the hour of His appearance, which we believe to be near at hand, each day should be lived as though He were 4expected to appear at even, yet that in obedience to His explicit command, 5“Occupy till I come,” the work of spreading the gospel, the sending forth of missionaries, and the general duties for the upbuilding of the church 6should be carried on as diligently, and thoroughly, as though neither ours nor the next generation should live in the flesh to see the glorious day.Scripture References
1. “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.” (1 Thess. 4:16,17)2. “...denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” (Titus 2:12,13)
3. “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” (Mt. 24:36,42,44)
4. “...so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.” (Heb.9:28)
5. “ ...‘Do business till I come.’” (Lk. 19:13)
6. “Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning; and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately. Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching. Assuredly, I say to you that he will gird himself and have them sit down to eat, and will come and serve them.”(Lk.12:35-37)
XVI. CHURCH RELATIONSHIP
We believe that having accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Savior and King, and having thus been born into the family and invisible body or church of the Lord, it is the sacred duty of the believer, whenever this lies within his power, 1to identify himself with, and 2labor most earnestly for the upbuilding of God's kingdom with the 3visible church of Christ upon the earth; and that such visible church is a congregation of believers, who have associated themselves together in Christian fellowship and in the 4unity of the Spirit, observing the ordinances of Christ, worshipping Him in the beauty of holiness, 5speaking to each other in psalms, and hymns and spiritual songs, reading and proclaiming His Word, laboring for the salvation of souls, giving their temporal means to carry on His work, edifying, encouraging, establishing one another in the most holy faith, and working harmoniously together as dear children who are many members but one body of which Christ is head.
Scripture References
1. “I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.” (Ps. 111:1)2. “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Heb. 10:24,25)
3. “...And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:47) “So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.” (Acts. 16:5)
4.“so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.” (Rom. 12:5) (Also, Rom. 12:6-8)
5. “Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, And the LORD listened and heard them; So a book of remembrance was written before Him For those who fear the LORD And who meditate on His name. ‘They shall be Mine,’ says the LORD of hosts, ‘On the day that I make them my jewels, And I will spare them As a man spares his own son who serves him.’” (Mal. 3:16,17)
XVII. CIVIL GOVERNMENT
We believe that the civil government is of 1divine appointment, for the interests and good order of human society; and that governors and rulers should be prayed for, obeyed, and upheld, at all times except only in 2things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the 3ruler of the conscience of His people, 4the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords.
Scripture References
1. “...the authorities that exist are appointed by God...For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil...” (Rom. 13:1,3) (Also, Deut. 16:18; 2 Sam. 23:3; Ex.18:21-23; Jer. 30:21)2. “‘...We ought to obey God rather than men..’” (Acts 5:29) “...do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.” (Mt. 10:28) (Also Dan. 3:15-18;6:7-10; Acts 4:18-20)
3. “...One is your Teacher, the Christ...” (Mt. 23:10)
4. “And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” (Rev. 19:16) (Also, Ps. 72:11, Rom. 14:9-13)
XVIII. JUDGEMENT
We believe that the dead both small and great shall be raised up and stand with the living before the 1judgement seat of God; and that then a solemn and awful separation shall take place wherein the 2wicked shall be adjudged to everlasting punishment and the righteous to life eternal; and that this judgement will fix forever the final state of men in heaven or in hell on principles of righteousness as set forth in His holy Word.
Scripture References
1. “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.” (2 Cor. 5:10)2. “The son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” (Mt. 13:41-43)
XIX. HEAVEN
We believe that Heaven is the 1indescribably glorious habitation of the living God; and that thither the Lord has 2gone to prepare a place for His children; that unto this four-square city, whose builder and maker is God, the earnest believers who have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb and have overcome by the word of their testimony will be carried; that the Lord Jesus Christ will present them to the Father without spot or wrinkle; and that there is unutterable joy when they will ever behold His wonderful face, in an everlasting kingdom where unto comes no 3darkness nor night, neither sorrow, 4tears, pain, nor 5death, and wherein hosts of attending angels sweep their harps, sing the praises of our King, and bowing down before the throne, cry: “Holy, holy, holy."
Scripture References
1. “...as it is written, ‘eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.’” (1 Cor. 2:9)2. “In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” (Jn. 14:2)
3. “There shall be no night there. They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever.” (Rev. 22:5)
4. “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” (Rev. 21:4)
5. “Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple. And He who sits on the throne will dwell among them. They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any heat; for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (Rev. 7:15-17)
XX. HELL
We believe that hell is a place of outer darkness and deepest sorrow, where the worm dieth not and the fire is not quenched; a place prepared for the devil and his angels, where there shall be weeping and 1wailing and gnashing of teeth, a place of grief and eternal regret on the part of them who have rejected the mercy, love and tenderness of the crucified Savior, choosing death rather than life; and that there into a 2lake that burns with fire and brimstone shall be cast the 3unbelieving, the abominable, the murderers, sorcerers, idolaters, all liars, and they who 4have rejected and spurned the love and sacrifice of a bleeding Redeemer, — passing the cross to their doom, 5in spite of every entreaty and warning of the Holy Spirit.
Scripture References
1. “The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.” (Mt.13:41,42)2. “The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.” (Rev. 20:10,15)
3. “he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever...” (Rev. 14:10,11)
4. “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels.’” (Mt. 25:41) “If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having two hands, to go to hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched–where ‘Their worm does not die, And the fire is not quenched.’” (Mk. 9:43,44)
5. “... ‘As I live,’ says the LORD God, ‘I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’” (Ezekiel 33:11)
XXI. EVANGELISM
We believe that seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, and that the end of all things is at hand, the redeemed children of the Lord Jehovah 1should rise and shine forth as a light that cannot be hid, a city set upon a hill, 2speeding forth the gospel to the ends of the earth, girding the globe with the message of salvation, declaring with burning zeal and earnestness the whole counsel of God that when the Lord of Glory shall appear, they shall be found standing, with their loins girded about with truth, their activities and ministry laden down with the wealth of jewels they have won and guarded for Him, the precious 3souls, whom, by their faithful testimony they have been instrumental in leading from 4darkness into light; that soul winning is 5the one big business of the Church upon earth; and that therefore every weight and hindrance which would tend to quench the flame or hamper the efficiency of 6world-wide evangelism should be cut off and cast away as unworthy of the Church, 7detrimental to the most sacred cause of Christ and contrary to 8the great commission by our Lord.
Scripture References
1. “I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.” (2 Tim. 4:1,2)2. “redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Eph. 5:16)
3. “...And he who wins souls is wise.” (Prov. 11:30)
4. “let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:20)
5. “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me: When I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand.” (Ezekiel 3:17,18)
6. “...lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. For in this the saying is true, ‘One sows and another reaps.’” (Jn. 4:35-37)
7. “Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” (Mt. 9:38)
8. “...‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.’” (Mk. 16:15)
XXII. TITHING AND OFFERINGS
We believe that the method ordained of God to sustain His ministry and the spread of the gospel after His command is “Tithing” and is generally accepted throughout all Foursquare churches, not only as God's method to take care of the material and financial needs of His Church, but to raise the spiritual morale of His people to the extent that God must bless them. We are commanded in Malachi 3:10, “‘Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this’, Says the LORD of hosts, ‘If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it.’” In the matter of “giving” and “free will offerings,” they are ordered of the Lord and practiced in all Foursquare churches as part of God's plan for the church's material needs and the spirituality of His people. We are admonished in Luke 6:38,“Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” Being “joint heirs” with Him we know that giving unto His kingdom which is also ours is an enjoyable thing, it being more blessed to give than to receive, for we are commanded in II Corinthians 9:7,“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Scripture Reference
“Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: On the first day of the week, let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.” (1 Cor. 16:1,2)All scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, New King James Version.
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The Foursquare Church in the Philippines has now 1,727 churches as of September 30, 2009! Praise be to God! Thanks to the untiring support from all the national leaders, pastors, and members who are working together for the expansion of Foursquare movement here. In the 2009 Comparative District Summaries released by the National Office of the Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines, there are 1,727 local churches spread across the country. However, five districts are yet to submit their statistical reports - Pangasinan District, Oriental Mindoro District, Romblon-Aklan District, Agusan-Surigao District, and Northern Mindanao District. So we expect that we have more than 1,727 local churches.
Mindanao area, where there are many Muslim terrorists, has the most number of churches, 766, followed by Luzon with 700 churches, and the Visayas islands has 261 churches. Mindanao is composed of nine districts, Luzon has eight, and Visayas has three.
Among the nine districts in Mindanao, Central Mindanao District has the most number of local churches which is 126, followed by Southern Mindanao District, 111, and Agusan-Surigao District, 103. Agusan-Surigao District has yet to report its statistical report to the national office for October1, 2008-Spetember 30, 2009, so we would be expecting an increase of local churches from 103.
In Luzon, the Southwest Luzon District recorded 149 local churches with some churches located in Metro Manila, followed by the Southeast Luzon District (including some churches within Metro Manila area) with 138 churches, and Northeast Luzon District with 102 churches.
In the Visayas area, the Central Visayas District where Cebu City is located, has 143 establised local churches as of September 2009.
The top five districts in terms of number of churches are Southwest Luzon District, 149; Central Visayas District, 143; Southeast Luzon District, 138; Central Mindanao District, 126; and Southern Mindanao District, 111.
Let us praise God for the phenomenal growth of The Foursquare Church here in our country, and let us keep on praying for the national leadership as Rev. Val Chaves, the CFGP President, serves this rapidly growing work of more than 1,700 local churches. All glory belongs to God!
Mindanao area, where there are many Muslim terrorists, has the most number of churches, 766, followed by Luzon with 700 churches, and the Visayas islands has 261 churches. Mindanao is composed of nine districts, Luzon has eight, and Visayas has three.
Among the nine districts in Mindanao, Central Mindanao District has the most number of local churches which is 126, followed by Southern Mindanao District, 111, and Agusan-Surigao District, 103. Agusan-Surigao District has yet to report its statistical report to the national office for October1, 2008-Spetember 30, 2009, so we would be expecting an increase of local churches from 103.
In Luzon, the Southwest Luzon District recorded 149 local churches with some churches located in Metro Manila, followed by the Southeast Luzon District (including some churches within Metro Manila area) with 138 churches, and Northeast Luzon District with 102 churches.
In the Visayas area, the Central Visayas District where Cebu City is located, has 143 establised local churches as of September 2009.
The top five districts in terms of number of churches are Southwest Luzon District, 149; Central Visayas District, 143; Southeast Luzon District, 138; Central Mindanao District, 126; and Southern Mindanao District, 111.
Let us praise God for the phenomenal growth of The Foursquare Church here in our country, and let us keep on praying for the national leadership as Rev. Val Chaves, the CFGP President, serves this rapidly growing work of more than 1,700 local churches. All glory belongs to God!
Montgomery, Jim. Fire in the Philippines, Creation House, Carol Stream, Illinois, 1975. Retrieved January 4, 2010. http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache%3ACMYCnASuLiYJ%3Aweb.mac.com%2Fembubbacakes%2FiWeb%2FSite%2FAbout%2520us_files%2FFire%252520in%252520the%252520Philippines.pdf+foursquare+church+mindoro&hl=en&gl=ca&sig=AHIEtbQ-3Qag9lfy3YX1baEfDXpLrOHeSQ&pli=1
FOREWORD
Eight years is a long time. It is time enough for things to become stale. It is time enough for the excitement of past events to fade away.
Yet the reflective first and last chapters of the first U.S. edition of this book do not indicate a dampened enthusiasm. Between these two chapters is the account of the author's original research and analysis of the Foursquare Church's burgeoning mission outreach in the Philippines.
This part of the Church relied neither on foreign missionary personnel nor on foreign funds for its success; it relied conspicuously on the Holy Spirit. Therefore the lessons which Pentecostals and non-Pentecostals alike can learn from the Foursquare Church are still viable.
This is why the present edition of this book should be no less exciting than was the first edition published in the Philippines nearly eight years ago.
--The Publishers
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Philippines: April 2007, Days 8-11
By Daniel Brown
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