Celebrating the Centennial Year

Last weekend, my friends and I went to Manila to join the celebration of the centennial year of the Iglesia Ni Cristo. We travelled all the way from Cebu to Manila on the 26th of July by plane. At around 1 pm, we headed to Bulacan where Ciudad de Victoria is located. The travel time was approximately 45 minutes. When we arrived there, the place was already crowded. Excited kaming lahat kasi! :D

Good thing we were able to secure some tickets for the Philippine Stadium. So we spent the night there, trying hard to have some rest. At 12 midnight, we were all awaken by the fireworks! It lasted for about 20 minutes and it was the most amazing fireworks I've ever seen! 

The following morning, a special worship service was conducted led by the Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo. Nakaka-inspire talaga lalo pang ipinagdiriwang ng iglesya ang kanyang sentenaryo. 

After that, an oratorio took place. Nakakatindig balahibo ang mga boses nila!

Up at this time, there are still some activities going on in connection to the centennial celebration. I wish that I would have witnessed all of it, but I can't.. At least, I was able to go there physically and nakiisa sa pagdiriwang ng sentenaryo.

Mabuhay ang Iglesia ni Cristo! Happy Centennial brethren! ^_^ 

Philippine Arena

Behold! The Philippine Arena, dubbed as the largest indoor arena in the world with a seating capacity of 55,000, set a mark last July 21, 2014 on its inauguration. Not only members of the church attended the event but as well as non-members, guests and other important people witnessed the said occasion.

source: www.eaglenews.ph

The arena which is situated inside Ciudad de Victoria in Bulacan, is the centerpiece of the Iglesia Ni Cristo's centennial projects. The church will commemorate its centennial year this July 27, 2014.
                 

source: www.eaglenews.ph

Aside from the Philippine Arena, the Philippine Stadium as well as the Philippine Sports Center are among the structures inside the vicinity. 

One Glorious Weekend

The countdown has officially begun! With time flying as fast as it can, July 2014 is just a few steps away marking the 27th of July next year as the centennial.

With only a year left before the centennial, the countdown started in Cebu and Canada. It was one glorious weekend as the countdown started with Lingap-Pamamahayag (Kabayan ko, Kapatid ko) held in SRP last July 26.

The event gathered a big crowd which estimated to 350, 000 people. During the activity, free medical and dental services were provided and most of all, the greatest thing we can offer to our countrymen are the words of God.

On the next day, INCLife and INCinema were held at Cebu International Convention Center. There was a photo exhibit in which it depicted the history of the church through the years. An inspirational play was also staged.

Aside from the exhibit and the play, there were also different activities for the brethren and guests.

And on the 28th, INConcert took place.

The 3-day event not only strengthen the bond of the brethren but also gave inspiration to move forward and be steadfast in their faith. Truly, all the blessings and where the church is now, is the work of the powerful hands of our Lord God.

To God be the glory!