Wednesday, November 30, 2011

32nd Missions Conference (November 29-December 1, 2011) : First Night

 Last night, November 29, we held the kick-off night of the 32nd missions conference, with the theme "Who will Go?". The first night was really a blessing.
 I saw right in the first night God's blessing, which was reflected in the lives of the guest pastors, preachers, missionaries and other delegates. The conference was scheduled to start at 6:30 pm, but  I went there at 4:00 pm, to practice the prelude.
 After the practice, we had a short break. Then at 5:30 pm, we all got dressed for the service. At exactly 6:00, we started playing the prelude.
 The missions conference was opened with a song sung by the choir, "We'll Hold up the Light". Then Pastor Ed introduced the pastors and missionaries from daughter churches, missions, and outreaches. A group of Mangyans were also present.
We watched a short video presentation about the importance of missions. (The one above is only the  introductory video) It also included the testimony of  Miss Dulce Tan, who is a missionary to Taiwan. Of course I wouldn't forget the testimony of Pastor Ed dela Pena about the winning of the souls of the Mangyans in Mindoro. The presentation truly touched the hearts of Christians and encouraged them to give more for the purpose of missions--reaching the world for Christ.
 After the presentation, several congregational songs were sung, and then the preaching of God's Word was held. Pastor Ed Laurena preached about giving. The preaching has been a blessing to me personally.
 I'm looking forward to the next days of the missions conference, which I think will be a blessing too.

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