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Typhon Haiyan ravages through the Visayas
We barely finished our assessment of damages caused by the recent earthquake in Bohol and Cebu and our country faces again a devastating calamity. As of writing these lines, Typhon Haiyan (code named in the Philippines “Yolanda”) ravages through the Visayas with a power and speed as never recorded before. NACSEARelief team is ready for action likewise our partner organizations…. Read More.
Multitasking in Davao
The District Apostle, together with Apostle M. Nuyad and L. Desoloc had a “multitasking” program in the Davao del Norte region from 25th to 28th October. Youth Day in Compostela Valey, a Priests seminar in Mati, 5 Divine services and even a wedding of a young couple who met each other on line in the NAC chat-room “nac-world” The visit… Read More.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our Brethren in Cebu and Bohol.
First reports of damaged churches have already reached us. “So far no news of casualties among our members” Ap Bual reports. NACSEARelief is listing up casualties among our members and church property to assess help and plan rebuilding http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24530042 Thank you for remembering us Cordially yours Urs Hebeisen
Thanksgiving Celebrations
The Philippines joined NACSEAsia and many other District Apostle Areas world-wide and celebrated this year’s “Thanksgiving” on Sunday 6th October. Nationwide the altars were decorated with fresh produce from the field and the farms. The anniversary motto “one faith – one goal” with focus on 150 years Church History dominated this year’s festivity. At Makati Church a festive concert of… Read More.
The Philippines at the Regional Apostles Meeting in Brisbane/Australia
The five Apostles active in the Philippines have joined their colleagues from Indonesia and Thailand and attended the Regional Apostles Meeting in Brisbane on 28th September 2013. All Apostles from Australia and Papua New Guinea were also present. It was their first encounter with the Chief Apostle Jean Luc Schneider. Main topic of the convention was “Soul Care”. With the… Read More.
Blessed Bicol Visit
Bishop Cao prepared a very diversified program for the visit of the District Apostle and Apostle Catan. The youth had their leisure time at the Rock Garden Resort in Carolina near Naga before they gathered for an evening fellowship with various presentations and a Question and Answer session. The Ministers from the Bicol region as well as all District Rectors… Read More.
The Island of Negros, Philippines
The Island of Negros, Philippines, home of over 50,000 new apostolic members. From 30th August until 9th September 2013 the District Apostle visited 8 congregations. Starting in Dumaguete and ending in Bacolod. Cruising and hiking through the mountains. In the mountain barrio Hulugon a classroom, donated by DA Markus Fehlbaum of “humanitas Switzerland” was formally turned over to the teacher… Read More.
Over 160 at Misamis Youth Day
The weekend 20/21 July was dedicated to the Youth in Ozamis. After a brief stop for a divine service at Labinay congregation and a Seminar for Ministers and wives, the District Apostle joined the Youth who gathered in Tangub. Saturday evening was filled with presentations and a talent show as well as a question and answer session. The divine Service for the… Read More.
DA visit in South Cotabato
In his yearly visit to South Cotabato the District Apostle came to the T’boli people from 12 to 14 July 2013. Our church is for the past 28 years well established among the T’boli tribe. Divine Services were conducted in Kiamba/Sarangani and Lake Sebu. In our Tupi Church a one day seminar for ministers and their wives took place. The… Read More.
Chief Apostle in retirement RICHARD FEHR passed away Sunday, 30th June 2013, 11 pm (Philippine time).
Chief Apostle in retirement RICHARD FEHR passed away Sunday, 30th June 2013, 11 pm (Philippine time). He visited the Philippines for the first time in 1988, still as Chief Apostle Helper sent by then CA Hans Urwyler. Divine Services were conducted in Binana/Laguna and Cebu City. 1992 he made his first visit as Chief Apostle and served the new apostolic… Read More.
