“Let no man despise your youth; but you be an example to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity” (1 Tim. 4:12). On April 18-19, 2019, young people from EFC Churches of Iloilo, Pototan, Tigbawan, Guimaras, Dumagas, San Miguel, Bacolod, Sara and Tubugan congregated in EFC-Ajuy, Iloilo for a youth camp- a special time of equipping and mentoring.
EFC-Mambayaan held its first NexGen Campfire on April 25-26, 2019 at Charleslotte Beach Resort in Kauswagan, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental with the theme “Remember Your Creator”. More than 40 excited young people from various EFC Churches in Northern Mindanao Section registered for the event.
This day marks the turning point of EFC-Palawan. A spark has been ignited. It is the start of the breakthrough that every heart is longing for. We are now ready to make an impact to those who are in the darkness and influence the world with the Kingdom culture.
The serene, nature-bounty, and refreshing ambiance of Visayas State University (VSU), Baybay, Leyte homed the 133 delegates of the very first ever Youth Conference of the Evangel Family Churches across Eastern Visayas, namely: EFC Calbayog, EFC Tacloban, EFC Baybay, EFC Talisayan, and EFC Ormoc last April 17-19, 2019.
The FTM family can undoubtedly testify God’s goodness and undeniable favor. Looking back to how the church started from barely nothing, God indeed does not fail when He makes promises.
With the aim to train and equip teachers in the Children’s Ministry, EFC – Cagayan de Oro embarked on a 2-day DVBS (Daily Vacation Bible School) Teacher’s Training last April 15-16, 2019. Over 32 teachers from JECPP Northern Mindanao EFC churches, including CDO, Lala, Mambayaan, Naawan, and Malaybalay joined the said training.
In this Church’s Anniversary, we coined a theme or hashtag ‘#cozwearefamily’. It speaks about all the tears, laughter, discouragement, rejoicing, defeat, and victories we experienced along the way as one EFC-Tagum City family. The Lord has brought us this far and we are grateful today as we celebrate great blessings upon our church. As one family, we reminisced on the journey that was started by the Lord. We are celebrating His love together.
Five people received and dedicated their lives to God. God is really wonderful. The crusade was a challenge and an encouragement as well. The team is determined to go back in God’s appointed time to complete the work and bring more souls to His Kingdom.
His legacy and exemplary life will never be forgotten by his families and to the people whom his life has touched. EFC Malbang assures us that despite of the loss of their “shepherd” they will remain faithful in serving the Lord.
This was the challenge and declaration of Rev. Peter Wee, JECPP Senior Overseer and Regional Director of Southern Mindanao Region, as he shared the Word of God during the 8th Mission Sunday and Dedication of the new church building of Evangel Family Church- Kidapawan on March 24, 2019 in Purok Saguing, Makilala, Cotabato.