By Arlene Bulala
Jesus Is Lord Church Sun Valley Chapter celebrates its 12th anniversay with the theme "Excell still More" (Phil.4:8) today, September 16, 2007.
The theme, as revealed to Ptr. Joemer Cahayon of JILSV Church, shows that there is nothing more gratifying than serving our God in a highest level as we continually grow in
knowledge of Him.
" Finally brothers whatever is true, whatever is noble whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praise worthy, think about such things . " (Phil.4:8) is Paul's exhortation to Philippians. Paul emphasizes that we have to give God something He truly deserves-something with excellence.
Building the House of God
JILSV Church started when God called Ptr. Domingo Aguilar , presently JIL San Martin de Porres Church Pastor, to serve Him through cell grouping . These cell groups gave birth to a church -JIL Villa Paraiso Chapter. The first thanksgiving service was held in September 4, 1994. After a year, the church formally celebrated its first red letter day.
Facing the challenges
The church encountered a lot of challenges as it continually served God in the past fruitful years. One of these was persecution. Many people criticized the good news it intended to impart.
There were also insufficient number of workers who could respond to all evangelistic activities and other ministerial events. Moreover, unstable financial status had altered the church to perform its mandate more efficiently and effectively.
Moving out for excellent service
Aspiring for a greater service to God, Villa Paraiso Church moved out to reach more people. When the church held its fourth year in Nassons building which was along the access road, the service continued on Sundays until it decided to settle there the following year.
Excel still more
Today, JILSV Church has approximately 200 attendees each Sunday and an increasing number of cell groups. It continually undergoes trainings and seminars to grow more in Christian life and to fulfill the purpose in which God has built it. Ptr. Noemi Aguilar reiterated that this church has witnessed God's greatness and faithfulness and “ to excel still more " is how we want to respond to it.
The theme, as revealed to Ptr. Joemer Cahayon of JILSV Church, shows that there is nothing more gratifying than serving our God in a highest level as we continually grow in
knowledge of Him.
" Finally brothers whatever is true, whatever is noble whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praise worthy, think about such things . " (Phil.4:8) is Paul's exhortation to Philippians. Paul emphasizes that we have to give God something He truly deserves-something with excellence.
Building the House of God
JILSV Church started when God called Ptr. Domingo Aguilar , presently JIL San Martin de Porres Church Pastor, to serve Him through cell grouping . These cell groups gave birth to a church -JIL Villa Paraiso Chapter. The first thanksgiving service was held in September 4, 1994. After a year, the church formally celebrated its first red letter day.
Facing the challenges
The church encountered a lot of challenges as it continually served God in the past fruitful years. One of these was persecution. Many people criticized the good news it intended to impart.
There were also insufficient number of workers who could respond to all evangelistic activities and other ministerial events. Moreover, unstable financial status had altered the church to perform its mandate more efficiently and effectively.
Moving out for excellent service
Aspiring for a greater service to God, Villa Paraiso Church moved out to reach more people. When the church held its fourth year in Nassons building which was along the access road, the service continued on Sundays until it decided to settle there the following year.
Excel still more
Today, JILSV Church has approximately 200 attendees each Sunday and an increasing number of cell groups. It continually undergoes trainings and seminars to grow more in Christian life and to fulfill the purpose in which God has built it. Ptr. Noemi Aguilar reiterated that this church has witnessed God's greatness and faithfulness and “ to excel still more " is how we want to respond to it.
Published on INCENSE, Vol. I, Issue 2, September 2007
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