Brethren, Greetings in His glorious name! I just returned home from attending the International Convention and Leadership Summit in the Philippines. We have had international conventions in the past, but for the first time we had a unique gathering of delegates from all over the globe! I was blessed with great joy to meet and revisit the superintendents from our new … [Read more...]
New Year 2017
Brethren, Happy New Year and Greetings in the joy and strength of our Lord Jesus Christ! I welcome this new year with great enthusiasm, and with a great sigh of relief. I hope your past year in ministry fared well but I experienced something that deeply challenged me spiritually and I am grateful it now remains in the past. The Prophet Isaiah wrote, The Lord says, Forget … [Read more...]
Refreshed & Renewed – Post-Ministerial Conference 2016
Brethren, To the saints of God in the International Assemblies of the Firstborn; grace and peace to you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. We just returned from the Ministerial Conference in Lomita, California where all those who attended experienced a "time of refreshing"- Jeremiah 31:25 "I will refresh and satisfy the faint". Those who arrived the first night assumed it … [Read more...]
Post-2016 Convention Message
Brethren, Greetings in the wonderful grace of the Lord Jesus Christ! I hope everyone who attended the California convention will continue to unleash the flame and power of the Holy Spirit as we spread the gospel to the uttermost ends of the earth! We were reminded to remain steadfast in our vision to strengthen California, for in doing so we can only get better in serving … [Read more...]
Ministerial Conference 2015
Reaching Out Without Selling Out The Great Commission has been the Church's mandate to share the good news of Jesus Christ and willingly invest in the lives God has placed in our lives. 1 Corinthians 9:20 NLT When I was with the Jews, I lived like a Jew to bring the Jews to Christ. When I was with those who follow the Jewish law, I too lived under that law. Even though I … [Read more...]
IAFB Convention 2015
Brethren, Greetings in the wonderful name of Jesus! Hallelujah! Praise His mighty name! We just experienced the gracious arms of God's warm embrace the entire convention. There was a sweet spirit of restoration flowing throughout our fellowship as pastors, ministers and lay-ministers were encouraged and uplifted by His Word, "Let us not become weary in doing good..." Galatians … [Read more...]
PI Convention 2015
Philippines District Convention 2015 MCBC Caba, La Union APRIL 6-8, 2015 The convention in Caba, La Union was an incredible experience and with most of the District Superintendents present it came close to being international. These men of God inspired us with wisdom and uplifting messages. I truly enjoyed meeting and getting to know them. … [Read more...]
Growing As One
Brethren, Greetings in the wonderful name of Jesus! I am so thrilled as preparations have begun for the upcoming convention in Vallejo, California where our beloved Pastor Emeliano Valle and Faith Gospel Center has graciously offered to host it this year. For many of us, this will be a refreshing change and inspire us to expect something new and different from the … [Read more...]
Vision 2015
Brethren, Greetings in His matchless name and Happy New Year! The eve of the new year will bring inspiring sermons from our beloved pastors through-out the Firstborn that will compel us to reflect on the past and focus on the future. There is always great excitement with the turning of the year, maybe it's because there's an anticipation of new things to come. "Where … [Read more...]
Emmanuel, God With Us
Brethren, Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year! Every Christmas season the world stops and recognizes that there is something in particular happening. They glance at the colorful seasonal decorations and hear the glee of those singing the holiday cheer but somehow fail to acknowledge the true reason for the season. "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a … [Read more...]
