Rekindling The Covenant of Agape (Part 6)

As narrated by: Sis. Kadmiel (Camille Joy Mistal) & Sis. Sarah Keziah (Sarah Keziah Evangelista)

The Sixth Step in Rekindling the Covenant of Agape with the theme “Kagayakang Hari” (Armor of the King) was held at Garden of Petals and Petals, Mabiga, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, last October 27, 2019 at exactly 8:30 in the morning.

The worship service was headed by the Seven Bishops and the Seven Mahanaims as this year’s representatives of the Seven Church Councils, together with the brethren from different cities and municipalities of the province of Pampanga, specifically: Angeles City, Mabalacat City, Arayat, Sta. Ana, San Fernando City, Candaba, Guagua, Mexico and Magalang.

Here are some highlights from the preparation up to the day of The Sixth Step:

General Bishop Hiel (Isagani Capistrano) giving some piece of advice to the Mannah Choir of Pastulan Chenaniah before the worship

They marked the Sixth Step in preparation to the upcoming Most Holy Church’s 23^rd Anniversary of the Covenant of Agape and it was started with an opening remark from the Program Emcee of the said sacred event.

The Seven Mahanaims together with some elders are preparing for the event through praying solemnly

Brother Amraphel (Louie Cudal), giving the opening remarks, as the Program Emcee

The congregation reciting “The Christian Creed”

The brethren of Sakop Ittah-Kazin, Pastulan of Chenaniah, singing the psalms of dedication for the worship

The brethren singing the “Song of Praises”

Bishop Sear-Jasub (Eranio Pascual) reading the Verses of the Covenant of Agape

Bishop Shomer (Gelacio Bunag) leading the Opening Prayer

Bishop Abimib (Mario Payawal) presiding the Thanksgivings and the Supplications while some of the brethren are kneeling altogether.

Bishop Abimib (Mario Payawal) giving the benediction to some of the brethren during the Thanksgivings and the Supplications

Mannah Choir from Pastulan Chenaniah (Pampanga, Zambales and Bataan), singing the hymn titled, “Kagayakang Hari” (Glorious King)

Elder Isai (Hector Forbes) introducing the Seven Mahanaims to the congregation

Brother Rehum (Romegio Tolentino) carrying the flag of ABIMIB together with Brother Carpus (Jimmy Gallinero)

Brother Ozni (Edgar Matias) carrying the flag of ANG TANIKALANG KAPATID together with Brother Armageddon (Aaron Bruzo)

Brother Joshua (Wilson Villanca) carrying the flag of KAPISANANG ALPHA OMEGA together with Brother Gabriel (Gabriel Bruzo)

Brother Ezra (Justino Villaluna) carrying the flag of MANG-AAWIT NG ZION together with Brother Gamaliel (Jozziel Gegante)

Brother Obed (Ramon Parcarey) carrying the flag of ABIEZER together with Brother Jetro (Efren Guijaro)

Brother Ariel (Ariel Litana) carrying the flag of MAHANAIM together with Brother Nereus (Nholie Evangelista)

Brother Aristabulus (Renato Benedicto) carrying the flag of Iglesia together with Brother Cyrus (Joaquin Irenea)

The Seven Mahananaims representing the Sevens Parts of the Church in Rekindling the Covenant of Agape carrying the Seven flags together with some of the brethren as a part of the ritual of the Sixth Step

Bishop Zurishaddai (Benjamin Carlos) advising the Seven Mahanaims

The Seven Bishops serenading the brethren with their song titled “Kapatid Kita, Mahal Kita” (You’re my Brother, I Agape you)

The performance of Mannah Choir from Pastulan Chenaniah (Pampanga, Zambales and Bataan), singing the song titled, “Ganap” (Fulfilled)

Bishop Regem (Ephraim Valerio) delivering the sermon “Kagayakang Hari: Hakbang ng Kabanalan” (Step of Holiness)

Bishop Regem reminded us that our Lord Jesus Christ made us holy when we were baptized in the Most Holy Church, he took away all our sins and adorned us with a royal robe. “Let us devote ourselves to the work of holiness, peace and chastity and blamelessness until our Lord comes so that we may receive the promise eternal life in the New Jerusalem.” (2 Peter 3:11-14)

The congregation listening to the sermon together with the Seven Representatives

The performance of Mannah Choir from Pastulan Chenaniah (Pampanga, Zambales and Bataan), singing the song titled, “Ang lagi mong sagot” (Your always answer)

Brother Rehum (Romegio Tolentino) leading the closing prayer

Bishop Cristiano (Julito Belisario) giving the closing benediction

The congregation singing the recessional march

The Seven Bishops together with the Seven Mahanaims along with the Mannah Choir of Pastulan Chenaniah

Simultaneous with this event, the congregation of the Most Holy Church in different places in the Philippines and other countries held worship services as well as united in the spirit for the Sixth Step in Rekindling the Covenant of Agape to the perfection of all. The Church Administration is reminding each and every member of the Most Holy Church that we are almost done with the Seven Steps of Rekindling the Covenant of Agape. Let us finish the last rekindling process altogether, no one should be left behind, let us remain united in one faith, one hope and one way to the perfection that God endowed to the Most Holy Church. God created us to do good works. He created us holy to live in holiness..

The Seventh and the last Step in Rekindling the Covenant of Agape will be held on November 03, 2019, at Guiguinto, Bulacan.

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