CHURCH OF CHRIST 33 AD (BETTER LIVING SUBDIVISION PARANAQUE BRANCH)

A C H U R C H D O C U M E N TA R Y B Y:

K H R I S T I N E C R O N O L O G I AS E P T E M B E R G E M P E S A WD E N I S E R AY M U N D OM A E S R I S A W A S D I

HISTORY

December 7, 1898 after the Filipino-American War, A missionary named Mr. Helmon P.

Williams thought the value of the bible than the guns. On August 3, 1901, he started to preach the new testament and he also held his first service on June, 1902. In the same year, the Sunday service happened in Rizal

Avenue Cervantes. After two years Mr. Williams together with Mr. Hannah went to

the Ilocos Region to promulgate Christianity.

For God so loved the Philippines, he sent Missionaries that had helped Christianity to be known all over the

Country. One of them was the Wolfe’s Family they have been channel to extend the gospels. They had translated English bible to Tagalog in order to reach

more Filipinos with the Word of God. They had a lot of trials but the Missionaries did not gave up nor defeated and continued the purpose of God to

proclaim the Gospel in the Philippines for more than a hundred years, Churches of Christ in the Philippines

remains faithful in proclaiming the greatest commission.

OBJECT OF EXISTENCE IS1. To restore New Testament Christianity and the

Consequent union of all followers of Christ in One Body. To Exalt Christ above party and His Word above human creeds.

2. To build a church of Christ without denominational name, man written creed or other barriers to Christian unity, whose terms of fellowship shall be as broad as the conditions of salvation and identical with them.

3. To lead sinners to Christ in the clear light of New Testament teaching.

THE CHURCH THUS TEACH AND PLEAD FOR1. The Bible as the only rule of faith and practice

(II Timothy 3:16-17).2. Christian as the name of Christ followers (Acts

11:26-28).3. Church Unity (John 17:20-21; 1 Corinthians.

1:10).4. Baptism of Believers (Mark 16:15, 16; Acts 2:38,

41; 16:32-34).5. Immersion as Baptism (Mark 1:5-10; John 3:23;

Acts 8:38).6. Living the Christian Life, working as if all

depended on us, trusting as if all depends on Christ (Hebrew 12:1-2).

DOCTRINE

“ When the Bible speaks, we speaks. . . When the Bible is silent, we are silent.” - Churches of Christ

SALVATION“The water symbolizes the place where you will

be cleansed by the blood of Christ. After submersing yourself into the water it is like

putting your old sinful self on the grave together with the sacrifices of God for us.”

- Churches of Christ

THE FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT:

The Holy Trinity“Three “PERSONA” is equal but they are one God.

God the Father was the one who created the heaven and earth and he came down in the human form as Jesus Christ.” – Churches of Christ

“BAPTISM IS ESSENTIAL TO SALVATION.”

“Just like what Christ did with John the Baptist. Christ was even himself was baptized in the water by immersion. Water Baptism is an act of being washed out by the blood of Christ that was sacrificed on the cross.”

They do not allow babies to be baptized because in the eyes of God the babies and children were innocent and they

will inherit the kingdom of God. Water baptism is intended for those sinners who will accept that they

cannot do anything to save themselves, without Christ they cannot do anything to be save, and accepting Him as their personal Lord and savior will lead to Salvation.

SUNDAY WORSHIP AND GIVING

In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable. Those who worship the Lord on a special day do it to honor him. Those who eat any kind of food do so to honor the Lord, since they give thanks to God before eating. And those who refuse to eat certain foods also want to please the Lord and give thanks to God. (NLT) In Colossians 2 Christians are instructed not to judge or allow anyone to be their judge regarding Sabbath days.

Colossians 2:16-17 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. (NIV) And in Galatians 4, Paul is concerned because Christians are turning back like slaves to legalistic observances of "special" days:

Galatians 4:8-10 So now that you know God (or should I say, now that God knows you), why do you want to go back again and become slaves once more to the weak and useless spiritual principles of this world? You are trying to earn favor with God by observing certain days or months or seasons or years. (NLT)

Drawing from these verses, I view this question of the Sabbath similar to the tithe. As followers of Christ, we are no longer under legalistic obligation, for the requirements of the law were fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Everything we have, and every day we live, belongs to the Lord. At the very minimum, and as much as we are able, we happily give God the first tenth of our income, or a tithe, because we know that everything we have belongs to him. And not out of any forced obligation, but joyfully, willingly, we set aside one day each week to honor God, because every day truly belongs to Him.

CHURCHES OF CHRIST MINISTRIES:Evangelistic Ministry:This ministry is into personal evangelism, Crusades, and sharing of the word of God to those who have not accepted Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Making them realized how God sent His Son to be save Mankind.

 MUSIC MINISTRY:

Music has been an important part of every Filipinos way of Glorifying

Our Creator. There are people who are gifted by a voice to sing

praises, a talent to play musical instruments. Music Ministry is a way of encouraging Members to be active and use their talents in

serving God.

FEEDING PROGRAM MINISTRY:

Some of the local Churches have dedicated themselves in

feeding the less fortunate kids in their community in a

regular monthly activity. Churches of Christ believed

that we have the responsibility to feed the

body as well as feeding the soul.

CHILDREN MINISTRY:The long lived ministry of Daily

Vacation Bible School ( DVBS) is the foundation of Children 's Christian Education in the

church.

YOUTH MINISTRY:

This kind of Ministry is concentrating more on the

development of Christian Youth in the service of God. This is in preparation of their Church

leadership in the future. The Church believes that Youths are the future leaders of the Church.

To God be the Glory!