JIL Orleans At Its First Year

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”
Romans 10:9-10 NIV

by Kathrina Sagabaen

A year ago, we launched a JIL Church in Orleans, Ontario Community and little did we know what God was going to do with our obedience.

On May 5th, 2019, the JIL Orleans Church celebrated its 1st anniversary. A special event was organized to mark a victorious and spirit-filled anniversary for which was attended by over 300 souls. Children of God, people of JIL Ottawa East, JIL Gatineau, and JIL Orleans themselves celebrated God’s goodness and faithfulness led by the Area Pastor, Ptr. Tara Agpoon and all the other pastor from other Area 1 churches, Ptr. Tony Larracas, Ptr. Judith Abellanosa & Sis. Adelle Hughes.

The event was opened with the singing of national anthem of Canada, Philippines and JIL Church Theme song in heaven, "He Is Lord" alongside with the raising of the flags respectively headed by the CYN-YAN Orleans. Following that, was a dynamic pageantry number by the talented CYN and Kids Triune together with the Elyondolus Team as the service started.

The JIL Orleans WAN (Worship Arts Network) team led the whole congregation into the heart of praise and worship. Everyone was in their fullest expression of worship standing before God, with praises and Thanksgiving.

Our beloved JIL Americas Director of International Operations, Rev. Ptr. Nicanor ”Bong” Gonzales was the guest speaker - sharing a substantial message from the Book of Romans. It was entitled "I Believe In A Great God” (Romans 10:9-10). The preaching gave us the idea or a lesson that in this life, we will have so many pains, troubles and testing - we may choose to be affected or to give up but always remember to choose to believe that there is a Great God who does great things to those who believe that JESUS IS LORD.

Following the service, there was a short fellowship wherein everyone was happy and amazed by the performances of talented JIL people as they showcased their adoration to our one and only saviour, Jesus Christ. All hail to the King! Who never fails to astonish us with His unfailing love. He deserves the highest praises and glory.

To God Be All the Glory!