Church of Christ at Gensan

January 3, 2015, we (Marvin Languido, Charles & Charity Aban) went back again to Gensan to attend the first foundation church anniversary in our compound.  We left Davao at about 2:00 PM and arrived Gensan at 4:30 PM.  In our arrival, we see them all including those who were newly baptized very busy preparing the place in the compound.  We saw them on fire on their obligation to the church and it’s really a big relief for the family having them all helped in the preparation.  Bro. Daniel Santos, acting minister and founder of the church was there.  Seeing us, he was very happy since, he considered us partner in the ministry there.  We thank GOD for our mother, Josefa Aban who allowed us to use the lot temporarily as a place of worship.  It is good to know that the place became an instrument for our neighbours there to know Christ.  Praying for a lot more souls... God is indeed using everyone for HIS Glory.  The following day, the members who cooked and prepares the food was a newly baptized.  Sister Nancy said that she felt fulfilling to serve the children of God.  According to her, before she became Christian, all troubles & problems are really very heavy for her, but as today that she became Christian she just prayed to God for intervention and all her pains are automatically surrendered to Him.  She can sleep well and have a peace of mind.  In the afternoon of Sunday at around 2:30 PM, we started our worship service in the compound. Many neighbours were invited and some of the church leaders in Gensan.  By the way, one also of the newly baptized, Bro. Jovert donated a lechon or a roasted pig weighing 86 kilos.  There were a lot of assorted fruits offered by the church members and all church leaders were given a take home fruits as give-aways.  The service started with a praise and worship, then offering and communion.  Then after, the history was read by Bro. Daniel Santos.  Almost all of the church members gave their testimonies how they became christian and all of them inspired us all to really have a fire in serving our only true God.  All children of the members offered a presentation “IF I WERE A BUTTERFLY” Their parents prepared all their costumes.  After the service is the dinner fellowship, and those children who were part of their Sunday school have received a give-aways.  After worship at around 8:30 in the evening, we went home to Davao driven by Marvin and arrived safely home happy and fulfilled.  Praise for the year 2014!