God's Explosion!

The Olongapo Church Youth will be holding its Concert as part of the celebration of the centennial anniversary of The True Church of Christ @ 20th St., Olongapo City, Philippines on December 4, 2009 at the Olongapo City Convention Center.

Everyone is invited! See you all there and witness the God Gifted Talents.

Centennial Celebration T-shirt Available

The Centennial Celebration Polo Shirt is now available. The prices are PhP 250 for white polo shirt, PhP 270 for black polo shirt, and PhP 300 for big sizes. Please email us at olongapochurch.centennial@gmail.com or olongapochurchofchrist@yahoo.com for your orders.

Room Rates for the Hotel Accommodation

	HOTEL / Company Names	Units	Type of Rooms	Occupancy		Room Rates
1	Bayfront Hotel	22	Superior	2	pax	2,750.00
	252-1948/f2591	7	Deluxe Queen	2	pax	3,100.00
		8	Deluxe Twin	2	pax	3,100.00
			additional bed			300.00
			additional per head			150.00
2	Boardwalk	15	Queen bed	2	pax	1,950.00
	252-2893/94	5	Twin bed	2	pax	1,950.00
	f 252-1913		additional per head			150.00
			additional mattress			250.00
3	Camayan Hotel	44	Deluxe	2	pax	4,950.00
	& Resort	1	Executive Suites	2	pax	8,250.00
	252-8000/f2959		additional per head			550.00
			additional mattress			300.00
4	Courtyard Inn	3	Superior	2	pax	2,365.00
	252-2366/f2367	31	Deluxe	2	pax	3,080.00
		5	Executive Suites	2	pax	4,125.00
			additional bed			550.00
			additional per head			330.00
5	Crown Peak	500	Family Room	4	pax	2,500.00
	252-3144/f6658		additional per head			300.00
	Cubi Mansion	36	Standard	2	pax	1,950.00
			additional bed			500.00
6	FSC Forest Complex	300	Quonset Type			275.00
	252-9076
7	FSC Dormitory	140	Quonset Type			275.00
	252-8366
8	Grand Seasons Hotel	74	Double Deluxe	2	pax	5,500.00
	& Casino		Twin Deluxe	2	pax	5,500.00
	252-8111 / f8507	6	Jr. Suite	2	pax	6,500.00
	www.grandsubic.com	3	Executive Suite	2	pax	7,500.00
			additional bed			450.00
			additional per head			250.00
			additional per head w/ BF			750.00
9	Herbie's Mansion	12	Twin Bed	2	pax	1,950.00
	252-7350		additional bed			250.00
			additional per head			150.00
10	Interpark Hotel	2	Standard	2	pax	2,500.00
	252-8391/ f8392	5	Jr. Suite	2	pax	3,150.00
		11	Jr. Execuitve	2	pax	3,150.00
			additional bed			300.00
			additional per head w/ BF			450.00
11	Legenda Hotel	50	Superior	2	pax	4,950.00
	252-9457	70	Deluxe	2	pax	6,050.00
		4	Jr. Suite	2	pax	7,150.00
		5	Paradise	2	pax	8,250.00
		6	Executive	2	pax	9,250.00
			additional bed			550.00
12	Lighthouse Hotel	4	Aqua Room	2	pax	6,600.00
	252-5000 / f 7545	11	Aqua Terrace	2	pax	11,700.00
		13	Aqua Veranda	2	pax	8,800.00
		6	Aqua Spa	2	pax	9,900.00
			additional per head w/ BF			1,650.00
13	Mango Valley Corps.	20	Deluxe			3,200.00
	252-7969 / f 1736		additional per head			500.00
14	Magellan's Galleon	9	Regular Room	2	pax	2,800.00
	252-1845 / f1843	4	Family Room	4	pax	3,850.00
			additional single bed			600.00
			additional double bed			1,200.00
15	Mountain Woods	13	Forest view w/ balcony	2	pax	4,200.00
	252-1985 / f 7455	12	Forest view w/o balcony	2	pax	4,000.00
		3	Subic view rooms	2	pax	4,500.00
			additional per head w/ BF			820.00
16	Race Rock-Cassablanca	8	Standard	2	pax	1,800.00
	252-1996	1	Family Room	4	pax	2,800.00
			additional per head			250.00
17	RK Hotel	8	Superior	2	pax	3,000.00
	252-9998 / f 8058	14	Deluxe	2	pax	4,000.00
		10	Twin Deluxe	2	pax	4,000.00
		4	Premier	4	pax	5,000.00
		5	Business	5	pax	7,000.00
		6	Family Room	6	pax	7,500.00
		1	RK Suite	4	pax	8,000.00
			additional bed			500.00
			additional per head			500.00
18	Subic Majestic Hotel	5	Single Twin Bed	2	pax	2,500.00
	252-5136 / f 252-0157	10	Triple Room	3	pax	2,800.00
			Quadro Room	4	pax	3,100.00
		6	Quadro Deluxe	4	pax	3,500.00
			additional bed			300.00
			additional per head			150.00
19	Summit Hotel	152	Standard	2	pax	1,500.00
	non strict 252-9868		Family Room	4	pax	2,500.00
20	Seorabeol Grand	4	Standard	2	pax	2,750.00
	Leisure Hotel	21	Deluxe	3	pax	3,080.00
	252-2765 / f 2764	1	Jr.King	2	pax	4,070.00
		1	Jr.Queen	4	pax	4,290.00
		2	Queen bed	4	pax	5,280.00
		1	King	5	pax	6,600.00
		2	Family Room	6	pax	7,150.00
			additional bed			500.00
21	Subic Holiday Villas	39	Studio Type	2	pax	3,500.00
	252-7974 / f 5549	9	2 Bed Room	4	pax	6,000.00
		3	1 Bed Room 38sq.	4	pax	4,700.00
		8	1 Bed Room 68sq.	4	pax	5,000.00
			additional bed			750.00
22	Subic Homes	2	2 Bed Room	4	pax	7,500.00
	252-1907 / f 2608	12	3 Bed Room	6	pax	8,500.00
		7	4 Bed Room	8	pax	9,500.00
			additional bed			500.00
			additional per head			500.00
23	Subic Internt'l Hotel		Single Room	2	pax	2,500.00
	252-2222		Twin Room	2	pax	2,500.00
			Triple Room	3	pax	2,500.00
			Quadruple	4	pax	4,200.00
			Suite	2	pax	8,800.00
			Superior	2	pax	5,800.00
			additional per head			650.00
24	Subic Park Hotel	16	Standard	2	pax	2,100.00
	252-2092	10	Deluxe	2	pax	2,700.00
		4	Ocean Front	2	pax	3,500.00
			additional bed			400.00
25	Subic Bay Venezia Hotel	6	Standard	2	pax	3,960.00
	252-8399 / 8404	23	Superior	2	pax	4,207.50
		12	Deluxe	2	pax	4,702.50
		8	Jr. Suite	2	pax	5,692.50
		5	Executive Suite	2	pax	7,177.50
			additional bed			550.00
			additional per head			220.00
26	Vista Marina	13	Double Deluxe	2	pax	3,850.00
	252-3373	10	Twin Deluxe	2	pax	3,850.00
		10	Single doulble Room	3	+2kid	4,350.00
		2	Executive Suite	3	+3kid	5,720.00
		2	Jr. Suite	3	+3kid	4,950.00
			additional bed			350.00
			additional framed bed			500.00
27	Moonbay Marina Villas	12	Villa w/ Kitchen	4	pax	4,500.00
	252-8518	3	Villa w/o Kitchen	4	pax	4,000.00
			additional bed			500.00
28	Forestview Leisure		Standard	2	pax	4,700.00
	252-6089 /f 9823	20	Superior	6	pax	5,300.00
		19	Deluxe	8	pax	6,450.00
		2	Executive Suite	8	pax	8,900.00
			additional bed			750.00
29	All Hands Beach Resort	10	Cottage	10	pax	4,500.00

The Dorcas Celebrated its 15th Anniversary

The Dorcas of the Olongapo Church celebrated their 15th anniversary last Saturday, June 27, 2009. This year's theme "Sa Iyong Mga Yapak" The speaker, Sis. Maria D. del Rosario, challenged the women of Zambales to ACT NOW in following Jesus Steps.

Also the Dorcas had a group contest that showcased the talents of the members. This year's best performing group went to Ruth Group.

Gordon Heights and Cabalan Dorcas supported this event with more than a hundred attendees.

You need accommodation?

The Accommodation Committee of the Centennial Celebration is now ready for your inquiries. You can make your inquiries through this site or email us at olongapochurch.centennial@gmail.com or olongapochurchofchrist@yahoo.com.

I hope inquiries will pile up soon.

Some Convention 2000 pictures from Bro. Del Esmane

Church Choir in 1967, do you know them?

This photo was shared by Bro. Del Esmane.

Twenty-one Ways to Maintain or Lose your Favor (Part I)

Bible Verse: I Samuel 8:6-19

Introduction: It is a great honor and privilege to maintain our favor from the Lord, but we can lose favor from the Lord if we cannot treasure it.

Background:

• The favors of God in Israel are lost because of their ungodly attitude.

In General:

1. Don't keep your Word or Keep your Words
   

a. God expect honor and integrity (I Chron. 29:17)
b. When you make a commitment keep your word. "Your yes be yes and no be no"
(Mt. 5:37)


2. Don't do your part as a Creature or Do your part as a Creature

Example: A man who stops working because he knows the Lord will provide all of his
needs.

• As a children of God we must do your part, so that God will bless us.

3. Have a Negative Attitude or Don't Have a Negative Attitude

a. The Bible tells us that a happy heart does us good like a medicine. (Prov.17:22)
b. For the joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10)

Application:

• If we don't want to lose our favor we should act as a Christian and we must live according to the will of God.

- Bro. Sam T. Batac
Senior Minister
April 26, 2009

The Favor of Christ

Bible Readings: Luke 23 - 24

Introduction:

The Lord Jesus Christ is truly a great favor to every mankind especially to every Christian.
Anyone who accepts Jesus Christ as their personal Savior will receive great favor and eternal life.

I. CHRIST DIED ON THE CROSS FOR OUR FAVOR (Luke 23)
a. Judgment to die. (Luke 12:13-25)
(He was judged without sin) Even King Herod and Pilate testified that he has no sin.

b. The crucifixion of the King. (Luke 23:26-49)
He was crucified without blemish and sin.

c. Christ statement on the cross.
1. Father forgives them for they do not know what they are doing. (Luke 23:24)
2. I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43)

II. CHRIST AROSE FROM THE DEAD FOR OUR FAVOR. (Luke 24)
a. He arises from tomb to proclaim victory and to prove that He is the living God.

b. He appears to His disciples to prove that He is alive and to encourage them in ministry, and to mold their hearts to be strong in faith.

c. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the manifestation of His power and proof that He is the living and mighty God.
The favor of His resurrection is our assurance to receive eternal life and the guarantee that we have a powerful and living God.

Application:
If we accept Jesus Christ as our personal Savior, truly we will enjoy His death and resurrection.

- Bro. Sam T. Batac
Senior Minister
Olongapo Church of Christ

The Church of Christ Chapel, 1998

This is the present chapel that is being used presently. This chapel was built after Mt. Pinutubo erupted and downed the chapel by its ashes.

Forgiveness Brings Favor

Bible Reading: Mark 11:25-26

Introduction:

It is hard to forgive those people who hurt us, but God commanded us to forgive them. We believe that there is a great if we forgive them.

• Everybody has a right to choose what to do in all situations we encountered.

1. We can forgive those who hurts us or
   
2. We can't forgive them.

• But we cannot hide that every decision we make is a big part of our lives.

I. JOSEPH CHOOSE TO FORGIVE HIS BROTHERS (Genesis 37-45)
A. His brothers have hatred feelings to him because of jealousy (Gen. 37:4)
B. His brothers planned to kill him.
C. His brothers sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites at 20.

• After what had happen, Joseph chose to forgive his brothers for the glory of God. And God gave Joseph a great favor in his lives.

II. JESUS CHRIST CHOOSE TO FORGIVE US (Luke 23:34)
A. God so loved the world. (John 3:16)
B. He made himself humble for the sake of His love. (Philippians 2:5-8)

• But the world cannot response to His love
• They choose to crucify Jesus and died on the cross.
• Jesus has an authority to curse and to punish them but He choose to forgive them for the sake of His purpose, that is why God exalted Him to the highest places and gave Him the name that is above every name. (Philippians 2:9)

Application:

• Do we really forgive those persons who hurt us?

Conclusion:

If we want to experience and enjoy the forgiveness of God, we need to forgive our brethren who hurt us. We cannot live a peaceful life if our hearts never learn to bestow forgiveness. Remember GOD FORGIVES US ON THE CROSS!

- Bro. Sam T. Batac
Senior Minister
Olongapo Church of Christ

Olongapo City Church of Christ Chapel in 1959

Do you remember this chapel? Please share any experience you had in during the time that this chapel was still up until Mt. Pinatubo erupted in 1991 and the roof of this chapel caved in.

To share your experience, just click the comment below. Thank you.

Miscellaneous Maxims

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
- Proverbs 22:6

The child is to be initiated in the way of life from the earliest dawn of intelligence. Children understand more than they can express. As a temple newly built, and yet not profaned, is solemnly set apart to the Lord, so a child, by pious training, is dedicated as a temple of the Holy Spirit.

A great duty enjoined, particularly to those parents and instructors of children, in order to the propagating of wisdom, that it may not die with them. Train up children in the age of vanity, to keep them from the sins and snares of it in that learning age to prepare them for what they are for. Catechize them; initiate them; keep them under discipline. Train them as soldiers, who are taught to handle their arms, keep rank and observe the word of command. Train them up, not in the way they would go, but in the way they should go because their corrupt hearts would draw them aside. The way in which they will find caring and nourishing hands, a listening heart and a voice that gives instructions and blessings. Train up a child according as he is capable with a gentle hand, as nurses feed children, little and often.

A good reason for it, taken from the great advantage of this care and pains with children: When they grow up, when they grow old, it is to be hoped, they will not depart from it. Good impressions made upon them then will abide upon them all their days. Ordinarily the vessel retains the value with which it was first seasoned. Many indeed have departed from the good way in which they were trained up; Solomon himself did so. But early training may be a means of their recovering themselves, as it is supposed Solomon did. At least the parents will have the comfort of having done their duty and used the means.

Open our eyes, hearts and mind. Take the challenge designed for you. If children of today will be guided and trained accordingly, we will lessen the number of people who will be in prison when they grow old.

Children are gifts from God; they need our valued acceptance, favorable respect, unconditional love, proper guidance and fervent prayers.

- Bro. Rodel T. Reyes
Youth Pastor
20th St. Church of Christ

More are signing up

Thanks to Bro. Melech Formales, Ajen San Juan, Gina Tanguan, Dominic Romano and Roy for signing up. May God continuously bless you!

Welcome!

I would like to acknowledge the signing up of sisters jiji batac, prescymae giron, renee layug & family, monette portacio, brothers raffy palisoc and resty sunga. welcome to our church's website. your comments and suggestions are welcome. just email us.

Also, thank you bro. resty for volunteering to be part of the Secretariat Committee.

Do you want to minister for the Centennial Celebration?

Are you thinking to have a ministry in the church? There could be a lot of ministries that you can join in our church. Right now, the centennial committee is seeking volunteers for the celebration. You can email us for inquiries at OlongapoChurch.Centennial@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome. God bless us all.

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Thank you and God bless.

Old photos needed

If you have old photos about Olongapo Church of Christ that you could share, please send it at olongapochurch.centennial@gmail.com or OlongapoChurchofChrist@yahoo.com. Thanks. God bless!

Centennial Souvenir Program

Be part of the Centennial Souvenir Program which is being spearheaded by Bro. Ted del Rosario. For more information you can contact Sis. Beng Esposo-Vargas at (+6347) 223-1092 or email us through this site or at OlongapoChurchofChrist@yahoo.com

Olongapo Church Celebrates Centennial

The Olongapo Church of Christ will celebrate its Centennial Anniversary in two parts. Part I will be on December 4 - 6, 2009 and Part II will be on December 27, 2009.

Part I:

December 4, 2009
Marikit Park

Motorcade
Boodle Fight
Opening Ceremony
Youth Concert


December 5, 2009
Olongapo City Convention Center

Fellowship
Grand Celebration


December 6, 2009
Olongapo Church of Christ Chapel

Corporate Worship


Part II:

December 27, 2009
Olongapo City Convention Center

Corporate Worship
Fellowship

Olongapo City Church of Christ will celebrate its centennial!

The True Church of Christ at 20th St., Olongapo City, Philippines will celebrate its centennial come December, 2009.

Details will be posted in this site as soon as the Centennial Committee finalizes it.

To this date, the Souvenir Program Committee has send the letters to brethren and friends to invite them to be part of the souvenir program.

You can send your inquiries to olongapochurch.centennial@gmail.com or olongapocitychurchofchrist@yahoo.com

The Centennial Committee Chairmen

Bro. Jonathan Quimson - Over-all Chairman
Bro. Abner Montefalcon - Vice Chairman
Bro. Ted del Rosario - Vice Chairman

Sis. Monette Aranilla - Secretariat
Sis. Joy Lineses
Sis. Roda Rolle - Historian
Bro. Gamaliel Dalusong
Bro. Dennis Narvarte - Photographer
Sis. Ghie Novilla

Bro. Bien Dalusong - Prayer Committee

Bro. Melech Formales - Transportation and Security Committee
Bro. Leon Jordan
Bro. Sam Nerpiol
Bro. Boy Sarmiento
Bro. Ding Victorio
Bro. Mel Narvarte
Bro. Judel Lapid
Bro. Jonathan Vargas
Bro. Willy Mangahas
Bro. Ronald Batac
Bro. Edgar Guinihin

Bro. Rudy Layug - Physical Arrangement Committee
Bro. Leon Jordan
Bro. Nimrod Dalusong
Bro. Sam Nerpiol
Bro. Manny Sarmiento
all youth

Bro. Sam Batac - Promotion Committee

Bro. Rodel Reyes - Program Committee
Bro. Lino Jose

Bro. Roland Fronda - Music Committee
Bro. Lino Jose
Bro. Abe Burlas

Bro. Ted del Rosario - Souvenir Program Committee
Sis. Bheng Vargas
Sis. Ghie Evangelista
Sis. Adelle Salonga

Bro. Abner Montefalcon - Finance and Recognition Committee
Sis. Jiji Batac

Sis. Belle Quimson - Fund Raising Committee
Sis. Riza Gonzales
Sis. Donna del Rosario
Sis. Beng Vargas
Sis. Joji Tolentino
Sis. Maring Layug
Sis. Thess Dalusong
Sis. Emy Magtangob
Sis. Susan Mangahas
Sis. Mabie Javier
Sis. Miriam Formales
Bro. Jon Quimson
Bro. Ted del Rosario
Sis. Abby Arsenia
Sis. Ezra Leih Quimson
Sis. Kim Pantaleon
Bro. Jaymar Labrador
Bro. Christopher Paguio

Sis. Donna del Rosario - Accommodation Committee

Sis. Riza Gonzales - Medical and Dental Mission Committe and Reception Committee
Sis. Ana Figuerres

Sis. Mabie Javier - Food Committee
DORCAS

Sis. April Aragoza - RBS and Kids' program Committee
Sis. Joy Olaguir