June 6, 2015
Newly Baptized Testimonials: May 22, 2015
Read short testimonials of faith from some of MCGI’s youngest brethren baptized on May 22, 2015 at the ADD Convention Center in Apalit, Pampanga.
Sis. Jean Reyes, 16, Former KNC, Bulacan Province
On Joining the Church of God
I felt that I was being called to join here.
My mother and father are both members. Papa already passed away. He became a member in 2004, while mama was in 2010.
[In the Kawan ng Cordero or KNC], what I cannot forget learning is Proverbs 22:6 which says: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
On Being Baptized
I felt so happy, and very light inside.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
I hope they will continue the good works they do, so they will be able to lead many more people like us.
~o~
Sis. Jude Lastrollo, 15, Former KNC, Bulacan Province
On Joining the Church of God
Since I grew up in the Church and already know the teachings, I realized that I should become a member already.
Ever since daddy and mama became members, as well as my siblings, I have been in the KNC starting from a very young age.
All [the doctrines] are based in the Bible. Everything has an explanation. Also, whatever thing you wish to ask, Bro. Eli will be able to answer [through the Bible].
On Being Baptized
I felt super light, like I had no worries.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
I hope that they will be able to lead many more people to join here.
~o~
Sis. Myra Joy Bandarlipe, 16, Former KNC, Pampanga Province
On Joining the Church of God
I already know that the doctrines are true. Also, that I may be able to do works that I know will be for my own good.
My parents have long been members, and I would go with them [to Church services].
I felt enlightened ever so clearly. My knowledge about things I didn’t know before also increased.
On Being Baptized
I felt so light, like I was flying. And I didn’t feel any worries because all my past sins have already been forgiven.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
Thanks be to God because He gave you to teach us.
~o~
Sis. Raquel Palad, 17, Former KNC, Pangasinan Province
On Joining the Church of God
I really wanted to, and because of my parents as well. Also, this is where I grew up.
On Being Baptized
At first, I couldn’t express what I was feeling. All I know is that I was happy. I can’t say anything except that I’m exceedingly happy.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
All that Bro. Eli says are in the Bible. I hope that Bro. Eli will be able to come home because he’s long been there. We miss Bro. Eli already.
~o~
Sis. Mila Sumahit, 59, Former Catholic, Cavite Province
On Joining the Church of God
I just wanted my sins to be forgiven, because in other religions, it’s different. Their teachings are really different with that of Bro. Eli’s.
I live in Cavite. I’m a housemate. I only watch [Bro. Eliseo’s program] when I have no more work to do.
I’ve been [watching] for a long time. My first boss was a member of The Old Path [the Church of God International].
[Concerning indoctrination], I was very happy about it because what Bro. Eli teaches is true. I’ve heard [him] on television. I really listened to it first that’s why I joined.
On Being Baptized
I’m happy. I felt really happy.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
Many thanks to Bro. Eli. I’m really happy that I became a member because of the true doctrines.
~o~
Sis. Anna Juanita Valencia, 52, Former Catholic, Cavite Province
On Joining the Church of God
My older sister has long been a member, as well as my mother.
When my mother passed away, she told me, “Join here, my daughter, because this is good.” When she died, I obeyed her…
My older sister also encouraged me. She’s a choir member in their locale in EDSA Muñoz, as was my mother in Las Piñas. I was with her in Las Piñas. Now I’m in Cavite, in the Locale of Molino.
[The doctrines are] really good. I understood what the Catholic priests weren’t saying. In mass for example, those things are not explained.
After or before communion, though I didn’t eat it, [the priest] would tell stories already, and that’s all. He doesn’t speak things about the Bible.
On Being Baptized
I felt light. It’s like your feet weren’t touching the concrete. You were walking, but it’s like your feet kept on searching for a ground to walk on.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
For Bro. Eli and Bro. Daniel, oh how pleasant your teachings are in the Bible! I really can’t say anything about them. Many thanks, many thanks to God that I was baptized this day. It’s my birthday today.
~o~
Sis. Elizabeth Maquiling, 16, Former KNC, Pampanga Province
On Joining the Church of God
My mother is already a member, and I see [certain things in] her. She also wants me to be a member, so I joined as well.
[On Bro. Eli’s teachings,] all questions have answers, and they all come from the Bible.
On Being Baptized
I felt light inside.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
I’m thankful because he teaches from the Bible.
~o~
Sis. Elena Malaga, 40, Former Catholic, Manila
On Joining the Church of God
I really like the way Bro. Eli leads. It was only last month when I [first heard Bro. Eli]. It’s good. We understood every teaching. He really explains it well.
On Being Baptized
I felt happy and light.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
Continue it; we’ll support him. That’s all. [laughs]
~o~
Bro. Raul Camua, 40, Former Catholic, Manila
On Joining the Church of God
I have been seeing this before, but I didn’t pay attention to it. And it’s because of what other people or my family might think or say about me.
Then, it seemed like I have been called a few times already, but I didn’t respond [every time], so I was bombarded with problems.
One time my friend brought me [to the indoctrination], but I didn’t pursue it so I had problems again.
Years passed by and I still didn’t give it time. Then lately, as I watched the program continually, it was like I had a dream again saying, “You’re very hard-headed.” So I took it seriously from then on.
I can’t interpret it much, but [in the dream] I was doing something. Perhaps, this is it. This is where I found it. I can’t explain it. All I know is that there were many people before me.
On Being Baptized
I felt somewhat light. I also wished for something back there, but it’s for the better.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
I hope that they will be able to teach me that I may teach others as well… May he continue to be guided by the Holy Spirit…
~o~
Bro. Prince Albert Galindez, 17, Former Catholic, Manila
On Joining the Church of God
I felt that this is the true Church. Also, it’s unlike others that… I really felt that this is the one. I also wanted to change my life.
My uncle and aunt would take me [to Church gatherings]. Then, [I listened] on TV and on radio, and through every other means like on the Internet and in Bible Expositions.
I have been going with them since 2010. This year, I felt that it was time already.
On Being Baptized
The feeling was so light, like I was a new man. I felt clean, and as if I was floating on air. That’s how it felt.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
I hope that they will be able to continue with God’s mercy. I hope that they will be able to help many more people like me.
