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Historical Account - CLAG
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CLAG Historical Account
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Founding and Early Expansion of Grace Churches (1979-1987)
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Good afternoon, brothers and sisters in Christ. This is the historical account of Central Luzon Association of Grace Churches under Things to Commission Philippines, Incorporated.
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The existence of the work of Things to com Commission Philippines, Inc. in Central Lausanne traces its roots on January 5, 1979. It was first named Metro Manila Grace Gospel Churches, or MMGGC.
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On January 5th, 1979, Pastor Jerson Bermejo and family arrived at Libertad Pasay City to accept the offer of Mayuela family as chaplain of their company, Sadalex.
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On February 25th, 1979, the first Bible study began in their small rented room in Emde la Cruz, Libertad, Pasay City. In three years' time, it was expanded into two more Bible study groups, one at Engineer Dance, Residence in Santa Quiteria, Calo Ocan City, and in Santa Ana Manila.
Significant Growth and Youth Engagement (1987-1993)
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In the summer of April 1985, Pastor Bermejo's family transferred to Payatas B. Quezon City. Then in May 1985, a Bible study was started at Selameda's residence until it became a congregation.
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In March 1987, the construction of the building was started for the preparation of the first Luzon Grace Youth Conference, and on the so-called Holy Week of April 1987, the first Luzon Grace Youth Conference was held.
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In 1988, Pastor Bermejo requested the service of intern student Opet Kedal to ignite the congregation of Payatas Church. However, he was promoted to glory at an early age.
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Pastor Bermejo assigned Pastor Bonifacio Arguelles to Pastor the Church. Today, Golden Shower Grace Gospel Church of Christ, formerly Ayatas Church, has a two-story building with Pastor Arguelles as the administrative pastor.
Organizational Developments and Training Programs (1993-1994)
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Pastor Manuel Improso and family arrived in Manila in April 1987. He contacted and gathered the Bicolanos and other Grace believers around this area for a Bible study and on July 27, 1993, the Litex Church was formally organized. Pastor Manuel Improso pastored the church until 2011. Today,
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The church has a good-sized, air-conditioned worship hall with Pastor Rene Silvano, Pastor Willy Sande, and Pastor Romar Basihan as their church pastors.
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On December 27th, 1988, Pastor Bermejo's family moved to Addis Village to Molino-Bacoor, Cadite. A house church was started at their residence on July 4th, 1993. In June 2010, the Pastorate of Bacoor Church was transferred to Pastor Badi Nabus, who became the supervising minister of GLAG and is currently TCM's executive director.
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Pastor Judy Boonlo and Mamjona Omakom joined him prior to becoming missionaries to Lao. On June 12, 1994, a family Bible study in Villilia at Mr. and Mrs. Cruz started and eventually became a church. Student Pastor Benny Villarta was assigned but adopted Dan Groh's teachings. So he was replaced by Pastor Abraham Batabbat. Last 2014,
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The congregation transferred to Talipapa, Quezon Seri, with Pastor Jun Rebusora and Pastor Jonathan Inting as the present pastors. On July 10, 1994, due to the escalating needs of grace workers in Metro Manila, a Bible training in GLAG began. This was spearheaded by Pastor Jerson Bermejo, then later on Pastor Manuel Improso, Pastor Bonnie Arguelles, and other pastors joined the teaching force every Sunday afternoon at the Bermejo's residence.
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Among the fruits of this training were our current TCM Executive Director Pastor Badi and Bible Woman Violeta Nabos, Pastor Dan Bana, Pastor Judy and Bible Woman Faith Bunglo. In August 1994, a Bible study at the Elizar-Swasilios residence in Malanday, Valenzuela began.
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Not until August 26, 2007, that the first Sunday worship was held at Wasilios' residence in Karuhatan, Valenzuela City, with Wasilio and Apog families as pioneering members.
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Pastor James Bermejo and Bible Woman Neng Farohinog were the pioneer workers. It was recognized and affiliated by TCM on December 9, 2007. Today, because of the increasing number of memberships, they moved to a bigger place and they are now paying to purchase the gathering place completely. The church is ministered now by Pastor Billy and Bible Woman Elizabeth Improso.
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On February 3rd, 1996, Sister Glo Nabus and Student Pastor Dan Bana opened a ministry at Christina Karamat's residence in Bagung Silang, Kalaukan City. Later, Pastor Flash Villareva took over the pastorate.
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In June 15th, 2003, this assembly was transferred to Christina Holmes at the La Torres residence and Pastor Ronald Ramos, a new graduate of IGBI-Bata'an, was assigned there. Today, the church is administered by Pastor Ferdinand Karamad after he graduated with his degree in theology and psychology.
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Last May 24, 2021, a full payment of the 150 square meter church lot area was made, and last December 2021, the construction of the three-story building with 324 church floor area has started, and spearheaded by their president, Brother Moses Karaman.
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In 2007, Singat Pura, Baguio, Darlag, and a bit later, Pangasinan churches became part of CLAG. May 26, 1996, the name Metro Manila Grace Gospel Churches was changed to Central Luzon Association of Grace Churches, more commonly known as CLAG.
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together with the formulation of the Constitution and bylaws of the Association and elected set of officers with Pastor Bonifacio Arguelles as president. In 2017, at the Grace National Conference, the Central Northern Luzon Association of Grace Churches, or CNLAG, officially became one of the TCM districts.
Recognition and Infrastructure Growth (2017)
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The division resulted in multiplication.
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The said churches plus the Florida Blanca Pampanga and some churches in Olongapo became part of CNLAG. First Sunday of October 1996, another congregation was open at the House of Engineer and Mrs. Sabando in Parañaque City. Pastor Jimmy Escobar was in charge, but this was transferred to Laguna in October 1999 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Boyco because the Sabando's family went back to Cagayan de Ora. Since Boyco's family transferred to Bicol,
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The congregation has now merged with Desmarinhas Church and nearby Grace churches in the area. Desmarinhas was pioneered by Pastor Mel and Bible Woman Babes Gimba, followed by Pastor Vincent Quiñones, now TCM missionary to Vietnam, and Pastor J. Ian Osales. At present, the congregation is under the care of Pastor Mel and Bible Woman Babes Gimba.
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The first Lausanne Grace Worker Seminar was spearheaded by Clag and was held on December 12-15, 1996 at the Girl Scout campsite in Los Panos Laguna.
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October 10th, 1998, former PCU President Carlito Puno formally handed the two-hector lot in Bagapatan and offered it to the Bermejo family. A 3,000 square meters of the land was allotted and donated for the Bible school. Then in May 1999, the construction of the building started for the preparation of the first kids' camp held in the last week of October 1999.
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Pastor Norci Lazaderas was appointed as the first kids camp director. In the summer of May 1998, Sister Faith Bung-Lo and Mrs. Marietta Brmejo went to Cara-El-Butolan-Zambales and started a children's ministry. Then, this ministry became an outreach of Baco-Or church. On May 12, 2008, the church was officially organized with Pastor Renante Aramos and Pastor Freddy Magdano as pastors.
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They are both graduates of IGBI Batan. Today, Batolan Grace Gospel Church has its own concrete building inside the bungluo compound with Pastor Freddy Magdano presently pastoring the church.
Educational Influence and Graduates (2005 onwards)
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January 18th, 2000. We were blessed with another group, eager enough to start the ministry in Pasig at the Archangels' residence through the leadership of Pastor Norsi Lanzaderas, followed by Pastor Rimon Arkala. By God's grace, Pasig Church now has its own church building and is under the care of Pastor Jo and Bible woman, Lordevik Centino.
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On June 14, 2001, IGBI Bata'an began its operation with seven pioneering students. The institution was led by Pastor Dan Banak as the first director under the mentorship of Pastor Jerzon Bermejo.
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In April of 2005, four of the pioneering students passed the test and marched the graduation as IGBI Bataan's first fruits. From then on, the Bible School is continuously teaching the mystery. Since 2010, a concrete, functional building has been erected and is in dire need of your prayers and financial help.
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In the previous years, Bagak Grace Gospel Church Assembly was held on the campus every Sunday with the students and some neighboring members. On December 20th, 2003, a church in Balatas, Bulacan was formally recognized with Pastor James Vermejo as the pioneering worker. The church was initially held at Mr. and Mrs. Manitiro's residence, then it was transferred to their own church slot and building.
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The church had actively extended its ministry to different Bible groups and a nearby elementary school with Pastor Rogel Humawan, Pastor Clifford, Sisters Jenli Ofima, and Emeline Estopia as their active workers. In April 3rd, 2017, Pastor Arthur, Angla's junior, and family arrived in Balagtas until the present.
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Pastor Jersin Bermejo supervised the work of Clag for 24 years. Because of God's calling for another ministry at the national level of Thanks to Commission Philippines, the supervisory work of the Clag was formally passed on to Pastor Manuel Improso in June 2003. He served the Clag as the supervising minister for almost eight years, then was turned over to Pastor Badi Nabos last April 2011.
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Pastor Buddy became the executive secretary in 2014 and was elected as one of the board members in 2017. So the supervisory work was turned over to Pastor Noli Buagas last June 2017, and at present, the leadership has been turned over to Pastor Rimon Artala.
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On May 3rd, 2009, the Independent Grace Gospel Fellowship in Cabeas Naan Parañaca City with Pastor Nolibuagas was changed to Grace Baron Church. The church was officially affiliated to TCM with Pastor Nolibuagas, a senior pastor and pastor-robert, Undag, his associate in the work.
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From gathering at the rented apartment in Kabiastan, Paranyakhe, the church moved to Kachalyan, Daspinha City on January 1st, 2019, with Pastor Noli Bhagas and Pastor Reagan Mejia ministering.
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In January of 2010, Taghi Grace Gospel Church was organized by Pastor Manuel Improso at June Sassotona's residence. The pastorate was later turned over to Pastor Willie Sande. The church then was pastored by Pastor Johnny Mikailas in their new building with an intern student Jesra Tadoran. Last 2022, Pastor Robert Undag assumed the pastoral work together with Pastor Paolo Advincola.
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Mam Rami Delani Improso started a children's Bible study in Montalban, Rodriguez, Rizal. In June 2010, the first church service was conducted with Pastor and Mrs. Carrillo, Pastor and Mrs. Church on Abzikio Sr.
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and Pastor and Mrs. Noel Parios. In April 2013, Pastor Jimuel Carrillo, a product of IGVI Batan, took over the Pastorate of the Church with intern student Kenneth Urbano, helping their ministry.
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Since 2015, Pastor Rahel Humawan took over the pastoral work joined by Pastor Ryan de los Reyes on June 24, 2018, and Pastor Nathaniel Maranion in March 2019.
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At present, Montalban consists of two churches, one located in Amityville under the pastorship of Pastor Rahel Homawan, with the help of workers Candi and Jobel Magdano, and in San Isidro, under the care of Pastor Nathaniel Maragnon, Pastor Ryan de los Reyes, Bible Woman Jiren Braun, and Bible Woman Gineline de los Reyes.
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On November 1, 2012, another group was born in Queinta Rizal by Pastor Johnny Michaelas and Sister Nina Seva. The church services were conducted at Nina Seva's compound for the sake of her family and relatives. In December 2012, Brother Ian Omo helped Pastor Michaelas in the ministry.
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In May 2013, Clag hosted the 55th Grace National Annual Conference dedicated to delay the late Reverend Vernon Anderson, and 10 years later, Clag is back as the part of the Luzon churches hosting the Grace National Annual Conference this coming April at the CCT Tadei Retreat and Training Center General Triya's church was started by Pastor Vincent Quiñones in the year 2013 in the house of the Wagga family. In 2016, the congregation started to rent a gathering place. The leadership was turned over to Pastor J. Ian Rosales, then Pastor Ben Andrew Quiñones in the year 2018-2019.
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Presently, the church is being pastored by Pastor Ricky and Bible Woman Rochelle Panias since September 2022. Due to the growing ministry, they are praying and planning and started to save funds to acquire a lot to put a bigger church building. In 2016, CLAG hosted the First Grace Theological Center for Mission Training in Baco'or Church.
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In November 2016, Pastor Ramon Arcalá, our present flag chairman from Pasig Church, started the Binamonan Rizal Church.
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Batasan congregation was referred to the Golden Shower Church in March 2017 by Pastor Salvador Navos. The congregation was organized by Brother Boy Romano.
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Sunday service was officially started in April 2017. Present workers are Pastor Charlie Alapan, Brother Jun Aliponso, and Youth Volunteer Junaline Luizol.
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In April 2018, Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Bigino offered their house to become a house church in Imos Cavite, pioneered by Pastor Vincent Quiñones. The present workers are brothers Ricky Rabe, Pastor Ruel Alcalde.
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but the iron ministries Sityo antifolo bagak pata'an, Grace Gospel Church of Christ, pioneering ministry, officially started on November 11, 2018, previously pastored by Pastor Reinaldo Acangel. This year, the pastorship was transferred to Pastor Dandiel Matugas. Porach pedestrian started in August 2019 in the house of Brother Dante and Sister Flor Puna.
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Morong Grace Gospel Church of Christ started February 2020 at Nane Luisa Flores Calmas residence. Binokawan started in June 2020 in the house of Sister She Basiles Hongyan. Bugbug Ministry started in the house of Tate and Nane Likup on January 2021. Presently, the church is headed by Brother Jess Decanya.
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The Binuangan Ministry started in 2019 as a student's weekly Bible study group near Bernabei High School. The ministry was later on moved to Barangay Binuangan to reach out to the students' parents. At present, the work is handled by Pastor Nilo and Bible Woman Elena Cartagena.
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Another Extension Bible study in Thalesai, Banawang was started by Pastor Enante and Mum-King Ramos, together with the Bible students of IGBI, Bataan.
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The pioneering church in Na'ikavite started at Northeast Village last June 27, 2021.
International Extension of Ministry
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It started with the families of Edgar Panas, Jed Panas, and Pastor Jason Ceballos. The congregation moved to a bigger place in the house of Pastor Jason Ceballos in Poxibol Village, Na'ikavite. The ministry is growing, so they are praying for a bigger church lot where they can put up a church building.
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There are still names and persons who are probably not mentioned in this account, but rest assured your good deeds are indeed written in your heavenly account. Today, the Ministry of Central Luzon Association of Grace Churches has been extended overseas. We have been supporting foreign missionaries in Southeast Asia, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, East Timor, and now even extended to Team East Africa.
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Indeed, the fields are wide, but the laborers are few. So, let us support the Clag Ministry by sending good students to IGBI Batan, by sending loyal workers to the field, and by sending financial contributions to the Clag Treasury. Brethren in the Lord, our current workers in the Central Design Association of Grace Churches. Cluster 1 Churches.
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Litax Church, Pastor Manuel Improso, Pastor Willie Sande, Pastor Renato Salvano, Pastor Romar Basihan. Kaloocan Church, Pastor Ferdinand Karamat, Bible Woman Gloria Nabos, Bible Woman Rina Boris.
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Golden Shower Church, Pastor Bonifacio Arguelles, Bible Woman Agnes Anne Tolentino, the pioneering work in Batasan Hill's Qasan City, Brother John Aliponso, Pastor Charlie Alapan, and Sister Johnalyn Ruizol. Rodriguez Church, Pastor Rogel Humawan, volunteer workers Kanli Magtano and Jubel Magtano.
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San Isidro Church, Pastor Nathaniel Marignon, Pastor Ryan De Los Reyes, Bible Woman Jeram Braun, and Bible Woman Janeline De Los Reyes. Cluster Two Churches, Novalicius Church, Pastor Isidro Rebusora, Pastor Jonathan Intin, Valenzuela,
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Pastor Billie Improso, Bible Woman Elizabeth Improso, Bible Woman Rama Apok, Baraktas Church, Pastor Arthur Onghos, Bible Woman Jenli Onghos, Cluster 3 churches, Bakor Church, Pastor Salvador Nabbos,
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Pastor Jerson Bermejo, Pastor Gerbel Boy Cabanza, Bible Woman Violeta Navos, Imos Church Volunteer Workers, Brother Ruel Alcalde, Brother Ricky Rabe, Naik Church, Pastor Jason Ceballos, General Trias Church, Pastor Ricky Panias, Bible Woman Rochelle Panias,
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Teresa Martérez, Pastor Van Andrew Quinones, Das Marinas, Pastor Melchor Gimba, and Bible Woman Wilfreda Gimba. Cluster Four Churches. Pasig Church, Pastor Joselito Centino, Pastor Reynaldo Arcanhel, Bible Woman Lordevik Holayohoy, Binagonan Church, Pastor Rimon Arkala,
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Bible Woman Jovelina Arcola, Pastor Bienvenido Simeon Sr. Las Pinas Church, pastornoli buagas ah gig truth Pastor Church, Pastor Cardona,
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City of Antipolar Church, Pastor Danriel Matugas, Bible Woman Camille Basical, Binoungan Pioneering Volunteer Workers, Pastor Nilo Cartagena, Bible Woman Elena Cartagena, Bug Bug Pioneering, Brother Jesus Recana, Waya Subic Pioneering, Brother Jasper Torreon,
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Botolan Church, Pastor Freddy Magtano, IGBI Batan, Pastor Renante Ramos. Clag Department's Head, Brother Ravel Alcalde, Clag Men President, Captain Libni Bermejo, Women's Department, Grace Women's Warrior,
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Sister Elma Tiro, Seniors and GWW Department Advisor. Ma Mariette Permejo, Professionals, GClap. Mark O'Neill Tolentino, Youth Department, CYEA. Joshua Nabus, Kids Department, KidsGig. Sister Melissa Sanchez,
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clagged race media team hyperw womanman neline mathtuga also acknowledging the presence of our missionaries to thailand pastor pathy arsino and sister adelpha arsino and our retired missionary to indonesia bible woman lose gadi
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1 Corinthians chapter 15 verse 58. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. All the glory and honor belong to the Lord God.