Fil-Am Convention at Sta. Maria, CA, July 2, 2008. Great to see my pastor, Rev. Eddie (Chua), class '79? Actually he invited me to speak at his church's (HGFF of America) family camp and anniversary. Thank you Pas! I also stayed in his home in Fresno with his wife - cousin Arlyn Cruzado (class '79?). We also went to the famous Yosemite, and when we had the chance, we stopped at a historic chapel and sang the Great Immanuel's song! Wow, what a treat that was. The Balistas were also with us on this unforgettable trip (sorry, Gunder's not in pic for obvious reason).
Kidapawan City, Oct. 4, 2008. Yes, I did get to see an old pal, Jerry Erojo (Class '86) dean of Mindanao Regional Bible College. It was really good! Of course, the good times really rolled - even for a short period of time. Besides his academic job, he's also one of the presbyters of Southern Mindanao District Council - cool eh? Jerry has three children (forgot about their names, sorry) and one wife of course. Well, see you again in Cebu next year!
On Aug. 8, 2008, GS Rey and I took the historic (almost) trip from Roxas to Iloilo to visit our Tatay (in faith). It was really good seeing him again in the same office, just like the good ol' days. He's still senior pastor (minister/president) of Assemblies of God Bethel Temple, Inc. We gave him an official invitation to our OneJob triennial convention in Cebu next year. He said he'll be there!
Harvin Alorro is pastoring a church in Cebu City. He is happily married (thank God!) to a fine lady. Both of them attended a module of IIS in APTS this summer. I stumbled onto him while I attended an important IBC graduation last March (2008). It was really great to see another New Creationist - and in good shape! I hope to see him again next year in Cebu during our Triennial Convention on May 12-15, 2009.
May 1-2, 2008. There were some of us who came from all over - kids of the great Immanuel. We heard from each other on the first day - testimonies of God's faithfulness and walking down memory lane. Not too disappointing from the "New Creation" - class of 1984, there were three of us who showed up: Perla Cajilog (who invited me to see the land of Tarsiers again) and Terry Beladas. Now I must count Willie Abbott who's really a certified new creationist though he finished his BA from FEAST, he's very much part of the great bunch!
Bohol! It's been years since I last visited this beautiful province. Last Feb. 29th, all world missions directors from 13 districts of PGCAG met in Tagbilaran so I had the chance to meet up with the other siblings of Immanuel. Bong Bernales has moved from Iligan to Tagbilaran while Bong Llorna (married to another new creationist Marissa Bongato) and Bryant Ampong have been ministering in Bohol for some years now.
