Most Holy Church of God in Christ Jesus
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The Most Holy Church of God in Christ Jesus (Kabanalbanalang Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus in Filipino),[1][2] is a Christian denomination founded in the Philippines by Bishop Teofilo D. Ora in May 1922. It has spread to areas including California, USA; Calgary, Canada and some Asian countries. The World Christian Encyclopedia estimates the church has a following of about 30,000.[3]
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[edit] Church bishops
The church was founded by Bishop Teofilo D. Ora in 1922. After his death in 1969, he was succeeded by Salvador C. Payawal who led the church until 1989. Subsequent bishops were Gamaliel Payawal (1989 to 2003) and Isagani Capistrano (2003 - present).
[edit] Church anthem
The church has its own anthem, the "Psalm of Zion", which is based on 1 Peter 2:9-10.
[edit] Church flag
The church's flag is made up of three colors, each of which symbolizes an aspect of the church.[4]
- Red - Love of God
- White - Holiness
- Yellow - Faith
The flag is based on the design of the Philippine national flag, having a white triangle with its base at the hoist, and a bi-color field, in this case gold and red. The church's seal is in the triangle. The seal on the flag has a gold eagle on top, clutching a white arching ribbon with red upper case letters reading "Kabanalbanalang". Beneath the ribbon is a ring formed by a gold cord on the outer edge and a gold chain on the inner edge, voided white, with red upper case letters reading "Iglesia ng Dios" in the upper half and "Kay Kristo Hesus" in the lower. Within the ring is a gold upright anchor on a background voided white.
[edit] Church choir
The Agape Choir is the name of the choir from Division of Chelal and later on was used to become the name of the Church's national choir. The Choir selected individuals to become the National Church Choir and was formed from members of different special division choir members, namely the Panatag Choir from Division Metro Manila, the Spirit Filled Choir from Division of Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, the Sanghimig Choir from Division of Pampanga, Bataan and Zambales and the Maranatha Choir from Division of Bulacan.
[edit] Customs
The word shalom is used in greeting members whenever they meet on such occasions like church service, thanksgiving, and many other church related activities or even in the streets. The word mizpah is used whenever the members depart on such occasions as from a church service, thanksgiving, and many other church related activities.
[edit] Radio program
"Ang Kabanalbanalan" is the church's evangelistic radio program which airs on several radio stations in the Philippines such as DWBL, Yes FM, and 95.1 Kiss FM.
[edit] References
- ^ Religions in the Philippines. pinoysites.org. Retrieved on 2007-03-07.
- ^ Religions in the Philippines. philippine-directory.com. Retrieved on 2007-04-07.
- ^ Christian Flags. flagspot.net. Retrieved on 2007-04-07.
- ^ Christian Flags. crwflags.com. Retrieved on 2007-04-07.
[edit] External links
- Most Holy Church of God in Christ Jesus Official Website (Philippines)
- Most Holy Church of God in Christ Jesus Official Website (California)
- Most Holy Church of God in Christ Jesus (Online Sermon Archives)
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