The new volunteer as Secretary of the APCRCCP.
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
FROM THE DESK OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF EPISCOPAL COMISSION ON THE BIBLICAL APOSTOLATE
The Mahayag Experience
March 8, 2015 Updates
The Marbel fever is still on for many participants in the recently held National Bible Workshop. It was the 21st with lots of memories and sharing of experiences among parishes, dioceses and regions. With the use of the Appreciative Inquiry method facilitated by Bp Rene Mayugba, the IPD team headed by Mr. Augusto Arguelles and the trainees in the September 11, 2015 workshop, we were able to identify our dreams and courses of action for this year and the years to come as we look forward to 2021, the celebration of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. A team was designated to spell out specific courses of action and methodologies relevant to the statement made after the workshop. The team will meet on Easter Wednesday after which the template agreed upon will be disseminated to you for reflection, action and integration in your respective places of mission. A highlight in the video message of His Eminence Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle is the challenge to work along with other commissions to inspire everyone with the Word of God.
Answering this challenge, the diocese of Pagadian held its First Gagmay ng Simbahanong Katilingban (GSK) or BEC Congress at the St. Michael Parish in Mahayag, Zambooanga del Sur on March 5-6, 2016 with 765 participants. They started with a parade of Bible verses around the town as early as 7:30 in the morning, followed by the Bible Enthronement. The theme “The Word of God and the Eucharist Strengthens the GSK” was elaborated through a three-hour lecture by the executive secretary of ECBA. The afternoon session was a delightful one by Bro. Noe Dora who spoke the language of the people. He narrated his struggles in searching for the truth which finally led him to the Catholic faith. Although a former pastor he now embraces Catholicism and goes around to announce his discovery and conviction. His tales of woe related to his conversion moved many to tears but ended with smiles as he spiced his talk with anecdotes. He is the head minister of pastors converted to Catholicism and has expressed his desire and that of his group to be affiliated with ECBA.
It was amazing to observe the enthusiasm and commitment of the participants who came from different parishes some of whom stayed overnight for the celebration of the Eucharist and the open forum the next day. The church was not enough to contain all participants for like the loaves of bread and fish, there was a multiplication of people in attendance the following day.
Congratulations to their lay woman organizer Mrs. Remy Artiaga, the parish priest Rev. Fr. Ramonito Hilot and his assistant, Fr. Fred and of course to the diocesan coordinator, Rev. Fr. Salvador Banga and their diocesan lay coordinator, Mr. Pablo “Bong” Siasico and his very supportive wife Flor. Congratulations likewise to all participants for their attendance and participation.
The Spirit is moving in surprising and dumbfounding ways. Praise the Lord !
FROM THE DESK OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF EPISCOPAL COMISSION ON THE BIBLICAL APOSTOLATE
The Mahayag Experience
March 8, 2015 Updates
The Marbel fever is still on for many participants in the recently held National Bible Workshop. It was the 21st with lots of memories and sharing of experiences among parishes, dioceses and regions. With the use of the Appreciative Inquiry method facilitated by Bp Rene Mayugba, the IPD team headed by Mr. Augusto Arguelles and the trainees in the September 11, 2015 workshop, we were able to identify our dreams and courses of action for this year and the years to come as we look forward to 2021, the celebration of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. A team was designated to spell out specific courses of action and methodologies relevant to the statement made after the workshop. The team will meet on Easter Wednesday after which the template agreed upon will be disseminated to you for reflection, action and integration in your respective places of mission. A highlight in the video message of His Eminence Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle is the challenge to work along with other commissions to inspire everyone with the Word of God.
Answering this challenge, the diocese of Pagadian held its First Gagmay ng Simbahanong Katilingban (GSK) or BEC Congress at the St. Michael Parish in Mahayag, Zambooanga del Sur on March 5-6, 2016 with 765 participants. They started with a parade of Bible verses around the town as early as 7:30 in the morning, followed by the Bible Enthronement. The theme “The Word of God and the Eucharist Strengthens the GSK” was elaborated through a three-hour lecture by the executive secretary of ECBA. The afternoon session was a delightful one by Bro. Noe Dora who spoke the language of the people. He narrated his struggles in searching for the truth which finally led him to the Catholic faith. Although a former pastor he now embraces Catholicism and goes around to announce his discovery and conviction. His tales of woe related to his conversion moved many to tears but ended with smiles as he spiced his talk with anecdotes. He is the head minister of pastors converted to Catholicism and has expressed his desire and that of his group to be affiliated with ECBA.
It was amazing to observe the enthusiasm and commitment of the participants who came from different parishes some of whom stayed overnight for the celebration of the Eucharist and the open forum the next day. The church was not enough to contain all participants for like the loaves of bread and fish, there was a multiplication of people in attendance the following day.
Congratulations to their lay woman organizer Mrs. Remy Artiaga, the parish priest Rev. Fr. Ramonito Hilot and his assistant, Fr. Fred and of course to the diocesan coordinator, Rev. Fr. Salvador Banga and their diocesan lay coordinator, Mr. Pablo “Bong” Siasico and his very supportive wife Flor. Congratulations likewise to all participants for their attendance and participation.
The Spirit is moving in surprising and dumbfounding ways. Praise the Lord !
TRAVELLING PREACHER
Bro. Noe is one of the busiest preacher in the Philippines that almost every day he spent his time in traveling from one place to next.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
BRO. NOE DORA, HOME AT LAST By Vi P. Hernandez
In the early evening of May 7, 2013, parishioners packed the Parish Church to listen to a former Protestant pastor animatedly recount the story of his conversion to the Catholic Church.
Noe Dora was born to a Protestant family in Cebu City; his father was a preacher, his mother, a deaconess, while he and his siblings grew up actively serving in their church. For fifteen years after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Theology, he served as a pastor, a distinguished preacher and the founding president of Pure Gospel of Jesus Christ International Ministries.
But as Pastor Noe pursued his studies and research, he became more and more convinced that the truths he sought were found, not in his church, but in the Church ; finally, he decided to become a Catholic . Not surprisingly, his church-mates, especially, his family were upset and did everything to dissuade him from converting. But on October 5 2007, he was baptized and confirmed a Roman Catholic by Bishop Joselito Cortes, Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu.
For the next two years, estranged from his family, and out of a job, Bro. Noe lived in a small hut, planting and selling vegetables to support himself. During this “period of suffering”, he discovered the beauty and biblical soundness of praying the rosary. He also developed a deep relationship with the Blessed Mother, whom he spoke lengthily of during his talk and with much affection. Despite the initial rejection, he continued visiting and persuading family and friends with oral and written proofs that he has found the true Church. In time, his entire family and several friends, including other pastors, decided to become Catholics too.
At present, Bro Noe is the head of the Association of Pastors converted to the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. He heads the Evangelization Ministry of the Oasis of Love Cebu, where he is one of the elders.
Recently, he has been in the news for “bringing back to the fold” boxing legend, Manny Paquiao, who briefly joined a bible-based evangelical movement.
Bro Noe’s two-hour talk passed swiftly, punctuated often with applause and roars of laughter from his appreciative audience. Many even stayed behind, eager to learn more of this remarkable man and his equally remarkable journey home to the Church.
But as Pastor Noe pursued his studies and research, he became more and more convinced that the truths he sought were found, not in his church, but in the Church ; finally, he decided to become a Catholic . Not surprisingly, his church-mates, especially, his family were upset and did everything to dissuade him from converting. But on October 5 2007, he was baptized and confirmed a Roman Catholic by Bishop Joselito Cortes, Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu.
For the next two years, estranged from his family, and out of a job, Bro. Noe lived in a small hut, planting and selling vegetables to support himself. During this “period of suffering”, he discovered the beauty and biblical soundness of praying the rosary. He also developed a deep relationship with the Blessed Mother, whom he spoke lengthily of during his talk and with much affection. Despite the initial rejection, he continued visiting and persuading family and friends with oral and written proofs that he has found the true Church. In time, his entire family and several friends, including other pastors, decided to become Catholics too.
At present, Bro Noe is the head of the Association of Pastors converted to the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. He heads the Evangelization Ministry of the Oasis of Love Cebu, where he is one of the elders.
Recently, he has been in the news for “bringing back to the fold” boxing legend, Manny Paquiao, who briefly joined a bible-based evangelical movement.
Bro Noe’s two-hour talk passed swiftly, punctuated often with applause and roars of laughter from his appreciative audience. Many even stayed behind, eager to learn more of this remarkable man and his equally remarkable journey home to the Church.
PURE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC. and its Sub-Ministries
- Community of Pastors Converted to the Roman Catholic Church in the Phils. Ministry
- Young Preachers in the Phils. Ministry (Youth)
- Leaders Preaching Ministry
- Cell Light Ministry
- Music Ministry
- Professional Ministry
- Women's Ministry
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