The Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide celebrated its 42nd anniversary led by its spiritual director, Bro. Eddie Villanueva, with the theme “Prepare for Eternity,” on October 25, 2020, at the JIL Prayer Garden, Bocaue, Bulacan. “Preparing for eternity will be useless without genuine faith to the genuine God.” This was the notable message shared by Bro. Eddie during the anniversary. The theme, “Prepare for Eternity,” comes from the heart of God, as Bro. Eddie urged every JIL people to set eternity in every work we do.
During the celebration, the church paid tribute to the late Sis. Adoracion “Dory” Villanueva (wife of Bro Eddie) and Mayor Joni Villanueva-Tugna (daughter of Bro. Eddie), whose roles were truly significant in building the foundation of the church. A Legacy award was also given to Mayor Joni’s family to commemorate her dedication to serving the church. The church also inaugurated the new JIL Prayer Garden, where the commemorative marker was unveiled. This marker was solely dedicated to Sis. Dory as the co-founder of the JIL church worldwide.
Special greetings were aired before the event from some government officials, church leaders, and even celebrities. JIL Church was also given some commendations from the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines. Senator Joel Villanueva presented the commendation from the Senate.
The pandemic did not stop the JIL people from connecting and celebrating in one accord. Around 1,607 JIL chapters participated in this remarkable event of the year, not only here in the Philippines but also globally, physically or virtually.
As part of the celebrations, Ptr. Alex Garcia, JIL National Operations Director, organized the Leadership Empowerment 2020. The said event aimed to re-ignite the passion of the participants in serving the Lord. The JIL Executive Director and the Director for Education and Discipleship, Rev. Renato “Bobot” Bernardo, also initiated and delivered a series on “Eschatology: The Doctrine of the Last Things.”
JIL Church Dumaguete Chapter showed full support to the celebrations. JIL Negros Oriental pastors, leaders, and workers participated in the training. Tarpaulins about the celebrations were posted in Dumaguete, Bayawan, Valencia, Zamboanguita, and Mabinay. The Eschatology series was played in the church and broadcast online, to which JIL Negros Oriental watched. The celebrations ended with shouts of joy, songs of victory, and an astounding firework display.
Unprecedented events occurred in 2020. Thanks to the JIL leaders who never lost track in realizing the vision for the nation and for God’s cause. According to Ptra. Mardy Manguinimba, JIL Dumaguete Pastor: “Heavenly things are spiritually discerned, and wisdom gives us the knowledge and ability to make right choices at the opportune time.”
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