JIL NegOr Gears Up for 2nd Wave of Expansion

 

“Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes." - Isaiah 54:2

Boldly, Ptra. Mardy Manguinimba exclaimed, “We should not shrink back! Let us explore, extend, and expand to new and unfamiliar territories for the glory of God!” in front of the JIL Negros Oriental’s congregation on July 3, 2022. This ushered the ministry into the 2nd wave of expansion of the ministry in the province. 

 

The ministry has already penetrated university campuses, cities, and municipalities with several community extension services (CES) existing and thriving. (See next table). Now on its 2nd wave, it aims to penetrate the 1st district, the barangays in Dumaguete, and continue to plant churches in key cities and municipalities. 

For the expansion in the 1st District, Ptra. Mardy Manguinimba assigned Bro. Ricardo Diaz, assisted by Bro. Reji John Ibarra, to plant a church in the furthest communities of the said district. Right now, they have already led several bible study groups in Guihulngan City. Bro. Ricardo testifies to God’s victory in Guihulngan:

"When Ptra. Mardy assigned as in Guihulngan, mixed emotions among nabati, naay fears and worries coz we are not familiar with the place and we have no relatives in Guihulngan, but as we chose to Embrace this wonderful task, God just begin to fill our hearts with love and compassion for the Land and God put this verse in my heart Psalms 126:6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. And this makes us more diligent to advance the Kingdom of God in Guihulngan, Declaring Jesus is Lord over Guihulngan City."

For the expansion in Dumaguete City, Ptra. Mardy assigned key leaders to the different barangays to establish different CES. (See table below). On August 7, 2022, these leaders were anointed and commissioned to do God’s work in such barangays. They responded aright with boldness and courage to take a step for Jesus. 

For additional expansion, some leaders were assigned to some key cities and municipalities. (See Table 2). For instance, Bais City in the 2nd district has had no JIL church ever since; thus, Bro. Andrew Rado was transferred from JIL Sibulan to plant a church in Bais. At the same time, he is supervising and assisting Bro. Jamil Publico (assigned in Tanjay City as replacement of Bro. Ricardo) and Bro. Wilson Duran (assigned in Pamplona). Bro. Wilson has just recently committed himself full-time to the ministry.

 

To replenish the needed workforce for its continued expansion, fourteen (14) JIL leaders graduated from the JIL Neg. Or. School of Ministry (SOM) on August 7, 2022, during the church’s provincial Sunday Service held at the Sierra Hotel, Dumaguete. (See table). These leaders have been trained to lead God’s people to salvation and service for His glory. One of the graduates, Sis. Judith Catuday, testifies:

 

"GRASYA ragyud sa Ginoo ang tanan! Glory be to Jesus gyud! Never ko naka imagine na moabot kos point sa akoa kinabuhi na maging kaparti ko sa JIL Vision "A glorious church evangelizing and discipling Filipinos.." and My LDTBA Journey has equipped me to become an armor bearer in the ministry where God Planted me. I am also Grateful sa mga kinabuhi sa mga tawo na gigamit sa Ginoo na ang NORSU Bayawan na ma reach out ug Isa kos naging bunga sa ilahang pag-ampo.

 

I praise God sa ilahang mga Kinabuhi. Ug Inline with the theme "Bring into Fruition'' excited nako na e claim ang gi promise ni Lord sa Exodus 6:8 "I will bring you into the land that I solemnly promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and it will be yours. I am the LORD!"

 

So, this time isa napud ko sa mo reach out sa uban ug mo share sa unsay gihimo na transformation sa Ginoo sa akoa Kinabuhi, dili para ipataas akoang kaugalingon but to give Glory sa atoang Buhi na Ginoo. Glory be all to Jesus! Bless us all! "

This movement is a testament to God’s immeasurable power to advance His kingdom through the lives of His humble servants in Negros Oriental. Truly, nothing can stop JIL Negros Oriental from exploring, extending, and expanding in the province. The ministry has a bright future ahead with God leading the way. Glory to God!

 

Table 1: Leaders assigned in different municipalities and cities of Negros Oriental.

Table 2. Leaders assigned in different barangays in Dumaguete City.

Table 3. List of SOM 3 graduates, 2022. 

Assorted photos:

Ptra. Mardy Manguinimba prays for the JIL Neg.Or. leaders.

The leaders commit themselves to expand God's Kingdom in Negros Oriental. 

The church congregation fully supports the ministry's expansion.