September 8, 2015
Newly Baptized Testimonials: August 7, 2015
Read short testimonials of faith from some of MCGI’s youngest brethren baptized on August 7, 2015 at the ADD Convention Center in Apalit, Pampanga.
Bro. Neri Santos, 47, Former Iglesia ni Cristo Member, Manila
On Joining the Church of God
I chose to leave a chaotic one [religious group], and this is where I found the right teachings. I was able to listen via radio in Isabela Province after I came back from Saudi Arabia.
My girlfriend introduced this to me. Also, I have an uncle who is also a brother-in-faith. He was the one who urged me to go on with the indoctrination.
On Being Baptized
I felt lighter as compared to when I was in the INC.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
Many thanks Bro. Eli. Because of you, I was able to listen to the truth. I’m also thankful because God still gave me an opportunity to know Him through Ang Dating Daan [The Old Path].
~o~
Sis. Nerissa Santos, 52, Former Catholic, Manila
On Joining the Church of God
When I listened to the indoctrination, I saw the big difference. [Starts to cry]
My heart, my mind were more enlightened that it’s really different [from my previous religion]. So, I decided to keep listening and continue with the baptism.
My husband and I were listening [to the program]. He also read the Bible as he was a Born Again Christian before. He told me, “Let’s listen,” and I saw that it was all right.
The difference is great, especially with what I learned since I was little until I grew up. In Catholicism, they don’t read the Bible. With my husband’s, they needed to learn to read it. But with Bro. Eli, my understanding deepened even more.
On Being Baptized
I felt different. As Bro. Eli said, you have to forget the sins you committed and those who have committed sins against you.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
I hope they will continue their preaching that many more people who do not know God may know Him the more through that means.
~o~
Sis. Mercedita Paler, 61, Former Catholic, Manila
On Joining the Church of God
The teachings are really good here in the Church of God. It’s only now that I came across something like this, because in others, you won’t see this: the true teaching. I really feel that it’s true.
My husband and I have long been listening, for about 10 years now through television only. The time came when he became a member already, and I got encouraged to join as well. He just went first.
Also, I’m sick. As far as what the doctor has told me, I won’t get better anymore. But I thought, it’s only the Lord who can heal us. That’s also another reason why I joined here.
On Being Baptized
I was smiling because I felt so happy inside. I was crying as well, but because I was happy.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
I hope that their program will continue so that they may be able to help many more people.
~o~
Sis. Avelina Arsenio, 37, Former Catholic, Cavite Province
On Joining the Church of God
The teachings are really good. They are really related in the Bible.
The owner of the house we rent invited us. It was my first time to listen on the first day of our indoctrination, it was on August 1.
The [doctrines] are good, and can change your views in life.
On Being Baptized
I felt very good!
Even when I was just first attending the indoctrination, I didn’t feel physically well to the point that I didn’t almost want to attend.
But as the days passed by, until the seventh day of indoctrination, it was gone. Before, I had trouble walking. I was palpitating whenever I walked. I couldn’t even walk short distances.
Now, when I attended today, especially after I got out of the swimming pool [baptistery], I have been walking seven times back and forth here already; it’s like my former strength has returned.
I’m amazed because it’s like all I needed was a dip in the pool, but I believe it wasn’t only as is. There really was something there.
I have long been bearing the pain, about two years already. But it’s only now that I have felt like this again. I hope that the feeling continue because I want to be able to work again.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
I hope that their preaching will continue that many more people will join.
~o~
Bro. Joseph Ison, 34, Former Catholic, Manila
On Joining the Church of God
To obey His commandments, and fulfill the laws that we must do as a human being, as His servant, as His disciple.
I got to listen through my brother and mother; also, on radio and television as well.
On Being Baptized
I felt light. After I got out of the water, it felt like there was light, though my eyes were closed.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
I’m thankful that God used you as instruments in sharing the word of God. Let us continue praying for the ministry that the propagation of the Lord’s words will be wider in extent.
Many thanks for keeping your duties of imparting the word of the Lord to us.
