November 5, 2015
Newly Baptized Testimonials: September 25, 2015
Read short testimonials of faith from some of MCGI’s youngest brethren baptized on September 25, 2015 at the ADD Convention Center in Apalit, Pampanga.
Bro. Joel Mercado, 39, Former Catholic, Laguna Province
On Joining the Church of God
I found this to be the true religion. Also, this is where I found the answers that I have been searching for.
I first listened on television. Then, my wife became a member [in April of 2015].
Before, I would just drive my wife to the locale. She would invite me in, but I declined at first. Though, I felt even then that I wanted to join her there already.
One time, I did go with her. When I got there, I really liked the teachings in the Church.
When I was a Catholic before, we worshipped idols. Now, when Bro. Eli read the teaching concerning that, it hit me and I realized that what we did was wrong.
On Being Baptized
I felt happy. I felt that my doubts in life are gone.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
Bro. Eli, many, many thanks because I learned the true teachings of God from you. Also, I thank him for welcoming me here in Apalit. Many, many thanks.
~o~
Sis. Norie Anne Macabutas, 17, Former Catholic, Cavite Province
On Joining the Church of God
It’s here where I better understood the teachings of God.
My uncle is already a member here. He invited me to get indoctrinated. Even at the onset of it, the reason why you need to get indoctrinated first before becoming a member of the Church of God is explained.
On Being Baptized
I felt light inside. Before, even when I got baptized in the Born Again, in the Adventist church, I felt that I still had my sins.
I didn’t attend in those much, because I felt bored. I listened to the teachings there, but it’s here where I better understood everything. Here, Bro. Eli explains every prohibition of the Bible.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
Of course, I’m thankful because there are preachers like them who teach for people to better understand the doctrines of God.
~o~
Sis. Mercedes Gutierrez, 32, Former Catholic, Bulacan Province
On Joining the Church of God
Firstly, I wasn’t really active in Catholicism because it was like nothing was happening.
When I got married and moved to Bulacan, I was able to watch on UNTV. I said, “What Bro. Eli is saying is good.”
I wasn’t able to follow the program avidly though. I was able to watch only when I had the time. But I said, “It’s really okay.”
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At first, my husband said to me, “Oh, those religions are just all the same.” I told him, “Why don’t we give it a try?”
Before we got indoctrinated, many things troubled my husband, so we thought to not push through with the indoctrination. That time, Satan won; he won.
After his trip he told me, “You know, Ma, all I could think of during my entire trip was being indoctrinated.”
So that same night, we went to the locale and listened to the doctrines. That’s when it started until we have arrived to this point. My husband and I were both baptized today.
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It was my first time to hear such doctrines. I realized that there were many dos and don’ts.
It’s unlike in Catholicism. I have aged and all and yet I didn’t know that what I was doing was wrong. I didn’t know it, because nobody taught it. It was only Bro. Eli who preaches what is acceptable, what is not, and what we should do.
On Being Baptized
I was crying. I was really crying.
I didn’t anymore hesitated. I said, “I’m really going to pursue this.” Actually, I’ve long wanted to, but many things just got in the way.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
I hope that his life will be longer as he is already old. I also hope that many more people will be able to listen to his preaching.
~o~
Bro. Romeo Tan, 53, Former Catholic, Manila
On Joining the Church of God
I saw in the truth in the teachings taught by Bro. Eli. Everything he said was undoubtedly true and has basis; all of it is from the Bible.
When he preaches, there’s nothing added nor taken away, but teaches what is written in the Bible. It is unlike in other religions wherein they either add or take something away, just make things up.
I saw this on Youtube, and I studied it first before joining here, whether it was right and whether it was really the words of God that are being preached.
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When I found everything spoken is the truth—nothing lacking, nothing added, and with basis—I didn’t anymore have second thoughts to join this day, September 25.
This is my own decision. I voluntarily came here. Actually, nobody lead me here. I was formerly a Catholic.
In Catholicism, there is idol worship, praying to graven images; they even kneel before those things.
Thus, I thank God that despite being stricken by years already, my mind has been enlightened. Thanks be to the Lord that He lead me to the true Church.
On Being Baptized
My feeling was so light. Before I was baptized, I was reflecting while sitting on my chair. I just suddenly felt that my tears were falling, that I was crying.
It was like I suddenly surrendered myself to Him, to the Lord God and His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
I have repented of all of my past sins, of all the wrong things I’ve done.
On Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon
I hope that they will not tire in helping and leading all the lost souls unto the true Church of God.
