The History of COGWM-Lapu-Lapu City

          Church of God World Missions – Lapu-lapu City: Now on its 3^rd year of existence. The Church of God – Lapu-Lapu City progressively, impacting the neighbourhood and nurturing the lives of men and reconciled to God. It is a branch that has sprouted, grown and is now bearing fruit

          Its existence, too, can be traced:

          June 30, 2007 at 7:00 in the evening, a group of fifteen (15) believers praying together in a rented building with Bishop Cleto M. Anabo seeking for God’s guidance for Pastoral leadership. It was then that night the Lord spoke to Rev. Anabo to pastor to them. He then responded the call and shared it to the group of which the group confirmed it.

        July 1, 2007 (Sunday). Rev. Cleto Anabo announced his commitment to pastor them, and it would be named Church of God World Missions – Lapu-lapu City.

        October 2007, graciously relocated the COGWM-Lapu-Lapu from its rented place (Vano Bldg.) to  a purchased property through the help of Dr. Harold McLeod, Field Director of Far East and Oceania of the Church of God World Missions.

         It was then through the help of NEAT-Asia Director, Rev Martin Lee Studdard and his wife, to replace the roof and the ceiling of the Old House.

        Little by little with a few members of the local church the basketball court (Parking Area) and basement were developed. This early, we step further by sending two gifted young people, Sis. Liezel Augusto and Bro. Joseph Toring to Tung Ling Bible College (Singapore)for training. Afterwards, they came back and with due process and orientation became full  time Admin Staff in 2009.

          Pastor Joseph Toring, serves as  Pastor of the Outreach and Sunday (Mid-morning) congregation, while Pastor Liezel Augusto serves as an Office Administrator and Pastoring the 1^st Sunday Worship (Early Morning).

          COG Missionary Brenda Bosch came in May 2008 to help us launched the MIP Program and strengthen our Bible Students (1^st Batch) by her teaching skills

         August 2008. Bishop Anabo visited the Studdards in Texas and met the Head Pastor of N. Main Church of God Bishop Forrest Bass. It was a blessing meeting him. Through his initiative, the N. Main Church of God gave us the initial fund for the Children’s and Bible School Building (Cooker’s Memorial Building). Later, Rev. Bass came to the Philippines conducting revival meetings and crusades. He is such a blessing with the Bible School building project and winning souls

        Year 2008 with the partnership of NEAT-International/FOP/COSBT through Rev. Victor Ho, the Philippines was adopted as the mission field. The following ministries were launched: Visayas Bible College was established with 16 students (1^st batch graduates) and now (2010), we have 55 students, then Olango Outreach Planters Training Center (CPTC) was being launched and now with 18 active students.

        By faith, we step further,  just recently (June 15,2010), Arise Kinder School was opened with 43 pupils both Olango and Headquarters with 4 licensed teachers and 2 assistants.

       2009 another blessing came the livelihood project for Church Planting (water station – Aquabeersheba) begun to operate.

         Further looking back with our theme and the progress of the city of Lapu-lapu  as we pray and declare.

          March 2008 Bishop Anabo met his long time friend Dr. Ross Ceniza and agreed to establish a Prayer Partners as Dr. Ceniza shared his burden to pray for Lapu-Lapu City. It was a blessing, many concerns were being answered. Right then, they organized the prayer partners at the COG compound every Tuesday evening and many miracles taking place.

          July 2008, our 1^st Anniversary, ministries and the leadership of the Church Councils established over 30 members. With our theme:  Proclaiming Peace and Prosperity”, we do motorcade, prayer walk, distributing Bibles as we blessed the city. Amazingly, the Lord blessed the city and was proclaimed as Highly Urbanized.

         July 2009, our 2^nd Anniversary with a total of 68 members, with the theme, “Experiencing Seasons of New Beginnings”. With the prayer movement, we strategically do prayer walk and anointing of oil over eight pillars of the society. Along with the celebration, the city was declared as Lone District.

         Now on its 3^rd year, with a total membership of 110 with our theme: “Fulfilling Your God-Given Destiny. Along with this, the city has its own Representative in the house of Congress.

          Indeed, God is moving and confirming His word with power as declared. Glory to God.

         Church of God World Missions – Lapu-lapu City, the best is yet to  come!

        Let us together Arise....Fulfilling our God – given Destiny. Receive God’s best  for you today.

         To God be all the glory and honor! Praise the Lord!