We set apart a time to honor and appreciate our church members for faithfully serving with us, and bearing the example of Jesus to others.
Week after week, they faithfully join our teams serving in all our churches, presenting a vivid reflection of our bond with Jesus—revealing that we are not only His servants but also His friends. While we pledge our allegiance to Him as our sole Master, He graciously welcomes us into His family, where we serve with joy and devotion.
From Left to Right: Appreciation Day for the Leaders and Volunteers of Victory Antipolo, Victory BGC, and Victory Katipunan
As we serve, let’s remember that we serve not because He needs us, but because He first served us. We didn’t earn salvation through service; it’s an unmerited favor; a gracious, precious gift.
Appreciation Day for the Leaders and Volunteers of Victory Ortigas
Appreciation Day for the Leaders and Volunteers of Victory U-Belt held at the new Every Nation U-Belt Building
To all who tirelessly served our church community this year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your dedication. Your hard work and sacrifice may sometimes go unnoticed by others, but rest assured, God sees your faithfulness and will surely reward it.
Thank you for loving and serving the church as Christ does. You have refreshed many people, and we are grateful for you.
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 4:10-11 ESV
By God’s grace alone, we, as a church, are privileged to sow seeds for future generations. We also reap the fruits of faith sown by those who came before us.
A Ministry Recognition for our pastors who served for 20 to 30 years took place on December 12, 2024.
On December 12, 2024, a Ministry Recognition was held in honor of the lives and unwavering faith of 35 pastors who have dedicated their lives to God and vocational pastoral ministry. We celebrated alongside their loved ones, fully supporting God’s call for them.
We praise God for His faithfulness, which allowed them to exemplify the joy of a life lived by obeying God. We commend them for bearing Christ’s joy in all circumstances, shepherding God’s people, and trusting God’s grace as they live for the sake of the gospel.
Bishop Gilbert Foliente encouraged the 35 vocational ministers and their loved ones with the scripture.
Bishop Gilbert encouraged our vocational ministers that saying “yes” to God means becoming His servants—in full surrender of rights and embracing a life of humility.
Each of us has a unique calling from the Lord, and He sets us apart for the gospel–the good news about Christ’s gracious sacrifice.
Answering God’s call is not a career choice but a submission to the will of God. As full-time ministers, God sets us apart for the gospel, knowing who we are and whose we are.
And while we celebrate the vocational calling of our pastors, we also believe that every member is a minister. The biblical call to be ministers of reconciliation in this world is for every Christian. We all have a unique and irrevocable calling from the Lord, and may we continue to steward this faithfully as we advance God’s kingdom together.
A Legacy of Faith
From fishers of men to shepherds of God’s flock, our pastors answer the call to faithfully care for the flock entrusted to them. Their dedication reflects their love for Jesus, who first loved us.
35 pastors who served with us for 20 to 30 years were recognized and awarded.
We awarded our pastors who have served for 20 to 30 years. We honor them for their sacrifices and, most importantly, for their obedience—loving others as Christ did, and seeing His flock with compassion.
We dedicate two rooms in the Every Nation U-Belt Building in honor of the late Bishop Ferdie Cabiling. We also took time to pray for his family.
As we conclude the ceremony, we also give special recognition to the late Bishop Ferdie Cabiliing. We dedicate two rooms in the Every Nation U-Belt Building to serve as spaces for discipleship and evangelism—the two things he was most passionate about. We pray that these rooms will host the next generation of students who will be equipped to share Christ’s love with others.
In the next 40 years of shepherding God’s people, may we await God’s commendation, “My good and faithful servant,” a reward far greater than any earthly recognition.
As we serve the Lord in whatever expression He has entrusted us with, may it be so real to us that there is no greater adventure and calling than surrendering our lives to Christ.
We had a time of fun and fellowship where we thanked each church member who contributed to running our worship services and helped us build our local churches.
If you are a leader, a volunteer, or anyone who has helped our church grow this year in whatever way, we sincerely thank you for your service.
The details of your work may not be fully seen by the eyes of men, but we want to assure you that the God we serve is a Rewarder, and your reward in heaven is full.
Thank you for keeping your most important and esteemed audience, your audience of One—Jesus, our Greatest Reward.
May you be blessed abundantly, and may a thousandfold of what you give be returned to you by His grace. Your gifts are a blessing to many and have helped people come to know Christ more!
“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” — Hebrews 6:10
Shoutout to all our small group leaders and volunteers! Great job to you!
