cpucmizpah – East Central Philippine Union Coference

Love our Family of Faith as Jesus Does

The early church in Acts provides a clear model for loving our church family today. This begins with genuine heart transformation, moving beyond baptism to a life led by the Holy Spirit. In Acts 2, the conversion of three thousand marked the start of a strong commitment to study, prayer, and fellowship. Without this spiritual…

Disciple Children and All Generations to Speak for Jesus

We often fail in our efforts to develop strategies to reach the next generation. We tend to focus on “dos and don’ts” and behavior modification, hoping our children will “act right.” But a faith built only on rules is a fire that will eventually flicker out. Day 7 of our prayer journey reminds us that…

Boldly Stand for Christ and Follow Him Fully

The story of Pentecost and the events in Acts Chapter 4 are more than just old history. They show us a powerful plan for how people, or the church, can truly change. When we look at how Peter changed—from a man who was afraid during Jesus’ death to a man who was brave at Pentecost—we…

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

To strengthen territorial operations and mission goals, and to address leadership transitions across the territory, the East Central Philippine Union Conference (ECPUC) convened its first Executive Committee meeting of the year on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. The meeting included role realignments to fill the designations left vacant after the constituency-elected leaders were further reelected to…

Repent and Be Saturated With the Holy Spirit

True spiritual transformation is not merely an intellectual shift or a simple checklist of decisions. It is a deeper movement of the heart from hatred to love, from anger to forgiveness, and from the grip of sin to living a life in the Lord. It is a divine empowerment that makes one do great things…

Humbly Come Together in the Mind of Christ

We marvel at the “Pentecost power” described in Acts 2: the tongues of fire, thousands converted in a day, and miracles that impacted the Roman Empire. However, before this, it is important to consider how it began in Acts 1. The early church’s transformation did not begin with strategy or powerful evangelistic series, but with…

Over 1,000 Delegates Mark Historic EVC-SM Joint Evangelism Orientation, Launch of Mission Reach 2026

To kickstart the year with strategic evangelism goals, the church leaders of the East Visayan Conference and the Samar Mission joined together for a collaborative gathering to orient on and launch Mission Reach 26, a massive Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) initiative, designed to mobilize every church member for the Gospel commission. More than a thousand…

Meet Jesus When He Surprises Us

The concept of a “thief in the night” is often associated with fear or loss. Yet, when the Bible uses this imagery to describe the return of Jesus, it isn’t a warning of harm, but a loud call to watchfulness. In a world full of distractions yet rich in breakthroughs, the promise of the Second…

Align with Kingdom Priorities

In our busy lives, we often feel pressured by urgency, managing lists of reports, tests, and deadlines. Acts 1:6–8 shows that struggling to prioritize is not new. Even the disciples, in the presence of the risen Jesus, focused on less important matters. The disciples asked, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom…

Knowing Jesus as Our Living Savior

In quiet moments when we think about our faith, we often wonder: Why does my faith sometimes become a plateau? We do the usual things, we go to church, but the excitement we once had for Christ seems to fade. The answer, as we see in the lives of the first disciples, is found in…