LUMC-PAW Mini Reunion Concert

On April 27, 2013, the Lagro United Methodist Church, on its 17th year in the ministry, has put up a small fund raising concert for the repair of the church's drum set.

The Praise and Worship leadership has put up a mini reunion concert with the title "Ceaseless Praise", which has featured the PAW groups that has led the LUMC Praise and Worship (PAW) ministry over the years.

Unfortunately, some of the pioneering members of the original praise band are out of the country and some are not available on the date so we could not gather completely the entire PAW groups.Perhaps, in the future, we can mount a bigger and grander reunion concert when every band member, former and present would be able to participate.

After Concert Photo Op

PURE RHYTHM From Left: Stephen John Aspiras, one of our original Praise leaders, RR Rivera on drums, Ghe Gomez-Negre on vocals, Oyi Negre on Bass. Missing in the picture, on keyboard Arnel Oroceo and Ghen Alivia on vocals (not present: Boyet Palaruan, Jane and Chellee Rizo, Rey Negre)

JUNIOR PRAISE BAND From Left: Arnel Oroceo on keyboards, Aaron Romero on guitar, Paul Bryan Cabada on Lead vocals, Pastor Jun Herradura Jr on drums, Micah Alivia on Bass (not present: Lowel delos Santos, Richard Almazar, Louie Regala)

PILLARS OF FIRE From Left: Greggy Aguinaldo guitar and lead vocals, Aaron Romero on drums, Oyi Negre on Bass, guest support (not present: Tochi Andres, JC Pabulos, Dong Jimenez)

ALL FOR JESUS From Left: Yeye Jimenez on guitar, Micah Tiburcio on vocals, Levi Alivia on lead vocals, Roseanne Aguinaldo on drums, JJ Alivia on vocas and Micah Alivia on bass (not present: Erika Tiburcio, Anitra Herradura, Lara Hernandez)

PRESENT PAW From left: JJ Alivia on drums, CJ Bangloy on vocals, Oni Cerdena on bass

PRESENT PAW From Left: Yeye Jimenez on guitar, Lisette Inigo on vocals, EJ Bangloy on vocals and Pastora Andrea Agovida on lead vocals

For the past seventeen years, the Lagro United Methodist Church Praise and Worship Team has been carrying its task of leading the congregation to a genuine worship experience and actively sharing in the church’s music ministry. They have been nurturing their God-given gifts, overcoming tests and challenges that have brought growth in each member’s spiritual life as each one rests on God’s grace, empowerment and leading. 

It is our humble prayer that the Lord continue to guide and empower us as we pursue our goals in the ministry of holy music. To God be all the glory and honor!

LUMC 31st Church Anniversary Sunday

The Lagro UMC has celebrated its 31st founding anniversary last February 17, 2013. Our speaker is the newly elected bishop of the Baguio Episcopal Area, Bishop Pedro M. Torio Jr.

The Lagro United Methodist Church Chancel Choir singing "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee"

The Organist accompanying the Choir on a Yamaha Clavinova

LUMC’s anniversary celebration is supposed to be on February 10 but since the bishop could not accommodate the said date in his schedule, the council has decided to move the anniversary celebration a week after, which has fallen on the 17th.

In comparison with last year’s celebration, this year’s celebration is less grand. We do not have a brass band unlike last year that has paraded around the vicinity of Lagro subdivision but just the same, we have the same intensity of thanksgiving and joy in the Lord for His faithfulness and grace.

The Congregation with candidate Alfred Vargas gracing the occassion

Praise and Worship led by the LUMC Praiseteam with Ghen Alivia and Ghe Negre as back up singers

LUMC Praiseteam Song Leader Ptra Andrea Agovida

The Congrgation

The Speaker Bishop Pedro M. Torio Jr

Awarding of plaque to Bishop Torio (from left: Rev Glee Ferrer, Admin Ptr LUMC, Bishop Torio, BEA, Atty Mar delos Santos, Council Chairperson, Mrs Emy Aguinaldo, Lay Leader and Mrs Thelma Japzon, Chairperson, Anniv Committee

May the Lord continue to bless His church and the UMC!

LUMC 31st Anniversary Motorcade

As in the church’s anniversaries past, this year’s LUMC anniversary has started with a motorcade. It is a way of informing the neighborhood in Lagro Subdivision and nearby places that there is a United Methodist Church in the area.

The Lagro UMC Members who participated in the Motorcade

The motorcade has gone inside Lagro subdivision, and around Barangay Greater Lagro, which includes the areas surrounding SM Fairview and Sta Lucia Estate.

Unfortunately, I have not joined the motorcade. The motorcade has concluded with an activity at the Centennial Park of Lagro Subdivision, where the church members have released balloons in the air as a symbol of thanksgiving for another year of God’s blessing.

Balloon Releasing Activity at the Lagro Centennial Park