Our New Pastor: Rev Glicerio Ferrer

Pastor Glee

We have a new Administrative Pastor in the person of Rev Glicerio "Glee" Ferrer. He has been an ordained UMC clergy since 1990. He has finished his Masters in Divinity at the Union Theological seminary. He hails from Pamplona, Cagayan Valley.

He has been a missionary to Saipan of the Northern Marianas Islands. He also has held missionary work in Marinduque, Philippines from August 2010 up to May 2011 .

He has served in Del Monte United Methodist Church and Deparo United Methodist Church among others.

Pastor Glee's first worship service here in Lagro UMC was yesterday June 3, 2012, Communion Sunday. I attended the Vesper Service together with my Mom and Mylene. It was not the first time we met. In fact, we met several times in the past during QCPACE workers' fellowships. He had even pulled a chair to assist me before.

I look forward to a fruitful ministry with Pastor Glee here in our church, the Lagro United Methodist Church.

Transfer of Assignment

Rev Pastor Orly Veron- taken during the despedida party

It is sad to hear that our Administrative Pastor, Rev Orlino Veron, for around six years has received a new assignment from the bishop. It means that we have to say goodbye to him as our admin pastor. He has been a great pastor for the church, inspiring and leading the church for many years. He has been like a father and brother to the members so I am sure that we will miss him and his family. 

May the Lord bless Him more especially in his new parish assignment, (which is actually not too far from our place) and may his ministry become even more fruitful as I wish the same for the new pastor that will lead our church in the years to come.

Church Outing 2012

One of the best summer activity of the church is the church outing! It is an opportunity for the church members, young and old alike to have fellowship with one another. It is a joyous occasion for all of us to enjoy each others' company. However, I could not join such activity because of my condition since Dad has died. Only Dad can carry me to the pool to swim. 

Besides that, Mom is sick at that time so we could not join in the fun physically. But the pictures show how happy everyone have been so somehow, I can share in their joy too.

Sunrise Service 2012

This is the first time that I have attended a Sunrise Service and I think, this is also the first time that Lagro UMC has hosted a Sunrise Service ever. The church has held the early morning worship at the Barangay Greater Lagro covered court behind the barangay hall.

The worship service has started at around 5:30 AM. Pastor Allan Asuncion, administrative Pastor of Taytay UMC has addressed the congregation with a very powerful and moving message. Worship has ended at around 7:30 AM. Then, the church has served a yummy breakfast for everyone who has attended.

The LUMC Chancel Choir

The worshiping congegation

Our Pastors: (From left: Rev Rolando Abesamis, Rev Orlino Veron, DS Rev Miranda, Rev Allan Asuncion and Pastor Andrea Agovida)

The Praise and Worship Band: (Michael Ojenar on drums, Makki Alivia on bass, JR Bamba on guitar and Arnel Oroceo on keyboards)

The Liturgical Dancers

Rev Allan Asuncion (left), Annie Cabantac, our Choir President (middle) and Rebecca Almazar, our Choir Director (right)

“Sa Sangandaan” Musical Play Part Two

The “Sa Sangandaan” was my first ambitious musical stage play. It is the most elaborate so far. We used a video plug, a video credit, sound effects, costume, make-up and all original songs with a full band accompaniment. Whew!

This musical was my first attempt to use original music in a stage play. However, it was not an all original music sound track, around 50% of it perhaps but it was an all original lyrics. I finished the entire script in two weeks at least after staging the play “Ang Regalo” (The Gift) just in time for the 30th founding anniversary of LUMC.

I was a bit nervous at first because we had little time to prepare for it. There was a point when I thought we would not make it but God is good and gracious. He had blessed us with grace to practice enthusiastically. Can you imagine? The band was only able to perfect the songs two days before staging the play!

The scariest part of it was that I was sick at that time. I had cough and fever the week before the presentation particularly the day before and on the day itself. I just could not excuse myself because I was the one in charge of the band. Miraculously, the cough subsided during the entire presentation. I thought it had gone.

After staging the play, the cough began to surge again until I could hardly breathe. Our pastor and church elders rushed me to the hospital and the doctors said that I had pneumonia. It was shocking for me. After two days of confinement, my attending physician had allowed me to go home. The Lord is good all the time.

It has been a great experience doing a musical stage play for the Lord and I know that there will be more to come in the future.

“Sa Sangandaan” Musical Play

As part of our church’s anniversary celebration this year, we presented another musical play, “Sa Sangandaan” last Februaury 19, 2012. The play featured the talents of the Lagro United Methodist Church. This time, not only the UMYF and UMYAF participated but also talents from the UMM, WSCS and our Admin Pastor no less.

The story was about two Christian friends- Sam a devoted Christian while Tony was not. They both underwent a time of deep trial and they showed different responses. The former was one with trust and reverent submission, while the latter was one with questioning and rebellion.

Tony met a terrible car crash that almost caused her life. While in coma, she had a vision. She met two spiritual beings, Legion and Rafael. Legion represented the devil and was enticing her to give up her life. Rafael represented an archangel and came to her aid and tried to bring her back to the side of light.

Tony met a crossroad in her spiritual life. She had to make a decision as to which way to choose: the way toward God or the road that led to death and destruction. In the end, she made a decision. As she arose from coma, she rededicated her life to the Lord with absolute faith and submission. 

LUMC’s 30th Founding Anniversary

This year marks the thirtieth founding anniversary of the Lagro United Methodist Church and we have celebrated the festive event yesterday. The day have started with a motorcade with a superb brass band. This is the first time we have had a brass band leading the church motorcade. They have also accompanied the congregational singing and the choir singing the Hallelujah Chorus toward the end of the service.

After the service, we have had a grand fellowship with the brass band accompanying the celebration. It has been a great and festive day! All glory to God for His goodness and blessing to His Church- the Lagro United Methodist Church.