Ministerial Seminar Holds Spiritual Retreat

The anticipated Ministerial Seminar (MS) organization of MVC appropriately called for an MS weekend retreat to prepare and equip its members with resources and skills for a year-long ministry in the nearby churches and communities.

In the afternoon of Friday, June 29th, 2018, the retreat commenced with an orientation and overview of the one- year MS evangelism plan. That evening, Pr. Clyde Sumatra shared a message focusing on the theme of evangelism.

The retreat resumed Saturday afternoon, June 30th, with Pr. Mamerto Guingging, SSD Communication Director, as the plenary speaker who spoke on the character of being an MVCian and an MS member. He emphasized that we need to bring the BRAND of being a disciple of Christ.

After his part, Pr. Jimmy Adil dealt with the question, “How should missionaries behave?” The emphatic point is that Christian missionaries should adapt the behavior that follows after the likeness of Christ; simple, humble, sacrificial etc.

Later that evening, a specific specialization training was offered to each distinct functional group of the MS organization to train them for their specific duties at the churches to which they will be assigned. For the Branch Sabbath School Teachers (BSSTs), Cindy Ariola and Carol Caliso presented on how one can become an effective child evangelist. Pr. Criscel Leo Garilva taught concerning effective Sabbath School teaching. Brother Fermin Olila lectured on how to become an effective Bible worker and evangelist. For the freshmen students, a cross-training, team-building activity was prepared for them.

The weekend was packed, full of insights and skills necessary for every member to be effective and impactful in their duties. Not only did they receive training for effective evangelism, but the retreat purposed to prepare their hearts and minds for the cause of the Gospel as well.

The retreat then consummated with a social night with the theme of unity and fellowship.

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