Season of growth and process of Sanctification

Lenten Season
Time of cleansing , purification and spiritual rejuvenation.
We fast during this season from the things that gratifies the flesh.
We also examine, assess ourselves and know the condition of our soul and spiritual life. 

Repairs, restitution and repentance  are made.

We journey thought the scriptures that speaks of Christ great sacrifice, suffering and even the death on the Cross, these purifies us from all sins and lustful desires of the flesh and bring us to a new level of spirituality, rejuvenated by His Spirit. When we go through the cross we go through spiritual cleansing, renewal and purification that bring us to experience new life in Christ through His resurrection.

Time of cleansing , purification and spiritual rejuvenation.
We fast during this season from the things that gratifies the flesh.
We also examine, assess ourselves and know the condition of our soul and spiritual life. 

Repairs, restitution and repentance  are made.

We journey thought the scriptures that speaks of Christ great sacrifice, suffering and even the death on the Cross, these purifies us from all sins and lustful desires of the flesh and bring us to a new level of spirituality, rejuvenated by His Spirit. When we go through the cross, we go through spiritual cleansing, renewal and purification that bring us to experience new life in Christ through His resurrection.

Anglicanism

Anglicanism, in its structures, theology and forms of worship, is commonly understood as a distinct Christian tradition representing a middle ground between what are perceived to be the extremes of the claims of 16th century Roman Catholicism and the Lutheran as Reformed varieties of Protestantism of that era. As such, it is often referred to as being a via media (or "middle way") between these traditions. The faith of Anglicans is founded in the Scriptures and the Gospels, the traditions of the Apostolic Church, the historical episcopate, first seven ecumenical councils and the early Church Fathers. Anglicans understand the Old and New Testaments as "containing all things necessary for salvation" and as being the rule and ultimate standard of faith. Anglicans understand the Apostle’s Creed as the baptismal symbol and the Nicene Creed as the sufficient statement of the Christian faith.

Anglicans believe the Catholic and apostolic faith is revealed in Holy Scripture and the Catholic creeds and interpret these in light of the Christian tradition of the historic church, scholarship, reason and experience.

Anglicans celebrate the traditional sacraments, with special emphasis being given to the Holy Eucharist, also called Holy Communion, the Lord's Supper or the Mass. The Eucharist is central to worship for most Anglicans as a communal offering of prayer and praise in which the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are proclaimed through prayer, reading of the Bible, singing, and the offering of the bread and wine, giving God thanks over them for the innumerable benefits obtained through the passion of Christ, the breaking of the bread, and reception of the body and blood of Christ as instituted at the Last Supper. While many Anglicans celebrate the Eucharist in similar ways to the predominant western Catholic tradition, a considerable degree of liturgical freedom is permitted, and worship styles range from the simple to elaborate.

Unique to Anglicanism is the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), the collection of services that worshipers in most Anglican churches used for centuries. It was called common prayer originally because it was intended for use in all Church of England churches which had previously followed differing local liturgies. The term was kept when the church became international because all Anglicans used to share in its use around the world. In 1549, the first Book of Common Prayer was compiled by Thomas Cranmer, who was then Archbishop of Canterbury. Whilst it has since undergone many revisions and Anglican churches in different countries have developed other service books, the Prayer Book is still acknowledged as one of the ties that bind the Anglican Communion together.

By Bro. David Mundares

ACPT, to plant growing and reproducing Churches for 2012 and beyond...

Plant a seed and reap a harvest, start a mission and reap a planted church!

After the resurrection, Christ commissioned His eleven disciples to go into the world and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and told them to teach their followers to observe the things, which He taught and  commanded them to do.  In so doing, He will be with them always up to the end of ages.  The good news is that the same command has been extended to us, the 21st century Church.

       We are to be the light of the world to  dispels darkness, the salt of the earth to bring transformation to our communities and societies, bringing hope to the hopeless, sight to the blind while setting free those who are held captive. It is on a sad note that the church today is lagging in this commission.  We have become limited because of “man-made” divisions, which we have built due to prejudices, hatred and competition.   These attitudes have hampered our attempts towards growth and maturity hence, it slowed down God’s design for the Church’s progress and unity.

       The fragmentations brought by prejudices toward other members of the Church Universal had somehow weakened Her of vitality and stamina crippling Her to become an effective witnesses for Christ into the world.   The scandals, heresies and the most serious, apostasy, brought death to the Church’s faith, which apparently led towards idolatry, arrogance, self sufficiency and liberalism.  

       Because of this, I am not surprised if today, we hear of church buildings that were once glorious and majestic in state are now empty of church-goers and converted to museums.   These structures were intended basically as an ornament of worship by the faithful from the very beginning.   If such are now used for public amusement other than its initial purpose, then we see that indeed the Church had drifted away from the standards that God set for Her; one of which, is to bring hope and light to the nations.   We have ceased in letting our light shine and may be hiding our lights “in a bushel”.

       The challenge for us is clear:  we have to strengthen what remains and to restore back to the Church that which was lost; Her first love and Her savor in order to preserve her being an effectual and living witness for Christ and in displaying God's manifold wisdom and grace to the world. The book of revelation presents the condition of the 21^st century Church when God’s messenger addressed the seven churches regarding their contamination from the world.  God in His word did not only reveal their shortcomings against His set standards but also offered remedies and a way of escape from the wrath and destruction, which were to come.  This is the grace and mercy of God undeniably reaching to the churches: there is a way out, if only we hear what the Spirit of God is saying.     

       Those confronting words construed were to correct their insensitive heart and dull ears.  God wanted the churches to be overcomers and be the recipients of the rewards of eternal life.  God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him and will never withhold any good thing from us!  May our hearts be tuned to His Holy Spirit and hear what is He saying today, bearing witness of His excellence and majesty.

ACPT

Mission Impossible? ACP makes it Possible!!! (San Jose and Cansal-ing Anglican Mission of ACPT)

                           An portable Altar in the village use for the Mass at Cansal-ing

 Neither a fancy or a simple altar can alter the efficacy of  the substance in the elements offered in the altar. What mater is the Presence of the Father , Christ the Word, the Holy Spirit and the celebrant  in the sacrament that validates the gifts and the offerings.

 Visiting one of ACP's outreach near the seashore of San Jose with  Ptr.Moralde, Sr.Marie Clare, Bishop Belmonte and Bro.Jayson. 

Easy to do this ? No! but it's easy to those who are called to this kind of Ministry. 
We go where others doesn't want to go!!

Bro.Jayson preparing the children for the mass

Bishop with the children and parents in San Jose, Negros Oriental ACPT mission  in the Visayas

Ptr. Elliezer Moralde with Sr. Joseph Marie Clare in Dumaguete

Working together, we make this task possible as these people prepare food for the feeding of children in Cansal-ing.

Simple people with a Big heart!, this is with the community of Cansal-ing and San Jose

Sr. instructing these children to line up making ready for feeding this is done after teaching of God's word.

                          Sharing Christ Love with them will cause to have a change in their heart.

 
Want to extend help to this child?

A place for feeding and for a Chapel

In the gospel of St. Luke 4:18 says; "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because He has anointed Me to Preach the Gospel to the Poor and to heal the broken hearted....... His anointed Mission was that the Gospel should be preach to the poor, for them to get out from poverty mentality!!! ACP continue the ministry of Christ to the poor so that the poor will be empowered and by that empowerment have a fair chance to live a better life in the world.

Please Note that these Photos was taken before Typhoon "Sendong" hits Dumaguete.

Happy New year!

We have given another year full of God's goodness, may we use our God given ability to glorify Him.

May this year challenge us to do more and excel in God's vineyard, ministry and Job. God Bless.

An appeal to your compassionate heart

Prayers are offered to those who were seriously affected by the recent typhoon that hit Iligan ,Cagayan de Oro and Dumaguete City. We have started collecting clothings and other things from generous givers to give to the victims of this calamity. We ask your compasionate heart to extend your extras to give to these people who lost their families, houses and even lives this Christmas season.  Donations will be given directly and be use for rehabilitation and restoration of victims lives. Donors are welcome to call us or send an email. Our email address and telephone number are posted on our webpage.
Thank you for your Prayers.
Our lates update: We sent boxes of clothings and relief goods to those who were affected in ACPT Missions in Dumaguete. We extend our hearthful thanks to those who sacrificially gave and assisted in this Christian endeavor.
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ACPT Mission areas affected by the recent typhoon (San Jose and Cansal-ing,Negros Oriental

Damage bridge and roads

Floods in San Jose children crossing using refrigerator housing as boat. 

 Muddy roads

This is a newly built chapel made with Nippa leaves and bamboos
in Cansal-ing that was damage by the Typhoon.

Floods in San Jose

This was the newly built chapel made of Nippa Leaves for the Church in Calsal-ing  Negros Oriental and was destroyed by typhoon Sendong.

House of Ptr. Ellizer Moralde that was flooded

Another view of flooded  area in San Jose

San Jose Negros Oriental

Another view of Ptr. Moralde's house that was flooded.

Photos speaks of their conditions

Bro. Jayson in Action in Ajong.

Lates update we received from Bro.Jason Bermas, above photos was the damage done by the typhoon, part of our newly build chapel in Cansal-ing affected by the Typhoon and needed  to be renovated and restored. Due to the overflowed water from the sea and heavy rains, San Jose was flooded  and the house of Ptr. Elliezer Moralde was affected together with some of ACPT members. These were the areas affected by the devastating storm that hit recently the Philippines.