Twenty-five years of God's faithfulness is the sounding theme of PIBC's Silver Anniversary celebration which was held last October 23, 2010 in Taylor, MI.
A heartfelt gratitude to the Lord our God, without whom, this church would cease to progress or even exist. It was a gathering of members of PIBC and its sister churches throughout Michigan. It was not only a celebration of God’s faithfulness to His people but also an acknowledgement of those who labored for the cause of the church through planting churches, home Bible studies, prayer meetings and fellowships. The warmth from everybody was so tangible that it radiated in the entire place as everybody sang praise and thank the Lord for His blessings through prayer and worship.
A special part of the program was dedicated to the recognition of pastors and their families who played a key role in the establishment and growth of PIBC.
Personal testimonies of faith were also shared with the congregation which truly showed God’s presence in each and everyone’s life.
A video montage of PIBC throughout the years was also shown which reflected the humble beginnings as well as the progress that the church has achieved throughout the years, reminding us that there is still work to be done and there are still people to be reached. It is a reminder that God can use us anytime, anywhere, for the purpose of His works.
When the celebration was over, there is one lesson that struck me the most; it is that there is a ministry for everyone. The church could never have too many workers for there is always someone, somewhere who needs a light to their path. It is my prayer that we will always be the carrier of that light.
The Lord is indeed faithful but that faithfulness is not an assurance that we will never experience heartaches, pain or problems, rather it is an assurance that He will see us through and for that we will never be broken – a testimony of faith that envelopes the past, present and future of the Philippine International Baptist Church.
-N.M. Diaz-
