ST.

PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

123RD FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
OCTOBER 15, 2023, SUNDAY

THEME: ROOTED. BONDED. DRIVEN.

Sub -Theme: “Rooted in Faith. Bonded with Hope. Driven by Love”

THEME VERSE: “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as

Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him,
strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with
thankfulness.”
Colossians 2:6-
7 NIV

OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES:

Last year's theme, ARISE, helped us continue rising above our

challenges and raising our level of faith with the help of Christ. Our
next step is to celebrate and express gratitude for the foundational
faith that has sustained our church throughout the years. With hearts
full of gratitude and thankfulness, may our roots grow deeper, our
love be stronger, and our faith grow bolder. Let us extend our arms
in service, reaching out to the community with compassion and the love of Christ. As we
set our sights on the future, may this anniversary serve as a beacon of inspiration, guiding
us to live lives that truly reflect the essence of being rooted in faith, bonded with hope,
and driven by love.

WEEK 1: ROOTED 01 October, Sunday

Lay Organization in-charge: WOMEN’S SOCIETY IN CHRISTIAN SERVICE
FOCUS: To encourage spiritual growth and deepening of faith among the congregation
Bible Verse: “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near
to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 NIV

MEDICAL AND DENTAL MISSION, 07 October, Saturday

Committee in-charge: OUTREACH COMMITTEE – HEALTH AND WELFARE
WEEK 2: BONDED 08 October, Sunday
Lay Organization in-charge: UNITED METHODIST YOUNG ADULTS FELLOWSHIP
FOCUS : To embrace hope as we celebrate with joy and purpose
Bible Verse: “Beyond all these things put on and wrap yourselves in love, which is the perfect
bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14

A NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING, 10 October, Tuesday, 6 pm

In-charge: ST. PAUL GRADE SCHOOL FACULTY and STUDENTS

EVANGELISTIC NICHT, 12 October, Thursday, 7 pm

Committee In-charge: WITNESS COMMITTEE

ANNIVERSARY WEEK
WEEK 3: DRIVEN BY GOD’S LOVE, 15 October, Sunday, 9am
Lay Organization in-charge: UNITED METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
FOCUS: To celebrate the transformative power of God's love in the lives of individuals
and the church as a whole
Bible Verse: “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in
him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing
with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6-7 NIV

DIVINE SERVICE SPEAKER: Bishop Rodolfo A. Juan

VESPER: ISANG GABI NG MUSIKA 15 October, Sunday, 6 pm

Committee in-charge:: NURTURE – MUSIC MINISTRY

WEEK 4: DRIVEN BY LOVE TO YOURSELF – UMM SUNDAY 22 October, Sunday

Lay Organization in-charge: UNITED METHODIST MEN
FOCUS: To nurture hearts with love that focuses on spiritual growth individually
Bible Verse: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It
does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of
wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:5-7 NIV
WEEK 5: DRIVEN BY LOVE TO THE COMMUNITY, 29 October, Sunday
In-charge: The Ministerial Team
FOCUS: To emphasize the importance of reaching out to the world with the message of
Christ's love
Bible Verse: “If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may
boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:3 NIV
ANNIVERSARY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Organization In-Charge (UMYF)

Chairperson - Ms. Patricia Mae Canillo
Vice - Chairperson - Ms. Genesis Gift Salang
Recording Secretary - Ms. Trixie Jane Rena
Finance - Ms. Christine Joy Salang, Mrs. Gigi Garcia, Mrs. Glo Malapitan

Lay Organization Presidents

- Nurture - Mr. Kim P. Enriquez
- Outreach - Mrs. Cecile P. Enriquez
- Witness - Mr. Joseph T. Juico
- UMM - Mr. Winston Basan
- WSCS - Mrs. Rowena Ortega
- MYAF - Mr. Daniel Louvy Rubio
- Administrative Pastor - Rev. Fe M. Jacinto
- Associate Pastor - Rev. Noel Masinda
- Associate Pastor - Rev. Leonora Macaday
- Deaconess - Dss. Marina M. Esguerra
- Music - Mr. Lucas M. Paredes
- Multimedia - Mr. John Patrix Rena
- PAW - Ms. Julia A/ Juico
- St. Paul Grade School – Mrs. Mia E. Dieta

EX – OFFICIO/ADVISERS
- Council Church Chairperson – Mrs. Lorenza A. Juico
- Lay Leader – Mrs. Febe F. Gusi