Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc

Of the

MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. (Formerly Mindanao Annual Conference of the Methodist Church, Inc.)

Spottswood Methodist Center Kidapawan City April 21-24, 2016

MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. DAVAO EPISCOPAL AREA Page Number I. Title Page 1 II. Table of Contents 2 III. Certification of Records 3 IV. Officers of the Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference 4-6 V. Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils 7-14 a. Roster of Conference Ministerial Members 15-18 b. Roster of the Conference Deaconesses 19 c. Roster of Diaconal Ministers 20 d. Registry of Lay Delegates 21-27 VI. Daily Proceedings 28-45 VII. Business of the Annual Conference Report (Disciplinary Question ) 46-49 VIII. Church Workers Appointment a. Special Appointments 50 b. By District 51-57 IX. Reports A. Episcopal Address 58-73 B. Laity Address 74 C. District Superintendents’ Report a. Mindanao Central District 75-78 b. Mindanao Central East District 79-83 c. Mindanao South District 84-91 d. Mindanao Southwest District 92-97 D. Lay Organizations a. Women Society of Christian Service 98-99 b. United Methodist Young Adult Fellowship 100-101 c. United Methodist Youth Fellowship 102-106 d. United Methodist Men 107-109 E. Statistics 110-114 F. Mindanao Annual Conference Agencies a. Southern Philippines Methodist Colleges, Inc. 115-129 b. Mindanao Youth Center 130-131 c. Council on Finance and Administration/Treasurer 132-141 d. Committee on Resolution 142 e. Greene Academy Inc. 143 - 145 G. Philippine Central Conference Agencies a. Union Theological Seminary 146-153 b. Davao United Methodist Mission Center, Inc. 154-155 c. Bishop Han Theological Seminary 156-160 d. Asuncion Perez 161-163 e. PCC Board of Pension 164-164 f. PCC Treasurer 165-171 X. Roll of the Honored Dead 172-176 XI. Service Records 177-185 XII. Conference Rules Of Order And Policies 186-199

CERTIFICATION

We hereby certify that the following pages constitute the OFFICIAL JOURNAL of the 61st SESSION of the MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. at the Branscomb Memorial United Methodist Church, Spottswood Methodist Center, Quezon Boulevard Kidapawan City, Province of Cotabato, Philippines on April 21-24, 2016

We further certify that the actions contained herein are correct and true including the Officers, personnel, members of the Boards, Councils, Commissions, and Committees, together with other matters ordered printed by the Conference and by the Discipline of The United Methodist Church.

Ptr. ROWENA F. CABUGSA Conference Secretary

Rev. BISHOP CIRIACO Q. FRANCISCO Resident Bishop; Davao Episcopal Area PRESIDING

OFFICERS OF THE MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013-2016

President: Rev. Bishop CIRIACO Q. FRANCISCO Spottswood Methodist Center Quezon Boulevard, Kidapawan City, Philippines 9400 Mobile No. 09177982012

Secretary: Ptr. ROWENA F. CABUGSA Dagupan, Kabacan, Province of Cotabato, Philippines 9407 Mobile No. 09392090633

Associate Secretaries: Rev. DIONIE G. GASPAR Simon Peter UMC Blingkong, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines 9803 Mobile No. 09291256791

Rev. MARY ANN G. NOBLE Galilee UMC Pasandalan, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat Mobile No. 09465021609

Rev. ABELARDO N. GUERRERO Spottswood Methodist Center Quezon Boulevard, Kidapawan City, Philippines 9400 Mobile No. 09202522798

Rev. REYMOND C. DUNGAO Living Water UMC National Highway, Katidtuan, Kabacan, Province of Cotabato Philippines 9407 Mobile No. 09085681560

Ptr. JUNILO ANCHETA Founder UMC Aringay, Kabacan, Province of Cotabato, Philippines

Treasurer: Ms. MARISSA Q. ESTAMPA Flomars Boutique Aglipay Street, Poblacion, Kabacan, Province of Cotabato Philippines 9407 Mobile No. 09199788994/09473957269

Statistician: Ptr. NOEL AGUSTIN Prince of Peace UMC Tamanag, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat Mobile No. 09488562326

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS:

Mindanao South District: Rev. MARY CRIS O. ANNAGUEY Cannery Road, Polomolok, South Cotabato Mobile No. 09052699800/09476369591

Mindanao Southwest District: Rev. TITO E. LINANG Gallego Street, Kalawag II Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines Mobile No. 09276186921/09756779556

Mindanao Central District: Rev. MERCEDITA R. ANTIPOLO 1353 Mercado Street, Poblacion Kabacan, Cotabato, Philippines 9407 Mobile No. 09309104625

Mindanao Central-East District: Rev. Dr. EDWIN REY D. EXIOMO Spottswood Methodist Center Quezon Boulevard, Kidapawan City, Philippines 9400 Mobile No. 09192452013

Conference Lay Leader: Mrs. JOYCE M. SUBILLAGA Spectrum Enterprises Aglipay Street, Poblacion Kabacan, Cotabato, Philippines 9407 Mobile No. 09154809062

DISTRICT LAY LEADERS:

Mindanao South District: Mr. Leonardo Mari Central UMC Lukban Street, General Santos City, Philippines Mobile No. 09485079634

Mindanao Southwest District: Mrs. ESTHER G. SALVADOR Capitol UMC Isulan, Sultan Kudarat 9805

Mindanao Central District: Mrs. ANITA J. RIINGEN Living Faith UMC Malanduague, Kabacan, Cotabato, Philippines 9407 Mobile No. 09105945066

Mindanao Central-East District: Mr. IMINGCIO PLANG Branscomb Memorial UMC SMC, Kidapawan City 9400

Director of the Connectional Ministry: Rev. Manuel Rapisura Sottswood Methodist Center Kidapawan City, Philippines 9400

Chairperson: Board of Trustees: Rev. BENJAMIN M. DUPITAS New Life UMC Polomolok, South Cotabato Mobile No. 09282007013

LAY ORGANIZATION PRESIDENTS:

United Methodist Men: Dr. ABRAHAM G. CASTILLO 1017 Bonifacio Street, Poblacion Kabacan, Cotabato, Philippines 9407

Women Society of Christian Service: Mrs. JOYCE M. SUBILLAGA Spectrum Enterprises Aglipay Street, Poblacion Kabacan, Cotabato, Philippines 9407 Mobile No. 09154809062

United Methodist Young Adult Fellowship: Mr. RUEL D. PANAGUITON Central UMC Bonifacio Street, Poblacion, Kabacan Province of Cotabato

United Methodist Youth Fellowship: Ms. ANALITA MAE FLORES Central UMC Tacurong City, Philippines

COMPOSITION OF INSTITUTIONS, BOARDS, COUNCILS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES 2013-2016 INSTITUTIONS: A. Greene Academy Board of Trustees 2016: Mrs. Adoracion Vistal Rev. Jeric C. Cortado Rev. Benjamin M. Dupitas 2018: Mrs. Nelfa Isip Mr. Camilo N. Toledo Jr. Evangeline Joaquin 2020: Eunice Rigonan Eunilyn Dabucon Cristine Mae Tioaquen Alumni President: Mr. Jovencio Tabora GAPTA President: Mrs. Grace Manglicmot Ex-OfficioTreasurer: Rev. Vinaflor M. Ladia Bookkeeper: Mrs. Evelyn Requinton Principal: Mr. Dencio Tioaquen Bishop: Rev. Ciriaco Q. Francisco MCED DS: Rev. Edwin Rey D. Exiomo

B. Southern Philippines Methodist Colleges, Inc. a. Member of the Incorporation

Fifteen from the Annual Conference Mrs. Meriam Barrera Dr. Teofilo dela Cruz (Deceased) Bishop Jose Gamboa Jr. Rev. Robert N. Ladia Mrs. Rody Lucero Mrs. Librada Pableo (Deceased) Mrs. Nimfa P. Intendencia Bishop Leo A. Soriano Rev. Lina D. Villanueva Rev. David Pascua Ms. Framer Cristy P. Mella (2010) Mr. Isidro Somera Mrs. Alma Bella R. Respicio

a. Corporators Mari Fe Estilloso Joyce Subillaga Anacleto Duque Jr. Remy Baltazar Camilo Toledo Jr. b. Five Members – at – large Mr. Camilo N. Toledo, Jr. (2010) Mrs. Elvira Aguayo (2010) Mrs. Eunice Atienzar (2010) Atty. Benjamin Fajardo, Sr. (Deceased) Mr. Dencio Tioaquen (2010) By virtue of offices Bishop Ciriaco Q Francisco Resident Bishop – Davao Episcopal Area Rev. Manuel R. Rapisura SMC Commission – Chairperson Prof. Framer Cristy P. Mella SPMCI – President

c. SPMCI Board of Trustees Class 2017: Anacleto Duque Jr. Josephine Tangonan Class 2018: Camilo Toledo Jr. Esther Nasayao Class 2019: Joyce Subillaga Remy Baltazar Class 2020: Samuel Gura Mari Fe Estilloso

C. Mary Jophnston Hospital, Tondo, Manila: MinPAC Representative: Dr. Alma C. Visabella

D. Philippines Christian University, Taft Avenue, Manila: MinPAC Representative:

E. Union Theological Seminary, Sampaloc 1, Dasmariñas City Davao Episcopal Area Representative: Rev. Lina D. Villanueva, Rev. Francisco Bilog, Rev. Dr. Nasser A. Soriano and Ms. Franeli Pableo

F. Davao United Methodist Mission Center, Inc. (Davao Student Center) Claro M. Recto Avenue, Davao City MinAPC Representative: Rev. Ernesto O. Ramos, Mr. Imingcio Plang and Mrs. Fe T. Domingo

G. Mindanao Youth Center, Sunset Drive, Poblacion, Kabacan, Cotabato Board of Directors Deaconess Luzviminda A. Cerbas Jefrey Relojero Mrs. Anita J. Riingen Michael Buscano Dr. Abraham G. Castillo Rev. Adolfo L. Sugcawab Rev. Manuel R. Rapisura Dr. Remy Baltazar Engr. Wealtho M. Merillana

ANNUAL CONFERENCE BOARDS:

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairperson: DS Rev. Benjamin M. Dupitas Vice Chairperson: Dr. Abraham G. Castillo Secretary: Ptr. Rowena F. Cabugsa Program Director: Rev. Rolando G. Gaspar

Members by Class: Class 2019-2020: Dr. Abraham Castillo Alma Respicio Abraham Lastimosa Class 2018-2019: Imingcio Plang Lourdes Pascual Manuel R. Rapisura Class 2017-2018: Benjamin Dupitas Lolito Dauz Leonardo Mari Class 2016- 2017: Rolando G. Gaspar Gerlie Faith Ladao Anacleto Duque, Jr.

BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY Chairperson: Rev. Robert N. Ladia - Elder Registrar: Rev. Jeric C. Cortado - Elder Members: Rev. Amelia Ramos - Retired Rev. Adolfo Sugcawan - Ethnic Rev. Marcelino Juayang - Elder Rev. Evelyn Arciaga - Elder Rev. Connie Semy Mella - Elder Rev. Joshanna Aben - Elder Ptr. Elizabeth Calla – Provisional Member Ptr. Noel Agustin – Provisional Member Mrs. Joyce Subillaga - Lay Mr. Anacleto Duque Jr. - Lay Ms. Girlie Faith Ladao - Lay 1 DS’s – ex-officio

BOARD OF CHURCH AND SOCIETY Chairperson: Reymond C. Dungao V-Chairperson: Federico P. Noble, Jr. Secretary: Michael E. Buscano Treasurer: Mercedita R. Antipolo Auditor: Ramil Sagandoy Program Director: Manuel R. Rapisura Members: Jeremias Aduaya Noel Agustin Rogelio Agustin Elmer Antipolo Bartolome Aquino Roselle Carasco Rowena Cabugsa Ely Jacinto Cristine Cortado Jeric Cortado Wilfren Eteng Luzviminda Cerbas Abraham Lastimosa Mercedes Macadenden Ferdinand Callejo Mary Ann Noble Cresencio Okit Jonathan Olpindo Alex Pascua Aida Ramos Ernesto Ramos Susan Ramos Lea Simeon Adolfo Sugcawan Edgar Villanueva

BOARD OF THE LAITY Conference Lay Leader: Joyce M. Subillaga District Lay Leaders: Imelda Agustin – Mindanao South District Anita J. Riingin – Mindanao Central District Esther Salvador – Mindanao South West District Minda Angel – Mindanao Central District United Methodist Men: Dr. Abraham Castillo LolitoDauz Women’s Society of Christian Service: Marissa Q. Estampa United Methodist Young Adult Fellowship: United Methodist Youth Fellowship: Diane Mae Ulanday EunielynDabucon Elisa Mae Gura Laymen: Imingcio Plang Anacleto Duque Laywoman: Nimfa Intendencia ErlitaFlauta Youth Nominated by Committee on Nomination DS appointed by Bishop Bishop Ciriaco Q. Francisco Luis Surao

BOARD OF PENSIONS 2021 Chairperson: Abelardo Guerrero Vice Chairperson: Marissa Estampa Anacleto Duque Jr. Rosemarie Hermano Members by Class: Class 2020: Primero Laforteza TeresitaTacot Imelda Decano Leonardo Mari Class 2019: Anastacio Flores Marcelino Juayang Luzviminda Barri Eunice Abaya Class 2018: Rolando Gaspar Cres Nicolas Quirico Peralta MarbelynBayani – Secretary Class 2017: Jonathan Olpindo Mercedes Macadenden Elvie Men Abraham Castillo Class 2016: Ester Nasayao Anita Suyamin Jose Miguel Lolito Dauz Class 2015: Rogelio Caoagdan Arlene Del Rosario Pepito Tan Rosalina Miguel Class 2014: Jose Pasion Mercedita R. Antipolo Jotham Nicolas Jovita Fernando

BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAMPUS MINISTRY Chairperson: Rev. Ernesto Ramos Vice Chairperson: EunielynDabucon Secretary: Christine Mae Tioaquen Members:

Imelda Decano Priscilla Daroy Jocelyn Arellano Elmer Antipolo Emiliana Sibayan BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP Chairperson: Rev. JericCortado Vice Chairperson: Rev. Ferly Daroy Secretary: Rev. Evelyn M. Arciaga Members: Pedrito Manuel Miriam Joy C. Flauta Ariel Agustin Eunice Abaya Mary Cris D. Annaguey Alex Pascua Thelma Dumalan Sherlina Eiomo Mylene Linang Jennifer M. Panday Ely Jacinto Fe Domingo Luis Surao Jonathan Olpindo Virgie Macliing Vilma Hernandez Randy Galao Iluminada Ditchon Marivic Asuncion

COMMITTEES:

COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS: Chairperson: Rev. Ernesto Ramos Vice Chairperson: Mrs. Imelda Agustin Secretary: Deac. Luzviminda A. Cerbas Members: Joyce M. Subillaga Rev. Tito Linang Helen Sales Rev. Ferly Daroy Ms. Gemma Carbonel Rev. Terisita Tacot Deac. Aurora S. Zambrano Ms. Eunilyn Dabucon Dr. Abraham G. Castillo

COMMITTEE ON EQUITABLE SALARY AND COMPENSATION: Chairperson: Lolito Dauz Vice-Chairperson: Rogelio Caoagdan Secretary: Ma. Lourdes Pascual Members: Rev. Ernesto Ramos Fe Domingo Noemi Aguilar Remedios Celestial Aida Ramos Rolin Guzman Analee Gaspar Primo Agron Mario Bona Shirley Galindez Gemma Galindez Cresencia Nicolas Susan Ramos Efren Quibuyen Anastacio Flores Celedonia Sellona Noemi Medina Froilinda Diaz Teresita Tacot Ilumida Ditchon Lucino Cabanban Arlene May del Rosario

COMMITTEE ON ETHNIC AND LOCAL CONCERNS: Chairperson: Rev. Adolfo Sugcawan Vice Chairperson: Ptr. Dante Maneb Secretary: Ptr. Elvie Men Treasurer: Ptr. Vilma Surao Program Director: Rev. Elmer Antipolo Members: Orlando Zambrano Embog Modino Reynosa Todeño Ernesto Ramos Edgar Villanueva Cresencio Okit Jonathan Olpindo Jonathan Julian Rogelio Agustin Biody Ono Ernesto Abatayo Julito Paloma Dominador Dangtayan Rev. Luis Surao Joy Palmares

COMMITTEE ON COURTESIES AND PRIVILEGE Chairperson- Erlita Flauta Members: Joyce Subillaga Cipriana Lozano Marissa Estampa Riza Cabaltica LynieTubidan Demetria Lachica Imelda Agustin

COMMITTEE ON PARISH and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Chairperson: Federico Noble Jr. V-Chairperson: Adolfo Sugcawan Secretary: Jeric Cortado Finance Officer: Mercedita R. Antipolo Auditor: Leah M. Simeon Program Director: Vaniza R. Mangay-ayam Members: Priscilla Daroy Noel Agustin Reymond Dungao Ely Jacinto Manuel Rapisura Rowena F. Cabugsa Connie Semy Mella

COMMITTEE ON STATISTICS Chairperson: Rev. Tito Linang Members: Rev. Manuel Rapisura Rev. Roberto Ladia Rev. Primero Laforteza Rev. Benjamin Dupitas All District Statisticians all District Treasurer and CFA Chairperson

COMMITTEE ON LAY SERVANT MINISTRY Chairperson: Miriam Joy C. Frauta Vice Chairperson: Mercedes D. Macadenden Secretary: Christine Mae P. Tioaquen Members: Marivic Asunncion Abraham Castillo Cristina Dumapit Gemma Carbonell Imelda Agustin Eunielyn Dabucon Rogelio Agustin Thelma Dumlao Agnes Amores Jennifer Panday Ernesto Abatayo Julito Paloma JosueTagarda Joyce Subillaga

COMMITTEE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION and DEVELOPMENT Chairperson: Cristine de Guzman-Cortado Vice Chairperson: Daisy Guerero Secretary: Imelda C. Decano Members: Eunice Abaya Sherlina Exiomo Mylene Linang Rechelle Malangay MarifeIbasco

COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE RULES OF ORDER AND POLICIES Chairperson: Mrs. Nimfa P. Intendencia Vice Chairperson: Rev. Luis P. Surao Secretary: Imelda C. Decano Members: Christine Mae P. Tioaquen Eunielyn N. Dabucon Rev. Connie Semy Mella Rev. Abelardo Guerrero

COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS Federico Noble, Jr. Mary Ann Noble Daisy Belleza Marbelyn R. Bayani

COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIAL: Ninfa Pastores and Ptr. Elvie Men Lynie Tubidan and Ptr. Mary Ann Noble Gemma Labagan and Rev. Primero Laforteza Dominador Castro and Rev. Miriam Joy Flauta

COMMITTEE ON DAILY PROCEEDINGS Chairperson: Rev. Connie Semy Mella

Vice Chairperson: Rev. Larry Guerrero Secretary: Deac. Jocelyn Arellano Members: Ptr. Federico Noble Jr. Rev. Jonathan Olpindo Rev. Manuel Rapisura Rev. Reymond Dungao Rev. Abraham Lastimosa Ms. Eunilyn Dabucon Ms. Erlita Flauta Deac. Aurora Zambrano Deac. Luzviminda A. Cerbas

COMMITTEE ON CHURCH STRUCTURE Chairperson: Ptr. Federico P. Noble, Jr. Vice Chairperson: Rev. Manuel Rapisura Secretary: Rev. Mary Cris Annaguey Members: Rev. Adolfo Sugcawan Rev. Vaniza Mangay-ayam Rev. Reymond C. Dungao

COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACY Chairperson: Erlita C. Flauta Vice Chairperson: Nimfa P. Intendencia Members: Imelda Agustin Cresencia Nicolas Marissa Estampa Anacleto Duque, Jr. ImingcioPlang Jonathan Olpindo Rogelio Agustin Rosemarie Hermano Joyce Subillaga

COMMITTEE ON GLOBAL MINISTRY Chairperson: Ben Macadenden Vice Chairperson: Rosemarie Hermano Secretary: Ma. Aurora Zambrano Members: Rev. Jeric Cortado Priscilla Daroy Luz Cerbas Christine Mae Tioaquen Helen Sales Mayeth Flores Romeo Valdez

COMMITTEE ON MIGRANT MINISTRY MSD – Cresencia Nicolas and Vilma Hernandez MSWD – Dominador Garcia and Jonathan Gervacio MCED – Nilfa Isip and Ferly Daroy MCD – Lynie Tubidan and Jonathan Olpindo Director – Federico Noble Jr.

COMMITTEE TO EDIT AND PRINT THE JOURNAL Chairperson: Rosemarie C. Hermano Vice Chairperson: Vinaflor Ladia Secretary: Anita J. Riingen Members: Demetria B. Lachica Rev. Amelia G. Ramos Cipriana Lozano

COMMITTEE ON RETIREMENT VILLAGE: Leonardo Mari Joyce Subillaga Tirso Genelsa Emiliana Sibayan Roberto Ladia COUNCILS:

COUNCIL ON FINANCE and ADMINISTRATION Chairperson: Cresencia L. Nicolas Vice Chairperson: Imelda Agustin

Secretary: Jovita Fernando Members: Ada Caballero Nimfa Intendencia Alma Bella Respicio Anita Riingen Leonardo Mari Quirico Peralta Abraham Castillo Anacleto Duque Jr. Anastacio Flores Tito Linang TeresitaTacot Federico Noble Jr. Pedrito Manuel Rev. Manuel Rapisura Dr. Grace Caoagdan- Penida Ex-Officio Members: Annual Conference Treasurer Resident Bishop: Rev. Ciriaco Q. Francisco District Superintendent: Rev. Manuel R. Rapisura, Rev. Benjamin M. Dupitas, Rev. Roberto N. Ladia & Rev. Premiro Lafoteza

COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRY Chairperson: Michael Buscano Vice-Chairperson: Ramil Sagandoy Secretary: Roselle Carasco Finance: Mary Ann G. Noble Auditor: Cristine D. Cortado Program Director: Rev. Jeric C. Cortado Members: Federico Noble Bartolome Aquino Vaniza Mangay - ayam Miriam Joy Flauta Leah Simeon Elmer Antipolo Mercedita R. Antipolo WilfrenEteng Gemma Labagan Esther Aquino Analou Ytang Jeffrey Relojero Jotham Paul Nicolas Ruth Ann Lozano EunielynDabucon Diane Mae Ulanday Christine Mae Tioaquen DISTRICT YOUTH COORDINATORS: MCD - Rev. Mercedita R. Antipolo MCED - Deac. Emily Buquirin MSD - Deac. Daisy Faith Galdones MSWD - Rev. Pedrito Manuel

COUNCIL ON YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Chairperson: Ptr. Daisy Belleza Vice-Chairperson: Helen Sales Secretary Marivic G. Asuncion Finance Officer Ptr. Mary Ann Gabling- Noble Program Director: Ptr. Rowena Cabugsa Members Mary Jane Talaboc Cristina Dumapit Maribeth D. Dela Cruz Evangeline M. Kilam Ptr. Reynosa Todeño Ptr. Vilma Hernandez Ptr. Randy Galao Ptr. Elvie Men Ptr. Elmer Antipolo

COUNCIL ON CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Chairperson: Jocelyn Ocreto-Arellano Vice Chairperson: Ester Valdez- Aquino Members: Cristine Cortado Mary Jane Miguel Rachelle Malangay Mylene Linang Janice Acob Helen Sales Lynie Tubidan Michael Buscano Analou Ytang Joylie Serano Eva Estillore Luzviminda Cerbas Emely Decano

COMMISSIONS:

COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY Chairperson: Jeremias F. Aduaya Vice Chairperson: Rosalina Miguel Secretary: Amelia Ramos Treasurer: Consorcia Buduan Members: Abraham Lastimosa Ruben Mostrales Daisy G. Aduaya Randy Galao Camilo Toledo, Jr. Noemi Medina Nenita Agmata Rosemarie Hermano Vinaflor Ladia Vilma Hernandez Roberto Labagan MarcelinoJuayang Norma Carasco Ernesto Abatayo Julito Abatayo Dominador Dangtayan

COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF ROLE OF WOMEN Chairperson: Eva C. Estillore Vice Chairperson: Daisy Guerero Secretary: Deac. Janice Acob Members: Mary Jane Talaboc Marivic Asuncion Jovita L. Fernando Letty M. Micoza Evangeline V. Joaquin Bernadette A. Sta-Ana Mary Ann Gabling-Noble Fe M. Domingo Florida P. Miguel Daisy G. Aduaya Francisca Castro

SMC COMMISSION MCD: Rev. Ernesto O. Ramos and Dr. Abraham G. Castillo MCED: Ptr. Rommel Valdez and Imingcio Plang MSD: Rev. Tito Linang and Leonardo Mari MSWD: Rev. Teresita Tacot and Lolito Daus Resident Bishop: Rev. Ciriaco Q. Francisco

COMMISSION ON HEALTH AND WELFARE Chairperson: Mercedes D. Macadenden Vice Chairperson: Daisy G. Aduaya Secretary: ` Mary Ann G. Noble Members: Jonathan Olpindo Jovita Fernando EmilianaSibayan Pet Tan Dr. Alma Visabella Agnes Amores Elvira Aguayo Dr. Ben Agbisit Dr. Rocky Pasion Melody Tioaquen Dr. John Mark Villanueva Filmae Corpuz

COMMISSION ON DEACONESS SERVICE Chairperson: Elizabeth Caducoy Secretary: Jocelyn Ocreto and Luzviminda Cerbas Members: Imingcio Plang Ruber Mostrales Mercedes Macadenden Aida Ramos Eda Caballero Sherlena Exiomo Lynie Tubidan Emiliana Sibayan

ROSTER OF CONFERENCE MINISTERIAL MEMBERS Conference 2013-2016

FULL MEMBERS ELDER Name Accepted Full Member Elder 1. Aben, Joshanna 1994 1994 2. Agustin, Rogelio 2007 2007 3. Arciaga, Evelyn 2003 2003 4. Antipolo, Mercedita R. 2013 2013 5. Antipolo, Elmer A. 2008 2008 6. Annaguey, Mary Cris O. 2010 2010 7. Barri, Luzviminda C. 2007 2007 8. Cojano, Gemma F. 2012 2012 9. Cortado Jeric C. 2009 2009 10. Daroy, Ferly 1998 2009 11. Dungao, Reymond C. 2013 2013 12. Dupitas, Benjamin M. 1983 1986 13. Encarnacion, Edgar 2010 2010 14. Exiomo, Edwin Rey D. 1990 1990 15. Exiomo, Julieta C. 2012 2012 16. Fernandez, Herminio 1990 1990 17. Flauta, Miriam Joy C. 2013 2013 18. Gaspar, Dionie G. 1983 1985 19. Gaspar, Rolando G. 1991 1998 20. Gervacio, Jonathan 2005 2005 21. Guerrero, Abelardo N. 1997 1997 22. Hernandez, Vilma M. 2013 2013 23. Jacinto, Ely 2012 2012 24. Juayang, Marcelino 2004 2004 25. Labagan, Roberto T. 2010 2010 26. Ladia, Roberto N. 1980 1980 27. Lastimosa, Abraham 1983 1984 28. Linang, Tito E. 2013 2013 29. Mangay-ayam, Vaniza R. 2013 2013 30. Manuel, Donato 2004 2004 31. Manuel, Pedrito 2012 2012 32. Medina, Noemi 1995 1999 33. Mella, Connie Semy P. 1998 2003 34. Noble, Mary Ann G. 2015 2015 35. Noble, Federico P. 2015 2015 36. Olpindo, Jonathan 1991 1991 37. Pascua, Alex S. 2000 2000 38. Perocillo, James 2003 2003 39. Ramos, Ernesto O. 1987 1988 32. Rapisura, Manue R. 1983 1987 33. Sudio, Ligaya 2012 2012 34. Sugcawan, Adolfo L. 2012 2012 35. Tabago, Rudy 2004 2004 36. Tacot, Teresita 1991 1991 37. Tan, Pepito 2005 2005

38. Villanueva, Edgar 2013 2013

ELDER’S ORDER (Retired) Full Member Retired Age 39. Bawas, Teofilo 1966 1978 55 40. Budoy, Ernesto 1990 1992 65 41. Adviento, Cirilo 1978 1996 61 42. Miguel, Jose 1965 1996 62 43. Pasion , Jose 1967 1996 64 44. Wangawang, Noemi 1976 2011 70 45. Iniego, Dominador 1970 2011 65 46. Carasco, Norma 1993 2002 55 47. Narvaez, Isabel 999 2002 69 48. Estaris, Crispina 1972 2003 72 49. Del Rosario, William 1983 2004 55 50. Buduan, Consorcia 2002 2005 65 52. Arellano, Billy 1976 2006 63 53. Dismas, Prisco 1999 2006 67 54. Villanueva, Lina 1998 2008 67 55. Ramos, Amelia 1998 2008 66 56. Miguel, Renato 1997 2009 65 57. Salayan, Muntil 2003 2009 75 58. Miguel, Lorenzo 1981 2009 64 59. Miguel , Rosalina 1991 2010 60. Daroy, Josue I. 1983 2014 61. Nasayao, Ester D. 2003 2014 62. Macadenden, Benjamin

DEACON’S ORDER (ACTIVE) ` Full Member Deacon 63. Agustin – Smith, Patria 1975 1975 62. Ramos, Aida 2000 2002 63. Hermano, Rosemarie 2012 2012 64. Del Rosario, Sheryl S. 2016 2016 65. Lupdag, Anselmo 1967 1967

DEACON’S ORDER (Retired) Full Member Retired Age 66. Ladia , Vinaflor 2004 2014 67. Aduaya , Daisy 2005 2014 68. Aduaya , Jeremias 2004 2014 69. Lupdag, Anselmo 1967 2016

AFFILIATE MEMBERS 70. McCarty, Janet 71. Annaguey, Roland 2002

PROVISIONAL MEMBERS ACTIVE PROVISIONAL 1. Baguio, Lolita G. 2006 2. Domingo, Fe 2011 3. Calla , Elizabeth 2011 4. Noel , Agustin 2012 5. Bayani, Marbelyn R. 2013

6. Callejo, Ferdinand 2014 7. Sagandoy, Roselle 2014 8. Abatayo, Ernesto 2014 9. Aquino, Bartolome, Jr. 2014 10. Dangtayan, Dominador 2014 11. Galao, Randy 2014 12. Maneb, Dante 2014 13. Palmares, Joy 2014 14. Panday, Jennifer 2014 15. Todeňo, Reynosa 2014 16. Simeon, Leah 2014 17. Men, Elvie 2014 18. Tagarda, Josue 2014 19. Apdan, Oscar 2014 20. Dignadice, Liwliwa R. 2016 21. Maranguit, Phoebe

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ACTIVE YEAR ADMITTED 1. Leonida Gervacio 2006

ASSOCIATE RETIRED AGE 2. Yalen Pandian 1991 1998 54 3. Damgasin, Noe 1983 2011 64

LOCAL PASTORS WITH EPISCOPAL APPOINTMENT NAME YEAR ACCEPTED AS LOCAL PASTOR 1. Cabugsa, Rowena F. 2005 2. Embog, Modeno 2009 3. Mag-abo, Priscillano 1999 4. Ono, Biody 5. Paluma, Julito 2010 6. Romero, Ronyl 2011 7. Slon, Rolando 2011 8. Acob, Ricky 2014 9. Cerbas, Argie 2014 10. Encarnacion, Samuel 2014 11. Fernandez, Julius 2014 12. Galao, Joey 2014 13. Gragasin, Angel 2014 14. Bida, Jeck 2014 15. Ono, Honey Lyn 16. Roque, Jonathan 2015 17. Roque, Leonora 2009 18. Garbin, Marchilla 2016 19. Ancheta, Junilo 2015 20. Cagang, Ma Teresa E. 2015 21. Valdez, Rommel 22. Basco, Edwin 2015 23. Romero, Daffodil C. 2016

24. Vilma, Surao

ON PRE-THEOLOGICAL STUDY AT SPMC 25. Castillo, Lyndon 4th Year 26. Apdan, Oliver 4th Year 27. Dewig, Wilma 3rd Year 28. Romero, Ronyl First Year 29. Labagan, Gladimei 3rd Year 30. Salayan, Starvejean

ROSTER OF CONFERENCE DEACONESS Conference 2013-2016 COMMISSIONED ACTIVE YEAR COMMISSIONED 1. Acob, Janice B. 2009 2. Ancho, Loida 1990 3. Aquino, Ester V. 2004 4. Arellano, Jocelyn O. 2005 5. Bautista, Loida 1996 6. Cabaltica, Riza 2009 7. Caducoy, Elizabeth L. 1990 8. Cerbas, Luzviminda A. 2007 9. Cortado, Cristine G. 2008 10. Decano, Emily B. 2002 11. Decano, Imelda 1999 12. Escalona, Merry Joy B. 2010 13. Exiomo, Sherlina A. 1991 14. Gabor, Jenelyn 2001 15. Galapon, Mary Grace 1999 16. Galdones, Daisy Faith S. 1996 17. Gaspar, Analee 2000 18. Guerero, Daisy V. 2009 19. Ibasco, Marife 2012 20. Linang, Mylene P. 2006 21. Malangay, Rachele S. 2006 22. Sablay, Hazel M. 23. Sibayan, Emilia C. 1990 24. Tubedan, Lynie L. 1992 25. Villanueva, Lyan 2012 26. Ytang, Analou 27. Zambrano, Ma. Aurora S. 1992 28. Palmares, Reyjoice F. 29. Estillore, Eva C. 30. Fernandez, Michelle M. 31. Daguio, Marife 32. Dimagan, Veronica B. HOME MISSIONER ACTIVE YEAR COMMISSIONED 1. Buscano, Michael E. 2012 2. Tabago, Jezreel D. 2016 RETIRED YEAR COMMISSIONED YEAR RETIRED AGE 1. Aurelia Rufino 1955 1992 63 2. Anita Suyamin 1956 1997 62 3. Adoracion Vistal 1958 2001 65 4. Lydia Miguel 1968 2004 60 5. Ligaya Sudio 1982 2005 47 6. Anita L. Tiemsin 1970 2006 62 7. Rosemarie C. Hermano 1992 2012 43 8. Eunice Abaya 1988 9. Daroy, Priscilla B. 1973 1994

ROSTER OF DIACONAL MINISTER Conference 2013-20114

ACTIVE YEAR COMMISSIONED 1. Priscilla Daroy 1995 Family Ministries

2. Dania Soriano 1994 Person in Mission (Comprehensive Community Based Primary Healthcare Program)

REGISTRY OF LAY DELEGATES 2013-2016

MINDANAO SOUTH DISTRICT

LOCAL CHURCH PRINCIPAL ALTERNATE/RESERVE First UMC Mercedes Macadenden Iluminada Ditchon Domingo St., GPS, Koronadal City Quirino Libunao Lourdes Pascual Anabelle De Asis Nestor Balason Mt. Sinai UMC Celia Leong Reybaldo Palmares Lake Sebu, South Cotabato Blessed Redeemer UMC Mrs. Cabaya Little Baguio, Suralla, South Cot. Zion UMC Quirino Peralta Josephine Collado Poblacion, Surallah, South Cot. Luzminda Peralta Cape of Faith UMC Nimfa P. Intendencia Josie Calonsag Poblacion, Tantangan, South Cot. Agustina UMC Cresencia Nicolas Caloocan, Koronadal City St. John UMC Leticia Bautista Ryan Manasseh Dellomes Namnama, Koronadal City Lily Penida Aida Dellomes Alex Sagun St. Joseph UMC Nestor Cudal Nestor Cudal New Pangasinan, Koronadal City Yolanda dela Cruz Ursula Nacional Freddie Asuncion Nolita Ginez Esperanza UMC Evangeline Necesito Cecilia Aquirre, Sonia Taoma Esperanza, Koronadal City Araceli Ruiz Jane Bañaga Fe Manangan Prince of Peace UMC Marivic Asuncion May Ann C. Dungao Tamnag, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat Arlene A. dela Cruz Antonieta Rabina Simon Peter UMC Bernadette Sta. Ana Imelda Jacinto Blingkong, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat Milagros Villegas Central UMC Renato Diana Leonardo Mari Lukban St., Gen., Santos City Joel Mangonon Good Shepherd UMC Mr. Rafael Camanga Mrs. Aurora de Milo Pob.. Kiamba, Sarangani Tubeh Smakong UMC Nestor Tamblik Lunen, Tupi, South Cotabato Sfut Lawil UMC Martin Salayan Saboy, Tupi, South Cotabato Libot Bulol UMC Evangeline Kilam Emelia Basawil Pangi, Tupi, South Cotabato New Life UMC Dante Ocampo Cristina Dumapit Nat’l. Highway, Polomolok, So. Cot.

Faith UMC Estrelita Catipay Francisco Pag-elion Salyan, Maligang, Kiamba, Sarangani Myrna Fado Adelaida Cabales Riverside UMC Lucino Cabanban Romeo Cabanban Tablao, Kiamba, Sarangani Jean Marzo Mylene Damgasin Dina Arroyo Grace UMC Grace Lantingan Ruben Gulam Poblacion, Tupi, South Cotabato Greenhills UMC Jesa Capitli Diane Mae Ulanday Fatima, Gen., Santos City Claire Pasion Lovely Manso Acacia UMC Josue Urbano Nicolas Jacinto Purok Acacia, Blingkong Hilltop UMC Mrs. Magabo Junifer Mag-abo Patban, Sufa Tuba, Glan, Sarangani St. Peter UMC Amelia Pascual Adoracion Gagno Ligayan, Gen. Santos City Rubilyn Ortega Luvina Rabe Hope UMC Margie Bonostro Pangi, Maitum, Sarangani Community UMC Petra Pascual Palian, Tupi, South Cotabato Youth Geraldin Nicolas

District Lay Leader Leonardo Mari UMYAF Ryan Dillomes UMM Nestor Tamblik UMWSCS Jasmin Centino

Registry of Delegates 2013-2016 MINDANAO SOUTHWEST DISTRICT LOCAL CHURCH PRINCIPAL ALTERNATE/RESERVE Central UMC Mr. Efren Quibuyen Cris Ramos Nat’l., Highway, Tacurong City Anastacio Flores Gres Ancheta Maysheen Collong Capitol UMC Edwin Duldulao Ester Salvador Pamintuan St., Isulan, Sul. Kud. Pag – asa UMC Ada Caballero Grace Sacopla Poblacion, Lambayong, Sul. Kud. Isabelita Abalos Wesley UMC Juliana C. Ocreto Engr. Isidro Somera Villamor, Esperanza, Sul. Kud. Peace UMC Gemma A. Carbonel Vilma Chiong New Tarlac, Esperanza, Sul. Kud. Chita Galope Lolita Carbonel Everlasting UMC Remedies Matutino Lolito Dauz Laguilayan, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat Beatriz L. Tumilden Good Shepherd UMC Susan Ramos Celedonia Sellona Katitisan, Lambayong, Sul. Kud. Mela Balaba Emmanuel UMC Naome Aguilar Amorphina Bernal San Emmanuel, Tacurong City Ruby Madahan Pisgah UMC Editha Tangonan Tessie Manzano Palumbe, Lambayong, Sul. Kud. Hiyasmin Martin Nenita Sapad Gemmyfer Tangonan Maligaya UMC Sherly Galindes Mercy Nacario Maligaya, Lambayong, Sul. Kud. Janeth Acerto Christ the King UMC Rogelio Manzano Norma Arellano Katico, Pres., Quirino, Sul. Kud. Elionor Molina New Galilee UMC Jimmy Laruan Laguinding, Esperanza, Sul. Kud. Tagumpay UMC Felbar de Guzman Josefina Gregorio Kapaya, Bagumbayan, Sul. Kud. Salome Santiago Joy UMC Josephine Gascon Kalibuhan, Palimbang, Sul. Kud. Trinity UMC Florante Ildefonso Rodrigo Abalos Sadsalan, Lambayong, Sul. Kud. Joel Capyan Survivor UMC Floilinda Diaz Marina Sanchez Pob., Columbio, Sultan Kudarat Norlinda Obra Sariwa UMC Frodincio Bundok Sariwa, Laguinding, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat Damascus UMC Edetha Presas Pablo Acob Teofilo Dagayan Pine Tree UMC1 Pine Tree, Bagumbayan, Sul. Kud.

1Discontinued 2009.

Registry of Delegates 2013-2016

MINDANAO CENTRAL-EAST DISTRICT2

LOCAL CHURCH PRINCIPAL ALTERNATE/S

Baguio Memorial Jonathan Julian Sta. Felomina, Palusok, Bartolome Sugcawan Makilala, Cotabato Cheryl Baguio Beho Umor Aico Gundo

Branscomb Memorial Rolin Guzman Marlyn Toquero SMC, Kidapawan City, Imingcio Plang Cotabato

Community Dominador Castro Rizabelle Duldulao SPMC Compound, Francisca Castro Kidapawan City, Cotabato Noli Peace Ladia

First Nowell Maribeth dela Cruz Alma Lustre Dugong, M’lang, Cotabato Hilda dela Cruz Saturnina Abenojar Antonina Simon Green Pasture Felipa Betil Elizabeth Bundosan Puas-Inda, Amas, Josieca Tawas Kidapawan City, Cotabato Maribel Amlon

Healing Grace Raul Catian Charlie Caramihan Malatab, Antipas, Cotabato Robert Rico

Hope Valley Debbie Carado Eddie Carado Tumanding, Arakan, Cotabato

Little Cochran Gerlie N. Ladao Evangeline Joaquin Bulacanon, Makilala, Mila Floresca Cotabato Ligaya Palakay Ernesto Pertible Living Grace Rogelio Caoagdan Eunice Rigonan Poblacion, Makilala, Alipia Caoagdan Cotabato

Michael Corella

Noli Decano Christine Mae Tioaquin Living Word

2 Reverted to Preaching Points 2009: Spring Life UMC, Bato, Makilala, Cotabato; Emmanuel UMC, Luna Norte, Makilala, Cotabato; Riverside UMC, Doroluman, Cotabato; Blessed Redeemer UMC, Manubuan, Makilala, Cotabato.

Greene Academy, San Vicente, Makilala, Cotabato

Manobo Village Edgar Sernicula

New Galilee Nenita Baruyan Vergie Edo Malungon, Makilala, Cotabato

Pioneer Ruth Peňano Helen Sales Poblacion 2, M’lang, Aurelia Galapon Cotabato

River of Life Imelda Flores

Spring of Life Eugenio Badilles Imelda Flores

Youth Joy Guerrero

UMYAF Hazel Sugcawan

UMM Rogelio Caoagdan

UMWSCS Francisca Castro

Lay Leader Imingcio Plang

Registry of Lay Delegates Conference year 2013-2016

MINDANAO CENTRAL DISTRICT

LOCAL CHURCH PRINCIPAL ALTERNATE/S Bethel Rosalie A. dela Cruz Remegia B. Buquing Bannawag, Kabacan, Cotabato Breath of God Joy Ysip Felisa Riingen Demapao, Libungan, Cotabato Canaan Arsobelita Agustin Rafael Domingo Lower Paatan, Kabacan, Cotabato Josephine Subillaga Jake Subillaga Myrna Caser Cappia Primo Agron Paulita Alamangco Gayonga, Northern Kabuntalan, Lorelie Labagan Maguindanao Elizabeth Escobar Christ Jocelyn Riogelon Emelita Felicitas Upper Paatan, Kabacan, Cotabato Daisy Oriero Founder Leah Gromio Elena Ramirez Aringay, Kabacan, Cotabato Mary Jane Talabo Galilee Condardo Tayocnog Nenita Agmata Pasandalan, Lebak, SK Rey Alegre Estrella Sixto Glad Tidings Remedios Celestial Editha Bejarin Central Glad, Midsayap, Cotabato Edna Vihellie Collados Gethsemane Rebecca Calzado Anita Riingen Sangay, Kalamansig, SK Cendy Gamboa Alona Jane Gamboa Good Shepherd Agnes Amores Almie Casel Marbel, Matalam, Cotabato Zosima Apolonio Elma Dumlao Elizabeth Verdadero Hope Hermilita Rios Carlina Cariaga Pisan, Kabacan, Cotabato Yvone Dendero Jordan Florita Bacoco Noemi Managad Poloy-poloy, Lebak, SK Crista Molina Eva Cleo Kabacan Central Engr. Wealtho M. Merillana Marisa Estampa Bonifacio St., Poblacion, Kabacan, Cipriana Lozano Cotabato Wilhelmina C. Borromeo Demetria Lachica Kutang Bato Emillano Caoagdan Maricel Pampliega Sinsuat Ave., Cotabato City

Living Faith Leila S. Rigos Erlinda P. Llabres Malanduague, Kabacan, Cotabato Charito B. Corpuz Anita J. Riingen

Living Water Fe T. Domingo Hesel Marc Osoteo Katidtuan, Kabacan, Cotabato Dionisia Mutoc Teresita L. Baltazar

Mid-Sayap Lynel Cabangbang Ester Maturan Poblacion, Midsayap, Cotabato Mt. Ararat Mission Milagros Sibayan Marissa Emman Sanggadong, Kabacan, Province of Ruben Emman Cotabato Mt. Sinai Ayson Buna Erlinda S. Marquez Dagupan, Kabacan, Cotabato Vicente Ullo New Philadelphian Marilou Mariano Elma Madrones Sinawingan, Libungan, Province of Norma Mariano Cotabato Samaria Rebecca Gambet Pablo Soliven Guintales, Lebak, SK Spring of Living Water Jun Dapiosen Ruben Buyacao Cuyapon, Kabacan, Province of Virgie Makliing Cotabato Anita Sagampad Sunshine Eimer Estilloso Phoebe Abalos Osias, Kabacan, Cotabat St. Joseph Arlene Sibayan Susan Dres Siento Trenta, Pedtad, Kabacan, Province of Cotabato University Dr. Rocky Pasion Dr. Remy Baltazar Sunset Drive, Poblacion, Kabacan, Anacleto Duque, Jr. Adela Ranches Province of Cotabato St. Micahel Mission Virgie Pascua Jonathan Castillo Manubuan, Matalam, Province of Dr. Abraham G. Castillo Cotabato Salangsang Mission Leah Patawaran Km. 23, Salangsang, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat Youth Razel Mariah L. Caducoy UMYAF Chona B. Panaguiton UMM Joefil Quea-eo UMWSCS Vrenelie Decal Lay Leader Anita J. Riingen

DAILY PROCEEDINGS Of the 61st Regular Session of the Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. Branscomb Memorial United Methodist Church Spottswood Methodist Mission Center Kidapawan City

April 21, 2016 The conference proper began with a Service of Remembrance and Holy Communion at exactly 9:00 o’clock in the morning on April 21, 2016. Bishop Leo A. Soriano preached the transforming Word, and Bishop Ciriaco Q. Francisco at the Holy Communion. He was assisted by the District Superintendents: Rev. Tito E. Linang, Rev. Edwin Rey D. Exiomo, Rev. Mary Cris O. Annaguey and Rev. Mercedita R. Antipolo. Host Pastor, Rev. Julieta C. Exiomo was the worship leader. Deaconess Ma. Aurora S. Zambrano led the singing of the National Anthem.

Opening of the Conference At 11:00 AM the bishop declared the opening of the 61st Regular Session of the Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference.

Roll Call The Conference secretary called the roll of the clergy and lay members of the conference. There are 91 clergies and 64 lay men and women present. The Bishop declared a quorum and then presented the program for adoption.

Motion: To adopt the printed program and leave to the Presider the freedom to make necessary adjustment. 16-001: Approved

Motion: To adopt the printed journal as an official journal of the 60th Regular session of the Mindanao Philippines annual Conference with the editing and correction done. 16-002: Approved

Motion: to suspend the conference rule #8 which determines the conference bar. 16-003: Approved

Motion: Na ang lahat na upuan sa loob ng simbahan sa kaliwa at kanang bahagi ang bubuo sa conference bar; and nasa kanan ay ang mga manggagawa at ang nasa kaliwa ay ang mga layko. 16-004: Approved

Afternoon session

Report: EPISCOPAL ADDRESS The Bishop relinquished his seat to Rev. Edwin Rey Exiomo in order for him to deliver the Episcopal Address.

Motion: To accept the Episcopal Address. 16-005: Approved Motion: To refer all the salient points of the Episcopal Address to the different boards and committees of the conference for consideration and action.

16-006: Approved

Report: Asuncion A. Perez Memorial Center, Inc.: Liza Adamos-Cortez – Executive Director Motion: To accept the report of the Asuncion A. Perez Memorial Center, Inc. 16-007: Approved

Reiteration: Continue observing the Asuncion Perez Memorial Center, Inc. Every last week of August and continue collecting relief Items for urgent need.

Report: Nomination Committee: Rev. Ernesto Ramos

The committee recommended the following:

1. Conference Secretary 2017-2020 – Rev. Reymond Dungao 16-008: Approved

2. Associate Secretary: Liwliwa Dignadice, Gemma Labagan, Edgar Villanueva 16-009: Approved

3. Statistician: Rev. Alex Pascua 16-010: Approved

Motion: That all District statisticians are members of the Conference Statistics and Research Committee. 16-011: Approved

4. Committee to edit the and publish the journal Chairperson – Anita Riingen 16-012: Approved

Clarification that the action #2015-118 of the 2015 journal that thefollowing are recommended to be members of the incorporators not a commissioners. The SMC Commission MCD- Rev. Ernesto Ramos, Dr. Abraham Castillo MSWD- Rev. Teresita Tacot, Lolito Daus MSD - Rev. Tito Linang, Leonardo Mari MCED – Ptr. Rommel Valdez, Imingcio Plang

3:30 PM – Meeting of the Board, Committees, Commissions and Councils 7:30 PM – Welcome night Master of Ceremony – Jezreel Tabago and Imelda Alvarez Praise singing – led by Elvie Men Welcome Remarks – MCED- Rev. Edwin Rey Exiomo, BUMC- Imingcio Plang Presentation from each District – MCD, MSD, MSWD, MCED During the MCED presentation they had raised an amount of ₱ 4, 238. 25 for the building of the MCED Parsonage. Closing remarks and Prayer – Bishop Ciriaco Q. Francisco

9:00 PM – Clergy Session

Report: BOOM: Rev. Jeric Cortado

These are based on the actions and recommendation: 1. Recognition of the Newly Graduates from our recognized formation centre: a. Bachelor of Arts major in Theology, Cum Laude, Southern Philippines Methodist Colleges, Inc. Mt. Apo Village, Kidapawan City, March 2016- Daffodil C. Romero b. Master of Ministry, SPMCI – Elizabeth Calla, Criscencio Okit, Dominador Dangtayan, Oscar Apdan, Josue Tagarda. c. Master of Ministry , BHTS – Rogelio Agustin, Noel Agustin

2. Recognition of those who attended the Seminar and passed the Licensing Examination for Local Pastor held last March 2016 at the Southern Philippines Methodist Colleges, Inc. a. Acob, Ricky b. Ancheta, Junilo c. Basco, Edwin Jr. d. Bida, Jeck e. Cagang, Maria Theresa f. Cerbas, Argie g. Cabugsa, Rowena h. Embog, Modino i. Encarnacion, Samuel j. Fernandez, Julius k. Galao, Joey l. Gragasin, Angel m. Ono, Honey Lyn n. Paluma, Julito o. Surao, Vilma p. Valdez, Rommel 3. Recognition of those attended and passed the Provisional Membership Seminar and Examination: a. Dignadice, Liwliwa b. Okit, Cresencio

Reccommendations: 1. To continue as licenced local pastor; a. Acob, Ricky b. Basco, Edwin Jr. c. Bida, Jeck d. Cerbas, Argie e. Cabugsa, Rowena f. Embog, Modino g. Encarnacion, Samuel h. Fernandez, Julius i. Galao, Joey j. Gragasin, Angel k. Ono, Honey Lyn

l. Paluma, Julito m. Surao, Vilma n. Valdez, Rommel o. Jonathan Roque p. Loenora Roque 16-013 - Approved

2. To be commissioned Provisional Elder; a. Dignadice, Liwliwa b. Okit, Cresencio 16-014: Approved 3. To be licenced local pastor; a. Ancheta, Junilo Jr. b. Garbin, Marchilla c. Romero, Daffodil 16-015: Approved

4. Continue to study; a. AB Theology-SPMCI i. Labagan, Gladimei ii. Salayan, Starvejean b. Bachelor of Ministry-SPMCI i. Abatayo, Ernesto c. MDIV-UTS i. Acob, Ricky 16-016: Approved Closing Prayer by Rev. Lorenzo Miguel

Day 2 – April 22, 2016

8:00 AM – The Morning Devotion was led by the MCD and Rev. Federico Noble Jr. shared the inspirational message.

Report: BHTS: Dr. Arnaldo Estrella Motion: To accept the report of the BHTS. 16-017: Approved

Observation: Bilang SMMC Commissioner mayroon akong obserbasyon na may nagbibinta ng pagkain sa loob ng compound ng SMMC na walang pahintulot o usapan mula sa SMMC. Ano ang masasabi ng conference patungkol dito.

Bishop Advice: to refer this matter to the CFA because they are the one in-charge for the food and accommodation of the Conference.

DS Reports: Mindanao Southwest District: Rev. Tito E. Linang Motion: Moved to accept the report of the MSWD. 16-018: Approved

DS Report: Mindanao South District: Rev. Mary Cris O. Annaguey

Motion: To accept the report of the MSD. 16-019: Approved

Recommendation: That the Mindanao South District be allowed to change the name of their Local Churches after the place where they are located. 16-020: Refer it back to the local churches. The local churches will act on it during the charge conference and be presented to the higher level for recognition.

DS Report: Mindanao Central District: Rev. Mercedita R. Antipolo

Motion: To accept the report of the MCD. 16-021: Approved

Suggestion: That the report on finance should be calendar year so that the payment made from January to December be specified. 16-022: Refer it to the CFA to make a format of financial reporting.

1. Recommendation: That the Km. 23 Preaching point of Galilee UMC be recognized as Mission Congregation. 16-023: Approved

2. That we should mandate all Committees and Boards of this conference to review their functions and make intentional programs in line with the DEA Program Thrust so that districts down to the local churches will have clear guidelines to follow. 16-024: Approved

3. That we will oblige the Council on Finance and Administration to help our local churches CFA to have an efficient and transparent financial report. 16-025: Approved

DS Report: Mindanao Central East District: Rev. Edwin Rey D. Exiomo Privileged Motion: To extend the time. 16-026: Approved

Motion: To accept the report of the MCED. 16-027: Approved

Recommendations: 1. Barangay Luayon, Makilala, Cotabato be opened as Mission work under the supervision of living Grace UMC. 16-128: Refer back to the local church

2. One lot at Makilala be sold and part of it will be paid to the tax arrears of Php. 82,000.00 of the said property. 16-129: Refer it to the Board of Trustees.

Recognition of visitors: 1. Rev. Lindsey Kerr –Santa Rosa, California 2. Jean Reynolds – Richmond, CA First UMC 3. Rev. Bener Agtarap – Sacramento, CA 4. Rev. Felicisimo Cao – Vallejo, CA 5. Rev. Marie Sol Villalon – SWPAC/PCPR 6. Johanna May Cantor- Dela Cruz – NCCP 7. DS Ace Painit – PCC Board of Church and Society

Break for lunch – Bishop Leo Soriano led the prayer.

Afternoon Session

Report: MinPAC Treasurer: Ms. Marissa Q. Estampa

Motion: To accept the report of the Treasurer. 16-030: Approved

Recommendation: 1. To give attention to our arrears to Philippine Central Conference and General Conference. 16-031: Approved 2. That cash advances must be liquidated immediately supported with receipts or breakdown of expenses. 16-032: Refer it to the CFA to come up with a policy. 3. That any remittances made by the District Treasurer to PCC must be reported to the conference treasurer immediately for proper recording purposes. 16-133: Approved 4. To make a resolution that the time deposit from the Concert for a Cause be deposited in the name of the Annual Conference. 16-134: Approved

Recognition of Visitors from the US: 1. Rev. Teofilo Bawas (ret.) 2. Delia Bawas

Report: Council on Finance and Administration: Ms Criscencia Nicolas

Motion: to accept the report of the CFA 16-135: Approved

Recommendation: 1. Appeal to all local churches to submit their apportionments and all collected designated funds to their district treasurer and to the annual treasurer faithfully and religiously to support the Boards and Committees programs. 16-136: Approved

2. All travel pool must be submitted to PCC before April 30, 2016. 16-137: Approved

3. Centralization of Salaries. Longer period of time for further study and preparation. 16-138: Approved

Report: Committee on Statistics: Ptr. Noel Agustin

Motion: To accept the report of the statistician. 16-139: Approved

Observation: 1. Na sa susunod na gagawa ng Statistics report ay isama ang mga nasa institutions. 2. Na ang mga manggagawa na nakadistino sa mga institutions ay pumili ng charge kung saan sila magreport.

Report: WSCS The president is absent but the copy of the report was being distributed to the conference.

Report: UMM: Dr. Abraham Castillo The WSCS sang a song before the UMM president rendered his report.

DEA –WIDE UMM ASSEMBLY on December 2016 @ Busco UMC, Bukidnon.

Motion: To accept the report of the UMM. 16-040: Approved

Recognition of visitors: 1. Ptr. Joe T. Biasong – Broadcaster of FEBC Manila. 2. Ptr. Atty. Carlos Cao Jr. Chairman Board of Trustees PCC.

Report: Board of Trustees: Rev. Benjamin Dupitas

The bishop relinquishes his seat to DS Mercedita Antipolo because he had to talk to Atty. Cao about PCC matters.

Motion: To accept the report of the BOT. 16-041: Approved

Recommendations: a. Magkaroon ng taong tututok sa ating mga pag-aari na siya po ang magiging ahente para sa mga papeles upang magkaroon tayo ng malinis na mga papeles. Note: Ito ay gawain ng BOT

b. Na ang itatalaga ng Obispo ay bibigyan ng honorarium na katumbas ng tinatanggap ng elder, pastor man o layko. c. Isama sa budget ng conference ang honorarium ng nasabing kapatid na itatalaga ng Obispo. 16-042: Refer back to the BOT and CFA for further Study

d. In lieu of the graduate members this year, in-elect namin si Rev. Abraham Lastimosa, Abraham Castillo, at Alma Respicio – class 2019-2020. 16-043: Refer it back to the Nomination Committee.

e. BOT budget asking from the CFA – Php 20,000.00 16-044: Refer to the CFA

f. Na ibinta ang isang lote sa Makilala at ang pagbibintahan ay gagamiting pambayad ng buwis ng mga lupa ng Comperensiya. 16-045: Refer back this matter to the BOT.

Report: Nomination Committee: Ernesto O. Ramos

BOT Member class 2019-2020: Abraham Castillo, Alma Respicio, Abraham Lastimosa 16-046- Approved

Report: Committee on Deaconess Service: ss. Elizabeth Caducoy

Recommendations: 1. To be consecrated: a. Jezreel Tabago b. Reyjoice Palmares 16-047: Approved

2. To be commissioned: a. Marife Daguio 16-048: Approved

3. Less than- Full Time a. Shalom Marquez-Fernandez 16-049: Approved

4. To be Reinstated a. Analou Ytang-Alamangco b. Veronica Dimagan 16-050: approved

5. For Family responsibility leave a. Mylene Pascual –Linang b. Merry Joy Buduan- Escalona 16-051: Approved

6. Deaconesses and Home Missioners Ready for Appointment. a. Acob, Janice B. b. Arellano, Jocelyn O. c. Arcibal, Janice P.

d. Aquino, Esther V. e. Banaga, Kristine Marie P. f. Batucal, Lorie C. g. Buscano, Michael E. h. Cabales, Lilybeth i. Cabaltica, Riza j. Caducoy, Elizabeth L. k. Cortado, Cristine D. l. Daguio, Marife m. Exiomo, Sherlina A. n. Galapon, Mary Grace o. Gaspar, Analee F. p. Guererro, Daisy V. q. Labagan, Gemma A. r. Lopez, Jovelyn U. s. Sablay, Hazel M. t. Serrano, Joylie D. u. Sibayan, Emiliana C. v. Tubidan, Lynie w. Ytang, Analou x. Zambrano, Aurora y. Villanueva, Lyan z. Tabago, Jezreel aa. Palmares, Reyjoice bb. Dimagan, Veronica cc. Castillo, Emelyn dd. Bole, Janiza 16-052: Approved

7. Hilingin ang mga local Churches na may Deaconesses na payagan at suportahan sila sa pagdalo ng Deaaconess Assembly sa October 2016 at Lakbay Aral sa January 2017. 16-053: Approved

8. To request the local churches to pay Php. 950.00 for the Deaconess Pension Plan. 16-054: Approved

Prayer: Dss. Aurora Zambrano

Evening Session: Clergy Session

Passing of the Character and Official administration of the Pastors Recommendation: Batay sa masusing pag-aaral at pag-uusap ng BOOM at mga DS’s na ang mga Pastor ng MinPAC ay karapat-dapat na maipasa ang kanilang Character at Official Administration. 16-055: Approved

Laity Session

Day 3, April 23, 2016

8:00AM – Morning Devotion The Morning Devotion was led by the Mindanao South District and Rev. James Perocillo shared the inspirational message.

9:30AM – Plenary Session

Report: Mindanao Youth Center: Rev. Elmer Antipolo Motion: To accept the report of MYC. 16-056: Approved

Report: Committee on Equitable Compensation: Lolito Daus

Reccommendation: 5% increased of the workers salary. BREAKDOWN OF SALARIES Minister Previous 5% Increase Now/Basic Remarks Local Pastor Less than full time 5,106.00 255.30 5,361.30 Approved Local pastor, Full time 7,348.00 360.40 7,715.40 Provisionary 8,648.00 432.40 9,080.00 Deacon 9,765.00 488.25 10,253.25 Elder 13,860.00 693.00 14,553.00 Deaconess Less than full time 4,498.00 224.90 4,722.90 Deaconess with Housing (KE/CE) 8,144.00 407.70 8,551.20 Deaconess without Housing(KE/CE) 9,765.00 488.60 10,260.60

Fringe Benefits: 1. 13th month pay – total action received for 12 month devide 12=their 13th Month pay 2. Cola -350.00 3. SSS/Philhealth 4. Children’s allowance 18 years old and below, 250.00 monthly (unmarried/children only) 5. Clothing allowances – 2,500.00 yearly

Recognition of Visitors: 1. Dr. Anselmo Lupdag – Former Vice President of CLSU and Wesleyan University 2. Ret. Bishop Solito K. Toquero – Retired Bishop of MEA and UTS Family Members 3. Rev. Hector Guzman – Davao Student Center

Paglilinaw: Inalam ba natin kung ilang simbahan ang nakakapagbigay ng equitable compensation? At ano ang ginawa upang makatanggap ang mga manggagawa ng kanilang compensation. Sagot: Pinapag-aralan pa po.

Tanong: Mayroon bang rationally ang 5% increase? Suggestion: Look into the standardization of salaries and COLA in the Government.

Motion: Na ibalik sa komitiba ang patungkol sa salary ng mga manggagawa upang pag-aralan ng mabuti.

16-057: Approved

Suggestion: 1. Create a supplementary support for church workers like the program of “Coins for the church workers”. 2. Isama ang mga DS’s sa pag-uusap at pagpaplano ng kometiba dahil sila ang mas nakakaalam ng patungkol sa mga salary ng mga manggagawa.

Motion: To accept the report. 16-058: Approved

Report: Union Theological Seminary: Rev. Connie Semy P. Mella,

Motion: To accept the UTS report. 16-059: Approved

Report: Greene Academy, Inc.: Noli Decano- Principal

Motion: To accept the Greene Academy, Inc. report. 16-060: Approved

Panawagan: Kung tayo ay may kakayanan na sumuporta sa ating mga Institusyon ay tumulong po tayo. Gumising ang mga Incorporators na nasa mga institusyon upang kumilos at magplano kung paano ito lalago.

Obserbasyon: Tingnan kung sino ang mga membro ng Board at mag elect ng bagong membro na handang tumulong at kumilos sa pagsasakatuparan ng gawain ng Institusyon.

Motion: Na ang Board of Trustees ng Greene Academy ay magpatawag ng meeting ng mga Board of Incorporators upang pag-usapan at pag-aralan ang problema ng Greene Academy at kapag absent ay tanggalin. 16-061: Approved

Paglilinaw: Member of the Board of Trustees Class 2020 -Eunice Rigonan, Eunilyn Dabucon, Cristine Mae Tioaquen Class 2016 – to replace Anita Riingen is Adoracion Vistal Cabinet Representative – DS Edwin Rey Exiomo

Greene Academy Sunday Celebration- Any Sunday in February Motion: Na ang maging membro ng board ay mula sa MCED at MCD. 16-062: Approved

Recommendations: 1. The school chaplain will also be the administrative pastor of Living Word Mission Church. 16-063: Refer back to the Cabinet. 2. The annual conference will create a committee that shall focus on the physical development of Greene Academy.

Note: The Board of Trustees will act on it.

Report: Committee on Deaconess Service: Dss. Elizabeth Caducoy

1. To be commissioned a. Lilybeth Cabales b. Janisa Bole 16-064: Approved

2. Less-than full time a. Imelda Decano-Alvarez b. Emily Decano c. Eva Colina-Estillore 16-064: Approved

3. To continue to study at SPMCI a. 2nd Year – Geraldine Alcid, Danica Tumbaga, Charmine Bebs Napila 16-064: Approved

b. 3rd year – Darlene Sanchez 16-065: Approved

c. 4th year – Rodrigo Buyao Jr., Ruel Jade Zaldivar 16-066: Approved

d. 5th year – Mary Eve Pearl Evonnie Labrador 16-067: Approved

4. To continue study at Harris Memorial College a. Rhemmelyn Sanchez 16-068: Approved

Report: Davao United Methodist Mission Center Inc. (Davao Student Center): Rev. Hector Guzman

Motion: To accept the report of the DUMMCI along with the 5,000.00.

Lunch Break: A prayer led by Bishop Solito Toquero

AFTERNOON SESSION Praise singing was led by Elvie Men.

Report: PCC Board of Pension/Treasurer: Liz Pajardo-Mariano Email: [email protected] CP # : 0918-985-3807 and 0917-851-3101

Note: The PCC Treasurer’s report copy was distributed to the conference in the absence of the Treasurer.

Motion: to accept the report of the PCC-BOP 16-069: Approved

Reiteration: 1. For the churches to deduct from the salaries of the pastors 3% monthly and directly to the PCC Board of Pensions Fund. 2. For the churches to remit the 7% directly to the PCC Board of Pensions Fund. 3. For the churches to deduct from the workers if they have not completed their 1,000.00/worker/year/4years and remit the same. 4. For the churches to remit directly the 150/member/year to the PCC Board of Pensions Fund. 5. For the churches to remit the 2/3 Holy week offering to the PCC treasurer; 1/3 for the Deaconess Retirement Fund, 1/3 for the Clergy retirement Fund.

Note: The remaining 1/3 should be given to the Annual Conference Retirement Fund.

For Convenience, monthly contribution may also be deposited in any of the three banks; 1. Account Name: Board of Pensions of the Philippines Central conference (United Methodist Church) Inc. Name of Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Taft Avenue, Malvar Branch, Manila Account Number: 003063-6156-32

2. Account Name: Board of Pensions of the Philippines Central conference (United Methodist Church) Inc. Name of Bank: Banco De Oro (BDO) G/F Times Plaza Bldg., U.N. Avenue cor. Taft Avenue., Ermita, Manila Account Number: 00-3940646479

3. Account Name: Board of Pensions of the Philippines Central conference (United Methodist Church) Inc. Name of Bank: Philippines National Bank (PNB) U.N. Avenue Branch, Taft Avenue., Ermita, Manila Account Number: 369-860-3000-18

Report: United Methodist Youth Fellowship: Analita Mae Flores Motion: to accept the report of the UMYF. 16-070: Approved

Report: United Methodist Young Adult Fellowship: Roel D. Panaguiton

Announcement: May 13-14, 2016 – UMYAF Sport Festival and Parenting Seminar @ Greene Academy

Motion: to accept the report of the UMYAF. 16-071: Approved

Report: Board of Ordained Ministry: Rev. Jeric C. Cortado

To drop from the list of Involuntary Location. a. Dr. Anscelmo Lupdag 16-072: Approved

2. To reinstate as Deacon and Full Members of the conference a. Dr. Anselmo Lupdag 16-073: Approved

3. To grant the application for retirement a. Dr. Ancelmo Lupdag 16-074: Approved

4. To grant Sabbatical Leave a. Rev. Rolando Gaspar 16-075: Approved

5. Continue to study at BHTS, Master of Divinity a. Elvie Men - Middler b. Randy Galao – Middler 16-076: approved

6. To continue study at UTS, Master of Divinity a. Castillo, Charrypie – Middler b. Aquino, Bartolome – Senior c. Sagandoy, Ramil – Senior d. Sagandoy, Roselle - Senior 16-077: Approved

7. To continue study at SPMCI AB Theology a. Castillo, Lyndon b. Apdan, Oliver c. Dewig, Welma d. Romero, Ronyl

16-078: Approved

8. To study at SPMCI a. Dante Maneb – Master of Ministry b. Modeno Embog – Bachelor of Ministry 16-079: Approved

9. Provisional Members ready for appointment a. Provisional Deacon 1. Roselle Sagandoy 2. Reynosa Tadeňo b. Provisional Elder 41

1. Ferdinand Callejo 2. Ramil sagandoy 3. Dominador Dangtayan 4. Bartolome Aquino 5. Elvie Men 6. Leah Simeon 7. Randy Galao 8. Jennefer Panday 9. Josue Tagarda 10. Ernesto Abatayo 11. Joy Palmares 12. Oscar Apdan 13. Dante Maneb 14. Crecencio Okit 15. Liwliwa Dignadice 16. Marbelyn Bayani 16-080: Approved

10. Local Pastor Ready for appointment 1. Ricky Acob 2. Junilo Ancheta 3. Edwin Basco 4. Jeck Bida 5. Rowena Fronda-Cabugsa 6. Maria Theresa Cagang 7. Argie Cerbas 8. Samuel Encarnacion 9. Julius Fernandez 10. Joey Galao 11. Marchilla Garbin 12. Leonida Gervacio 13. Angel Gragasin 14. Honey Lyn Ono 15. Julito Paloma 16. Ronyl Romero 17. Jonathan Roque 18. Leonora Roque 19. Rommel Valdez 16-081: Approved

Report: Southern Philippines Methodist Colleges, Inc.: Prof. Famer Cristy P. Mella – President Motion: To accept the report of the SPMCI 16-082: Approved

Recommended to be a member of the SPMCI Corporators 1. Alma Respicio, - 116 2. Engr. Isidro Somera, - 95

3. Mayor Rudy Caoagdan -108 4. Imingcio Plang - 95 16-083: Approved

Turn Over Ceremony of UMM-MinPAC Old President: Dr. Abrahan G. Castillo New Officers: a. President – Mr. Romeo Valdez b. Vice President – Rogelio Caoagdan

Break for supper: Dr. Ancelmo Lupdag led the prayer.

Evening Session Praise singing was led by Ptr. Elvie Men

Report: Spottswood Methodist Mission Center: Rev. Manuel R. Rapisura – Director

Hindi nag-ulat si Rev. Manuel Rapisura patungkol sa kalagayan ng Center sa kadahilanang hindi napag- usapan at naaprubahan ng mga Commissioner. Kung kaya sya ay nagbigay ng ulat at kanyang pananaw at paninindigan patungkol sa naganap na trahelya sa kidapawan at ang nagingbahagi ng center na nagging santuwaryo ng mga magsasaka at ang kanyang paninindigan bilang isang Director, at Pastor ng Metodista. Ipinahayag din nya ang kanyang taos pusong pagtanggap sa mga kaisipan at pananw ng mga membro ng komperensya at ng mga Metodista. At ganoon din ang kanyang pagtatapos ng kanyang termino bilang Director ng Center. Nagbahagi rin ng mga kaisipan at mga pananaw ang mga commissioner na noong nangyari ang madugong dispersal sa mga magsasaka at dito sa center sila nagpakanlong ay di sila nasabihan agad. Ay sinasabing ito ay pinlano at kasama ang director sa nagplano nito. Naroon ding nagtanong ang ibang mga kaanib ng komperensya sa tunay na kalagayan ng Center dahil iyon ang nais nilang malaman sana sa ulat ng SMMC Director. Sinagot ito ng Chairman ng Commissioner na si Dr. Abraham Castillo na ang coconut at rubber trees ay pinagkukunan na ng income ng center. Sa panahong ito nagmungkahi si Mr. Imincio Plang. Motion: To create a five man/women fact finding committee on the role of SMMC in the Kidapawan incident. 16-084: Approved

Amendment to the Motion: Na gawing anim ang membro ng komite ng Fact finding. 16-085: Yes – 52, No -57, -Not Approved Suggested Member of the SMMC Fact Finding Committee 1. Romeo Valdez 2. Federico Noble Jr. 3. Engr. Edgar Visabella 4. Gaspar Analee 5. Adolfo Sugcawan

Comment: Sa tingin ba natin ang ating mga pinipiling maging meyemmbro ng fact finding ay walang pinapanigan. Sana tingnan natin na ang ating irekomenda ay maging objective sa pagtingin sa mga pangyayari.

Mayroong mungkahi na gumawa ng declaratory statement si Bishop kung ang ginagawang pagbuo ng fact finding mission ay disciplinary at ipresenta sa judicial council sa darating na General Conference Pag-aralan muna ng Bishop ang patungkol dito.

Comment: Kung ang nais nating malaman ang kalagayan ng SMMC at ang kinalaman nito sa Kidapawan Incident di kaya dapat ang mga commissioner ang gagawa nito dahil kabahagi ito sa kanilang katungkulan.

Ito ay sinusugan ng isa pang manggagawa na dapat ito ay pag-aralan ng mga commissioner dahil sila ang nasa center at bahagi ito ng kanilang katungkulan.

Pagtatanong: Bishop matapos po bang malaman ang katutuhan ay matatahimik na tayo o magkakaroon na tayo ng kapayapaan. Ngunit kapag ito ay dinala sa judicial council di po kaya ito kasiraan sa inyo dahil ito ay under sa iyong jurisdiction.

Bishop: Tingnan po natin kung ano ang mangyayayari.

Comment: Kung ang mga commissioner ang magsasagawa ng fact finding sa tingin ko ay magkakaroon ng bias.

Point of Order: na mayroong inaprubahan na motion na mag-elect ng Committee of five para bumuo ng Fact finding committee on the Role of SMMC on the Kidapawan Incident.

Motion: To approved the above suggestive names to be the SMMC fact finding committee. 16-086: Approved

Question: Was it agreed that we will file a declaratory statement to the judicial council?

Comment from Bishop Sol: Ang issue sa nangyari dito sa Kidapawan ay pinag-uusapan all over the world, nagkaroon na ng fact finding team ang Senate at pinag-usapan ito. Narito rin ang mga kapatid natin mula sa Nevada upang magsagawa ng fact finding. Tapos gumawa rin tayo ng fact finding, parang tayo-tayo na dito ang nag-aaway-away. This issue is not a judicial issue but this is parliamentary.

Comment: Nais lamang naming malaman ang katotohanan.

Report: Board of Ordained Ministry: Rev. Jeric Cortado Recommendation: 1. To be accepted full member and be ordained Deacon; a. Sheryl Sabas-Del Rosario 16-087: Approved

2. Provisional member ready for appointment a. Fe Dominggo – Provisional Elder b. Nael Agustin – Provisional Elder 16-088: Approved

3. Change the status from Provisional Elder to Provisional Deacon a. Reynosa N. Tadeňo 16-089

4. The ordering Ministry which covers the processes and requirements for the candidates to the ministry, licence local Pastor, commissioning and ordination be affirmed and included in the journal. Note: This is disciplinary.

5. That the policy on Baptism, Eucharist, Marriage and Vestment be included in the journal.

6. Inaasahan na ang apat na nasa unang hanay na upuan ang ay maitalagang upuan ng mga Pastor at Diakonesa para sa Ordination, consecration and Commissioning.

Prayer: Bishop Ciriaco Q. Francisco

Day 4 – Conference Sunday, April 24, 2016

8:00am – Consecration, Commissioning and Ordination

Report: Committee on Resolution Motion: to adopt the resolution of thanks. 16-090: Approved

Answering the business of the conference Deaconess: Elizabeth Caducoy Clergy: Rev. Jeric Cortado Secretary: Ptr. Rowena Fronda-Cabugsa

Fixing of appointments and sending forth Reading of appointments:

MCD- Mercedita R. Antipolo Motion: To allow the District to conduct District Conference 16-091: Approved

MCED – Edwin Rey D. Exiomo Motion: To allow the District to conduct District Conference 16-092: Approved

MSD – Mary Cris O. Annaguey Motion: To allow the District to conduct District Conference 16-093: Approved

MSWD – Tito E. Linang Motion: To allow the District to conduct District Conference 16-094: Approved

The bishop declared the 61st Regular Session of the Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. adjourned.

Business of the Conference (Disciplinary Questions)

Part I – Organization & General Business 1. Who are elected for the quadrennium a. Secretary? Ptr. Rowena F. Cabugsa b. Associate Secretaries? Rev. Reymond C. Dungao Rev. Mary Ann G. Noble Rev. Dionie G. Gaspar Rev.Abelardo N. Guerero Ptr. Junilo R. Ancheta Jr. c. Statistician? Ptr. Noel Agustin d. Treasurer? Marissa Estampa 2. Is the Annual Conference Incorporated? Yes 3. Bonding and Auditing a. What officers handling funds of the conference have been bonded, and in what amount? None b. Have the books of said officers or persons been audited? Yes 4. What Conference Councils, Boards, Commissions and Committees have been appointed or elected? Bishop. See the list of the Conference boards, committees, commissions and council. 5. Have the secretary, treasurer and statisticians kept their records according to the prescribed form? Yes, Bishop 6. What is the report of the statistician? See the Statistical Report 7. What is the report of the treasurer? See the report of the treasurer 8. What are the reports of the District Superintendents as to the status of the work within their districts? See DS’s Reports 9. What is the schedule of the equitable compensation for church workers for the ensuing year? See report of the Commission on Equitable Compensation 10. What is the plan and what are the approved claims of support of District Superintendents for the ensuing year? See CFA report 11. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the support of the District Superintendents for ensuing year? See CFA Report 12. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the support of the pension and benefit program of the Conference for ensuing year? See CFA Report 13. What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year? a. For General Conference Fund? 53, 300.00 b. For the Central Administration Fund? 63, 000.00 c. For the Retired Workers’ Fund? 8, 715.00 14. What are the reports, recommendations and plans of the conference agencies? See the Report, recommendations and plans of the conference agencies 15. What United Methodist institutions and organizations are approved for annuity responsibility? See United Methodist institutions and organizations approved annuity responsibility 16. Who is the Conference Lay Leaders? Joyce Subillaga a. What is her report? See the Report of Conference Lay Leader b. Who are the District Lay Leaders? MSD Leonardo Mari MCD Anita J. Riingen MSWD Lolito Daus MCED Imingcio Plang 17. What local churches have been • Organized? Galilee UMC Mission Church, Km. 23, Salangsang, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat • Merged? None

• Discontinued or abandoned? None • Relocated and to what address? None • Transferred to another conference? None

Part II. Pertaining to Ministerial Relations (To be answered by the Chairperson or Registrar of the Board of Ordained Ministry) 18. Are all ministerial members of the conference blameless in their lives and administration? Yes 19. Who constitute the conference Administrative Review Committee? None • The Conference Committee on Investigation? None The conference Joint Review Committee? Abelardo Guerrero Alex Pascua James Perocillo Alternates: Ferly Daroy Donato Manuel

20. Who are approved local pastors? a. Students? See BOOM Report b. Full time? See BOOM Report 21. What local pastors are credited with annuity claim on account of full time service during the past year? See BOOM Report 22. What preachers coming other evangelical churches have had their orders recognized? None 23. Who have admitted been from other evangelical churches as traveling preachers? None 24. Who have been admitted provional members? For Deacon’s Order: Reynosa Todeňo For Elder’s Order: Crecencio Okit 25. Who are continued as provisional members, in what year were they admitted to on provision, and what progress have they made in their ministerial studies? See BOOM Report 26. Who are provisional members discontinued? None 27. Who are admitted into full connection? Ptr Sheryl S. Del Rosario 28. Who have been elected deacon? Ptr Sheryl S. Del Rosaio 29. Who have been ordained deacon? Ptr Sheryl Sabas 30. Who have been commissioned? Ptr Liwliwa R. Dignadice & Ptr Crisencio Okit 31. Who have been elected elders? None 32. Who have been ordained elders? None 33. Who have been admitted as deacons or elders after election by this conference to accommodate other conference? a. as provisional members? None b. into full connection? None c. Ordained deacon after election by this conference? None d. Ordained elder after election by this conference? None 34. Who are readmitted to conference relationship? a. After honorable or administrative locations? None b. After involuntary retirement? Dr. Anselmo Lupdag c. After leaving ministerial office? None d. Into provisional membership? None e. After termination by action of the annual conference? None f. Reinstated as certified candidate? None 35. Of those readmitted to conference relationship, who have been elected and admitted? a. As provisional members? None b. As ordained elders? None 36. What retired ministers have been made effective? None 37. Who have been transferred in from other annual conference? None 38. Who have been transferred out to other annual conference? None

39. Who have had their conference relationship terminated? a. By honorable location? None b. By action of the annual conference? None c. By withdrawal? None d. By judicial procedure? None 40. What ministerial members have died during the year? a. Effective? Rev. Primero Laforteza b. Retired? None 41. What approved local pastor has died during the year? None 42. Who are the ministers on leave of absence (supernumerary) and for what number of years consecutively has each held their relationships? Family Responsibility Leave: Rev. Vaniza R. Mangay-ayam; Sabatical Leave: Rev. Rolando Gaspar 43. Who have been completed their leave and have returned? None 44. Who are granted disability leave? Sabbatical leave? Rev. Vaniza R. Mangay-ayam & Rev. Rolando G. Gaspar 45. What ministerial members have been retired? a. This year? Dr. Anselmo Lupdag b. Previously? See list of retired memebrs in the service record 46. What local pastors have been retired? a. This year? None b. Previously? See list of retired members in the service record 47. Who are appointed to attend school? a. Provisional members? None b. Full connection? None 48. General Information (Statistics, state numbers only) a. What is the number of pastoral charge? 78 b. Number of approved provisional members? 18 c. Received into full connection? 1 d. Transferred in from other annual conference? 0 e. Transferred out to other annual conference? 0 f. Received from other evangelical churches? 0 g. Re-admitted? 1 h. Discontinued? 1 i. Withdrawan? 0 j. Expelled? 0 k. Honorably located? 0 l. On leave of absence? 1 m. Terminated by Conference Action? 0 n. Deceased? 1 o. Clergy women under appointment? 34 p. Retired full members serving as local pastors? 0 q. Number of district parsonages? 3 r. Number of provisional members under special appointment? 0 s. Number of provisional members appointed as local church pastor? 12 t. Number of provisional members appointed to attend school? 6 u. Total number of provisional members? 18 v. Number of Affiliate member? 1 Associate Member? 1 w. Number of effective clergy members in full connection appointed as pastors and district superintendents? 44 x. Number of effective clergy members in full connection under special appointment? 9 y. Number of effective clergy members in full connection appointed to attend school? 1 z. On sabbatical leave? 1

aa. Total number of effective clergy members in full connection? 44 bb. On disability leave? cc. On leave of absence? 1 dd. On study leave? ee. Total number of retired clergy members? 21 49. What other personal notation should be made?

Part III. Deaconesses (To be answered by the Chairperson of the Committee on Deaconess Service) 50. Who are the Deaconess/Home Missioner on probation? Jezreel D. Tabago & Reyjoice F. Palmares 51. Who have been consecrated? Jezreel D. Tabago & Reyjoice F. Palmares 52. Who have been commissioned? Marife Daguio, Janesa Bole, Lilybeth Cabales 53. Who have been given leaves of various kinds and for what number of years? Family Responsibility Leave: Maylene P. Linang & Mary Joy B. Escalona 54. Who have been discontinued? None 55. Who have been transferred in from other annual conference? None 56. Who have been transferred out to other annual conference or denominations? None 57. Who have been reinstated? None 58. How many deaconesses are ready to receive appointment? 30 59. What other personal notations should be made?

Part IV. Ministerial and Lay Appointments and Concluding Business (To be answered by the Annual Conference Secretary)

60. What are detailed objectives of this conference for the coming year? 61. Where shall the next session of the conference be held? Branscomb Memorial United Methodist Church, SMMC, Quezon Boulevard, Kidapawan City 62. Is there any other business? Yes. The election of the committee on ordained ministry, committee on deaconess service and the board of church location and building of each district; the granting of authority to the district conferences to conduct their respective district conferences; and the reading of clergy and deaconess appoitnments for the ensuing conference year. 63. What changes have been made in appointments since the last conference session? a. Honey Lyn Ono – From Hope UMC to Living Word Mission b. Liwliwa R. Dignadice – From St. Michael Mission to Pioneer UMC c. Janice Arcibal – From New Philadelpian UMC to Cappia UMC d. Analou Ytang – From Cappia UMC to Family Responsibility Leave

MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. Spottswood Methodist Center, Kidapawan City

SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS

INSTITUTION ADDRESS CLERGY DEACONESS Mindanao Youth Sunset Drive, Pob. Rev. Elmer A. Center Kabacan, Cotabato Antipolo Doris Ann Garret San Vicente, Makilala, Dss. Janiza Bole Learning Center Cotabato Janet McCarty Mt. Apo Village, Kidapawan Learning Center, City SPMCI SPMCI Faculty Mt. Apo Village, Kidapawan Rev. Jeric C. Dss. Analee F. City Cortado Gaspar Rev. Abelardo N. Dss. Cristine G. Guerrero Cortado Dss. Dais V. Guerrrero Living Word San Vicente, Makilala, Rev. Ferly Daroy Mission/Greene Cotabato Academy UTS Faculty Sampaloc 1, Dasmariňas Rev. Connie City Semy P. Mella BHTS Faculty Malaybalay, Bukidnon Rev. Sheryl S. Del Rosario MRFD Project Rev. Roberto N. Ladia Missionary To Rev. Rosemarie Japan Hermano

MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. MINDANAO CENTRAL DISTRICT Mercado St., Poblacion, Kabacan. Cotabato

WORKERS’ APPOINTMENT

District Superintendent: Rev. Mercedita antipolo

LOCAL CHURCH WORKERS’ ADDRESS 1. Founder Ptr. Junilo Ancheta & Aringay, Kabacan, Cotabato Dss. Jovelyn Lopez 2. Kutang Bato Ptr. Miriam Joy Flauta Sinsuat Ave., Cotabato City Dss. Ma. Aurora S. Zambrano 3. Bethel Rev. Roberto Labagan Bannawag, Kabacan, Cotabato Dss. Kristine Marie Bańaga 4. Living Water Rev. Raymond Dungao Katidtuan, Kabacan, Cotabato 5. Glad Tidings Dss. Riza Cabaltica Central Glad, Midsayap, Cotabato 6. Gethsemane TBS Sangay, Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat

7. Spring of Living Dss. Analou Ytang-Alamangco Cuyapon, Kabacan, Cotabato Water 8. Galilee Admin. Rev. Pepito Tan Pasandalan, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat Associate Ptr. Marchilla Garbin 9. Cappia Rev. Herminio Fernandez & Gayonga, Northern Kabuntalan, Dss. Janice Arcibal Maguindanao 10. Sunshine Rev. Jonathan Olpindo & Osias, Kabacan, Cotabato Dss. Elizabeth Caducoy 11. Canaan Rev. Gemma Cojano Lower Paatan, Kabacan, Cotabato 12. Hope Ptr. Argie Cerbas Pisan, Kabacan, Cotabato 13. University Rev. Ernesto O. Ramos Sunset drive, Poblacion, Kabacan, Rev. Aida Ramos Cotabato 14. Samaria & Ptr. Samuel A. Encarnacion Guintales, Poloy-poloy, Lebak, Sultan Salangsang Mission Kudarat 15. Jordan TBS 16. Mt. Ararat Mission Ptr. Junilo R. Ancheta Sanggadong, Kabacan, Cotabato 17. New Philiadelpian Rev. Edgar Encarnacion Sinawingan, Libungan, Cotabato Dss. Veronica B. Dimagan 18. Mid-Sayap Rev. Alex S. Pascua Midsayap, Cotabato Deaco. Lynie L. Tubedan 19. Mt. Sinai Ptr. Edwin Basco Dagupan, Kabacan, Cotabato 20. Kabacan Central Rev. Rogelio Agustin & Bonifacio St., Poblacion, HM Michel E. Buscano Kabacan,Cotabato 21. St. Michael Mission Dss. Emelyn S. Castillo Manubuan, Matalam, Cotabato 22. Breath of God Ptr. Cresencio Okit Demapaco, Libungan, Cotabato

23. Living Faith Ptr. Dominador Dangtayan Malanduague, Kabacan, Cotabato 24. Good Shepherd Rev. Marcelino Juayang Marbel, Matalam, Cotabato 25. Christ Ptr. Rowena Cabugsa Upper Paatan, Kabacan, Cotabato 26. St. Joseph Ptr. Jeck E. Bida Siento Trenta, Pedtad, Kabacan, Cotabato

Lay Leader: Mrs. Anita J. Riingen

District Committee on Ordained Ministry Chairperson: Rev. Marcelino Juayang Secretary: Rev. Mercedita Antipolo (DS) Members: Rev. Miriam Joy Flauta, Rev. Reymond Dungao, Rev. Aida Ramos, Ptr. Dominador Dangtayan, Rev. Herminio Fernandez, Rev. Ernesto Ramos, Rev. Jonathan Olpindo

Church Location and Building: Rev. Roberto Labagan, Engr. Cresencio N. Peralta, Dr. Rocky Pasion, Dr. Henry Mariano, Engr. Virgelio Decal, Mario Bona

Motion: I move that the Annual Conference will allow the Mindanao Central District to conduct District Conference.

MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. MINDANAO CENTRAL-EAST DISTRICT SMC, Kidapawan City

WORKERS APPOINTMENT

District Superintendent: Rev. Edwin Rey Exiomo

1. Branscomb Admin. Ptr. Rev. Juliet Exiomo SMC Compound, Quezon Boulevard, Associate Ptr. Vilma Surao Kidapawan City 2. Baguio Memorial Ptr. Ronyl Romero Palusok, Makilala, Cotabato 3. Beho Umor Ptr. Ruel Pandita Taguranao, Matalam, Cotabato 4. Blessed Redeemer TBS Malabuan, Makilala, Cotabato 5. Community Mission Rev. Ligaya Sudio Mt. Apo Village, Kidapawan City 6. First Noel Ptr. Oscar Apdan Dugong, M’lang, Cotabato 7. Green Pasture Ptr. Julito Paloma Puas, Amas, Kidapawan City 8. Healing Grace Ptr. Daffodil Romero Malatab, Antipas, Cotabato 9. Hope Valley Ptr. Ruel Pandita Tumanding, Arakan, Cotabato 10. Little Cochran Ptr. Josue Tagarda Bulacanon, Makilala, Cotabato 11. Living Grace Rev. Rommel Valdez Tejada Subdivison, Makilala, Cotabato 12. Manobo Village Ptr. Adolfo Sugcawan Tungao, Magpet, Cotabato 13. New Galilee Ptr. Ma. Teresa E. Cagang Malungon, Makilala, Cotabato 14. Pioneer Rev. Marlou Daroy Poblacion, M’lang, Cotabato 15. Spring of Life TBS 16. Greene Academy Rev. Ferly Daroy San Vicente, Makilala, Province of Chaplain Cotabato 17. Dorris Ann Gareth Dss. Janesa Bole San Vicente, Makilala, Province of Cotabato 18. Living Word Mission Rev. Ferly Daroy & Dss. Janesa Bole San Vicente, Makilala, Province of Cotabato 19. Living Water Ptr. Ernesto Abatayo Mission 20. Kaburonan Mission Ptr. Modeno Embog 21. Christ Community TBS Amas, Kidapawan City Mission 22. Ptr. Liwliwa Dignadice – Beyond the Conference (VPAC)

Lay Leader: Mr. Imingcio Plang

District Committee on Ordained Ministry Chairperson: Rev. Ligaya Sudio Secretary: Rev. Edwin Rey Exiomo (DS) Members: Rev. Juliet Exiomo, Rev. Adolfo Sugcawan, Rev. Jeric Cortado, Rev. Ferly Daroy

Church Location and Building Chairperson: Engr. Edgar Visabella Members: Alma Respicio, Imingcio Plang, Tirso Genelsa, Dominador Castro

Motion: I move that the Annual Conference will allow the Mindanao Central District to conduct District Conference.

MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. MINDANAO SOUTH DISTRICT Cannery Road, Polomolok, South Cotabato

WORKERS APPOINTMENT

District Superintendent: Rev. Mary Cris Annaguey

LOCAL CHURCH WORKERS ADDRESS 1. Agustina Memorial Rev. Ely Jacinto Caloocan, Koronadal City 2. Cape of Faith Rev. Donato Manuel Poblacion, Tantangan, South Cotabato 3. Central Rev. James Perocillo Lukban Street, General Santos City Dss. Emeliana Sibayan 4. Community Ptr. Leah M. Simeon Palian, Tupi, South Cotabato 5. Esperanza Ptr. Ferdinand Callejo Esperanza, Koronadal City 6. Faith Rev. Julius Fernandez Salyan, Maligang, Kiamba, Sarangani 7. First Rev. Federico P. Noble Jr. Domingo Street, GPS, Koronadal City Dss. Sherlina Exiomo Dss. Joylie D. Serrano Dss. Lilybeth Cabales 8. Good Shepherd Ptr. Julius Fernandez Poblacion, Kiamba, Sarangani 9. Green Hills TBS Fatima, Gen. Santos City 10. Libot Bulol Ptr. Dante Maneb Sitio Pangi, Lunen, Tupi, So. Cot. 11. Mt. Sinai Ptr. Reynosa Todeňo Lambanig, Lake Sebu, So. Cotabato

12. New Life Rev. Benjamin M. Dupitas Poblacion, Polomolok, So. Cotabato Dss. Gemma Labagan 13. Prince of Peace Ptr. Noel Agustin Tamnag, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat 14. Riverside Rev. Joey Galao Tablao, Kiamba, Sarangani 15. St. John Rev. Dionie G. Gaspar Namnama, Koronadal City 16. St. Joseph Rev. Jonatahn Roque New Pangasinan, Koronadal City Ptr. Leonora L. Roque 17. St. Peter Rev. Luz Bari Ligayan, Gen. Santos City 18. Simon Peter Rev. Rudy Tabago Blingkong, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat 19. Tubeh Smakong Rev. Mary Ann G. Noble Lunen, Tupi, So. Cotabato 20. Zion Rev. Vilma M. Hernandez Surallah, South Cotabato MISSION CHURCH 21. Blessed Redeemer TBS Little Baguio, Surallah, So. Cotabato 22. Grace TBS Poblacion, Tupi, So. Cotabato 23. Hilltop TBS Patban, Glan, Sarangi 24. Living Hope TBS Pangi, Maitum, Sarangani 25. Sfut Lawel Ptr. Angel Gragasin Saboy, Lunen, Tupi, So. Cotabato 26. Bannawag Ptr. Randy Galao Sitio Bannawag, Tablao, Kiamba, Sarangani 27. Acacia Rev. Ely Jacinto Acacia, Blingkong, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat

Lay Leader: Leonardo Mari

District Committee on Ordained Mininistry Chairperson: Rev. Dionie Gaspar Secretary: Rev. Mary Cris Annaguey (DS) Members: Rev. James Perocillo, Ptr. Julius Fernandez, Rev. Benjamin M. Dupitas, Rev. Mary Ann G. Noble, Rev. Luis Surao

Church Building and Location: Romeo Valdez, Quirico Peralta, Rev. Benjamin M. Dupitas, Rev. Rolando Gaspar, Jasmin Centino, Ester Lee Paragas

Motiton: That the Mindanao Philippibnes Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. will allow the Mindanao South District to conduct District Conference.

MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. MINDANAO SOUTH WEST DISTRICT Gallego Street, Kalawag II, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat WORKERS APPOINTMENT District Superintendent: Rev. Tito Linang LOCAL CHURCH WORKERS ADDRESS 1. Capitol Rev. Jonathan Gervacio Pamintuan Street, Kalawag II, Isulan, Dss. Janice acob Sultan Kudarat 2. Central Rev. Elizabeth Calla National Highway, Tacurong City Dss. Jocelyn O. Arellano Dss. Lyan Villanueva Dss. Marife Daguio 3. Christ the King HM Jezreel D. Tabago Katiku, Pres. Quirino, Sultan Kudarat 4. Damascus TBS Lilit, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat 5. Emmanuel Rev. Teresita Tacot San Emmanuel, Tacurong City 6. Everlasting Rev. Edgar Villanueva Laguilayan, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat Dss. Lorie C. Batucal 7. Good Shepherd Rev. Marvelyn Respicio Katitisan, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat 8. Joy TBS Kalibuhan, Palimbag, Sultan, Kudarat 9. Maligaya TBS Maligaya, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat 10. New Galilee Ptr. Leonida Gervacio Galino, Laguinding, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat 11. Pag – asa Rev. Abraham Lastimosa Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat Dss. Hazel M. Sablay 12. Peace Rev. Evelyn Arciaga New Tarlac, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat 13. Pisgah Rev. Joshana Aben Palumbe, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat 14. Sariwa Rev. Pedrito Manuel Sariwa, Laguinding, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat 15. Survivor TBS Columbio, Sultan Kudarat 16. Tagumpay Ptr. Joy Palmares Kapaya, Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat 17. Trinity Rev. Noemi Medina Sadsalan, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat 18. Wesley UMC Ptr. Fe Domingo Villamor, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat Dss. Reyjoice Palmares

Lay Leader: Mrs. Esther Salvador

District Committee on Ordained Ministry Chairperson: Rev. Evelyn Arciaga Secretary: Rev. Tito Linang (DS) Mmebers: Rev. Elizabeth Calla, Rev. Abraham Lastimosa, Rev. Teresita Tacot, Ptr. Joy Palmares, Lolito Dauz, Esther Salvador

Church Location and Building Chairperson: Rev. Jonathan Gervacio Members: Rev. Edgar Villanueva, Rev. Abraham Lastimosa, Rev. Teresita Tacot, Rev. Elizabeth Calla, Engr. Isidro Somera

2016 Episcopal Address “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ to Transform the World by Spreading Scriptural Holiness”

INTRODUCTION

Members of the conference, friends and guests, a pleasant day to all!

This year marks the last quarter of the quadrennium, we cannot help but to ask ourselves the following questions;

1. What significant accomplishments can we offer to God for the last three years?

2. What have we contribute in the life and ministry of our beloved United Methodist Church?

3. Where are we now in the light of our vision, mission and goals? Where are we going, and how shall get there?

These are reality questions that we should ponder as we move forward and go beyond.

YEAR ONE: 2013 On the first year of the quadrennium, we continued the Four Areas of Focus: 1. Engaging in Ministry with the Poor We are called to be in ministry with the poor and marginalized. Our church considered the least, the last and the lost as focus of our ministry. We listen to them, understand their needs and aspirations, and work with them to achieve their goals. It means addressing the causes of poverty and responding in ways that lift up individuals and communities.

• We engaged in social and advocacy ministry with children, youth, women, OFW, including the indigenous people. • We conducted capacity building in local churches assisting in holistic services to the poor. • We maximized UMC agencies such as UMCOR, Asuncion Perez Foundation, NGO’s and GO’S to provide assistance in implementing our programs. • We tapped local and foreign assistance to conduct feeding program to the malnourished children and youth in different communities. 2. Improving Global Health Poverty and health are intertwined; The United Methodist Church has become a key player in fighting diseases such as HIV-AIDS, Dengue and other common diseases. We promote initiatives that improve the living condition of the people. • We worked hand in hand with the GO’s and NGO’s to promote health awareness to communities

• We promote proper hygiene and cleanliness among our members and our respective communities. • We encouraged local churches and annual conferences to conduct health education programs among their members and respective communities. 3. Developing Principled Christian Leaders The church needs leaders rooted in Christ, who have a vision for changing the world. Today’s young people have fearless hearts, vibrant ideas and a passion for ministry. Their talents should be nurtured to shape the church’s path into the future. The church must recruit young people — including women and people of color the world over — for ministry, equip them to be effective leaders and be open to where they want to lead us. We also must strengthen lay members, who are ministering at every level of the church. • We facilitated capacity building for spiritual and social transformation. • We encouraged lay organizations to become nurturing groups equipped for evangelism. • We provided training for the laity to become empowered and effective servant leaders. • We provided opportunity for the laity to be engaged in mission. • We encouraged laity to become strong partners of the clergy in making disciples of Jesus Christ. • We provided enhancement programs for clergy leadership. • We continue recruiting potential church workers and send them to the seminaries and educational institutions to prepare them for ministry. • We started conversation and conduct studies on the possibility of standardizing the workers’ support. • We provided SSS, PhilHealth and other benefits to workers who are receiving less than Pph.2,000.00 per month. 4. Creating New Places for new people and starting new congregations and renewing existing ones. The United Methodist Church is dying and losing members over the past several years and if this trend will continue then one day we will not be surprised if we close our churches This reality should be addressed immediately: • By developing local churches which are mission oriented and not program oriented. • Making evangelism intentional and sustainable. • Identifying key cities where there are no United Methodist Churches present and established mission work in the area. • Churches in major cities should be strengthened so that the community will feel its presence and have impact in the community. • The UMC should be visible in the community, thus signage were installed directing the location of the UMC.

YEAR TWO: 2014 Making Disciples to Transform the World: Equipping & Empowering through Vital Congregation”

We realized that Vital Congregations play a great role in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World.

Characteristics of Vital Congregations: • Inviting and inspiring worship • Engaged disciples in mission and outreach • Gifted, empowered and equipped lay leadership • Effective, equipped and inspired clergy leadership

• Small Group ministries • Strong children’s & youth ministries

Highlight of the activities:

• DEA wide episcopal visit • National Leadership Training of Treasurers and Lay Leaders, Cagayan de Oro • DEA wide UMM gathering • DEA wide leadership training for women, children and youth • DEA wide campaign for relief and rehabilitation for the survivors of killer Typhoon Yolanda that devastated the Visayas. A. Effective Clergy Leadership Clergy Enhancement Program: DEA Theological Enhancement Program

• 63 local pastors attended the Basic Course of study • 35 Elders attended the Advance Course of Study • 40 students attended formal training to our seminaries • 325 church workers participated in the DEA wide Workers Convocation. • Deaconesses attended the DEA wide annual Assembly conducted by the Board of Women’s Work and the Commission on Deaconess Service. B. Empowered and Engaged Laity Leadership

• Lay Leaders attended the 10th National Laity Congress held in Bolinao, Pangasinan • UMM conducted spiritual retreat, tree planting and Festival of Faith. • UMWSCS conducted spiritual retreats, Lakbay-aral, livelihood training and workshops. They also conducted Lay Servant Ministry trainings on Psychosocial- spiritual First Aid. • UMYF facilitated spiritual retreats, fellowship, leadership training, like CILT and Christmas Institute. C. Clergy Spouses Association: • 23 members attended the National CSA Biennial Assembly in Salcedo, Ilocos Sur. D. Children’s Ministry: • Children’s Congress in the four districts of Mindanao PAC • Children’s Rally in EMPAC, NWMPAC, VPAC and BPPAC. • Local churches have feeding programs that offer nutritious food to indigent children who are malnourished or undernourished. E. Mission Works: 1. GBGM Global Mission Fellows: • Joy Eva Bohol (now a full time staff member of GBGM in New York) • Elfie Grace Tangunan (assigned as health worker in Maxixe, Mozambique) • Christian Love Daroy-Gagno (now a full time staff member of Kapatiran Kaunlaran Foundation, Inc.) 2. GBGM Missionaries: • Rev. Richard Navarro, Taiwan Mission work • Rev. Alma Jumuad Navarro, Taiwan Mission work • Dr. David Pascua, UTS, Seminary Administrator 3. Existing (46) and New (14) Mission Congregations:

a. Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference • Salangsang Mission, Lebak, Sultan Kudaran (new) • Blessed Redeemer, Malabuan, Makilala, Cotabato

• Christ Community, Amas, Kidapawan City • Kaburonan Mission in President Roxas, Cotabato • Living Water Mission, Bato, Makilala, Cotabato • Living Word Mission, Greene Academy, Makilala, Cotabato • Acacia Mission, Acacia, Blingkong Sultan Kudarat • Living Faith Mission in Kiamba, Sarangani Province (new) b. East Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference • Daig Mission, Magsaysay, Davao del Norte (new) • Bangangga Mission, Tulunan, Cotabato (new) • Linao Mission, Tulunan, Cotabato (new) • Grace Mission, Cogon, Samal Island • Lupon Mission, Davao del Norte • Babak Mission, Samal Island • Sumugbong Mission, Alegria, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur (new) • Dankias & Tungao Mission, Butuan City • Cabadbaran Mission • Co-o Mission, Consuelo, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur • Immanuel Mission, A.L. Wakan Homes, L. Apokon, Tagum • New Bohol Mission, New Corella, Davao del Norte • Trento Mission, Agusan del Sur c. Northwest Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference • Lantapan Mission, Lantapan, Bukidnon (new) • Sumugot Mission, Bomabaran, Lanao del Sur (new) • San Fernando Mission, Bukidnon (initiated by Vintar UMC) • Cabanglasan Mission, Bukidnon • Kisanday Mission, Maramag, Bukidnon • Community Mission, BHTS, Laguitan Malaybalay • Kinuguitan Mission, Misamis Oriental (new) • Ala E Mission in Alae, Cagayan de Oro (new) • Mantikao Mission, Misamis Oriental (new) • Iliilihon Mission, Iliilihon, Salay, Misamis Orienta • Kabulawan Mission, Logonlong, Misamis Oriental • Lao Mission, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental • Tambulig Mission, Zamboanga del Sur d. Visayas Philippines Annual Conference • Bago Mission, Tayasan, Negros Oriental • Bais Mission, Sitio San Jose, Bais City • Biao Mission, Binalbagan, Negros Oriental • Bindoy Mission, Matobato, Bindoy, Negros Oriental • Bonbonon Mission, Siaton, Negros Oriental • Cadawinonan Misison, Dumaguete City • Hana Canluto Mission, Bindoy, Negros Oriental • Lamigan Mission, Ayungon, Negros Oriental • Lapay Mission, Bayawan City • Ulayan Mission, Maloh, Siaton, Negros Oriental • Yuseong Bethesda Mission, Cabulakan, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental

• Yuseong Caloy-han, Sasa, Fatima. Pamplona, Negros Oriental • Cagay Mission in Cagay, Buenavista, Escalante, Negros Oriental (new) • San Ricardo Mission Southern, Leyte (new) • McArthur Mission in McArthur, Leyte (new) • Tanauan Mission in Calogcog, Tanauan, Leyte (new) • Adlaon Mission, Talamban, Cebu City • Cordova Grace Mission, Cordova, Lapu-Lapu City • Lomonon Mission, Palompon, Leyte • Ormoc City Mission, Purok Santan, Punta, Ormoc City • Taytay-Pandan Mission, Nauring, Pandan, Antique (new) • Choam-Polo Mission, Ibajay, Aklan • Gate of Sheep Iprog Mission, San Enrique, Iloilo • Monlaque Mission, Ibajay, Aklan e. Bicol Philippines Provisional Annual Conference • Buhi Mission, Sagrada, Buhi, Camarines Sur • Capacuan Mission, Paracale, Camarines Norte • Bulan Mission, Bual, Sorsogon

YEAR THREE: 2015 “Making Disciples to Transform the World: Equipped & Empowered, Engaging in Risk-Taking Mission and Service”

The five Annual Conferences of DEA headed by the district superintendents, the directors of connectional ministries, and the annual conference and district lay leaders continued to implement programs based on the DEA Quadrennial Program. Most of them are ongoing programs with regular annual, quarterly or monthly activities.

A. Engaging in Ministry with the Poor

1. Galilean UMC, Baybay, Leyte and Lamar UMC, Colorado. Lamar UMC through Dr. Liwliwa Robledo sent $1,000 dollars for brand new shoes for the children of Baybay. 2. Isabel UMC, San Roque Relocation Site, Isabel, Leyte was supported by Solano UMC in Nueva Vizcaya for one year giving Php4,000 per month. “Because He Cares” through Mrs. Rosario V. Sayuma sponsored the school expenses of several students whose parents are regularly attending the local church. Dr. Alice Dumlao through the Wand foundation distributed free vegetable seeds to members and the surrounding community of Isabel UMC. This group also sponsored the rehabilitation of the church’s toilet and bathroom.

3. UMCOR Housing Project in Calogcog, Tanauan, Leyte. Not only did UMCOR, working with local partners and communities, complete construction of 134 sturdy new homes for Leyte residents, it also completed its fifth public evacuation shelter, this one in the town of San Jose. The shelter was formally handed over to the community in a ceremony last February 8. Rev. Joseph Cornito continues to minister to the residents although it is UMCOR’s policy not to associate its projects with any religious activities. 4. Lumad Evacuees in UCCP Haran, Davao City. The UMWSCS and the church workers of Cathedral UMC and First UMC continue to minister to the Lumad Evacuees who have been

living in UCCP Haran since January 2015. They provide food, clothes and personal hygiene supplies. 5. Relief Distribution to local churches and communities affected by El Niño Phenomenon. The district superintendents of MinPAC and EMPAC together with the UMM and UMWSCS spearheaded the collection rice and other food supplies and distributed them in Tacul, Magsaysay, Davao Del Sur on March 2016 and in Pisan, Kabacan last March 7, 2016. 6. Social Outreach Ministry and Advocacy (SOMA) Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference has some ongoing funded empowerment projects for young people and women. The implementation of this project has remarkable impact in the lives of the beneficiaries and the communities being served. These special projects were promoted by the leadership of the conference connectional ministries. • Out-of-school Young People’s Program on Economic and Social Justice. This is an out-reach program of the Mindanao Youth Center of MinPAC. The program was launched after a series of consultations/workshops with out-of-school young people in the district. This is a two-year holistic empowerment program to enable and dignified better lives. Some of the major components of the project are leadership and advocacy skills training, seminars on human rights, socio-economic and environmental justice, skills training on various livelihood industries such as carpentry, welding, sewing and handicrafts-making. This two-year project was given $5,000 from the Peace with Justice Grant Program of the General Board of Church and Society. It has already served thirty-eight (38) out-of-school young people in several barangays of Kabacan, Cotabato. • Coastal Zone Young People’s Program on Witness and Outreach. This discipleship empowerment program on Christian witness and outreach was intended for the growth of the four local churches of the Coastal Zone of the Mindanao Central District of the Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference. This project was the fruit of three consecutive consultation- workshops of young leaders in the zone. The major components of the project are leadership and spiritual formation, education and training on holistic evangelism, creative/musical approach to mass evangelism, organic gardening, conducting feeding program for indigent children, and repair of dilapidated huts of poor Lumad (native) families. The produce of the vegetable organic gardens in the four local churches supplements the meals in the feeding program. More than forty (40) young people from the four local churches participated in the ongoing program. They volunteered in the gardening and feeding program conducted weekly in the four local churches. The feeding program, which is subsidized by the local office of the DSWD, serves more than eighty (80) indigent children. The zone leadership intends to continue the program beyond the termination of the funded projects, which was granted $8,000 from the Youth Service Fund of the General Board of Discipleship. • Young People’s Action on Social Justice and Social Development. As an outreach program of the Spottswood Methodist Mission Center, Kidapawan City, it aims to empower poor young people to overcome excessive socio-economic injustices and to work for personal, family and community transformation. Among its clients are children of the laborers of the Center and children of households in neighboring squatter areas. The equally significant components of the project are the following: spiritual and values formation, leadership development, seminar-workshops on cooperative enterprises, especially savings and credit association; seminar-workshops on human rights, justice, peace and integrity of creation; skills training on various livelihood industries, vermin-culture for organic

fertilizer, organic farming and training-workshops on the establishment and management of small-scale livelihood enterprises. Some of the beneficiaries have started their individual livelihood projects, such as ice- cream making and peddling, side-walk vending and handicrafts making. Two groups were formed to engage in handicrafts making. Nearly all 26 clients were enlisted as members of the savings and credit association to address the problem of excessive usury. The center’s leadership decided to make this program a permanent ministry to the needy, especially the poor out-of-school young people. It was granted $10,400.00 from the Grants for Ministries with Young People program of the General Board of Discipleship. Its implementation period is two years (2014-2016). • Displaced Young Mother’s Fight for Justice and Sustainable Development. This is also an outreach ministry program of the Spottswood Methodist Mission Center (Kidapawan City). It is the result of a series of consultation-workshops with displaced poor young mothers from surrounding villages/sitios near the center. Its main purpose is to enable the client young mothers to eradicate hunger, poverty and helplessness and sustain the development of progressive lives with dignity, and sustain the development of progressive live with dignity, justice and abundance for themselves and their families. The components of the women’s project are the following: spiritual and values formation, seminar-workshops on gender sensitivity and violence against women and children, technical and financial assistance in the establishment and management of individual or group livelihood industries such as handicrafts making and food processing, technical and financial assistance in vermin-culture fertilizer production and sustainable organic gardening, financial and technical assistance in the organization and management of a savings and credit association and training and mobilization in advocacy work. There are 17 women active participants of the project which received $3,000 support from the Peace with Justice Grant Program of the General Board of Church and Society. It is also a two-year project, but it will be sustained as a continuing program of the center.

B. Improving Global Health 1. Seminar on HIV/AIDS, October 2, 2015, Wesleyan University-Philippines, Cabanatuan City. DEA sent Mrs. Evangeline Justo-Cristobal, Ptr. Mary Ann Noble, Grace Verganio, Apriniel Salmon and Nezer A. Soriano 2. Visayas Health Ministry on HIV and AIDS (VISHMA) The Visayas PAC Committee on Health has a focused program on HIV and AIDS that Visayas PAC have acted upon. The program is called VisHMHA (Visayas Health Ministry on HIV and AIDS.) In 2014, Dr. Nezer Soriano gave a call to action report on HIV and AIDS. The Visayas PAC voted to adopt “VisHMHA” as the conference Health Ministry on HIV and AIDS. The objective of the program is to: • Create awareness and understanding on what is HIV and AIDS. • Knowledge on the prevention of HIV and AIDS. • Decrease stigma on people living with HIV and AIDS • Capacity building for churches to have ministries towards preventing the spread of HIV and AIDS Activities done since May 2015: • Observance of AIDS Memorial Day • Trainor’s Training on the SAVE Approach to fight HIV • District-wide HIV Awareness Forum

• Education and Information Materials on HIV • HIV Awareness through SAVE Workshop among the Youth, in schools, for Women and Elder Adults, through SAVE Workshop for the Laity • Social media ministry • Networking with other NGOs, evangelical churches through MICAH Challenge, mainline protestant churches Upcoming Plans: • Observance of World AIDS Sunday on December 2015 • Printing of HIV Education Materials • HIV Awareness during Christmas Institute • HIV Awareness for Clergy Spouses on October • HIV Awareness for Clergy Women and Deaconesses on November • Completion of Bible Study material on HIV in Cebuano this October • Use of Bible Study on HIV in November • Continue strengthening the social support group – 1000 Filipino Youths • Continue campaign to have “HIV Competent Churches”

C. Developing Principled Christian Leaders 1. DEA Theological Enhancement Program (DEA TEP) Clergies of the five Annual Conferences of DEA continue to attend the DEA Theological Education Program. We received financial assistance from the General Commission on Higher Education to support this program. There have been two fund releases, $25,000 in 2014 and $20,000 last year. The funds were distributed equally among all five annual conferences of DEA. We expect the third release this April. 2. Equitable Compensation The five annual conferences are continuously studying the possibility of implementing standardized and equitable compensation for pastors and deaconesses. EMPAC is establishing an Equitable Compensation fund. 3. Church Workers Subsidies DEA received donations from friends outside the area amounting to Php834, 012.55 from January 2013 to March 2016. This is through the initiative of Mrs. Restetita Francisco. Church workers who receive less than Php4 ,000 a month are given monthly subsidies ranging from Php600 to Php2,000. Rev. Weon Sik-Yi of the Korean Methodist Church continues to provide an annual support of Php60,000 to Jongroo UMC in Ozamis City. 4. SSS, PhilHealth and Clergy Retirement and Pension Program A special fund for the DEA church workers contribution to SSS, PhilHealth and the PCC Pension program was also established. To-date we have received a total of Php116,482.15. 5. Accident Insurance for DEA Church Workers After hearing about the risk that some of our church workers face as they travel to their church appointments, friends from Manila volunteered to help in raising funds for the purchase of accident insurance for all the church workers – pastors and deaconesses – from Sunlife of Canada. Our friends donated a total of Php25,800 for this program. 6. DEA Mobilization Program. We received donations totaling Php44,566.00 from friends outside the Episcopal Area for the purchase of motorcycles and horses. We were able to buy 5 units of motorcycles for the church workers in Bicol and 2 horses for mission workers in MCED and SED. We are committed to provide suitable means of transportation to workers who are assigned to remote areas accessible only by “iron horse”, live horse or bicycle. 64

7. Discipleship Ministries “Bright Spots” Seminar, September 27-29, 2015, KKFI, Sampaloc, Manila. The objective of this seminar is to increase understanding of Vital Congregations initiative and equip leaders from the three PCC Episcopal Areas to identify what in Filipino United Methodist congregations increases vitality (bright spots) so that more congregations can become highly vital.

Participants from DEA: a. Rev. Israel Painit, district superintendent, Southeast District, EMPAC b. Rev. Ronnie Inis, administrative pastor, Cathedral UMC, Davao City c. Mrs. Myrna Ferrer, conference lay leader, EMPAC d. Rev. Ruby Bongolan, administrative pastor, TUMC, Cagayan de Oro e. Rev. Mercy Antipolo, district superintendent, MCED, MinPAC f. Dr. Edgar Gonzales, conference lay leader, Bicol PPAC g. Rev. Wilfredo Vargas, district superintendent, Bicol PPAC 8. National Laity Congress, August 14-16, 2015, Spottswood Methodist Mission Center, Kidapawan City. An annual gathering of annual conference lay leaders. All active bishops were present during this congress. 9. Diakonia Christian Education Summit, August 21-22, 2015, Brokenshire Resort, Davao City. As an ecumenical organization of Christian Educators, Diakonia is concerned about Christian Education as a very important element in furthering the Kingdom of God. The objectives of this summit are: a. To talk about Christian Education as a program of the church, its meaning, its core value, philosophy and goals: What then? What now? What will be? b. To review and share the best practices in implementing CE in the local churches c. To rekindle the Spirit of Christian Education 10. UMCOM Train the Trainers. We sent five delegates, namely, Rev. Mercy Antipolo of MinPAC, Mrs. Evangeline J. Cristobal of EMPAC, Rev. Ruby Bongolan of NWMPAC, Rev. Christie Ferrer of VPAC, and Pastor Jochebed Joyce Lovendino of BPPAC to this two-day training (February 10-11, 2016) that aims to develop a pool of trainers for DEA. They will be contracted by UMCom to conduct trainings on Communication and Discipleship and will be provided minimal stipend and transportation allowance for every training that they hold. They are expected to conduct not more than four days of training every month. This will start in June 2016. 11. Bicol Philippines Provisional Annual Conference Planning. BPPAC used the third day of its 24th regular session to evaluate existing programs and make adjustments or scrap the programs which they deem ineffective and difficult to implement.

D. Creating New and Renewed Congregations

1. Evangelism a. New Mission Congregations (see list on page pp.5-6) b. District/Annual Conference Evangelism and Spiritual Development Activities All fifteen districts within DEA continued to conduct evangelistic crusades, spiritual development seminars and festivals of faith throughout 2015. 2. Mission Partnerships a. Western Visayas District and Taytay UMC, Rizal PACE. Last July 9-12, 2015, a Mission Team from Taytay UMC headed by their administrative pastor, Rev. Ana Lisa Cabangan visited Nauring, Pandan, Antique. They made a courtesy call to the officials of the municipality of Pandan, Antique. Taytay UMC committed the following financial support for the mission church: • Php 6,000 monthly support for the pastor • housing allowance • ministry expenses • motorcycle for the current pastor • benefits such as SSS, Philhealth, Pension 65

Taytay UMC also committed to provide a monthly support of Pph20,000 for the Western Visayas District

b. 4th Galilee UMC, Tibiao, Importante, Antique with Atlag UMC, BulPAC. The administrative pastor and some officers of Atlag UMC visited 4th Galilee UMC on August 20-22, 2015. They adopted 4th Galilee UMC as their own mission outreach and conducted evangelistic activities and donated some amount for the construction of the parsonage. c. The Filipino Caucus in California, U.S.A. sponsored the renovation of the church building of Tacul UMC in Magsaysay, Davao del Sur. They plan to visit the church some time this year. d. The Methodist Church in Malaysia donated Php1.25 Million as part of the funds for the construction of the church building of Light and Life United Methodist Church.

E. Addressing Climate Change 1. PCC Board of Church and Society/Board of Women’s Work “Solidarity Visit and Partnership in Addressing Climate Change and Violence against Women & Children”, May 17-21, 2015, Brokenshire Resort, Davao City. The objectives of this initiative are: a. to have a first-hand experience on the relationships of climate change, human rights violations, governance by listening to the people’s stories and testimonies; b. to look into the interconnection of systems, structures, policies, regulations that intensify the violence against women and children; and c. to come up with common course of actions that would engage our church into deeper solidarity with people, writing resolutions and courses of actions in response. 2. UMCom in cooperation with the Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA) – Ham Radio Training, June 30, 2015, Brokenshire Resort, Davao City. This is a training on preparation and capacity building among our clergy and lay leaders in the use of ham radio as our next line of communication defense during disasters. 3. Dialogue on PCC Disaster Management and Communications Protocol by UMCom. Two meetings were held one in Baguio City on July 16-17, 2015, and one on February 12-13, 2016 in Tagaytay City. Representatives from the three episcopal areas, church agencies and lay organizations were able to discuss and lay out a plan on how the church will respond during disasters, identify the roles of church agencies and offices and integrate ham radio communications in our efforts. The protocol will be presented by the Board of Church and Society during the 2015 meeting of the PCC Coordinating Council for its endorsement to the 2016 session of the PCC.

4. Most of the districts continue to engage in tree-planting and environmental conservation activities.

2012-2014 Statistics

Annual Conference Mindanao PAC East Mindanao PAC Year 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 Total number of No professing members at 4,641 4,793 4,561 3,738 3,299 report the close of year Average attendance at 2,320 2,841 3,637 1,864 - 0 - 2,033 all weekly services Total number of baptized members who 4,507 4,283 4,910 1,096 - 0 - 939 have not become professing members 66

Total enrolled in 351 261 376 193 - 0 - 437 confirmation classes Total number of charges: Organized 75 75 75 40 40 42 Preaching points 6 6 7 7 10 13 Number of pastors: Elder Active 36 35 35 32 31 36 Retired 21 21 20 7 9 5 Deacon Active 6 3 3 2 2 2 Retired 0 3 3 0 0 0 Provisional members 17 12 24 8 8 8 Associate members 3 3 2 0 0 0 Local pastors 39 37 13 25 25 27 Number of deaconesses/home 29 27 22 13 11 12 missioners under episcopal appointment

Annual Conference Northwest Mindanao PAC Visayas PAC Year 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 Total number of professing members at 1,602 2,030 1,876 474 NR 1,092 the close of year Average attendance at 1,289 NR 1,398 621 NR 1,166 all weekly services Total number of baptized members who 781 NR 993 136 NR 417 have not become professing members Total enrolled in 99 NR 202 91 NR 167 confirmation classes Total number of charges: Organized 33 33 33 27 28 28 Preaching points 7 7 10 24 22 20 Number of pastors: Elder Active 22 23 27 15 15 16 Retired 8 8 8 1 1 1 Deacon Active 2 2 2 1 1 1 Retired 0 0 0 0 0 0 Provisional members 3 2 5 2 2 3 Associate members 4 4 3 5 5 5 Local pastors 17 17 18 16 16 20 Number of deaconesses/home 9 14 13 9 9 6 missioners under episcopal appointment

Annual Conference Bicol Provisional PAC DAVAO EPISCOPAL AREA Year 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014

Total number of Incomplete professing members at 896 971 1,876 11,351 Statistical 12,704 the close of year Reports Average attendance at 1,289 384 1,398 7,383 9,632 all weekly services Total number of baptized members who 837 832 993 7,301 8,252 have not become professing members Total enrolled in 71 NR 202 805 1,384 confirmation classes Total number of

charges: Organized 19 19 19 194 195 197 Preaching points 3 3 3 47 48 53 Number of pastors: Elder Active 11 12 12 116 116 126 Retired 2 2 1 39 41 35 Deacon Active 0 0 0 11 8 8 Retired 0 0 0 0 3 3 Provisional members 4 3 3 34 27 43 Associate members 0 0 0 12 12 10 Local pastors 11 9 10 108 104 88 Number of deaconesses/home 4 4 2 64 65 55 missioners under episcopal appointment

YEAR FOUR: 2016 “Making Disciples to Transform the World by Spreading Scriptural Holiness.” The original plan of John Wesley and Charles Wesley was not to form a new religion but “To Transform the Nation including the Church by Spreading Scriptural Holiness.” John Wesley was hesitant in preaching outside the Church of England but after his heart warming experienced in Aldersgate, he was encouraged by his friend George Whitefield to preach outside the church and that was the beginning of his preaching in the streets, market places, hospitals, jails, cemetery, etc. John Wesley asked two basic questions; 1. Who is a Methodist? 2. What is the mark of Methodism? A Methodist is one who has the love of God shed in his heart. The Mark of Methodism was not religious opinion on distinctive doctrinal commitment setting them apart from other Christians. It is salvation by faith and holiness by heart and life, Salvation and Sanctification. The early Methodist movement has an intentional connectedness not merely to one another for mutual support and accountability but also to the movement’s aim to form believers in holiness of heart and life. He believes that authentic spiritual formation could not take place without society living and conversing with others. Integration of doctrine and discipline towards an authentic Christianity through an intentionally comprehensive program of preaching and small group ministry. He nurtured the early Methodists through small groups gathering for spiritual formation.

Those who wanted to become followers of Christ were asked if they have the desire to flee from the wrath to come and to be saved from their sins. As members of Bonds and Classes, they are bound to observe the following;

• Public and private prayer • Study of scripture • Confession • Fasting • Praise and worship These are works of Piety or personal holiness and the other side of scriptural holiness is Acts of Mercy. As Christians, we are mandated to practice acts of mercy by;

• Visiting the sick • Feeding the hungry • Giving to the poor • Teaching the children • Establishing orphanages John Wesley believed that there is no personal holiness except social holiness. No Christian will grow in the faith by himself, he needs to interact with other Christians. The foundation of this belief is both the great commandment and the great commission. Jesus said, the greatest commandment is “Love the Lord your God with all our heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. And the second is love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-39) The Great Commission is this, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you, And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20) In spreading Scriptural Holiness, let us consider in our programs the following issues and concerns:

A. Study of Social Principles as the foundation of our social witness. Training in Social Principles was done in the Area wide level in 2-4 December 2015 in Davao City, and all annual conferences were represented. The materials are already translated to Bisaya and copies are already available. This is a project of the PCC Board of Church and Society and funded by the General Board of Church and Society. I am encouraging all local churches to study it in Sunday School, Small group ministries and other fora in the district and annual conferences.

B. Indigenous People (Lumad) Indigenous peoples are often displaced, harassed, and victims of militarization in their own communities. As a church, let us do some concrete ministries to them and extend our acts of mercy to them.

C. Global Health – HIV/AIDS Creating Nurturing Communities of Care with People Living with HIV and AIDS: A Policy Statement on HIV and AIDS If there is one person living with HIV/AIDS, that is one person too many. The sad reality is that as of 2009, USAIDS estimates the population of people living with HIV-AIDS in the Philippines at 8,700. The Department of Health reported in January 2011 a 38% increase in the number of HIV positive cases. This is the highest number of cases reported in a month since 1984. That is far too many. HIV and AIDS are not a curse. The first is caused by a virus like tuberculosis is caused by bacteria. The other is equally a serious condition gravely affecting the body’s immune system. None can be more compelling for a sick person than the desire to be healed. People Living with HIV-AIDS are like lepers of olden times who suffered from marginalization, 69

stigmatization and alienation. These people and their families are pushed to the margins often misunderstood and deprived of opportunities for work and health services affecting their economic plights and make them even more vulnerable. To be one living with aids or their family members is very dehumanizing. Equally dehumanizing is for communities of faith failure to grasp the issue of HIV-AIDS. For we are alienated from ourselves and we lose that compassion to be caring for the least of Christ’s brothers and sisters who are created in the image of God.

Our Theological Orientation at the heart of NCCP’s self-understanding is its faithfulness to Jesus who said they who want to be great must serve. Service or diakonia is the hallmark of the church. Service is extended not only to our own members but especially to others. “Others” does not just refer to non-members. “Others” refers to those to whom that service is most needed – those who are denied opportunities to live abundant lives, those who are isolated by their families, friends and even by their own members and pastors/priests, regardless of who they are. The NCCP’s self-understanding also seeks to be consistent with the definition of Paul of what churches are – communities built upon “the foundation of the apostles and prophets” and Jesus being the chief cornerstone, in that order. Apostles teach the essentiality of service and prophets call us all, especially those powers and principalities, to repentance and to love peace and justice. Any demeaning or diminution of human life is always a violation of human rights and should be exposed and denounced. Our loving service compels us to understand and know what these are in order to seek out the People Living with HIV/AIDS so that not one of them is lost. They too are people created in the image of God. ‘/In Solidarity, NCCP and its member churches through its pastoral and advocacy work will endeavour to develop programs that will provide support or respond to the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS.

• Support through visitations, fellowship, counseling and similar programs. • Provide full and active participation in the life of the congregation in the nurture of every member as well as in the outreach program to the community. • Observance of World AIDS day every December 1 and AIDS Sunday on the nearest Sunday following and International AIDS Candle Light Memorial every 3rd Sunday of May. • Develop curriculum and materials on sexuality, HIV-AIDS and Spirituality based on scientific studies with theological basis to be adopted in Bible Studies, Sunday Schools, liturgy, sermons and fora in churches and church related institutions and organizations. • Equip students, teachers, personnel and administrators of church owned or related institutions with the knowledge, attitudes and skills on the prevention of the spread of HIV-AIDS, treatment and care of the persons living with HIV-AIDS as a healing and reconciling community. • Use Multi-media to disseminate information to reach the greater populace especially those who are vulnerable in the community regarding the prevention of the spread of HIV-AIDS, treatment and care of the persons living with HIV-AIDS. • Conduct regular activities on the prevention of the spread of HIV-AIDS, treatment and care of the persons living with HIV-AIDS within and outside the church. • Support people living with aids with their rights to employment, appropriate medical care, full participation in public education and in the Church. • Strengthen partnership with NGOs and other sectors with programs on the HIV-AIDS prevention for exchange of resources and joint initiatives. • Work towards the elimination of marginalization and stigmatization of persons living with HIV- AIDS.

This policy statement was unanimously approved by the delegates of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines 23rdConvention held at Philippine Rice Research Institute in Batac, Ilocos Norte on November 24, 2011.

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The family is the basic unit of the society. If we have a strong foundation in the family, the foundation of the church will be strong and the society as well. Let us go back to the family and strengthen the foundation of our family. According to research, there are threats and challenges to Filipino family today. Let us strengthen our family and build our family on strong foundation.

E. Climate Change This is one of the major concerns of our time today. The effect of climate change is so evident, every Filipino should take part in addressing this issue. The church should have programs to help address the problems. One of the programs that we can do is tree planting. Every local church should include tree planting in your annual program and all organizations should participate in tree planting activities. (Including backyard gardening.)

Challenges and Issues:

1. The issue on Human sexuality - The General Conference on May 10-20, 2016 in Portland Oregon received so many petitions on Human Sexuality. 2. Proposal for a Global/General Book of Discipline to the General Conference 3. Proposal to add 5 new Bishops in Africa 4. PCC Book of Discipline 5. BPPAC Petition to PCC 2016 to become regular Annual Conference

CONCLUSION: Friends, sisters and brothers in the Lord, This is my last episcopal address for this quadrennium, 2013-2016. I have done everything I could with diligence and faithfulness, but I know that my best is not good enough. I would like to take this opportunity to apologize if I failed you on your expectations. Kung nasaktan po kayo hindi ko sinasadya patawad sa inyong lahat. Thanks to all who supported me, love me and frank enough to tell me when I have done wrong. Thanks also to my District Superintendents who worked diligently side by side with me, you are my great support in this ministry. To all lay organization Presidents, officers and members thank you for your untiring services to our Lord. To my staff, Darryl, Helen, Sammy, and Mang Akon, our gardener. Salamat po sa inyong kasipagan at katapatan sa lahat ng inyong tungkulin. Sa aking Pamilya, mga anak, manugang, mga apo at higit sa lahat sa aking asawa na katuwang at kasama sa hirap at ginhawa—many, many thanks! May God continue to guide us and lead us… we affirm our commitment “where he leads us we will follow.” Ang apat na taon ay mabilis na lumipas, maikli subalit naging mayaman kami sa karanasan at hindi namin malilimutan ang inyong pagmamahal at ito’y babaunin namin hanggang sa dulo ng walang hanggan.

Dakilang Katapatan By: N. Arnel De Pano

Sadyang kaybuti ng ating Panginoon; Magtatapat sa habang panahon Maging sa kabila man ng ating pagkukulang, Biyaya Niya’y patuloy na laan.

Katulad ng pagsinag ng gintong araw, Patuloy Siyang magbibigay tanglaw Kaya’t sa puso ko’t damdamin, Katapatan Niya'y aking pupurihin.

Dakila Ka o Diyos tapat Ka ngang tunay, Magmula pa sa ugat ng aming lahi Mundo'y magunaw man maasahan Kang lagi, Maging hanggang wakas nitong buhay

Kaya o Diyos Kita’y aking pupurihin, Sa buong mundo’y aking aawitin Dakila ang Iyong katapatan, Pag-ibig Mo’y walang hanggan

Dakila Ka o Diyos tapat Ka ngang tunay, Magmula pa sa ugat ng aming lahi Mundo’y magunaw man maasahan Kang lagi, Maging hanggang wakas nitong buhay

Dakila ka o Diyos sa habang panahon, Katapatan Mo’y matibay na sandigan Sa bawat pighati tagumpay man ay naroon, Daluyan ng pag-asa kung kailanga’y hinahon Pag-ibig Mo’y alay sa ‘min noon hanggang ngayon, Dakila ka o Diyos!

Sa Diyos ang papuri! Amen!

Submitted by:

BISHOP CIRIACO Q. FRANCISCO

MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. SPOTTSWOOD METHODIST MISSION CENTER, Kidapawan City

Laity Address on the 61st Regular Session of the Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference.

Theme: “Make Disciples of Jesus Christ to Transform the World”

Introduction: A pleasant day to our beloved bishop Rev. Ciriaco Q. Francisco to her beloved wife Prof. Restetita Francisco, to all committed workers of this conference. District Superintendents of the different Districts and to all delegates, observers, visitors and friends.

Conference Organizational Membership and President UMYF - 2022 Members -Analita Mae Flores-President (New President Ruth Ann Lozano) UMYAF - 1173 Members -Mr. Ruel Panaguiton-President UMMO - 758 Members - Dr. Abraham G. Castillo -Pres. Mr. Romeo Valdez (new Pres.) UMWSCS -1364 Members - Mrs. Joyce M. Subillaga –President -Mrs. Anita Riingin (new President)

Involvement In my report last year the MYAF is not organized, but last January 19, 2016 they have an Annual Summit held at this Church, Branscomb and they have elected new sets of officers. After that they tackle their plan of activities.

Activities Attended - Forum on Climate Change and VAWC o General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) through the board of Women’s Work at Brokenshire, Davao City – May 17-21, 2015 - Psycological - Spiritual Care in Crisis Situation o Training Program Cathedral UMC Davao City – January 16-17, 2016 - GCFA Consultation o Hotel Jen, Roxas Blvd., Manila –March 6-7, 2016

Conclusion This is a very challenging year to all of us, I challenge each one especially our workers. To work hand in hand to do our mission entrusted to us. As Methodist we should be united not divided, not to work for the benefits of one or two individual but to work for the good of majority and for the Glory of God.

(Sgd) Mrs. Joyce Manuel-Subillaga Annual Conference Lay Leader

Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. MINDANAO CENTRAL DISTRICT Branscomb Memorial UMC, SMMC, Kidapwan City

Report to the 61st Regular Session of Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference April 22, 2016

GENERAL INFORMATION

CHARGE 2013 2014 2015

Organized Local Church 25 25 25 Mission Congregation 1 1 1 Preaching Point 1 1 2

No. of Church Workers 2013 2014 2015

Elder/ Deacon 13 14

Local Pastor 11 10 Deaconess / Home Missioner 8 10

Lay Preacher 2

2013 2014 2015 Total Church Income 11,449,388 5,669,755 4,494,774 Total Church Expense 11,099,142 5,439,054 15,813,975

Apportionment / Tithes to 394,950 198,850 281,963.40 the Conference

No. of Professing 2,051 2,018 2,249 Members (>33) ( <231)

Zone I 1,004 1,145

Zone II 340 404 Zone III 470 472 Zone IV 204 228

Programs Implemented Based On The Quadrenial Plan I. Work Area: Nurture – Worship/ Education A.) Blended Worship Lecture and Workshop on July 24-25 in University UMC,Kabacan, Cotabato Lecturer/Facilitator: Rev. Ernesto O. Ramos B.) Kabacan Central UMC in Partnership with Puno UMC: Seminar Workshop on Chorale and Praise Singing. Venue: Kabacan Central UMC, Kabacan, Cotabato. Date: February 27, 2016 C.) Zone IV Children’s Tambourine Workshop on February 3, 2016 in Galilee UMC, Pasandalan, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat. D.) Children’s Rally on October 24, 2015 - Zone I, II, III and IV Simultaneous children rally with the theme: “Children’s Safety Our Priority” E.) FESTIVAL OF THE SAVIORS BIRTH on DECEMBER 4-5, 2015 @ Sunshine UMC. *600 registered delegates. *Chorale Competition *Gift Giving to the church workers * Bishop Ciriaco Francisco our commitment service speaker. F.) Leadership Training Spearheaded by the UMW and UMM. Zone III - Oct. 15– 16, 2016 at Midsayap UMC, Midsayap, Province of Cotabato. Zone I &II - Nov. 13– 14, 2015 at Living Water UMC, Katidtuan, Kabacan, Province of Cotabato G.) Zone IV Lay Servant Ministry Training/Seminar Phase II on January 22, 2016. Galilee UMC, Pasandalan, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat. H.) VCS Teachers Training on March 27–28, 2016. Zone I –III at University UMC, Kabacan, Province of Cotabato. Zone IV at Galilee UMC, Pasandalan, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat I.) Kabacan Central: Marriage Enrichment Seminar.

II. Work Area: Witness / Evangelism REVIVALS/EVANGELISTIC NIGHT in Hope UMC, Living Faith UMC, Mt. Sinai UMC and Kabacan Central UMC part of Kabacan, Province of Cotabato.

ECUMENICAL RELATIONS: AngIglesiaMetodista ay meyembro sa National Council of Churches in the Philippines at ang Regional Link nito ay ang COREC o Cotabato Region Ecumenical Council, gayondin ang Promotion of Church People’s Response. Ang MCD lalo na sa Coastal Zone ay aktibong nakikilahok sa gawain sa pagtalakay sa mga usaping pang sosyal at tumutugon para sa kagalingan ng bayan.

Mga gawaing nailunsadng COREC Coastal Area: • Forum on HIV/AIDS/Human Trafficking on November 6-7,2016 • Forum on Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) in Pansod UCCP Church on Dec. 3, 2015 • Ecumenical Youth Council sa Coastal Area, si Abegail Tayocnogang elected chairperson at naganap ang kauna-unahang COREC-YOUTH Joint Christmas Fellowship sa Gestosani Resort, Lebak, S.K. noong Dec. 27, 2015.

III. Work Area: Outreach - Church & Society • Quick Response Team Training Date: September 4 -5, 2015. Venue: Sunshine UMC, Osias, Kabacan, Cotabato. No. of Pax: Fifty one (51) participants. Lecturers: Prof. Kim Gargar (Scientist), Prof. Framer Mella (Psychologist), Ms. Arlene Cando (GAD Focal Person), Mr. Dave Saure (MDRRMO Kabacan) • Fact Finding and Humanitarian Mercy Mission Spearheaded by Solidarity Action Group of Indegeneous People and Peasants (SAGIPP), PCPR North Cotabato, and PO’s in Partnership with LGU Kitaotao, Bukidnon. Objectives: To conduct further fact finding mission regarding on the illegal detention of farmers. To dialogue with the Brgy. Chairman Felipe Cabugnason on issue of closure by “burning” the MISFI School in White Culaman. To join with LGU Kitaotao in Relief Distribution.

RESULT OF FACT FINDING AND DIALOGUE 1. August 26, 2015, 13 civilians/farmers/women were victims of illegal arrest and detention committed by the AFP especially 8th IB and 23rd IB and massive searching of houses in barangay White Culaman and Sitio Malinao • Abandonment of economic activities of the people. 2. Brgy. Chairman Felipe Cabugnason ordered the closure of MISFI School. One week after the FFM, they burn up the school. 3. RELEASE OF 13 DETAINEES 4. Relief Distribution to the Lumad Evacuees in Haran on February 4 , 2016

Relief distribution in Brgy. Sanggadong, PurokLiwayway and Purok Kuweba of Brgy.Pisan on March 7,2016.

PROJECTS OF LOCAL CHURCHES 1. New Philadelphian UMC: Duck Raising Project (20 heads). Feeding and Extension class in Brgy. Batiocan and Ulamian, Libungan, Cotabato 2. Samaria UMC: Supervise Neighborhood Program in Brgy. Guintales, Labak, S.K. 3. Cappia UMC: Free kindergarten Education, No Tuition fee! 4. Kabacan Central UMC: Kasalan ng Bayan

BUILDING AND PARSONAGE IMPROVEMENT: A. Construction of 2storey building of Galilee UMC, the first floor shall be using as CE room and the 2nd floor is soon to be the parsonage. B. Parsonage construction in Breathe of God, Demapaco, Libungan, Cotabato a joint effort of Zone 3 UMM. (Php. 26,562) C. Continuous Church Building Improvement of Midsayap UMC 76

D. Altar Repair of Mt. Sinai UMC, Dagupan, Kabacan, Cotabato E. Continuous Parsonage Improvement in Good Shepherd UMC F. Fencing of Living Water UMC Compound. G. Window Grills in Samaria UMC H. Parsonage Repair in Canaan UMC, Lower Paatan, Kabacan, Cotabato I. Parsonage Repair In Living Faith UMC, Malanduage, Kabacan, Cotabato J. Construction of two rooms CR in University UMC.

Kidapawan Incident MCD Responders: April 2, 2016  Step 1: Register our presence to the secretariat of the rallyist.  Step 2: Tasking: Documentation. Negotiation. Hospital. Jail up to the release of the detainees

THE LAITY: June 2015 UMYAF District Organizational Assembly at UKPeak, Aleosan, Cotabato • January 29-30 -- WSCS District Assembly @ Midsayap UMC, they have elected a new set of officers. • February 27, 2016 District Assembly at Bethel UMC. Elected a New Set of Officers • December 26-30, 2015 – MCD Christmas Institute with 130 UMYF registered delegates. Held in Cappia UMC, GayongaKabuntalan, Maguindanao. They have elected a new set of officers. • Central District Workers Association: JANUARY 6 – Post Christmas Celebration and Family Day of CenDiWA (Central District Workers Association). Was held in Water Land Resort, Osias, Kabacan, Cotabato. Salamatposa gift from Bishop’s Office

• TRAININGS/SEMINARS ATTENDED: – Attended Trauma Responder’s Training on July 30 – August 1, 2015 in Union Theological Seminary Dasmariñas, Cavite – Brightspot Training on September 27-29, 2015 in KapatiranKaunlaran Foundation, Inc. – Train-the-Tainers on February 9-11, 2016 in Mt. Makiling Recreation Facility; Sto. Tomas, Batangas.

ANNALYSIS: • Based on the Statistical Report Submitted by the Local Churches in the District, the total church income this year is Php.4,494, 774 while the total church expense is Php. 15,813,975 a difference of Php. 11,319, 201. This data is a wake-up call to the Council on Finance and Administration to go down and help our local church CFA. It is also an awakening for all of us as connectional people this data shows who we are. John Wesley says “Gain all you can, save all you can, and give all you can”. • During our District planning on June 26-27, 2015, the total approved budget/expected contribution for Tithes to the conference is Php. 608,500our total collection is Php. 281,963.40.There is an increase of contribution as mission support/tithes to the conference but only 46% is our performance this year. For me, it is a good rating because this is our first year of implementing Tithes to the conference. But we are not contained for a good rating only, we want better and best. • To fulfill God’s mission, to follow Christ is painful, tiring yet empowering and sustaining. Sometimes people misinterprets because they don’t listen as Jesus says in John 10: 26- 27 26 but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. 27 My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. • Let us continue following Christ the one who came to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom of the prisoners and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor (Luke 4:18-19).I want to share the thoughts of Dr. George Henry Outen (GBCS Executive 1976-1980) “Jesus got into trouble – and so will we for attempting to transform the society rather than to conform to the society. But if we name the NAME and if we follow the WAY then we are called to ENGAGE in the redemption of the social order. We are to help bring healing and wholeness to a broken world.”

RECCOMMEDATIONS: • That Km.23 Preaching point of Galilee UMC be recognize as Mission Congregation. • That we should mandate all Committees and Boards of this conference to review their functions and make intentional programs in line with the DEA Program Thrust so that districts down to the local churches may have guidelines to follow. • That we will oblige the Council on Finance and Administration to help our local churches CFA to have an efficient and transparent financial report.

In Christ Service,

Rev. Mercedita R. Antipolo DS, MCD

MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC Mindanao Central East District

District Report

Our ever supportive Bishop, fellow workers, delegates and visitors, good day. Another prosperous year had past and we are here to harvest what we have done. I am presenting to you the Panoramic View and the District activities done for the conference year 2015-2016.

l. Panoramic View

A. Mindanao Central East District is the smallest district in MinPAC. Composed of fourteen organized Local Churches and five mission works. Among the 14 organized local churches, only three local churches can afford to give the mandated compensation of Pastors in the Conference (BMUMC, PUMC, & LGUMC).

B. Mostly of the properties of MinPAC are found in the territory of MCED. We have the SMMC, Malatab Mission 14 hectares, Greene Academy, SPMCI and Bato Properties.

C. Southern Philippines Methodist Colleges Incorporated is within the vicinity of the district but very few are enrolling from this district. In fact only one graduated in Bachelor of Theology coming from MCED last March 28, 2016.

D. There were eight indigenous local churches in the District and three mission works. Meaning, 57.14% were IP’s and only 42.86% are not.

E. MCED is the only district in the Conference without Parsonage. Even though SMMC allocated an area of 20 X 20 square meters of land area, the district is need of funds for this project.

F. Out of five mission works, Living Word Mission is giving an apportionment of three thousand five hundred pesos and having five extension works with feeding program. This mission was able to give cash gifts for the five pastors in the district last December 14, 2016 during the CENEDIWA Christmas Fellowship.

G. The workers association also find way to help their fellow workers in the district. Every month we have pledges. All collected money will be equally divided for the beneficiaries.

H. The Pastors, who were not receiving much from their local church, find way in order to survive their family. One of their common side-line was the “Habal-habal.”

DEA Wide Programs In terms of worship, all of the Local Churches in the District integrates the Praise Singing in the Worship Service. However, the Sunday School materials being used were not unified. Some are using the Lectionary and some churches using the booklets from the Board of Discipleship.

ll. District Activities

July 4, 2015: We conducted Ground Breaking for the District Parsonage in the early morning and at nine o’clock the lay members cleaned the area. July 6, 2015: Pastor Julieto Paloma, Pastor Ernesto Abatayo and the DS climbed the mountain of Barangay Malungon, Makilala to haul the lumber needed at Living Water Mission, Bato, Makilala, Cotabato.

July 11, 2015: The District conducted Training on Effective Sunday School at Living Word Mission on July 11, 2015. To become effective, there should be always a committed teacher, lesson plan, constant training of Sunday School Teachers, planning and regular meeting. We had also workshop on worship. We evaluated our worship during the opening session.

July 13, 2015: The CENEDIWA and some members of Living Water Mission joined in roofing the chapel on July 13, 2015. Praise God, because the job well done.

July 17-18, 2015: The United Methodist Men held their fellowship on July 17-18, 2015 at Aplaya, Digos, Davao Del Sur. There were 82 UMM members who joined this activity. They arrived in the area around 2:30 in the afternoon of the first day. At 3:30, we opened the fellowship with Praise and Worship. After the worship, group dynamics were done through the women workers. The evening session were set aside for planning.

The Planned Projects are the Following; 1. The Development of the 14 hectares in Malatab. 2. Common capital 3. Coconut Seedlings for planting materials (Cacao and Coffee Plantation) 4. Dayong for all UMM in the district.

August 11, 2015: This is the second phase of the bayanihan at Living Water Mission on August 11, 2015. Filling of hallow blocks within the sanctuary. We were not able to finish the work plan. We set another schedule for work camp.

August 25, 2015: This is now the third time that we conducted bayanihan at Living Water Mission. We were able to finish filing of the three hundred fifty hallow blocks and constructed the Pastoral House simultaneously.

Annual WSCS Visitation in the District: The Annual UMWSCS visited Healing Grace UMC and Kaburonan Mission on September 26, 2015. The women extended their generosity to these churches.

Purchased of District horse on November 20, 2016: The district purchased a horse amounting to 11, 500 pesos. The money was provided from the office of the bishop.

MCED Workers Christmas Fellowship: Last December 14, 2015 we held our Christmas Fellowship at Serendipity, Kidapawan.

UMM Joint Christmas Fellowship at General Santos City: On December 19-20, 2015, the MCED-UMM joined the Christmas Fellowship at General Santos City. There were 38 delegates who participated on the said activity. On the night of the second day, we proceeded to Pacquiao’s beach at Maasim, General Santos City for livelihood forum and fellowship.

Christmas Institute at Branscomb Memorial UMC: The Christmas Institute was held at Branscomb Memorial UMC on December 27-30, 2015. There were123 Registered Delegates which overflows the targeted participants of 100 young people.

UMYAF- Organized on November 7, 2015: The United Methodist Young Adult Fellowship was finally organized on November 7, 2015. These are their new sets of officers;

Resident - Hazel Sugcawan Vice President - Eva Estillore Secretary - Eunilyn Dabucon Treasurer - Chrisma Jamon Auditor - Noel Quirante Bussiness Managers: Odette Cambonga Lannie Lou Manglicmot P.I.O. - Imelda Alvarez Program Director - Edgar Jamon Advisers: Alma Visabella Edwin Rey Exiomo Immediately after the election of officers they planned their upcoming activities. Their first activity done was they gift giving to the Church Workers of MCED and giving of relief goods through the District Outreach.

UMYAF Outreach Ministry - December 23, 2015

A. Manobo Village UMC B. Green Pasture UMC - December 24, 2015: Before the giving of commodities, there were 5 infant baptised. There were also adult baptised held at the nearby river of Puasinda, Amas, Kidapawan City. There were 19, youth who received the sacrament of baptism.

MCED Committee on Witness: The witness committee conducted evangelism at Manobo Village Barangay Plaza on December 24, 2015.

The UMM Hauled the coconut seedlings on January 11, 2016. These seedlings will be planted on the 14 hectares at Malatab, Antipas.

UMM Mini Feed Meal for Live Stock Project: The mini feed meal was demonstrated on January 25, 2016 on how to make feeds for livestock.

UMYAF Sport fest - February 12-13, 2016 at Greene Academy: The United Methodist Young Adult Fellowship in the district conducted their Sport Fest at Greene Academy, San Vicente, Makilala on February 12-13, 2016. There were 36 young adults who participated on this activity.

MCED- SOMA -First Batch: Distribution of Relief Goods to Sarayan ang Beho Umor, through the initiative of Social Outreach Ministry and Advocacy of the Bishop’s Office on March 15, 2016

The Relief Goods was distributed on March 15, 2016 through the cooperation of Mr. Tirso Genelsa. There were five people who joined the distribution team.

Total Amount Solicited

Branscomb Memorial UMC Php 5, 000 Living Grace UMC 2, 350 Little Cochran UMC 8 Kilos of Rice MCED 500 Total 7, 850

Expenses:

4 Sacks of Rice - 5, 400.00 Sardines - 1, 205.35 Sando Bag - 133.00 Diesel - 600.00 Gasoline 300.00 Lunch 210.00 Total 7, 848.35

Beneficiaries - Kaburonan Mission Sarayan, President Roxas 21 Families: 5 kilograms of rice each Family plus 2 Sardines

Beho Umor UMC Sitio Valdeviezo, Arakan, Matalam 19 Families: 5 kilograms of rice each Family plus 2 Sardines

MCED - SOMA -Second Batch: The distribution of the second batch of relief goods were done on April 12, 13,14 and 15. There were 25 sacks of rice and 1, 000 cans of sardines coming from Manila through Mr. Joey Albino. The VCS Teachers af Branscomb Memorial UMC volunteered themselves in packing during their free time. The gasoline expenses were joint venture of Branscomb Memorial UMC, the DS and the District outreach committee. The following beneficiaries receive 5 kilograms of rice and three pieces of sardines;

Puasinda, Amas, Kidpawan - 47 Families. Sarayan, President Roxas -45 Families. Sitio Valdeviezo, Brgy. Arakan, Matalam - 29 Families. Malabuan 9 Families, Bato 22 Families. Malungon 44 Families Palosok, - 18 Families part of Makilala.

UMYAF Workers Appreciation: This was the second year of the UMYAF’s Appreciation for the Church Workers of MCED. This year we went to Edens Park, Garden of Eden Restored, Eagles Farm and SM Lanang on March 16, 2016. All the expenses were shouldered by the UMYAF. Thank you so much.

District UMM Educational Tour: The United Methodist Men of Mindanao Central East District had their Educational Tour at Lubungan, Cotabato on March 30, 2016. The UMM visited their organic farming. We learned the importance of organic farming. We are taught to make organic chemicals for all kinds of plants.

CENEDIWA Participated in Sponsoring a Tree at SPMCI MCED VCS Teachers Training: The Vacation Church School Teachers training with the theme; “Together, We Change the World” was held at Living Grace UMC Poblacion, Makilala on April 4, 2016. There were 23 young people who volunteered to be trained in this ministry. After the training the teachers made their visuals aids and ready to teach the following week.

First Nowell UMC: The First Nowell United Methodist Church constructed a bigger and concrete church building amounting to 1.5 million pesos. The old church building made up of semi-concrete is dilapidated already and dangerous for all the worshippers.

In closing, I would like to give thanks to my loving wife for her cooperation in the district activities. Thank you so much to my fellow workers for their unending support to all the district gatherings and fellowship. Most especially to our Sovereign God for the strength and courage as we “Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the World.” As I end my report allow me to read the Song “Tanging Alay Ko”

Salamat sa Iyo, Aking Panginoong Hesus Ako'y inibig Mo, At inangking lubos

Koro: Ang tanging alay ko sa Iyo aking Ama Ay buong buhay ko puso at kaluluwa Di na makayanang maipagkaloob Mamahaling hiyas O gintong sinukob Ang tanging dalangin O Diyos ay tanggapin Ang tanging alay ko nawa ay gamitin Ito lamang Ama wala nang iba pa, Akong hinihiling

Recommendation

1. Barangay Luayon, Makilala, Cotabato be opened as Mission work under the supervision of Living Grace UMC.

2. One lot at Makilala be sold and part of it will be paid to the tax arrears of Php 82,000 of the said property.

In case I’ll be reappointed as District Superintendent of Mindanao Central East District, the following will be my priorities.

1. Construction of District Parsonage. 2. Recruit at least two lay people to enter fulltime into the ministry. 3. Lay empowerment. 4. Clergy empowerment. 5. Continue to implement the DEA Strategic Plan.

Reporting,

REV. EDWIN REY D. EXIOMO MCED, District Superintendent

Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. MINDANAO SOUTH DISTRICT Report to the Regular Annual Conference

April 21-24, 2016 Branscomb Memorial United Methodist Church

To our Bishop, Bshp. Ciriaco Q. Francisco together with his wife, Ma’am Restitita Francisco, to the members in the conference, friends and guest, good morning!

With the grace of God, our conference year is about to end, and now I am standing here in behalf of the Mindanao South District to give an account on the life and ministries of the churches in the District.

I would like to give an overview of the some basic information of our Churches. Membership The District is composed of 22 organized churches with 5 Mission Church namely, Acacia Mission, Grace, Hilltop, Living Hope, and Bannawag. Below is the comparative graph of the membership.

Professing Baptized Total Total Members Participants in Sunday School 2012 843 1092 1935 1023 2013 819 1126 1945 805 2014 816 985 1801 816 2015 815 1255 2070 1145

Analysis: There were only 49% on the average who attended Christian Formation out of our total attendance (with a margin of error of 5%). There’s a need to intensify our programs in confirmation or membership class as there were 135% baptized compared to professing members.

I. Finance

Expenses

This is the picture of our financial status based on the statistics of MSD. Though this picture is quite imperfect for there were some Churches who has problem with our new format. They were not able to fill up some items because of the difference in language. (A margin of error of +-10% perhaps)

(Attach is the report on the Local Church Remittance’s from the period of July 2015-December 31, 2015 of the District Treasurer. According to her record the total collected apportionment is Php. 192,062.55 and the IPF is Php. 38,212.00) 85

II. Worker’s Salary: Among the 27 local churches 15 of them had an increase of 500-2000 increases increases, with the average increase of 22%. III. Mission: There were five mission churches in the District namely, Acasia Mission, Bannawag Mission, Grace UMC, Living Hope, and Hilltop. They were being prepared by our Pastors to be equipped to be an organized local church. • The Grace UMC which was reverted to Mission Church is now about to finish it’s confirmation/membership class. This program was conducted by the District. The District Superintendent, and Pastors near the are namely, Rev. Dionie Gaspar, Rev. Pett Tan, Rev. Benjamin Dupitas and Ptr. Angel Gragasin were among those who taught in this program every Sunday afternoon. Their were 27 enrollees. • The Acasia Mission had already moved to their new church building but membership, financially and spiritually they were still not ready. • Living Hope in Pangi, Kiamba is doing well, yet they lack in numbers and finances though spiritually they are ready. • The Bannawag Mission is the youngest mission church. They have the number but they needed the same program we did with Grace UMC, membership and confirmation. There was a problem with the location of the church for the area where it stood is not ours nor with a member. We were still praying that we can find a lot near the community. • Hilltop UMC is the lone church up in the mountainous area of Glan. We were saddened when we came there for a visit. We find no one and we’ve learned that our members left the church already. It was only Pastor Mag-abo that we find there. Here wife who is a Pastor was not there when we arrived. The District is still looking into this matter.

IV. Kindergarten School: There were three Kindergarten Schools in the District.

The First UMC Academy of First United Methodist in Koronadal City which is now under the DepEd has 108 enrollee. For 41 years the name of the school was The Good Samaritan Kindergarten School, Inc., this was now changing to widen the possibilities of offering a ladderized curriculum.

The JL Valencia Memorial Academy Inc. also has its pilot class of Nursery and Kindergarten I.

The United Methodist Learning Center of the Central UMC continues to offer nursery and kinder I only with 17 enrollees.

I. NURTURE

A. Worship Objective 1 Inviting and inspiring worship

The worker’s had their workers formation in Good Shepherd UMC, Kiamba, Sarangani. Part of the said activity is the lecture in 5 Practices of Fruitful Congregations’ Radical Hospitality. The worker’s were able to share, learn and open to new ideas o in how to improve and be more inviting in their worship services. Out of this experience

came out a clamor for a series of study. It was then agreed that we will have the worship and liturgy training and workshop and we’ll incorporate the lesson on Passionate Worship.

The Nurture Committee of the District conducted a Worship and Liturgy Seminar on September 18 and 19, 2016. This has been attended by all Workers and the members of the nurture committee, specifically the worship committee of each local church. Topics are about Passionate Worship and the Theological Develop of Worship and Liturgy.

Objective #2: To have meaningful worship.

Each Local Church is using lectionary text for reading and sermons, and they also celebrate specials Sundays and seasons. Most of 27 local churches are using printed liturgy with 4 local churches that are using multi media.

Objective #3: To balance the traditional and contemporary, creative and contextualize worship.

Out of the 27 local churches that I’ve visited, 14 (52%) local churches are having the praise singing and blended it with traditional worship. The Central UMC and Greenhills UMC Praise and Worship team with St John UMC are leading in this area. They were the one helping the Evangelism Team of the District whenever we have a Revival or Crusade activities.

UPAW Team last Feb. 22, 2016 at Oval Plaza where they participated in an ecumenical Praise and Worship Concert during the Kalilangan festival.

Recently the Worship Team of Puno UMC conducted a Praise and Worship Seminar and Workshop at First UMC in Koronadal City which was initiated and spearheaded by Mr. Bong and Esterlee Paragas . This was attended by several local churches in the district together with southwest District and few Baptists and Wesleyan Churches.

The team was led by the Worship committee chairman Jayson P. Pable and the couple Atty. Charles Michael T. Puno and her wife Cookie Puno with Martha Levina Bella, Jefferson P. Husmalaga, John Reiner C. Crisologo, and Cesar Gomez Cacayan Jr. Also in the team are Rev. Dave Sablan and his wife Jomel.

The participants are divided according to their parts and instrument they played. They were then being mentored in different rooms. Afterwards they were reunited to their group to perform for 2-3 minutes. Feedbacks were then given to them backstage after their performance by the mentors.

While the partipants are having their training from their mentors, the church workers were having a session with Rev. Dave Sablan together with her wife Jommel and Ms. Rose. We’ve talked about the High’s and Low’s ministry. In the afternoon, Rev. Dave gave a lecture on “Steps to a Healthy Ministry, Work and Family.”

B. Christian Education

Objective: Conduct training and seminar/workshop for Christian Education Staff and leaders.

1. In the zone level, the Samarian Zone initiated a series of training and workshop on “How to Conduct Bible Study.”

Phase Date Venue Lecturer Attendance I July 12, 2015 St. Joseph Ptr. Jonathan 20 UMC Roque & Ptr. Dionie Gaspar II Aug. 2, 2015 Simon Peter Ptr. Jonathan 27 UMC Ulanday & Diane Ulanday III September 6, Esperanza Ptr. Jonathan 30 2015 UMC Ulanday & Diane Ulanday

3. The Galilean Zone in its first assembly studied “How to Lead Sunday School,” by Ptr. James Perocillo at Grace UMC, Tupi South Cotabato last September 12, 2016.

4. There was a Devotion Writing Workshop and Job Description Training held in New Life UMC last January 29-30, 2016 with Ms. Earlie Passion Bautista. We’ve had a 4 hours of lecture and workshop on writing a devotion. At the end of the night we’ve had shared with the group what we’ve written. On the next day Ms. Earlie talk about job description and proposed a formula for small churches on the needed officers of the church.

Objective: 2. Strengthen the Spiritual Formation Intentionally: 13 Local Churches had conducted the Vacation Church School. Some will conduct VCS on May.

Local Church Attendance Acacia UMC 19 Agustina Memorial UMC 50 Central UMC 85 together with Balite Extention Esperanza UMC 25 First UMC 79 together with Purok Tagumpay Extention Greenhills 110 New Life UMC @JL Valencia Memorial Academy 49 Prince of Peace 45 Simon Peter 52 St. John 47 St Joseph 20 Sfut Lawel 25 Tubeh Smakong 80 Total 731

I. OUTREACH A. Church and Society 1. Participate in redeeming & restoring God’s creation.

The Perean Zone composed of Greenhills UMC, Good Shepherd UMC, Riverside UMC, Faith and Living Hope UMC conducted a tree planting at Sipiling Falls, which is 6 kilometres walk up to the mountain and crossing a river many times last Sept. 9, 2015. They planted 90 mahogany seedlings. This was in coordination with Brgy. 88

Captain Marlo Damgasen of Brgy. Tablao, Kiamba, Sarangani Province. The Barangay Council thru the Brgy. Captain pledged to take care of the reforested area and to declare it throung a resolution as a barangay protected area. The team was led by their zone Elder Rev. Jonathan Ulanday.

2. Promote and engage our LC in peace and justice advocacy works. a. The District Conducted an IPRA (Indigenous Peoples’ Right Act) Law Orientation last February 20, 2016.

The Forum was attended by our B’laan brothers and sisters in Tupi, Lunen, Saboy, Pangi together with Rev. James Perocillo, Rev. Ben Dupitas, Ptr. Julius Fernandez, Ptr. Joey Galao, Ptr. Muntil Salayan, and DS Mary Cris Annaguey.

We were blessed that the NCIP send Atty. Adolf Ryan S. Lanton, the Regional Hearing Officer of the NCIP. He discussed the difference between the Ancestral Domain and Ancestral Land and their corresponding Rights. Atty. Lanton in discussing the 4 Bundles of Right 1. Ancestral Domain and Ancestral Lands 2. Governance and Self-Empowerment 3. Social Justice and Human Rights 4. Cultural Integrity Rev. Jonathan Ulanday leads the Biblico-Theological Reflection entitled “Journey to the Common Good” based on Gen. 47:13-26.

b. Electoral Awareness: In April 1, 2016, during our District Conference, Rev. Jonathan Ulanday, gave a lecture on Electoral Voters Awareness. This generated a lively discussion among the participants of the Conference.

3. Health and Wellness: The Central UMC UMM is having a brisk walk/jogging every Saturday morning, then afterwards they will do some cleaning or repairs in the church as part of their Holistic ministry.

The Greenhills UMC is also conducting Taekwando in the basketball court for the community to join.

During the Christmas Institute which was attended by 167 youth. Rev. Jeric Cortado gave a lecture on HIV/Aids to the youth, for the awareness.

4. Feeding Programs: During the Vacation Church Schools, the Churches also provide snacks for the students. While learning they were also able to be fed. 5. Social Outreach Ministries and Advocay: Last April 14, 2016 the District through the Church and Society Committee distributed 4kilos of rice/family to the 88 families in Pangi, Lunen and Saboy Area. The Committee had received Php.13, 882.00 from Local Churches who responded through the solicitation for Rice.

III. Witness: There was a Church Worker’s Workshop on musical instruments phase 1 last July 24, 2015 and phase 2 last August 21, 2015 at Greenhills UMC. These activities were spearheaded by the Witness Committee in preparation for the revival and evangelistic campaign of the said committee. Each of the workers who attended had a hands on experience in playing an instrument from drums, organs, guitars, rainmakers, etc.. They were trained by Mr. Robert Passion who is a professor of music in Mindanao State University-Gen. Santos City.

WITNESS- Evangelism: Open Air Evangelistic crusade at Tablao, Kiamba, Sarangani last November 12-13, 2015 This was attended by almost 200 people. We’ve started with a short movie for children to cater for their needs. Then followed by the Revival with Mr. Leonardo Mari as the Lay Evangelist. Praise and worship was led by Central UMC Praise and worship Team. We also conducted Revival in Bo. 4, Koronadal City last February 19, 2016. The Praise and Worship of St. John joined the team in leading the praise and worship.

Board of Trustees Objectives: To cultivate farm lots. The Little Baguio lot was leased for two years with Php. 5,000.00/cropping.

Council on Finance Objective #1. To engage in productive financial development programs. Continued campaign and promotion during stewardship planning and local church charge conferences by the finance committee and the District Superintendent. Some of the Local Churches are already practicing the giving of 10% of their general fund collection every Sunday. Most of them have now started in giving the 10%, while 3-5 very small churches have not done so and opted to give what the district apportioned to them.

Objective #2. To build and develop guidelines related to financial aspects of the district. The finance Committee had given the District budget to each local church with the recommendation to submit the 10% collection every 2 months. This should be deposited to the ONB bank account of the District. After depositing they should inform the treasurer of the amount deposited, name of the local church and for which it is intended. As a result of having an account, there is a constant flow of money deposited to the account from the local churches for their apportionment or the 10% and the designated funds. They don’t have to wait for a district activity to submit their obligations. This minimizes the juggling of funds because they did not keep the money intended for the designated funds and apportionment in their hands. The District Superintendent is no longer the collector for funds are directly deposited to the bank.

Organizations: The WSCS, Youth and UMM are already established organization in the District. They were actively conducting their program. Whereas the UMYAF or young adult are just organized . Children had their moment of fellowship through the Children’s ministry of the District last December 21, 2016. Some of their activities were also done in the zone level.

Concluding Remarks This is the life and ministry of the Mindanao South District. Bishop I thank you for the trust and opportunity to be working with you and the cabinet. It enriches my journey in the ministry. To my Family and the Mindanao South District thank you all for the challenging journey, the support and encouragement. Above all to the grace of God for the strength, wisdom, patience and endurance. Truly, when God calls, He’ll sustain and provides. Glory be to God!

In Christ Service,

MARY CRIS OCAMPO-ANNAGUEY MSD District Superintendent 90

Recommendation: That the Mindanao South District be allowed to change the name of their Local Churches after the place where they are located.

Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. Mindanao South West District Report to the Regular Annual Conference

April 21-24, 2016 Branscomb Memorial United Methodist Church

“Sinabi ni Yahweh sa kanyang Bayan, tumayo kayo sa panulukang daan at magmasid; hanapin ninyo ang kalsada, at alamin kung saan ang pinaka-mabuting daan. Doon kayo lumakad, at magtamo ng kapayapaan.” Subalit ang sabi nila ayaw naming dumaan doon. Jeremias 6:16 Hindi madaling daanan ang tinatahak natin. May mahirap, mabato, hindi patag, may mga hadlang sa kabila ng daan na ito. Ang MSWD ay naniniwala sa tamang daan, daan upang makamit ang ibayong tagumpay at sigla. Wala tayong takot na tumahak sa daan sapagkat siya ang daan, ang buhay at katotohanan. Kaya MSWD means (Matured Servant and Willing to Die in Serving the Lord and beloved UMC). Sa ating Obispo Ciriaco Q. Francisco, sa kanyang Maybahay Maam Tita Francisco. Sa mga magigiting na Manggagawa na naglilingkod, sa mga mapagmahal na mga layko, mga panauhin, mga kaibigan, isang mapagpalang umaga po sa ating lahat. MSWD WORKERS ELDER PROVISIONAL ASSOCIATE DEACONESS 9 3 1 8

MSWD DATA LOCAL CHURCH PROFESSING MEMBERS BAPTIZED MEMBERS Capitol UMC- Isulan 79 128 Central UMC- Tacurong City 72 89 Christ the King UMC- Katicu 64 14 Damascus UMC- Lilit 17 22 Everlasting UMC- Laguilayan 58 107 Emmanuel UMC- San Emmanuel 22 50 Good Shepherd UMC- Katitisan 47 140 Maligaya UMC- Maligaya 13 10 New Galilee UMC- Galino 4 21 Pag-asa UMC- Lambayong 89 11 Peace UMC- New Tarlac 79 84 Pisgah UMC- Palumbe 64 45 Sariwa UMC- Laguinding 6 6 Survivor UMC- Columbio 35 30 Tagumpay UMC- Kapaya 53 30 Trinity UMC- Sadsalan 69 11 Wesley UMC- Villamor 108 117 Joy UMC- Kalibuhan 5 10

APPORTIONMENTS (TITHES TO THE CONFERENCE) Local Church Apportionments Jan 1-May 1 June 1 – Dec 31 Partial (tithes to the Total conference Capitol UMC- Isulan 19, 000 1, 000 12, 885 13, 885 Central UMC- Tacurong City 47, 000 5, 000 13, 000 18, 000 Christ the King UMC- Katicu 14, 250 2, 000 4, 000 6, 000 Damascus UMC- Lilit 1, 425 700 2, 000 2, 700 Everlasting UMC- Laguilayan 28, 900 14, 879 15, 047 29, 926 Emmanuel UMC- San Emmanuel 17, 770 7, 426.50 2, 500 9, 926.50 Good Shepherd UMC- Katitisan 19, 000 5, 287 9, 300 14, 587 Maligaya UMC- Maligaya 1, 710 1, 000 1, 000 New Galilee UMC- Galino 930 300 600 900 Pag-asa UMC- Lambayong 29, 925 5, 000 12, 734 17, 734 Peace UMC- New Tarlac 31, 700 8, 000 15, 000 23, 000 Pisgah UMC- Palumbe 28, 500 3, 000 7, 000 10, 000

Sariwa UMC- Laguinding 475 475 475 Survivor UMC- Columbio 16, 815 6, 850 10, 234 17, 084 Tagumpay UMC- Kapaya 10, 450 860 860 Trinity UMC- Sadsalan 14, 250 1, 218 10, 880 12, 098 Wesley UMC- Villamor 30, 925 34, 000 34, 000 Joy UMC- Kalibuhan 0 0 0 0

INTEGRATED PENSION FUND LOCAL CHURCH INTEGRATED PENSION FUND Remitted to PCC BY PROFESSING MEMBERS Capitol UMC- Isulan 47x150=7, 050 7, 050 Central UMC- Tacurong City 16x150=2,400 2, 400 Christ the King UMC- Katicu 16x150=2,400 2, 400 Damascus UMC- Lilit 10x150=1, 500 1, 500 Everlasting UMC- Laguilayan 38x150=5, 700 5, 700 Emmanuel UMC- San Emmanuel 20x150=3, 000 3, 000 Good Shepherd UMC- Katitisan 40x150=6, 000 6, 000 Maligaya UMC- Maligaya 7x150=1, 050 1, 050 New Galilee UMC- Galino 6x150=900 900 Pag-asa UMC- Lambayong 41x150=6, 150 6, 150 Peace UMC- New Tarlac 8x150=1, 200 1, 200 Pisgah UMC- Palumbe 33x150=4, 950 4, 950 Sariwa UMC- Laguinding 3x150=450 450 Survivor UMC- Columbio 47x150=7, 050 7, 050 Tagumpay UMC- Kapaya 11x150=1, 650 1, 650 Trinity UMC- Sadsalan 17x150=2, 550 2, 550 Wesley UMC- Villamor 20x150=3, 000 3, 000 Joy UMC- Kalibuhan 0 0 TOTAL 57, 000 57, 000

NAISAGAWANG GAWAIN SA LOOB NG TAONG ITO 2015-2016 Ang ating focus ay risk taking mission and service. May panganib sa bawat misyon at paglilingkod. Isa sa focus na naganap sa Southwest ay ang pagtugon sa panahon na may kalamidad, sakuna at trahedya – kaya nabuo ang QRT (quick response team). Sa pangunguna ng mga masisipag at magagaling na manggagawa: Rev. Jonathan Gervacio, Rev. Abraham Lastimosa, Rev. Edgar Villanueva – nakagawa at nakapagbigay ng tulong. 1. Baha sa parte ng Udtong, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat noong July 15, 2015. Nakapagsagawa tayo ng relief operation na nakatulong sa 20 pamilya- miyembro at hindi miyembro ng iglesia. Sa pamamagitan ng tulong ni Mrs. Mao na nasa ibang bansa, siya ay nagbigay ng pinansiyal na tulong na ibinili ng mga grocery. 2. Nasundan ito ng pamimigay ng bigas mula sa opisina sa Mayor ng Lambayong, kasama si Rev. Abraham Lastimosa na nagbigay ng bigas. 10 sakong bigas at ito ay ibinigay sa mga pamilyang nasalanta ng baha sa Udtong, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat. 3. Quick Response Disaster Workshop. Noong July 31 – August 1, 2015, ito ay naganap sa Pag-asa UMC, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat. Ang workshop na ito ay patungkol sa kalagayan n gating baansa lalong- lalong na probinsiya ng Sultan Kudarat at South Cotabato sa lumalalang pagbaha at ang pagkasira ng kalikasan. Kasama nagbigay ng lektura ang local na pamahalaan ng Lambayong ang NDRRMC ng Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat, kasama dito ang ilang Kapulisan at mga volunteer. Nagbigay sila ng national and local situation patungkol sa lumalalang bagyo, pagbaha, lindol at mga trahedyang dumarating sa atin. Ang maganda dito ay ang actual 93

demonstration na itinuro kung papaano tayo tutugon bago, sa kasalukuyan at pagkatapos ng mga trahedya. Mga sakuna at maging sa kalamidad na dumarating. 4. Ang Parish and Community Development ay nakagawa ng programa kasama ang church and society noong December 5, 2015 ay nagkaroon ng feeding program sa KBL Kapaya, Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat particular sa Don Buencamino Elementary School. Dalawang pagkakataon ang ibinigay ng Panginoon upang kami ay makasama ang mga batang ito na bihira lamang nakakakita ng mga tao at mga sasakyan. Noong January 26, 2016 ay muling nakabalik ang grupo na unang pagkakataon ay nagkaroon ng feeding sa 70 na mga bata, kasama ang daycare at ang nasa elementarya, nagkaroon ng values formation thru story telling . Engr. Callejo at Ptr. Joy Palmares. Namigay tayo ng pagkain sa mga batang ito. Sa pangalawang pagkakataon na kami ay nakabalik ay nagkaroon pa rin ng values formation, feeding at namigay tayo ng mga tsinelas sa mga batang ito. Tuwa at galak ang nakita namin sa mga bata. At ang tugon ng paaralan ay magkakaroon ng bahagi si Ptr. Joy Palmares sa values formation sa mga bata. Kasama ang purok lider sa nasabing aktibidades ngunit sa hindi inaasaahan. Ito ay namatay noong January. Salamat sa mga kapatid nating nagbigay ng tulong at suporta sa Gawaing ito.

SERVANT MINISTRY Ang programa para sa mga layko, ay pangunahing layunin ng gawaing ito upang ang bawat layko, lalo na ang mga lay leader sa loob ng ating iglesia ay mapalakas, lumalim ang kanilang kaalaman patungkol sa batayan, sandigan at paniniwala bilang metodista. Mahalaga ang pakikiisa ng mga layko sa mga programa ng ating iglesia na magiging kasama at katuwang ng ating manggagawa sa pagtupad ng misyon. Noong Enero 14- 15, 2016 sa Capitol UMC, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat naganap ang Gawain. Sa pangunguna ni Chairman Ariel Miguel, kasama si Mr. Lolito Dauz, Rev. Evelyn Arciaga na gumawa ng naturang programa. Mga guro ay sina: Rev. Evelyn Arciaga: Responsibility of Lay and Lay Leader, Rev. Abraham Lastimosa: Methodism, Rev. Edgar Villanueva: Old Testament, Rev. Elizabeth Calla: New Testament, Rev. Teresita Tacot: Children’s Ministry, Rev. Jonathan Gervacio: Preaching, Rev. Pedrito Manuel: Evangelism.

LAY ORGANIZATION

WSCS: Aktibo sa mga Iglesia Lokal, sila ang kasama sa pagpapaganda ng ating simbahan, pagsasaayos kasama ng mga mmanggagawa sa mga Gawain kung may mga prayer meeting, bible study at pagdalo sa mga servicio, pagdadalaw sa mga may sakit – kasama silang gumagampan nito.

1. Spiritual Advancement: Naganap sa Emmanuel UMC, San Emanuel, Tacurong City noong July 25, 2015. Nag nagbigay ng lektura ay si Rev. Lina Villanueva sa temang “Empwerment Women in Jesus Christ Through Eabling, Discipling and Transforming”. Nagawa rin sa naturang Gawain ang Fellowship of the Least Coins. 2. Lakbay Kalikasan – na ginanap sa Lake Sebu, South Cotabato noong 17, 2015. Ito ang unang pagkakataon na ang WSCS ng MSWD ay lumabas sa apat na sulok ng iglesia. Ang tema ay “Lakbay Kalikasan” focus on climate changes. Sa 7 falls, Doon nagkaroon ng worship thru nature, sharing and fellowship. 3. District Conference noong January 23, 2016 na ginanap sa Central UMC, Tacurong City. Dito sila nakapili ng bagong opisyales na uupo ngayong darating na conference year: Si Ginang Juliana C. Ocreto ang nahalal na bagong Presidente at papalitan niya ang masigasig at aktibong si Ginang Remedios R. Matutino. Salamat saw along taong paglilingkod bilang WSCS President. 94

UMMP: Sa pangunguna ni G. Anastacio Flores, sa kabila ng kanyang karamdaman, hindi ito naging hadlang upang hindi maganap ang mga Gawain sa distrito. Kasama ang President na dalawang beses naglibot sa lahat ng simbahang sinasakupan upang paalalahanan ang mga kalalakihan sa kanilang ginagampanang tungkulin bilang UMMP sa Local. Maging aktibo at laging manguna sa Gawain ang mga kalalakihan. Naganap ang Joint Fellowship with Central UMMP sa General Santos City at nagkaroon ng Lakbay Aral noong October 16-17, 2015. Nagbigay ng lecture si Mr. Romeo Valdez patungkol sa responsibility of the UMMP at si Rev. James Perocillo. Pagkatapos ng lecture ay nagpunta ang grupo sa London Beach bilang lakbay disgos. May talakayan, group dynamics at sharing of experience. Masipas ang mga UMMP sa m,ga Gawain, lalo na kung pagpapaayos at pagpapaganda ng ating iglesia, at pumapanday din sa buong kaisipan, buhay at pananalita sa kanyang pamilya ang isang UMMP ay isang Amang matapat at tunay na maaasahan.

UMYAF: Naganap ang Personality Development gatherings sa Peace UMC, New Tarlac, Villamor, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat – ang tapagsalita ay si Rev. Jerry Ganal at umabot ng 37 ang dumalo sa nasabing Gawain. Naganap din ang Leadership Seminar sa Central UMC, Tacurong City. Love Feast na naganap sa Capitol UMC, Isulan, Sultan KUdarat.

UMYF: Ang mga Kabataan ay gumanap ng Talamento noong July 10-12, 2015 sa Pag-asa UMC, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat sa temang “Step-Up”. Ang layunin nito ay makapag sanay ang mga kabataan sa paggamit ng mga musical instruments gaya ng piano, organ, gitara, tambourines at drums. Maka-inspire at makahikayat pa ng mga sasamba sa ating Panginoon. Mula sa Greenhills UMC at Central UMC, General Santos City ang nagbigay ng oras, kaalaman at talent. 65 naging participants. Nagkaroon din sila ng Zone Rally. Christmas Institute na ginanap sa Wesley UMC, Villamor, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat at 185 kabuuang kabataang dumalo.

Childrens’ Ministry: Nagkaroon ng Children Congress sa lahat ng mga batang nag-aaral sa ating paaralan. Nagawa ang pagdiriwang sa Lambayong noong October 14, 2015 at dinaluhan ng mga 300 na mga batang nag- aaral sa ating mga paaralan. Sa pangunguna ng mga Deaconesses, at sa pangunguna ni Dss. Joylie D. Serrano. Tayo ay nagpapasalamat sa kasipagan ng ating mga Diyakonesa. May naganap a Motorcade, presentation ng bawat paaralan at nagbigay ng pananalita si Bb. Divina M. Balancio sa temang “Komunidad at Pamahalaan magkaisa pang-aabuso sa mga Bata wakasan na”.

School Nursery Kinder 1 Kinder 2 Total Wesley – Villamor 8 11 11 30 Cherubim – Tacurong City 24 43 53 110 Good Samaritan - Isulan 4 12 7 23 Pag-asa – Lambayong 11 13 18 42 Twinkle Kiddie - Laguilayan 8 17 14 39 Christ the King – Katicu 11 12 17 40 Shalom – New Tarlac 5 3 11 19 TOTAL 71 111 131 303

Nagkaroon ng christams fellowship ang mga bata sa Capitol UMC, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat.

WORKERS ACTIVITIES

Workers Spiritual Retreat: Naganap ang Gawain noong August 7-8, 2015 sa CRIS Resort, Dansuli, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat. Ang Retreat Master ay si Rev. Jerry Ganal at kasama ang kanyang maybahay. Ang layunin nito ay upang lalong 95

tumingkad ang samahan ng mga manggagawa sa distrito, pagmamalasakit, unawaan, pagmamahalan at may panalanginan sa bawat isa sa panahon na may mga pagsubok na dumarating sa mga kasamang mga manggagawa. Pinasasalamatan din natin ang ating Obispo sa financial na suporta na kanyang naibahagi upang maging matagumpay ang gawaing ito.

Workers Formation: Naganap ito noong August 21-22, 2015 sa Peace UMC, New Tarlac, Villamor, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat. Ang gawaing ito ay upang magkaroon ng malalim na kahulugan ang pagkakatawag ng Diyos sa mga manggagaawa. Topis: Ministerial Function, Church Structure, Church Administration, Ministerial Ethics at Liturgy and Worship. Ang aming tagapagturo ay si Rev. Abelardo N. Guerrero – isang magaling na tagapagturo.

Workers and Family Fellowship: Noong November 29-30, 2015 sa London Beach, General Santos City – kasama ang aming pamilya na nagdiwang ng pasko na may kagalakan, ang sama-sama bilang pamilya sa panahon ng paglilingkod ay hindi biro sapagkat sila ay madalas ang naisasantabi upang unahin ang mga Gawain at ang paglilingkod. Ganun pa man, masaya naming ipinakita at ipinaramdam sa aming mga pamilya na sila ang aming inspirasyon at katuwang.

Workers Love Feast: Ito ay ginanap sa Capitol UMC noong February 21, 2016. Nagbigay ng patotoo sina Rev. Abraham Lastimosa at ang kanyang Maybahay, sina Pastor Joy Palmares at aang kanyang Butihing Asawa. Sila ay nagbahagi ng matatamis na pagmamahalan. Nakakatuwa sapagkat noong may palaro na sa mga Mag-Asawa – ang lahat ay natuwa at nagalak. Maging tapat tayo sa ating mga asawa, at magkaroon ng panahon sa isa’t isa. Ang buod ng Gawaing ito ay na- renewed ang samahan at pag-iibigan.

EVANGELISM Nagkaroon ng evangelism sa Christ the King UMC, Katicu, Pres. Quirino noong October 21-24, 2015, sa naturang iglesia, ang unang ginawa sa tatlong araw ay ang pag-aaral sa bawat pamilya, pinag-usapan dito ang kaligtasan, pananampalataya at maging ang ating pinaniniwalaan at mga doktrina. Naging matagumpay ang mga ito sa tulong ng mga kabataan na galling ng Wesley UMC, Villamor, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat sa kanilang praise and worship, at ang matagumpay na revival sa church, sa aming tagapagsalita Rev. Pedrito Manuel. Marami ang tumugon sa paanyaya sa altar call at ang pagbibigaynila ng buhay sa ating Panginoon. Kasama na nagbigay patotoo si Kapatid na Daisy Calupaz. Ang sumunod dito ay ang Joy UMC, Kalibuhan na tatlong araw at dalawang gabi kaming nanatili doon upang mabigyan ng inspirasyon sng mga tao doon na nasalanta ng matinding tag-tuyot at peste na daga. May binawtismuhan na 7 mga bata at dalawang magsing-irog na binasbasan ni Ptr. Lastimosa, sila ay hindi pa ikinasal, ngunit ngayong darating na Mayo sa kasalan ng bayan, sila ay magpapakasal na. Masaya ang naging resulta sapagkat ang huling gabi ay nagkaroon ng revival sa kalsada ng Kalibuhan at doon marami ang mga taong dumalo at tumanggap sa ating Panginoong Jesus. Festival of Faith: Naganap ang Festival of Faith noong December 30, 2015 sa Wesley UMC, Villamor, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat. Isang masaya at pinagpalang pagdiriwang ng pananampalataya at biniyayaan pa ng isang tagapagsalita sa katauhan ni Bb. Ester Lee Nasayao-Paragas. Ang layunin ng pagdiriwang na ito ay Makita at madama ang pananampalataya sa kabila ng maraming kakulangan at pagsubok. Ang Diyos ay patuloy na gumaganap sa bawat nagtitiwala sa kanyang habag at kabutihan. Ang simbahan ay buhay na patotoo sa pagkalinga, habag at kabutihan ng Diyos.

In Chirst Service,

Rev. Tito E. Linang DS, MSWD

MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. SPOTTSWOOD METHODIST MISSION CENTER, Kidapawan City Women’s Society of Christian Service

Introduction Christian greetings to my fellow WSCS, officers, guest and friends. Praise God for his sustaining grace.

General Information Name of Annual Conference (MinPAC) Contact Person – Mrs. Joyce Manuel Subillaga

Mailing address – Aglipay Street Kabacan, Cotabato

Membership

Number of Membership District Conference Number of Local Churches Members MCD 24 213 MCED 14 124 MSD 24 118 MSWD 17 218 TOTAL 79 673

Organizational Information President - Mrs. Joyce Manuel Subillaga Vice President - Mrs. Welhelmina C. Borromeo Secretary - Mrs. Anita J. Riingen Membership Secretary - Mrs. Cresencia Nicolas Treasurer - Mrs. Alma Bella R. Respecio Auditor - Mrs. Marissa Q. Estampa

Coordinators Spiritual Life and Worship: Mrs. Melicia R. Ibarra and Mrs. Cristina L. Dumapit Services and Project: Mrs.Dionisia B. Mutoc and Mrs. Nympha S. Valdez Program and Study: Mrs.Minda angel and Mrs. Remedios R. Matutino Adviser: Mrs. Miriam C. Cocos

Consultants Mrs. Cipriana Lozano, Mrs. Germinia Fajardo, Mrs. Erlita C. Flauta Mrs. Mauricia Iniego, Mrs. Devorah Cortado, Mrs. Elvira Aguayo District Presidents: MCD- Mrs. Vrenelie A. Decal, MCED- Mrs. Francisca L. Castro MSD- Mrs. Ginalyn S. Guzman, MSWD- Mrs. Remedios R. Matutino

Schedule of Activities May 01-02, 2015 - Spottswood Methodist Center, Kidapawan City - Day 01 -Spiritual Retreat Our retreat master is Mrs. Erlita Flauta and Vrenillie Decal. After the retreat we have bible study headed by Rev. Meriam Joy Flauta and Trust Walk headed by Mrs. Mauricia Iniego and Cipriana Lozano. Day 02 -Morning Devotion Speaker: Rev. Juliet Exiomo Tree planting at SPMCI Farm each women planted a tree and donated 1000pesos for the school. Spottswood Methodist Colleges, Inc.

September 25, 2015 -Lakbay Aral – District and Annual Officers Malatab, Sarayan and Amas - 18 delegates attended - We evaluated what are there priority needs. Malatab - Children Bible Story Book - Hymnals (English, Tagalog, Ilocano) - Electric Fan 98

Sarayan - The WSCS distributed goods-groceries and the Pastor were given gift. Amas - Cebuano hymnal

November 27-28, 2015 -Day 01 - Christmas Fellowship Venue: First UMC Domingo Street, Koronadal City- 157 delegates attended -Opening Worship *Rev. Esther Nasayao-Speaker * Rev. Mary Cris Annaguey – Holy Communion Speaker Day 02 – Marning Devotion • Rev. Amelia Ramos-Speaker • Parlor Games • Distribution of Gifts and Prices • Exchange Gift • Acquaintance and Talent Show/Delegates Commitment Service *Rev. Mary Cris Annaguey-DSIMSD *Rev. Pete Tan- Administrative Pastor, First UMC, Coronadal City- Closing Prayer

WSCS Annual Conference-Spottswood Methodist Center – February 19-20, 2016.

Conclusion I thank the Lord as my partner for his sustaining grace, guidance and protection, so I can fulfil my duties and responsibilities. To God be the glory.

(Sgd) Mrs. Joyce Manuel-Subillaga President

MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. UNITED METHODIST YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP SPOTTSWOOD METHODIST MISSION CENTER, Kidapawan City

My warm greetings and felicities to our beloved Bishop, Rev. Ciriaco Q. Francisco, and to his lovely wife, Dr. Restetita Francisco, to our untiring front liners of Church ministries, the implementers, our most respected Pastors and Workers, to the Pillars of every local churches, the delegates, guest, and to the brave disciples of Jesus Christ, the members of this conference, a pleasant afternoon. The United Methodist Young Adult Fellowship is a vital sub-organization of the Church. It is known to everyone that MYAF age is the busiest age when it comes to the chronological life of a member. MYAF at this

stage of life is starting to create a strong family wherein the priority is to provide the needs of every member of the family when it comes to food, shelter, health, education and spiritual guidance. These are all basic needs of the smallest unit of our community – the FAMILY. We are doing this, because this is our immediate responsibility. Despite of all of these, every MYAF is a faithful child of God. We are willing to extend our time, effort, talent, even finances for what we are believing, none other than but Jesus Christ. Every MYAF is a law- abiding citizen of our community, more than this, MYAF is a good follower of Jesus Christ. We believe that participating to the activities of the Church is a free taste of boosting one’s spiritual life. This is our mere duty to let every MYAF feel and experience the solidarity in our faith and trust to the Lord. Just last January 9, 2016, when the MYAF MinPAC was re-organized. The newly elected set of officers planned how to start its quest. Thorough discussion resulted to the conduct of visitation to the Mindanao South District and Mindanao Southwest District. It was done last January 30, 2016. There were twenty five (25) MYAF, Annual Officers and members including the advisers who joined the said activity. The travel gave us an opportunity to visit some of the local churches, church workers and MYAF District and local Officers and members, In general, the visit was a benchmark as to where to begin the steps of re-uniting the whole MYAF MinPAC Family. It is very difficult to start with nothing, but God is really good. The four(4) component District are silently doing its God-tasked responsibilities. The Mindanao Central East District Oficers and Members worked hand in hand in performing their roles as leaders. By the blessing of God’s Providence, many activities were successfully initiated and implemented. The following are the activities conducted by MYAF Mindanao Central East District: 1. Pamaskong Handog (all MCED Workers) – December 14, 2015 2. Outreach Program (Tungao, Magpet North Cotabato) – December 23, 2016 3. Sports Fest 2016 (Green Academy, San Vicente, Makilala, North Cotabato) February 13-13, 2016. 4. Recreation Activities (Davao City) – February 16, 2016 5. Visitation to Other Churches and Fellowship with other MYAF. The Mindanao South District is in Glorified Spirit in working its best to experience the benefits of God- centered life among its members. Also, the Mindanao Southwest District is geared with eagerness and God-like enthusiasm of making their own brand of serving others. The realization of God driven activities is one way of saying Jesus is really working with us day by day. Moreover, the Kabacan Central United Methodist Church and other local churches of Mindanao Central District are very successful in their conduct of the different activities, and these are the following. KABACAN CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1. Visitation (MYAF members of KCUMC) – June-July 2015 every Sunday afternoon 2. Financial Awareness Seminar- in Cooperation with PhilAm Life Insurance, Inc. – October 24, 2015 3. Couple’s Enhancement Seminar – November 14, 2015 4. Feeding and Gift Giving (Spectrum Rice Mill Comunity) – December 19, 2015 5. Gift of love, Variety Show and Christmas Cantata 2016 – December 21, 2016 6. Visitation to MSD and MSWD – January 30, 2016 7. National MYAF Sunday – March 13, 2016

Behind in so many “IFS”, the MYAF FAMILY for this Conference Year is determined and highly motivated by God’s empowerment to conquer life’s weaknesses and turn the page of the story into more beautiful twist of engaging and living to the way of life Jesus wanted to everyone. Indeed, God’s purpose will never have its ending as the MYAF FAMILY continuously stand and claim its future plans and successes. The MYAF FAMILY of Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference is very positive in living the virtue and religious aspirations of the United Methodist Church. We are genuinely motivated and convinced that our Church is one of the major reasons of our existence.

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Our Church provides us the most and personal development, strong family, understanding of individual culture, notions in building great and holistic community with love, respect, integrity, trust and confidence among oneself, capability to discern what is wrong and what is right and above all the feeding of our spiritual well-being and upliftment of our personal relationship to Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. We have a common understanding; the Bible itself teaches every one of us about the life, teachings and sacrifices, humbleness, judgement and salvation. There is no other supreme basis of righteousness living rather than to follow the true interpretation of the Holy Bible. Our life is anchored into the Ten Commandments received by Moses in the Mount Sinai. Following the commandments of God is securing providing the interest of Jesus Christ – this is to unite us all as children of God. Our dream and aspiration is according to the will of God because we believe that God is with us. The MYAF FAMILY is nurturing and molding the next generation of our United Methodist Church-our children. We want them to receive the same blessing that we receive from our church in order for them to live this life following the right direction. We believe that our Church can make it as we believe that Jesus Christ is the center of our Church. The MYAF FAMILY is in full support of any decision and plans of our church that will carry out the teachings of Jesus Christ. We hope and pray for the betterment of every individual, family, community, and with the heart of many not with the few. We are one with the heart of our family, of our righteous leaders, and above all, we are one with the heart of our Lord. The humble heart of Jesus will prevail and will be proclaimed above all. Lastly, the MYAF FAMILY in Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference want to live this life with happiness, love, sense of responsibility, peace, together for good, and most of all fear to the Lord. To God all be the glory alone!

Prepared by:

(Sgd) Ruel D. Panaguiton President

MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. (Formerly Mindanao Annual Conference of the Methodist Church, Inc.) The United Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Philippines

Report to the 61st Regular Annual Conference April 21-24, 2016 |Branscomb Memorial UMC | Kidapawan City

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I. Introduction: The lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song will I praise him (Psalms 28:7). Through the years our Father in heaven has not been tired of loving us and supplying us what we need truly our God is an immutable and awesome God.

Greetings of peace and love to each and everyone!

II. Accomplishment Report : Activity Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats A. Organization( Execom and Council Meetings, Conferences ) 47th AYC -Very active and -Only few workers We were able to hear -Inactive May 22-23, responsive UMYF attended updates from the 4 districts participation of 2015 -Presence of our -District Officers and gave 2 District Youth Adviser and were not recommendations as well Presidents Coordinator represented well as constructive criticism to -Was not able to everyone start on time Special -we were able to - not all the officers -fellowship with our fellow Meeting finalize program for were present MinPAC officers, together July 13, Servant with our youth coordinator 2015 Leadership -We were able to tackle Training our tasks for SLT 2nd AYCM -District was all -conflicted - We were able to visualize November well represented. schedule with the and plan for the 2016 S.I 20-22, 2015 district activities. and tackled things - all workers had a pertaining to the upcoming different activity on C.I and NYC the same dates. Ocular -Coordination -not all annual -The annual execom Visit/Special meeting with the officers were able finalized the Meeting municipal mayor of to visit the site. program/activities/venue January 15- lake sebu and the for the Summer Institute. 16, 2016 local church of lake Lake Sebu, sebu for the venue South of S.I 2016 Cotabato Visitation -To show support -some of the -consultation/being (During and solidarity to annual officers are updated on the present district the district not present in situation of districts and activities) activities some of the local churches -To provide visitations due to assistance to financial concerns district officers and conflict of -Help facilitate in schedule. their activities 34th NYC 9 MINPAC officers -financial -Met and had fellowship to and -Travel Pool didn’t our fellow UMYFP leaders 102

our Youth reached 50% of from other Episcopal Coordinator our total expenses. areas. attended the 34th - Shared and heard Nation Youth success stories and Conference struggles being a UMYFP leaders. -Participated in the UMYFP National election.

B. Information Communication and Resource Department MinPAC -It help us for easy -it develop bond with the Directory communication youth access

PADAMAG -it enable us to -lack of -it became an avenue to -lack of regular (newsletter) show and express communication cater the talents, skills and contributor who we really are -lack of writers abilities of UMYF (writer) as an UMYF MinPAC- -it allows us access -allows us to inform UMYF UMYFP (FB and update UMYF about upcoming activities Group) easily (Annual or District) C. Christian Nurture and Formation Department Servant - UMYF was -unavailability of -it created a strong Leadership reminded of the invited Resource fellowship with our co- Training basic Person, only 2 RPs leaders Sunshine parliamentary were able to attend -many umyf responded UMC, procedures and and attended the SLT Osias, how to write Kabacan, reports and Cotabato minutes correctly (August 7-8, as well as the 2015) UMYF dynamics

DEA CILT -The lessons were -Not all district - lesson were easily picked September all discussed well. officers were able up and understood 18-20, 2015 to attend due to because RPs was able to –EMPAC short notice. define the topics -Conflicted comprehensibly. schedule between annual and district activities 5th -Has been a great -Conflicted - Though the numbers of Mindanao avenue for young schedule between delegated were still we Wide people to express annual and district believe that we made Fellowship their love and activities another history and was October 23- knowledge about - Was not able to able to bless everyone. 25, 2015 Jesus. reach expected 103

Branscomb number of Memorial delegates UMC, -some invited Kidapawan Resource Persons City didn’t arrive. Christmas -another year has -none from the -young people enjoyed and Institute ended well and Nat’l Execom were blessed District level blissful knowing visited the MINPAC (Dec.26- that many souls C.I 30,2015) were renewed and -Not all annual was reminded of officers were able Gods greatness. to visit the 4 -big attendance districts in their C.I -unending support of the workers and the church members D. Ecumenical and Church Society Affairs NUMYFP -most of the -not all the -most of the umyfp leaders Sunday(2015- minpac leaders churches able to are the speakers 2016) are the speakers celebrate the during numyfp Sunday numyfpsunday Summer presence and Institute 2015 support of MSWD-April workers student -UMYFs had a memorable 30-May 3 workers and wonderful summer MSD-April 30- -teamwork and experience May 4 sense of -annual officers were able MCED-May leadership to visit the district Summer 15-17 among District Institutes MCD-April officer 21-May 1

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V. Recommendations- NONE VI. Conclusion Two years was kind a long journey for us, it was tough and was never easy. Along the way we lost some of our co-leaders/officers in the annual execom; one pursued higher calling and the other one is now happily married. We were saddened but God was pulled us all up and gave us more courage to continue what we have started. On the contrast, two years seemed to be so short that we will miss each other’s company; it was so short to think that 2 years was not enough for us to do everything. Now it seems so fast, after that 2 long years most of us will have its own different life.But looking forward surely all of us will leave the UMYFP happy and contented. Every lesson may it be hard or not, every disappointments and heartaches, every success and victory will all be remembered in our entire lives. Meanwhile, with all the blessings and provision God has given to us, MINPAC-UMYFP had come up to the conclusion that in every situation we should always be thankful and always keep in mind and heart that everything is still possible and that we can overcome all of those challenges because “God is and will always be with us. May we all continue to grow positively in all aspects of our life and fulfill our mission with commitment and dedication in working at God’s vineyard.

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“Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary”- Galatians 6:9

CHRIST ABOVE ALL,

In Christ Service, Noted:

Annalita Mae V. Flores, RND (Sgd) Rev. Miriam Joy C. Flauta MinPAC UMYF President MinPAC Youth Coordinator 2015-2016 2014-2016

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MINDANAO PHILIPPINES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. UNITED METHODIST MEN IN THE PHILIPPINES

Report to the 61st Regular Session of Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference

My warm greetings to our beloved Bishop, Rev. Ciriaco Q. Francisco, and to his lovely wife, Dr. Restetita Francisco, to our untiring front liners of Church ministries, the implementers, our most respected Church Workers, to the Pillars of every local churches, the delegates, guest, and to the brave disciples of Jesus Christ, the members of this conference, a pleasant day.

Schedule of EXECOM Meeting 1. First UMMMinPAC Execom meeting last June 12, 2015 Held at CENTRAL UMC, Lukban St., Gen. Santos City, with a total attendance of 37. 2. Second UMMMinPAC Execom Meeting at the Residence of Mr. Rogelio Caoagdan – MCED President last Sept. 12, 2015 with total attendance of 21. 3. 3rd Execom Meeting Last January 2016 Held at Central UMC, Lukban St., General Santos City with total attendance of 17

UMM MinPAC ANNUAL OFFICERS 2012-2016 President: Dr. Abraham Castillo Vice – President: The UMM PRESIDENT of each District MSD – Mr. Romeo Valdez MSWD - Mr. Anastacio Flores MCED – Mr. Rogelio Caogdan MCD – Dr. Henry Mariano Secretary: Mr. Charlie Antipolo Assistant Secretary: Mr. Dominador Galdones Treasurer: Eng’r. Virgilio Decal Assistant Treasurer: Mr. Quirico Peralta Auditor: Mr. Romeo Agustin PRO – Dr. Henry Mariano Consultant – Mr. Ruben Mostrales

SET OF OFFICERS 2017-2020 Pres.: Mr. Romeo B. Valdez VP: All Districts President MSD – Nestor Tamblik MSWD – Mr. Anastacio Flores MCD – Mr. Joefil Quia-eo MCED – Mr. Rogelio Caoagdan Sec.: Mr. Alain Dugenio Asst. Sec: All Districts Secretary Clergy Sec: Rev. James Perocillo Treas.: Mr. Leonardo N. Mari Asst. Treas.: All District Treas. Auditor: Mr. Roger Corpuz Asst. Aud.: All District Auditor Advisers: All DS’s & Dr. Abraham G. Castillo

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Program of Activities: Outreach Ministry in Partnership with Bishop Cerrie and Mindanao Central District last March 9, 2016. Area visited and distributed goods (Mt. Ararat Mission, Barangay Sanggadog and Hope UMC and some community at Barangay Pisan, Kabacan, Province of Cotabato

PROJECTS OF UMMP IN Davao Episcopal Area 1. MinPAC a. Construction for Parsonage at Breath of God UMC b. Construction of Mission Church at Lebak, Sultan Kudarat c. Subsidy wages of church workers in Lebak and Libungan d. Hog Raising and Piglets Dispersal e. Tree Planting in JL Valencia Memorial Academy, Inc. f. Duck Raising at Zone 3: Sinawingan, Libungan, Province of Cotabato g. Donated Seedlings: Cacao, Kape and Rubber

DEA SET OF OFFICERS 2013-2016 Pres. Dr. Abraham G. Castillo Executive Vice Pres: Ismael Betanio Vice Pres. All AC’s Presidents Sec.: Mr. Mario Paguyod Asst. Sec. Mr. Ben Bolusan Treas. Mr. Romeo B. Valdez PRO: Mr. Vic Lozano Advisers: All DS’s & Bishop Cerrie

East Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference UMM OFFICERS Pres.: Mr. Richard Rubis Vice Pres.: South East District – Mr. Pal Telakao North East District – Mr. Johny Galvadores Secretary: Dr. Rommel Montiel Treasurer: Mr. Paul Ferrer Auditor: Mr. Ismael Betanio Coordinators: Rev. Jimmy Bigaran & Rev. Robert Salmon

Bicol Provisional Philippines Annual Conference: Pres.: Mr. Eliezer A. Reuyan

One of my Task as DEA UMMP President was invited as Harvest Festival and Thanksgiving Sunday Guest Preacher at Mt. Ararat Mission, Living Fiath UMC, Living Water UMC and Canaan, they are all located in Kabacan, Province of Cotabato.

Invited as Lecturer on Seed Production last January 9-10, 2015 at Galilee UMC, Pasandalan, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat.

UPDATE: DEA WIDE UMMP Assembly and Election Of Set Of Officers Dec. 2016 @ Busco UMC, Bukidnon.

UMM PROBLEMS AND SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS 1. No coordination. 2. No Regular attendance in Sunday School and Worship. 3. Book of Resolution & Book of Discipline.

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4. For active membership mostly are new 5. Lack of appreciation & recognition. 6. Unwilling to sacrifice and less commitment. 7. Lack of learning and knowledge. 8. Lack of leaders and wide far-reaching visions, plans and pursue them. 9. Lack of financial – be example in giving.

Solutions 1. Organize UMM with officers and members who are fully dedicated and willing to organized themselves to study and serve. 2. Partnership between UMM and church workers. Activities should be done with church workers and UMM members. 3. More actions than words. Then ACTION NOW! 4. Members with rides should remember to Fitch members who don’t have ride. 5. Directory of UMM members with cell-phone numbers and email address should be available at all time.

SUKRAN DAGHANG SALAMAT MADAMO GID NGA SALAMAT AGYAMANAK BONG SALAMAT (B’Laan) THANK YOU

To God be the Glory

Dr. Abaraham G. Castillo

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Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference of the United Methodist Churh, Inc. Kidapawan City Statistics Report 2015

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In Christ Service,

Ptr. Noel Agustin Chairperson Committee on Statistics

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Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. MINDANAO YOUTH CENTER

Report to the 61st Regular Seseeion of Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference April 21-24, 2016

Our Vision: The MYC serve as one of the progressive centre for young people catering to their total development, as it respond to issue and problems affecting the lives of the young.

Our Mission: To serve as a centre for the empowerment of the young people, students and out-of-school once, as full participants in the people journey towards God’s shalom.

Occupants Indicator Total Number First Semester 80 Second Semester 65 Summer 30 Occupants Activities: 1. July 9, 2015: Acquintance and Orientation. 2. September 3-4, 2015: Sportfest. 3. December 18, 2015: Christmas Celebration. 4. Bible Study for Girls every Monday. 5. Bible Study for Boys every Tuesday.

Discussion on the Current social issues affecting the lives of the young people: 1. July 13, 2015: Hands Off: Defend Philippine Sovereignty. 2. August 10, 2015: Philippine Educational System. 3. February 15, 2016: Voter’s Education at 7PM. 4. March 7, 2016: Film Showing on Environmental issues and concerns at 6:30PM.

Ground and Building Improvement 1. Gradening and Landscaping. 2. Construction of dirty kitchen.

Out-of-School Young People’s Program on Economic and Social Justice 1. February 9-10, 2016: Training on Basic Carpentry, Welding and Sewing. Total of 28 out-of-school young people. We have exceeded our goal because of constant follow-up. Basic Wedling Instructor was Mr. Dodong Patajo (NCII graduate on Electronics and Welding). Basic Carpentry Instructor: Ptr. Dominador Dangtayan and Mr. Rey Bagni. Sewing Instructress Mrs. Lorilie Labagan. 2. October 9, 2015: Exposure on Livestock and Goat with vermin culture and Goat Raisng at University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan, Province of Cotabato. Resource Person is Prof. Megalbin: C/O College of Fisheries and Animal Science (CFAS) student and staff. FINANCIAL STATEMENT

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FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 1, 2015 – APRIL 14, 2016

Beginning Balance ₱ 3, 173. 14 Income Dormitory collection 185, 985. 00 Copra Sales 3, 110. 00 Total Income ₱ 189, 095. 00 Grand Total Income ₱ 192, 268. 14

Expenses a. Administrative Expense Directors Compensation 90, 000. 00 13th Month pay 8, 000. 00 Phil Health 2, 400. 00 SSS 4, 200. 00 Clothing Allowance 2, 500. 00 Representation 830. 00 Tax 8, 738. 10 Office Supplies 360. 00 Water Bill 1, 320. 19 Electric Bill 11, 100. 66 Business Permit 2, 070. 00 Treasurer’s Honorarium 12, 000. 00 Sub-Total ₱ 143, 518. 00 b. Maintenance/ Improvement Lawn Maintenance 12, 121. 24 Bldg. repair/maitenace 13, 850. 00 Sub-Total ₱ 25, 971. 24 c. Program Ministries Student Assistance 528. 00 Total Expense ₱ 170, 018. 19 Total Income ₱ 192, 268. 14 Remaining Balance ₱ 22, 249. 95

Prepared By: Audited By: Mrs. Fe T. Domingo Rev. Adolfo L. Sugcawan Treasurer Auditor

In Christ Service Service,

Rev. Elmer A. Antipolo Director

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Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. SMC, Kidapawan City Council on Finance and Administration

MINPAC BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2015 2015 2015 VARIANCE 2016

APPLICATION OF FUNDS A. GENERAL FUNDS

1. DS SALARIES 371,800.00 293,550.00 79% 371,800.00

MCD DS ANTIPOLO 92,950.00 66,000.00 71% 92,950.00

MCED DS EXIOMO 92,950.00 74,000.00 80% 92,950.00

MSWD - DS LAFORTEZA 92,950.00 43,550.00 47%

-DS LINANG 27,000.00 92,950.00

MSD DS ANNUAGUEY 92,950.00 41,000.00 44% 92,950.00

DS LINANG 42,000.00

2. MINPAC ADMINISTRATION 52,000.00 52,000.00

3. BOARDS,COMMITTEES & ETC 187,365.00 # 130,799.53 70% 187,365.00

SECRETARIAT 12,000.00 10,782.00 90% 12,000.00

BOARD OF PENSIONS 5,000.00 1,525.00 31% 5,000.00

BOOM 10,000.00 9,131.00 91% 10,000.00

CFA 5,000.00 10,080.00 202% 5,000.00

COM M OF STATISTICS 5,000.00 - 0% 5,000.00

BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP 3,000.00 - 0% 3,000.00

ARCHIVES & HISTORY 3,000.00 - 0% 3,000.00

CONSTITUTIONAL MINISTRIES 4,000.00 - 0% 4,000.00

BCS & ETHIC CONCERN 3,000.00 - 0% 3,000.00

EQUITABLE SALARY 4,000.00 117

SOCIAL CONCERN 10,000.00 1,000.00 10% 10,000.00

SCHOLARSHIP - 6,000.00 -

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 70,720.00 4,465.00 6% 31,420.00

SEC REGISTRATION/FS 18,330.00

AUDITORS FEE 5,000.00 - 0% 5,000.00

MEAL &LODGING (SMMC) 23,965.00 20,000.00

CONFERENCE EXP (BMUMC) 9,467.00

CONFERENCE EXP 8,352.43 6,000.00

SUPPLIES USED 1,003.50 2,000.00

TRAVELLING 7,300.00 7,300.00

JOURNAL PRINTING 20,000.00 17,088.00 85% 20,000.00

UNAPPOINTED FUND 31,645.00 2,310.60 7% 31,645.00

4. PCC APPORTIONMENT 155,015.00 28,715.00 19% 155,015.00

GENERAL CONF. FUND 53,300.00 20,000.00 38% 53,300.00

CENTRAL ADMIN FUND 63,000.00 0% 63,000.00

RETIREMENT WORKERS FUND 8,715.00 8,715.00 100% 8,715.00

PCC PAYMENT FOR ARREARS 30,000.00 0% 30,000.00

TOTAL GENERAL FUND 766,180.00 # 453,064.53 # 766,180.00

5. DESIGNATED FUNDS

A. MINPAC PENSIONS 14,000.00

REV. AMELLA RAMOS 3,400.00

MS JULIA AGULTO 1,700.00

MS CONSORCIA BUDUAN 3,000.00

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MS ERLINDA TALIGTIG 2,000.00

B. REM TO CONFERENCE INST. 26,513.00

GREENE ACADEMY 4,231.00

SMPCI 12,032.00

DORI ANN GARRETTE 10,250.00

C. REMITTANCE TO PAC 20,000.00 272,549.75

150/M/YR 64,381.00

EPISCOPAL FUND 18,176.00

COMM OFF -MINPAC 10,882.00

COMM OFF 5,912.00

HOLY WEEK OFF 30,198.75

WORLD COM 4,267.00

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING 3,791.00

1 PF WORKER 7,500.00

CCRP 7% 60,157.40

CCRP 3% 20,229.60

BHTS 3,245.00

WDS 5,361.00

HMS 2,973.00

MARY JOHNSTON HOSPITAL 2,275.00

UTS 4,201.00

WORLD FOOD SERVICE 20,000.00 20,000.00

TRAVEL POOL 240,000.00 29,000.00 12% 120,000.00

6. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 10,000.00

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REV. ROWENA CABUGSA 3,000.00

DS TITO LINANG 3,000.00

REV ROBERTO LADIA 3,000.00

REV. R. DUNGAO 1,000.00

TOTAL DESIGNATED FUNDS 260,000.00 313,062.75 140,000.00

GENERAL FUND 766,180.00 453,064.53 766,180.00

TOTAL 1,026,180.00 766,127.28 906,180.00

PREPARED AND CERTIFIED CORRECT BY:

CRESENCIA L. NICOLAS MINPAC CFA

EXPENSES MINPAC BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2015 2015 2015 VARIANCE 2016

APPLICATION OF FUNDS A. GENERAL FUNDS

1. DS SALARIES 371,800.00 293,550.00 79% 371,800.00

MCD DS ANTIPOLO 92,950.00 66,000.00 71% 92,950.00

MCED DS EXIOMO 92,950.00 74,000.00 80% 92,950.00

MSWD - DS LAFORTEZA 92,950.00 43,550.00 47%

-DS LINANG 27,000.00 92,950.00

MSD DS ANNUAGUEY 92,950.00 41,000.00 44% 92,950.00

DS LINANG 42,000.00

2. MINPAC ADMINISTRATION 52,000.00 52,000.00

3. BOARDS,COMMITTEES & ETC # 70% 120

187,365.00 130,799.53 130,645.00

SECRETARIAT 12,000.00 10,782.00 90% 12,000.00

BOARD OF PENSIONS 5,000.00 1,525.00 31% 5,000.00

BOOM 10,000.00 9,131.00 91% 10,000.00

CFA 5,000.00 10,080.00 202% 5,000.00

COM M OF STATISTICS 5,000.00 - 0% 5,000.00

BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP 3,000.00 - 0% 3,000.00

ARCHIVES & HISTORY 3,000.00 - 0% 3,000.00

CONSTITUTIONAL MINISTRIES 4,000.00 - 0% 4,000.00

BCS & ETHIC CONCERN 3,000.00 - 0% 3,000.00

EQUITABLE SALARY 4,000.00

SOCIAL CONCERN 10,000.00 1,000.00 10% 10,000.00

SCHOLARSHIP - 6,000.00 -

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 70,720.00 4,465.00 6% 10,000.00

SEC REGISTRATION/FS 18,330.00

AUDITORS FEE 5,000.00 - 0% 5,000.00

MEAL &LODGING (SMMC) 23,965.00

CONFERENCE EXP (BMUMC) 9,467.00 CONFERENCE EXP 8,352.43

SUPPLIES USED 1,003.50

TRAVELLING/CONNECTIONAL 7,300.00

JOURNAL PRINTING 20,000.00 17,088.00 85% 20,000.00

UNAPPOINTED FUND 31,645.00 2,310.60 7% 31,645.00

4. PCC APPORTIONMENT 155,015.00 28,715.00 19% 155,015.00

GENERAL CONF. FUND 53,300.00 20,000.00 38% 53,300.00

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CENTRAL ADMIN FUND 63,000.00 0% 63,000.00

RETIREMENT WORKERS FUND 8,715.00 8,715.00 100% 8,715.00

PCC PAYMENT FOR ARREARS 30,000.00 0% 30,000.00

TOTAL GENERAL FUND 766,180.00 # 453,064.53 # 709,460.00

766,180.00 5. DESIGNATED FUNDS

A. MINPAC PENSIONS 14,000.00

REV. AMELLA RAMOS 3,400.00

MS JULIA AGULTO 1,700.00

MS CONSCIA BUDUAN 3,000.00

REV. LIGAYA SUDIO 3,900.00

MS ERLINDA TALIGTIG 2,000.00

B. REM TO CONFERENCE INST. 26,513.00

GREENE ACADEMY 4,231.00

SMPCI 12,032.00

DORIS ANN GARRETTE 10,250.00

C. REMITTANCE TO PAC 20,000.00 242,350.35

150/M/YR 63,181.60

EPISCOPAL FUND 18,176.00

COMM OFF -MINPAC 10,882.00

COMM OFF 5,912.00

HOLY WEEK OFF 30,198.75

WORLD COM 4,267.00

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CCRP 7% 60,157.40

CCRP 3% 20,229.60

BHTS 3,245.00

WDS 5,361.00

HM C 2,973.00

MARY JOHNSTON HOSPITAL 2,275.00

UTS 4,201.00

WORLD FOOD SERVICE 20,000.00 20,000.00

TRAVEL POOL 240,000.00 30,200.00 13% 120,000.00

6. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 10,000.00

REV. ROWENA CABUGSA 3,000.00

DS TITO LINANG 3,000.00

REV ROBERTO LADIA 3,000.00

REV. R. DUNGAO 1,000.00

TOTAL DESIGNATED FUNDS 20,000.00 282,863.35 140,000.00

766,180.00 453,064.53 849,460.00

20,000.00 735,927.88 -

735,927.88

PREPARED AND CERTIFIED CORRECT BY:

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BUDGET FOR CONFERENCE YEAR 2016-2017 MINPAC BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2015 2015 2015 VARIANCE 2016

SOURCES OF FUNDS A. GENERAL FUNDS

1. APPRORTIONMENT 616,000.00 345,917.45 56% 616,000.00

SMC 135,000.00 88,325.00 65% 135,000.00

MCD 131,500.00 53,000.00 40% 131,500.00

MCED 111,500.00 43,000.00 39% 111,500.00

MSWD 116,500.00 55,000.00 47% 116,500.00

MSD 121,500.00 106,592.45 88% 121,500.00

2. QUOTAS 21,000.00 13,500.00 64% 21,000.00

UMM 4,000.00 4,000.00 100% 4,000.00

WSCS 4,000.00 4,000.00 100% 4,000.00

UMYAF 4,000.00 0% 4,000.00

UMYF 1,000.00 1,000.00 100% 1,000.00

DEACONESS ASS. 5,000.00 2,000.00 40% 5,000.00

WORKERS ASS 1,000.00 1,500.00 150% 1,000.00

CSA 1,000.00 1,000.00 100% 1,000.00

ELDERS ORDER 1,000.00 0% 1,000.00

3. OTHER SOURCES 129,180.00 51,505.00 40% 129,180.00

DONATIONS 50,000.00 8,925.00 18% 50,000.00

DS TITHES 37,180.00 - 0% 37,180.00

JOURNAL SALES 20,000.00 17,500.00 88% 20,000.00

REGISTRATION - DEA 22,000.00 25,080.00 114% 22,000.00

TOTAL OF GENERAL FUND 766,180.00 # 410,922.45 54% 766,180.00

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4. TRAVEL POOL/REGISTRATION 240,000.00 29,000.00 12% 120,000.00

MCD 60,000.00 0% 30,000.00

MCED 60,000.00 4,500.00 8% 30,000.00

MSWD 60,000.00 7,000.00 12% 30,000.00

MSD 60,000.00 17,500.00 29% 30,000.00

5. CLERGY CONTR RET. PLAN 5,880.00 - 0% 5,880.00 JUNE-DEC 2014

MCD 1,470.00 0% 1,470.00

MCED 1,470.00 0% 1,470.00

MSWD 1,470.00 0% 1,470.00

MSD 1,470.00 0% 1,470.00 6. CLERGY CONTR RET. PLAN

JAN-DEC 2015 10,920.00 0% 10,920.00

MCD 2,730.00 0% 2,730.00

MCED 2,730.00 0% 2,730.00

MSWD 2,730.00 0% 2,730.00

MSD 2,730.00 0% 2,730.00

7. DESIGNATED FUNDS 328,168.10

MCD 73,144.00

MCED 57,855.75

MSWD 47,225.00

MSD 118,028.25

DESIGNATED FUNDS - WSCS 5,550.00 0%

MINPAC COMM OFF 10,882.10 0% 125

DEVOTIONAL OFF 3,449.00 0%

CONF SUN OFF 8,534.00 0%

IPF WORKER 3,500.00 0%

TOTAL OF DESIGNATED FUNDS 256,800.00 # 357,168.10 139% 136,800.00

GENERAL FUND 766,180.00 # 410,922.45 766,180.00

1,022,980.00 # 768,090.55 75% 902,980.00

PREPARED AND CERTIFIED CORRECT BY:

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Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. SMMC, Kidapawan City

RESOLUSYON NG PASASALAMAT Yayamang, ang ating ika-61 sesyon ng Kumperensya Anwal ng Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference, na ginanap mula Abril 21-24, 2016,sa Branscomb Memorial United Methodist Church, na pinangunahan ng ating butihing Obispo, Rev. Bishop Ciriaco Q. Francisco, kasama ng kanyang gabinete, ay natapos na. Kinikilala at pinasasalamatan ang presensya at gabay ng mga retiradong Obispo, Ret. Bishop Solito K Toquero at Ret. Bishop Leo A. Soriano, na siyang naging Tagapamahayag sa ating pambungad na pananambahan. Pagpapala din ang presensya at Suporta kanyang butihing maybahay. Dr. Restetita Francisco.

Yayamang, sa pamamagitan ng mga bisitang nagbigay ng mga pagbati, mensahe at pakiisa sa ating pagpupulong, ay nagdagdag ng mas malawak at mayamang karanasan at unawa sa atin. 1. Ret. Rev. Teofilo Bawas and Delia Bawas 2. Ptr. Joe Biasong – FEBC 3. Ptr. Carlos Cao Jr. – Chairperson, PCC BOT 4. Rev. Hector F. Guzman – Director, Davao United Methodist Mission Center, Inc. 5. Liz Mariano – Chairperson, PCC Board of Pension 6. Jean Deocampo – Lay Leader FUMC, Obrero 7. Rev. Lindsay Kerr – Santa Rosa, California 8. Jean Reynolds – Richmond, California First UMC 9. Rev. Bener Agtarap – Sacramento, California 10. Rev. Felicisimo Cao – Vallejo, California 11. Rev. Marisol Villalon – SWPAC, PCPR 12. Johanna May Cantor-dela Cruz – NCCP 13. Rev. DS Israel Painit – Chairperson, PCC Board of Church and Society

Yayamang, sa pamamagitan ng mayaman at masaganang biyayang kaloob ng mga local na Iglesia at mga Distrito ng Mindanao Phil Annual Conference sa pagbahagi para ating mga snacks, at sa Spottswood Methodist Mission Center, na naghahanda ng mga pagkain. Yayamang, ang mga delegado, layko at mga pastor, na aktibong nakibahagi at nagbahagi ng kanilang sarili at kakayanan sa mga diskusyon at paggawa ng desisyon, na siyang susi sa paglago at pag-unlad ng MinPAC.

Yayamang, higit sa lahat, ang Dios na nagkaloob sa atin ng lakas ng pangangatawan at talas ng kaisipan ay siyang nagsustine sa atin hanggang matapos at magampanan an gating mga Gawain sa buong panahon ng kumperensyang ito.

Kung kaya, iminumungkahi sa kapulungang ito ng mga delegado sa ika-61 sesyon ng Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference, na tanggapin ang Resolusyon ng Pasasalamat na ito upang maging bahagi sa opisyal na katitikan ng kumperensya.

Tinatanggap ngayong ika-24 ng Abril, 2016, sa Branscomb Memorial United Methodist Church

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Report of Greene Academy Inc. to the 61st Regular Session of Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference April 22, 2016

My warm greetings of Peace to everyone specially to the Beloved Bishop Ciriaco Q. Francisco. Time runs so fast. As if it was just yesterday when we have opening of the class and now school year had just closed. Just several months ago when I took my oath of office as the new administrator and now I am about to finish my first term. It was exciting year for me though. So many challenges and problems but with God’s grace and guidance to find solutions to these problems and keep our school resilient. As the school year ends, allow me to report and give you update of programs and activities of the school for these school year.

1. Enrolment SY 2013- 2014 SY 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 High School Men 76 67 75 High School Women 89 81 75 Kinder 32 30 49

Shown abopve is the comparative enerolment of our school for the past 3 years. If you notice there is slight increase in enrolment for this year compared to last year but it till does not reach the enrolment 3 years ago. It also showa the decrease of enrolment of female compared to male. On the other hand, kinder enrolment shows positive signs of life. It increases more than half of its previous enrolment.

2. Academic Performance The table below shows the academic performance of our students for the current school year: a. Report on Promotion Grade Level Total Enrolment Promoted to the Drop-outs Transferred out next year Level Grade 7 30 28 1 1 Grade 8 41 38 2 1 Grade 9 41 39 1 1 Grade 10 38 38 0 0 Total 150 143 = 95.3% 4 = 2.7% 3 = 2%

b. NAT ( National Achievement Test) Based on the result of the NAT conducted last year for batch 2014-2015 the school ranking has move up. This is positive development. From rank 36 previous year we move up to rank 23 out of 67 private school in the whole division. c. Principal’s List (Honor Students) Grade 7 has 8 students who made it to the principal’s list while Grade 8 also has 8 honors in the final. On the other hand, a toatlof 9 honor student’s ffrom grade 9 will be recognized while another 15 honor student’s from grade 10 will be receiving medals for their academinc achievement as they complete the Junior High School program of the K to 12 curiculum. Moreover, a total of 71 student’s will be receiving certificates and medals foer their participation in off campus activities and competition.

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3. Faculty and Staff Development: Before the opening of the current school year, 3 of our teachers were sent to ND Dadiangas University for an INSET in 3 major subjects in relation to K to 12 curriculum for grade 10. On the other hand the principal have also given opportunity attend seminars particularly in administration and K- 12 program of Deped in various training venues in region 11 and 12. Along with that our computer teacher have also given the chance attend seminar and workshop pertaining to online processing of documents. 4. Additional Gadget and Equipment 1. Through the effort of the Guidance counselor, the Rev. Ferly Daroy, the Korean Methodist congregation throught the Rev. Sang Lim Lee, the Korean Missionary, donated an additional 13 computer units and 2 laptops to our school. 2. On the occasion of the 51st founding anniversary of the school, alumni batch 1977 had donated one unit of 6 in 1 printer. 3. The additional gadgets and equipments are now in used by the school. 5. Activities Conducted and Participated  June Classes begin  July: Nutrition Month Celebration. Palatuntunang Buwan ng Wika. PTCA Assembly Meeting  August: COPRISA Inter Area Meet at Midsayap, Cotabato. COPRISA Literary – Musical contest at President Roxas. Intramurals Meet. Religious Emphasis Week. Teahers Retreat. National Career Assessment Examination.  September: Division Youth Science Camp at Arakan, Cotabato. Math and Science Day. Barangay Anniversary (Deped Night)  October: World Teachers Day Celebration. School Camporal. BSP Provincial Jamborette at Camp Bulatukan. GSP Provincial Encampment at Camp Aurora.  December: Parents Teachers and Student day. Class Christmas Party.  January: Early registration day. Students Educational Field trip at Davao. Campus Journalism Seminar and Workshop at ND Makilala.  February: GAPTCA last assembly. Greeneians Ball for Grade 9 and Grade 10. 51st Founding Anniversary. DTI quiz on the air at DXND Kidapawan City.

Indeed we remain active and competitive not only academically but also in terms of sports and literary contest. 6. Disciplinary Problems: The following were identified or prevalent behavioral problems of our students for this school year (in not particular order) Bullying, Tardiness, Wearing of incomplete uniform, fist fighting, cutting classes, wearing of ear rings. Apparently, upon investigation we found out that most of these students who are involve have family problems such as separated parents, with parents who are abroad, or whose friends are bad influence. Discioplinary Actions: Depending on gravity of offense. Several students have already sanctioned on a violation of school policies ranging from one day to one week suspension or community service. 7. Senior High School Program: Unfortunately, the school is not offering SHS next school year because up to this present time, our application was not yet approved by the Deped Central Ofice. Definitely we might be offering in the succeeding years. Because of this, we have advised our parents in grade 10 to look a school that would fir the need of their child. 8. Teachers Resignition/Retirement: Maam Vicky, our long time librarian and language teacher had already expressed her intention to retire this year. She had been serving the school for more than 20 years now. On the other hand, six (6) teachers including the principal and the cashier who earlier resigned have already signified their intention to resign this year. These teachers were teaching language subjects, science, mathematics, AP and computer. However, before the closure of the school year we catered 15 teacher applicants and have already done demonstration teaching. We still need and teacher applicant for computer subjects.

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9. Reflection: Relative wise, our school is now facing financial challenged. We have low miscellaneous fees collection due to the economc situation in Makilala where people’s income lies largely on rubber products which shows very low selling price. Income from our coconut plantation and chair rental can help but it cannot totally support the financial need of the school. We do no have remittance from the rubber plantation in New Baguio because accordingly it does not give sap anymore because of old age. Good thing is ESC, but the subsidy will only be received during the later part of December. So prior to these releases of government subsidy, the school has to work hard on collection and looking for other source of fund to augment the school’s operational expenses and the teacher’s compensation. So how long will these things happen?

Closing Statement: I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincerest thanks and gratitude to members of the Board of Trustees especially to the Chairperson, Rev. Jeric C. Cortado for the trust and confidencs. I may not have met your expectations but am sure I have done my best to fully do my tasks as your principal. I must admit I have my weaknesses and limitations. I have my desire to help Greene Academy but I think I still lack the required skill to manage and administer our school. Its just that my passion is really in teaching. There must be the right person for our school.

Thank you and God Bless.

10. Recommendations 1. The School Chaplain will also be the Administrative Pastor of Living Word Mission Church. 2. The Annual Conference will create a committee that shall focus on the physical development of Greene Academy.

In Christ Service,

Noli Decano Principal

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THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DAVAO UNITED METHODIST MISSION CENTER, INC. 104 Claro M. Recro Street, Davao City Tel No. 282-4592

REPORT TO THE REGULAR ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSIONS Of the DAVAO EPISCOPAL AREA

Bishop Cerie Francisco and his beloved wife, members of this conference, friends and visitors, grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a great joy to come in this annual conference session to share about the ministry of our institution in Davao city, the Davao United Methodist Mission Center, Inc. (DUMMCI) formerly the Davao Student Center. First, I want to thank God for his amazing grace that sustained us all year round to make all things possible amidst the challenges of dealing with the secular world in pursuit of doing the mission of the Church.

HIGHLIGHTS: NEW ELECTED OFFICERS AND BOT MEMBERS: On August 21, 2015, the annual corporation meeting was held where new members were warmly welcomed and accepted to the corporation. Consequently, after the corporation meeting, the Board of Trustees meeting was conducted electing new offices for the conference year 2015-2016. The new elected officers are the following: Chairperson : MR. IMINGCIO PLANG V- Chairperson : REV. FRANCISCO BILOG Secretary : REV. RONNIE INIS Treasurer : MRS. EVELYN LUZANO Auditor : REV. ERNESTO RAMOS Members of the BOT with the corresponding classes of membership: Class 2016: REV. IRENEA REPUESTO (VisPAC) Class 2017: REV. FRANCISCO BILOG (EMPAC), MR. EDDIE MAANDIG (NWMinPAC), MRS. FE DOMIGO (MinPAC) Class 2018: MR. IMINGCIO PLANG (MinPAC) ATTY. OMAR SORIANO (EMPAC) ENG’R. EDUARDO CARLOS (NWMinPAC) Class 2019: REV. RECTO BAGUIO (NWMinPAC) MRS. EVELYN LUZANO (EMPAC) REV. ERNESTO RAMOS (MinPAC) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: BISHOP CERIACO FRANCISCO (DEA Resident Bishop) REV. ISRAEL PAINIT (DS. Southeast District, EMPAC) REV. RONNIE INIS (Adm. Pastor, Cathedral TUMC, Davao City) REV. SAMMUEL DOMINGO (Adm. Pastor, FUMC, Davao City) REV. HECTOR GUZMAN (Director) BUDGET: The BOT approves an annual budget of Eight Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Pesos (Php. 825,000.00) (see attached approved Budget) where the major revenue of the Center comes from the eight tenants who are renting a space in the DUMMCI building. The Center also increases the share of every Annual Conferences this CY from P2, 500 to P5, 000. We hope and pray that we could save a significant amount from our budget at the end of the conference year to be added to our time-deposit fund for the future development of the Center.

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STUDENT MINISTRY: We all know that the Center was established primarily for students. In fact the original name of the Center was Davao Student Center. For quite some time the Center was not able to continue its ministry to the students. But with the concerted effort of all church workers in Davao City, the student ministry was revived by holding monthly fellowship and other activities to ensure that Methodist students coming from other places who are studying in Davao city are provided with opportunities for spiritual formation and other forms of educational assistance especially about computer needs, the Center has three units of computer, internet -ready free use for students and Methodist people. We therefore encouraged church workers and parents whose children are studying in Davao city to inform us or text to us their mobile phone numbers so that we could have contacts with your students.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN: A series of joint meetings were conducted together with the BOT’s of both Cathedral, TUMC and EMPAC discussing the development plan of the Claveria Property which has a total area of 4, 521 sq. meters. It is pretty obvious that we don’t have the financial capacity to develop the whole property that is why it was agreed upon to tap a developer to bring about the necessary development to generate more revenue to enable us to have better funds for our ministry and mission. However, there is an existing problem that might delay or hinder the said development because the name of the certificate of title is still in the name of Mindanao Annual Conference of the Methodist, INC, (See attached photo copy of the title) which we all know that this does not exist anymore. Thus, we humbly request this annual conference to help us in the process of transferring the title to DUMMCI and EMPAC respectively.

Please pray for this development plan to come to pass for the future of the church.

Thank you! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

Rev. Hector F. Guzman DIRECTOR

BISHOP HAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY- JOOAN MISSION CENTER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Po Box.62, Laguitas, Malaybalay City Academic Year 2015-2016

ANNUAL CONFERENCE REPORT

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Beloved Bishop Ciriaco Q. Francisco, his better half Dr. Restetita V. Francisco, Members of the Bishop’s Cabinet, District Superintendents, Church workers, lay leaders, members of the conference, guests, visitors, on behalf of the BHTS Board of Trustees I bring to you greetings from the family of Bishop Han Theological Seminary.

Academic Strengthening Program (ASP) A. Library and Computer System Up-Grade (LICSUG) Last School year 2014-2015 BHTS was blessed by God in many ways. On March 27, 2015 the two stories fully air-conditioned library building was inaugurated the same day BHTS celebrated its 4th Commencement exercises for the M. Div., and 1st commencement for the M. Min. graduate study program. Dr. Han Sang Ho, led the inauguration ceremony and was assisted by the Rev. Francisco Bilog- President of the University Senate, Atty. Reynato Puno-Retired Chief Justice of the Philippines Supreme Court, Bishop Leo Soriano (retired), Rev. Chang Sun Lee- Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Rev. Samuel Miguel- BHTS Director, and the Representatives from the Jooan Church Council of Elders and Women Mission Society. The Library is equipped with an Audio Visual Room (AVR), a Computer Room, and Reading and Research Sections. BHTS family thanksgiving is expressed to Rev. Dr. Han Sang Ho, BHTS Founding President, Rev. Lee, Chang Sun (BHTS missionary-BOT chairman), and the Jooan Methodist family, Incheon City for their prayers and financial support. Special thanksgiving is expressed to Mr. and Mrs. Kim Hyang Soon and Non Soon Nyeo for taking care of the financial responsibility for the library construction. To date, along with the 11,740 volumes of books, 5 air-conditioned units (provided by the Jooan Methodist Church), an additional 12 packages of Brand new computers, and a brand new LED TV unit are installed at the library to provide conducive learning experience not only for our students and faculty but also for the church workers in the area. The other 8 packages of brand new computers are also installed at the offices of the full time professors and staff. BHTS also purchased eight USB with 64-giga bites memory each for the office usages of the fulltime professors and staff. Additional purchases for this school year 2015-2016 Academic Strengthening Program are the two more new LED TV units, which are installed at the Chapel Building and Conference room of the seminary. BHTS thanksgiving is also expressed to the GBHEM for the financial support ($10,000) for the Computer up-grade program. Another blessing BHTS received this school year 2015-2016 are the 2 solar energy batteries, 2 solar panels, and 15 LED Bulbs donated by the Miracle Ministries Incorporated (MMI). The Rev. Lee, Kwang Hee Team leader of MMI Volunteers in mission installed the Solar system a day after they rendered a mini concert at BHTS Opening Convocation.

B. Curriculum Strengthening Program and Special Events Special Lectures, seminars with workshop, observation of special events, and off campus educational trip have been practiced by the Seminary to provide the students additional hands on training and equipment.

Month Special Lecture/ Lecturer/facilitator/ Special Event Preacher June 11 Vocation Month/ Lecturer: Bishop Leo Soriano Calling in Wesleyan Perspective July 9-10 (Opening Convocation) Students and New BHTS Dean & Chaplain missionaries (Rev. Lee, In Hong and Oh, Se Eun) *Preacher: Rev. Dr. Han Sang Ho,D.Min.,--BHTS Reception with the BHTS President, Rev. Dr. Han Founding President/Jooan Methodist Senior Sang Ho. Pastor

Mini-Concert by the Miracle Ministry Facilitator: Rev. Lee, Kwang Hee-MMI Team Incorporated(MMI) Leader 12 Students Spiritual Retreat at RR Family resort, BHTS Chaplain (Prof. Annaguey) & Director of Maramag, Bukidnon Students Affairs (Rev. Lee, In Hong). Guest Speaker: Rev. Rodney Sarilla President 133

Evangelical Ministers Convergence Malaybalay Bukidnon Chapter 15 Upper Room Translators’ seminary and workshop Facilitator: Erly Passion GBGM –DRP August Social Justice Month Lecturer: Rev. Jonathan Ulanday Community fellowship and ecumenical community Bureau of Forestry Incorporated (BFI), Province service with the seven Tribes of Bukidnon- of Bukidnon. 25-26 Faculty And Staff Retreat at SECDEA Resort, Samal Dean & Chaplain with World Human Bridge Island, Davao City. Personnel Song Jin Hye-Missionary September Intramurals 2015 SBO (M.Div and M.Min with Faculty and Staff) October Bible Clinic ( Principles of Biblical Translation; Lecturer: Bishop Daniel Arichea 5-6 Principles of Biblical Interpretation; and Biblical Preaching) December Mission/Church Growth Lecturer: Rev. Ruben Kim Korean Missionary 8 December 11 Christmas Program & Care giving - SBO Mt. Moriah Orphanage Center, Malaybalay city

II. Faculty Development Program (FDP) As the seminary responded to the challenge to train and equip church workers from various Christian denominations there is also a felt need to provide the faculty development program for the teaching force of the seminary. The faculty development is deemed necessary for the following reasons: a) to enhance the teaching proficiency and efficiency of the faculty, b) to up - grade the faculty theological understanding of Mission, Evangelism and Leadership, Responsible Biblical scholarship and interpretations, Educational ministry of the church, and etcetera by exposing them to a more advanced research and discovery, and c) to equip and empower them on the technical and practical skills which are deemed necessary as they participate in the educational and leadership ministry of the seminary.

Mechanics of BHTS Faculty Development Program There are three prominent mechanics BHTS is observing for the faculty Development. 6. Sending the faculty to attend seminar and workshop- This type of mechanic help improve the faculty teaching proficiency and efficiency. 7. Faculty retreat and off campus learning- This mechanic of faculty development contribute to enhancing the passion and commitment of the faculty for the educational ministry of the seminary. 8. Sending the faculty for post graduate studies Abroad (Th.D, Ph.D, S.TD, D.Miss) - This type of faculty development is costly yet considered as more fulfilling in strengthening the seminary personnel or faculty line-up. It is also fulfilling in improving the quality of BHTS educational ministry. This school year 2016-2017, Professor Roland Annguey was sent to Global Institute of Theology, Yonsei University South Korea (WCC Funded Institute) to undergo a two year Doctoral program on Theology (TH.D). It is our prayer and hope that he will be joining again the ranks of the faculty soonest he completes his study program.

SUMMARY: BHTS ON Campus and OFF Campus Graduate Study Program

Graduate Study Program Number of Students officially enrolled Total M. Div.(On Campus) 28- ( 2 students are on I year internship) 28 M.Min (On Campus -major: Church Ministry Minor : (Bukidnon/ Bicol/Ozamis City Centers 53 Leadership and Management) 81 Total

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A. MASTER OF DIVINITY with Thesis-(Batch 2016 Graduates)

Student Church Affiliation /Annual Thesis Conference/Province 1.Baustista, Liezl Jean G. Four Square Church A Critical Evaluation of Children’ Ministry in the (Province :Bukidnon) Context of the Temple of the Living God Foursquare Church, San Martin, Malaybalay City

2.Bustria, Diosdado A. UMC/ Visayas Phils.Annual Spiritual Renewal from the Perspective of Micah 6:8: Conference A Road Map to Social Transformation (Province: Negros Oriental) 3.Cruz, Ligaya D. UMC/ Northwest Mindanao A Biblical Concept of Courtship: An Exegesis on Song Philippines Annual of Solomon 2:7: It’s Implication to Filipino Young Conference Men and Women in the Modern Era (Province: Misamis Occidental) 4. Paano, Theresa Eleanor L UMC/ Northwest Mindanao Shalom Aleichem: Pastoral Care and its Importance Philippines Annual to the Holistic Healing of Chronic and Critical Patient Conference in the Context of Silliman University Medical Center, (Province: Misamis Dumaguete City and Adventist Medical Center, Occidental) Valencia City, Bukidnon

5.Paglinawan, Honey Lou P. ECOFI/ North Cotabato A Critical Study on the Understanding of Emotions and Attitude in the Context of Job’s Wife: It’s Implication to Present Condition of the Filipina Women.

6.Laweng, Riza C UMC/ Northwest Empowering Women in the Perspective of Matthew Philippines Annual 15: 21-28 Conference (Province: Ilocus Sur- Luzon) 7. Vente, Gregorio P. UMC/ Northwest Mindanao A Critical Study of the Conversion of Peter in the Philippines Annual Context of Acts 10: 1-48 and Its Implication to Conference Baptized Members of the United Methodist Church (Province: Misamis in the Philippines. Occidental) 8. Viniegas, Juvelyn T. UMC/ Northwest The Correlation Between the Perception of Pastor’s Philippines Annual Kids Towards Members’ Expectations to their Conference Personality in the Context of Southeast Pangasinan (Province: Ilocus Norte- District, United Methodist Church Luzon)

B. MASTER OF MINISTRY ( None-Thesis) -(Batch 2016 Graduates). Student Church Affiliation /Annual Conference Province 1.Agustin, Rogelio R. UMC/ Mindanao Philippines Annual North Cotabato Conference 2.Agustin, Noel UMC/ Mindanao Philippines Annual South Cotabato Conference 3. Agravante, Jelie B. UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 135

4. Alegria, Jose D UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 5. Alvarez, Dolor E. UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 6. Boayes, James Paul B. UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 7. Francisco, Mark Daniel R. UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 8. Francisco, Rosemarie A. UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 9.Godoy, Jonnel Q. UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 10 Gonzales, Marilee M. UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 11. Libnao, Maxwell B. UCCP/ Bukidnon Conference Bukidnon 12 Lovendino, Jochebed Joyce F. UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 13 Magdaraog, Samson M. UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 14 Neites, Jezreal D. UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 15 Piedad,Leah,S. UCCP Bukidnon Conference Bukidnon 16 Peñero, Divina Gracia P UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 17 Perez, Manuel P. UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 18 Perez, Neri P. UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 19 Talisic, Lorie P. UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol 20. Vargas, Dolores C. UMC/ Bicol Provisional Annual Conference Bicol

CONCLUDING REMARKS May I humbly reiterate to this conference that BHTS commitment to mold and equip church workers and leaders who will take the challenge to vibrantly engage in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world is unswerving. Again, by the grace of God, we hope that through our partnership in equipping and empowering church workers and lay leaders the best will come to Philippines society. Lastly, allow us to express to this conference the following: a) BHTS gratitude and thanksgiving for upholding us in your prayer, moral support, and for sending your students to our institution, b) BHTS felicitations to our beloved Bishop Ciriaco Q. Francisco and family for their prayer, moral, and financial support. Announcement: Enrollment for the Master of Ministry /Master of Divinity. 1. Master Of Ministry (Modular study program) - *Enrollment period -May 2-3, 2016. *Classroom sessions- May 23-28, 2016(All the rests of the study would be Home or Correspondence study)

Admission requirements: A. Church Lay Leaders: A.1.TOR of Bachelor’s Degree. A.2. Endorsement of the Immediate Superior/Church Body A.3. Flat rate financial Obligation per semester- php 8,550 B. Clergy/ Church Workers: Admission requirements: B.1.TOR of Bachelor’s Degree. B.2. Any of the Following: Endorsement from the Immediate Superior/District Superintendent/Chairman of the Conference/Bishop B.3. Flat rate financial Obligation per semester- php 8,550 ( See the Brochure)

2. Master of Divinity (Residential program)-15 slots of Full Scholarship are available for the school year 2016-2017.(Full Scholarship coverage: Free tuition and Misc. fees, Free Restaurant and Dormitory, and free wi-fi connection). *Enrollment period -May 27-29, 2016. (With Aptitude Test and Psychological Assessment)

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*Classes begin –June 6-10, 2016 (English Plus-Juniors) June 13,2016 (Middlers & Seniors) Admission requirements: A. Church Lay Leaders: A.1. TOR of Bachelor’s Degree A.2. Endorsement of the Immediate Superior/Church Body B. Clergy/ Church Workers: Admission requirements: B.1. TOR of Bachelor’s Degree B.2. Any of the Following: Endorsement from the Immediate Superior/District Superintendent/Chairman of the Conference/Bishop

Prepared By:

Rev. Arnaldo L. Estrella,Ph.D Academic Dean, BHTS

ASUNCION A. PEREZ MEMORIAL CENTER, INC. ANNUAL CONFERENCE Report 2016

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Thank you for being our extra hands in extending services to needy. You boosted our spirits to dream further of giving our lives more to the poor. You provided strength by believing we still can do something.

Indeed, together we can move mountains.

Asuncion Perez observed its 43 years of being a social service institution last August 2015 with a theme “Celebrating, Affirming and Carrying On the Legacy of Service” by affirming its mission to the marginalized and most vulnerable members of our society and carrying on the services and its commitment to spread God’s love to those who need it most through its living programs.

DISASTER RESPONSE & RELIEF DISTRIBUTION Last March 2015, two huge fires (March 2 and 3) struck the community of Parola, Tondo Manila and left more than 10,000 families homeless and displaced. Asuncion Perez, with the help of some concerned churches went to our Parola UMC to talk to some families which were accommodated by our very humble church space last March 05, 2015. With the help of our PAC UMYF, we offered them hot porridge and some psychosocial activities with the children as we distribute relief goods to about 200 plus families. Participated in Act Alliance sponsored “Community-Based Psychosocial Training held last March 16 to 18 at the Cocoon Hotel in Quezon City. In May 27, 2015, we joined the team of DAMBANA in providing relief to the families of the Kentex Manufacturing Inc. May 13, 2015 fire. Last August 09, 2015, in preparation for the BIG ONE, we had a Disaster Preparedness Forum entitled “DROP, COVER, HOLD” in cooperation with the Central United Methodist Church which was attended by some PAC and QCPACE churches. Fire Prevention and Risk Reduction Seminar/Workshop was likewise held last September 25, 2015 at the Parañaque Community Center, Creeksite Parañaque City in response to the needed preparedness of the large urban poor community having a very small high-risk community area. Partnering with the Manila Episcopal Area last October 22, 2015 in the Relief Operations at San Isidro, Jaen and other passable towns in Nueva Ecija following the devastation of the typhoon Lando. Relief Operations in 3 Barangays of Laur, 3 Barangays of Bongabon and a community of Dumagats in Nueva Ecija w/ St. John United Methodist Church last November 6, 2015.

This was followed with a post relief evaluation/assessment also at St. John UMC last November 12, 2015. Last November 22, 2015, we were invited to conduct an Earthquake Awareness and Preparedness Seminar by St. John United Methodist Church and will be facilitating the creation of their very own disaster preparedness and response team.

“PAG-ARUGA – Street Children Educational Assistance” The 1st time, Asuncion Perez sponsored youths to the Christmas Institute last December 2014, we were able to send 6 delegates. Last December 2015, we sent 11 delegates. We trained them last March 30 to 31, 2015 in preparation to our Vacation Community School 2015 wherein they were able to teach young children and became community formators themselves in their own communities. Last February 26 to 27, we trained 22 volunteer youths. All committed their summer vacations and rest days from school just to be part of our yearly summer program for the children of communities. We celebrated the 1st batch of Elementary Graduates through a fellowship last April 6, 2015 @ UMC Headquarters (Jolly Joy Baba, Rangie Cayongcong & Princess Duron). This coming end of school year, we are expecting to have 1 elementary and 7 high school students to graduate. As part of their nurturing and training, we sent them to UMC youth activities such as the JAMPAC last September 26, 2015 entitled “DIVERGENT” @ Knox UMC, to Kaisa Ka Volunteers’ Forum last November 7, 2015 and to Bible-Based Storytelling Techniques last October 29, 2015. We had our 1st Christmas Retreat and Renewal of Commitment last December 22, 2015.

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“PAG-ARUGA – Street Children at BASECO and Paranaque Communities & Heroes Hills Communities” Pag-Aruga is still very much alive in now 4 urban poor communities namely, Baseco, Paranaque, Heroes Hills and Bocobo wherein the participation of our Bocobo Learning Center is very much appreciated. We brought there our Vacation Community School program last summer entitled “Creating a Better World for A Better Future” to the following: • Baseco Community - April 18-25, 2015 • Parañaque Community - May 4-9, 2015 • Bocobo Malate Community - May 11-15, 2015 • Sta Juliana Tarlac Community – May 25-30, 2015 at Immanuel Bible School There is an ongoing dialogue with several Aeta pastors which hopes to bring our Pag-Aruga to their communities and will be called “Pamanlukop”. We are targeting to train about 30 volunteer women, men and youth from their areas by the next quarter.

Special Program

On its second year, “Praise…Love…Share…” was made possible and brought to the communities by following friends: DATE BENEFICIARY SPONSOR December 6, 2015 Heroes Hills Children AAPMCI Board December 10, 2015 Aeta Community in Tarlac Globe Network Technical Group – Operation System & Support & St. John UMC UMYAF December 13, 2015 Scholars AAPMCI Board December 18, 2015 Baseco Children UPLB Gamma Sigma Sorority & Optimo International December 19, 2015 Parañaque Children Outreach Ministry of Las Piñas UMC December 22, 2015 Scholars & Kalye Kwitib Children Bishop Rodolfo Juan

Thank you for sharing your blessings.

Other Activities: Attended the VCS Teacher’s Training by NCCP last February 4-6, 2015 at Tagaytay Mission Camp. Volunteered to be part of PIAP Sign Up activity last February 8, 2015 at Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City. Love Fellowship with the scholars and their parents was held last February 14, 2015 at the Luneta Park & participated to the annual gathering for “One Billion Rising” at Bonifacio Shrine Manila. We launched the Kalye Kwitib with a simple dedication and fellowship last February 23, 2015 w/ Bishop Tuquero as the guest speaker. Summer Gift Giving w/ Baseco Children – February 21, 2015 Annual Conference Reporting:

ANNUAL CONFERENCE DATE STTPACE February 13, 2015 NCPAC February 21, 2015 NWPAC March 6, 2015 PACC March 18, 2015 EMPAC March 24, 2015 QCPACE March 27 PAC April 9, 2015 NPAC April 10, 2015 Bicol PAC April 17, 2015 PPAC & SNEPAC April 24, 2015

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We sponsored 10 Baseco Women attended the Ecumenical Women’s Forum last March 3, 2015 at St. Andrews Seminary QC. Partnership Signing w/ Philippine Bible Society last March 31, 2015 at PBS Conference Hall. Vacation Community School Echo Training at Decker Memorial Homes last March 30-31, 2015 Launching of Project Kwaderno last April 2015 and were able to share those notebooks to 3 barangays in Cagayan. We were one of the hosts in the Volunteers in Mission visitation and brought them to Baseco & Parañaque Community last April 27 -29, 2015. “Konsultasyong Kalusugan para sa Komunidad” – August 8, 2015 at Bocobo Learning Center Attended the “HIV & AIDS Seminar” project of Board Women’s Work at KKFI last August 13-15, 2015 Kulay...Guhit...at Pag-Asa” the Paranaque Community Learning Center cleaning and painting fellowship last August 14, 2015 (9am to 3pm) at Creeksite, Ups-Iv, Champaca St. Brgy. Marcelo Green, Parañaque City 43rd Anniversary & Photo Exhibit– August 15, 2015 at Perez Chapel, Central UMC w/ guest speaker Bishop Tuquero. We were invited to the Diakonia Philippines Christian Education Summit as one of the speakers to talk about “Christian Education in the Context of a Community” last August 20 to 23 at Brokenshire, Davao City. Participated in the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission & VIM Coordinators Training – September 8-12, 2015 at Shalom Center. Conducted a Basic Bookkeeping Training last September 28, 2015 at Blk. 1 Gasangan, Baseco Community with Ms. Hannah Abadilla of Diakonia Phils as facilitator. We assisted in the celebration of Decker Memorial Homes 60th Anniversary last October 17, 2015. Attended DEA CSA at Cebu – October 21-24, 2015 Attended Diakonia Assembly at Siliman University, Siliman Dumaguete City last October 26-30, 2015 We had our very 1st Volunteers Forum entitled “Kaisa Ka” Volunteers’ Forum was held successfully last November 7, 2015 at the Perez Chapel, Central United Methodist Church We brought our pag-aruga program to the tents of our displaced Lumad brothers and sisters last November 15, 2015 and called it “Pag-Aruga sa Kampohan” We provided for the psychosocial activity which includes storytelling through film viewing and basic sketching from common shapes and spheres. We likewise participated in the recently UMC Solidarity Day w/ Lumads which was held on November 15 also following our “Pag-Aruga sa Kampohan” at the Baclaran Redemptorists Church.

This 2016: A glance to our 1st quarter… We took part in the Philippine Central Conference Inter-Agency Summit Planning last January 21 to 23 at the Tagaytay Mission Camp together with other PCC agency and institutions. We attended the 2016 UMC VCS Trainers’ Training last January 26 to 28 at the Teachers’ Camp, Baguio City. We likewise attended the 2016 NCCP VCS Trainers’ Training last February 2 to 3 at the Tagaytay Mission Camp. We conducted our Pag-Aruga Lesson Planning Workshop at the Bocobo Missionary House last February 6, 2016. Attended the Disaster Protocol Team Meeting at CCT, Tagaytay City last February 11 to 13, 2016. Last February 26 to 27, we conducted our VCS Volunteer Teachers’ Training at KKFI. ..and in the pipeline:  Pag-Aruga Hospital Ministry will start this March 5, 2016 at the Children’s Ward of the Philippine Orthopedic Center – Banawe, Quezon City.  Another VCS Volunteer Teachers’ Training will be done this March for the 2nd batch of volunteers for our Aeta brothers and sisters.

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We thank our Bishops, Bishop Rodolfo A. Juan; Bishop Pedro Torio Jr. and Bishop Ciriaco Francisco for their untiring and all-out support to all the programs and ministries of Asuncion Perez. To the members of this Annual Conference for bringing our voices to your respective districts and churches.

It is an honor to be your partner in serving our brothers and sisters in the light of social holiness. By advocating peace through acts of mercy and justice.

Indeed, God is so good that He gifted us opportunities to serve the marginalized members of our society and to celebrate the true meaning of losing oneself again and again to help in uplifting the life of others and loving them deeper and deeper.

Peace to all.

Liza Adamos - Cortez Executive Director

YEARS

43 Celebrating, Affirming & Carrying-On

the Legacy of Service

THE ROLL OF THE HONORED DEAD 61st Regular Annual Conference Session

CLERGY MEMBERS 141

Full Member Year 1. Garibay , Calixto 1974 2. Pascua , Jose 1975 3. Gayaden, Alejo 1978 4. Rosete, Vicente 1980 5. Rufino, Samuel 1981 6. Delos Santos, Tomas 1981 7. Cabotaje , Adriano 1982 8. Telan, Felix 1983 9. Versoza, Luke 1983 10. Soriano, Benjamin 1986 11. Roble, Lumen 1987 12. Gervacio , Raymundo 1989 13. Pidut , Amado 1992 14. Guzman, Catalino 1993 15. Rufino, Valentine 1994 16. Aben, Orlando 1995 17. Sudio, Elpidio 1996 18. Lastimosa, Godofredo 1998 19. Pabunan , Julian 1998 20. Daroy , Alfredo 1999 21. Marquez , Cesar 2000 22. Toledo, Camilo Sr. 2000 23. Aben , Job 2001 24. Guiang , Conrado 2003 25. Gandola, Primitivo 2004 26. Dela Pasion, Wilfredo 2004 27. Valdez, Celestino 2009 28. Mella, Francisco 2010 29. Surao, Lauro 2012 30. Suyamin, Eduardo Sr. 2013 31. Miguel, Jose 2013 32. Buduan, Bonifacio 2015 33. Adviento, Cirilo 2015 34. Laforteza, Primero 2015

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: 1. Awing, Sondongan 1982 2. Bajala, Jerio 1991 3. Ramos, Elias 1992 4. Lastimosa, Santiago 2001 5. Venancio, Gabriel 2003 6. Domingo, Federico 2004 7. Valdez, Zenaida 2007 8. Tolinan, Cutay 2008 9. Baltazar, Florentino 2012 LOCAL PASTORS 1. Boron, Herminio 1958 2. Alon, Felimon 1959 3. Guiang, Roman 1961 4. Tabiendo, Rufino 1978 5. Dumling, Rufino 1979 142

6. Ejano, Potenciano 1986 7. Agulto, Eliseo 1988 8. Roxas, Gerardo 1988 9. Tumanding, Florentimo Sr. 1988 10. Tumanding, Florentino Jr. 1988 11. Agustin, Candido 1989 12. Katug, Conrado 1994 13. Daguio, Alfredo 1995 14. Taligtig, Rudy 1995 16. Elevazo, Pio 1998 17. Bato – on, Gervacio 2000 18. Slon, Antonio 2000 19. Baguio, Brennia 2001 20. Ono, Estrella 2006 21. Manuales – Parandas, Rhean Joy R. 2011 22. Manuel, Grace 2014

AFFILIATE MEMBER 1. Vann Buren, Donna Lou 2004

LAY MEMBERS

DEACONESS 1. Benitez, Ana 1983 2. Garrett , Doris Ann 1993 3. Daguio, Villa 1998 4. Fernando, Jovita 2014 5. Rabang, Helen 2014

LAY DELEGATES 1. Mostrales, Florencio 1989 2. Nicolas, Solomon 1991 3. Respicio, Alfredo 1998 4. Villa, David 1998 5. Coloma, Dionisio Sr. 1999 6. Rufino, Isabelo 2001 7. Defensor, Judith 2002 8. Caballero, Mary 2003 9. Quinto, Gregorio 2003 10. Rodolfo, Ernesto Sr. 2003 11. Fernandez, Rufina 2006 12. Rabina, Rodolfo 2007 13. Agbisit, Andrea 2009 14. Nicolas, Efraim 2009 15. Pascual, Generoso 2011 16. Gaspar, Ireneo 2011 17. Miguel, Dominga 2012 18. Padaloy, Wesley Sr. B. 2012 19. Guzman, Catalec R. 2012 20. Padua, Pacifico Sr. 21. Garcia, Dominador 2015 22. Roldan, Eliza 2016

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SERVICE RECORD Annual Conference 2016

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I. MINISTERS IN ACTIVE SERVICE 3 A. FULL MEMBERS

ELDER

NAME Birthday Entered the Accepted on Accepted Year of Ministry Probation Full Member Service Aben, Joshanna 09-07-51 1986 1988 1994 304 Agustin, Rogelio 09-30-68 1990 1992 2007 205 Annaguey, Mary Cris 12-10-77 1998 2005 2010 176 O. Arciaga, Evelyn 05-28-51 1996 1998 2003 20 Antipolo, Elmer A. 11-08-74 1995 2001 2008 207 Antipolo, Mercedita 08-17-81 2003 2007 2013 13 R. Barri, Luzvminda 09-06-67 1989 1998 2007 258 Calla, Elizabeth 09-28-62 2006 2011 2016 10 Cojano, Gemma F. 09-18-65 2000 2008 2012 16 Cortado, Jeric C. 11-24-78 1998 2002 2009 18 Daroy, Ferly 04-08- 1998 2005 2009 18 Dungao, Reymond C. 12-14-81 2003 2011 2013 13 Dupitas, Benjamin 03-14-53 1975 1982 1983 41 Encarnacion, Edgar 02-03-72 1997 2001 2009 17 Exiomo, Edwin Rey 08-26-56 1978 1986 1990 38 D. Exiomo, Julieta C. 07-22-64 1997 1998 2012 19 Fernandez, Herminio 11-27-48 1984 1987 1990 32 Flauta, Miriam Joy C. 12-18-67 2006 2009 2013 10 Gaspar, Dionie G. 03-24-58 1981 1982 1983 35 Gaspar, Rolando G. 06-15-58 1985 1987 1991 31 Gervacio, Jonathan 08-28-78 1994 1997 2005 229 Guerrero, Abelardo 12-28-66 1991 1995 1997 25 N. Hernandez, Vilma M. 07-17-70 1995 2004 2013 21 Jacinto, Ely 10-19-49 1998 2006 2012 18 Juayang, Marcelino 05-22-56 1992 1999 2004 24 Labagan, Roberto T. 08-09-52 1981 1993 710 Ladia, Roberto N. 03-19-49 1970 1973 1980 43 Lastimosa, Abraham 01-14-52 1975 1981 1983 41 Linang, Tito E. 2-21-81 2003 2011 2013 13 Mangay-ayam, 06-29-78 1998 2011 2013 18 Vaniza R. Manuel, Donato 06-29-65 1985 2002 2004 3111

3 Reviewed by Board of Ordained Ministry, Chairperson 4 Transferred in from East Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference, 2000 5 Indefinite Leave 2000, Reinstated without Appointment 2002 6 On Leave Health Reasons, 2008 7 On Leave, 2009 8 Family Responsibility Leave, 2003-2004 9 Transferred in from Palawan Philippines Annual Conference, 2007 10 Transferred in from Northwest Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference, 2009 145

Manuel, Pedrito 08-28-55 2000 2006 2012 16 Medina, Noemi L. 04-21-54 1976 1991 1995 40 Mella, Connie Semy 07-16-73 1995 1997 1998 21 P. Noble, Federico Jr P. 07-26-77 2004 2009 2015 12 Noble, Mary Ann G. 06-19-81 1998 2004 2015 18 Olpindo, Jonathan 11-04-62 1982 1989 1991 34 Pascua, Alex S. 11-22-63 1988 1995 2000 28 Ramos, Ernesto O. 12-24-57 1980 1984 1987 35 1/312 Rapisura, Ricarte R. 10-24-46 1974 1980 1983 41 Sudio, Ligaya 09-19-58 2005 2007 2012 1113 Sugcawan, Adolfo L. 07-12-56 2002 2005 2012 14 Tabago, Rudy 10-01-57 1994 1998 2004 22 Tacot, Teresita 05-13-63 1984 1988 1991 32 Tan, Pepito 10-22-47 1990 2005 26 Villanueva, Edgar 10-10-84 2004 2010 2013 9

DEACON

Name Birthday Entered the Accepted on Accepted Full Year of Ministry Provision Member Service Agustin – Smith, Patria Ramos, Aida 11-21-57 1998 1999 2000 2514 Hermano, Rosemarie 10-29-69 2012 2012 2615 Del Rosario, Sheryl S. 01-11-84 2003 2014 2016 13 Lupdag, Anselmo D. 1-09-40 1959 1967 57

AFFILIATE MEMBER

Name Birthday Entered The Accepted on Accepted Full Year Of Ministry Provision Member Service Annaguey, Roland 2002 Mc Carty, Janet

PROVISIONAL MEMBER

Name Birthday Entered the Accepted on Year of Ministry Provision Service Abatayo, Ernesto 01-04-60 2008 2014 8 Agustin, Noel 01-23-72 2004 2012 12 Apdan, Oscar 12-14-68 2008 2014 8

11 Transferred in from Northwest Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference, 2003 12 Less than full time service, 1989: Three years less than full time service is equivalent to one year full time ministerial service. 13 Started as Deaconess in 1982; Entered the Ministry, 2005 14 Was a volunteer worker in 1991 before being admitted to the clergy order in 1998 15Started as Deaconess in 1991. Transferred to Visayas Philippines Annual Conference, 1993. Transferred to Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference, 1997. Entered the Order of Deacon 2012. 146

Aquino, Bartolome 12-07-76 2009 2014 7 Baguio, Lolita G. 10-27-71 1997 2006 1916 Bayani, Marbelyn R. 07-15-86 2007 2013 9 Callejo, Ferdinand 03-31-81 2010 2014 6 Dangtayan, Dominador 01-26-51 2009 2014 7 Dignadice, Liwliwa R. 02-11-79 2010 2016 6 Domingo, Fe 01-25-55 2004 2012 12 Galao, Randy 09-06-79 2004 2013 12 Maneb, Dante 04-12-71 2010 2014 6 Maringuit, Phoebe M. 07-07-77 2013 4 Men, Elvie 10-30-87 2009 2013 7 Okit, Cresencio 09-11-62 2012 2016 4 Palmares, Joy F 01-21-75 2009 2014 6 Sagandoy, Ramil 03-01-90 2012 2014 4 Sagnadoy, Roselle C. 11-02-86 2012 2014 4 Simeon, Leah M. 02-06-81 2012 2015 4 Tagarda, Josue 02-24-78 2001 2014 15 Todeňo, Reynosa 08-13-84 2008 2014 8

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Name Birthday Entered the Accepted Year of Ministry Associate Service Member Gervacio, Leonida 04-20-45 2001 2006 15

LOCAL PASTOR

Acob, Ricky 06-19-89 2014 2 Ancheta, Junilo 2015 1 Basco, Edwin 10-29- 2015 1 Bida, Jeck E. 07-16-87 2014 2 Cabugsa, Rowena F. 12-27-79 2005 1517 Castillo, Charry Pie S. 2013 3 Cerbas, Argie 08-08-86 2014 2 Cagang, Ma. Theresa E. 11-29-73 2015 Embog, Modeno 04-24-70 2009 7 Encarnacion, Samuel A. 08-16-84 2014 2 Fernandez, Julius 11-28-82 2014 2 Galao, Joy B. 7-18-87 2014 2 Gragasin, Angel V. 08-03-75 2014 2 Mag-abo, Priscillano 01-05-62 1999 17 Ono, Biody 07-05 Ono, Honey Lyn B. 02-18-87 2015 1 Paloma, Julito 7-25 2010 6 Pandita, Roel

16 Accepted Local Pastor, 1997 Northern Philippines Annual Conference; Transferred to Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference, 2004, but was not appointed 17 Started as Deaconess in 2000; Entered the Ministry, 2005. One year Deaconess Service is equivalent to one year ministerial service. 147

Romero, Ronyl 04-12-84 2011 5 Roque, Jonathan 04-12-89 2010 6 Roque, Leonora 12-30-88 2009 7 Surao, Vilma 2015 1 Valdez, Rommel 10-06-78 2014 2

II. MINISTERS IN RETIRED STATUS A. FULL MEMBERS

Name Birthday Entered the Year retired Year of Ministry service Arellano, Billy 10-29-43 1966 2006 4118 Bawas, Teofilo 12-25-33 1957 1978 21 Budoy, Ernesto 06-17-27 1959 1992 14 2/319 Buduan, Consorcia 12-08-39 1991 2005 1420 Carasco, Norma 08-23-45 1980 1991 11 Daroy, Josue I. 01-16-49 1975 2014 39 Dismas, Prisco 01-04-36 1986 2006 20 Estaris, Crispina 01-07-31 1971 2003 32 Iniego, Dominador 07-05-36 1961 2001 40 Miguel, Lorenzo 08-01-45 1978 2009 29 2/321 Miguel, Renato 01-26-44 1964 2009 4422 Miguel, Rosalina 06-03-45 1974 2010 29 1/3 Narvaez, Isabel 06-06-33 1981 2002 21 Nasayao, Ester D. 12-24-45 1996 2014 17 Pasion, Jose 12-07-32 1956 1996 40 Ramos, Amelia G. 11-08-42 1973 2008 16 1/3 Rosario, William del 08-30-50 1971 2004 3123 Salayan, Muntil 04-21-46 1982 2009 27 Villanueva, Lina D. 12-29-41 1984 2008 43 Wangawang, Noemi 11-05-31 1966 2001 3524

B. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Name Birthday Entered the Year Retired Year of Ministry Service Damgasin, Noe 08-11-37 1980 2001 1425

18Sabbatical Leave, 1989. 19 Leave of Absence, 1971; Less than full time, 1960-1968; did not accept appointment, 1969-1982; served full time, 1983-1992. 20Sabbatical Leave, 2004. 21 Less than full time service, 1988-1992; Three years less than full time is equivalent to one-year full time ministerial service. Sabbatical Leave, 1992.Less than full time, 1996. Ordained Deacon from Elder’s Order (1996 General Conference re-structuring of the ministry) 1998. On Leave, 2008. 22Accepted Local Pastor in 1964. Transferred to East Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference, 1993. Transferred to Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference, 1997. 23Sabbatical Leave, 1989, 2003. 24 Started as Deaconess, 1958 and served until 1964. Study Leave, 1964-1966. Served again as Deaconess, 1966-1970. Missionary Deaconess to Sarawak, East Borneo, 1970-1974. Entered Ministry 1975.Sabbatical Leave, 1999. Study Leave, 2000. One year Deaconess Service equivalent to one year ministerial service. 25 Retired in 1997; Reactivated 1998 148

Pandian, Yalen 04-14-44 1969 1998 29

DEACONESS SERVICE

Name Birthday Probation Commissioned Year of Service Alamangco, Analou Y. 02-12-87 2010 2011 6 Acob, Janice B. 01-07-84 2008 2009 5 Aquino, Ester V. 01-05-77 2001 2004 15 Ancho, Loida 11-22-65 1988 1990 28 Arellano, Jocelyn O. 04-07-83 2004 2005 1226 Arcibal, Janice Baňaga, Kristine P. Batucal, Lorie C. Bautista, Loida 10-03-73 1995 1996 15 Bole, Janisa Cabaltica, Riza 02-21-86 2008 2009 8 Cabales, Lilybeth Caducoy, Elizabeth L. 10-17-68 1989 1990 2627 Cerbas, Luzviminda A. 07-12-84 2006 2007 1028 Cortado, Cristine G. 03-13-86 2007 2008 9 Colina, Eva Daguio, Marife C. 2015 Decano, Emily B. 06-26-79 2001 2002 15 Decano, Imelda 03-20-77 1988 1999 1829 Escalona, Mary Joy B. 2009 2010 7 Exiomo, Sherlina A. 10-18-65 1990 1991 35 Guerero, Daisy V. 12-10-68 2008 2009 8 Gabor, Jennelyn L. 05-21-79 2000 2001 15 Galapon, Mary Grace 08-15-75 1998 1999 1830 Galdones, Daisy Faith S. 12-18-73 1995 1996 20 Gaspar, Analee F. 07-26-1978 1999 2000 17 Ibasco, Marife 09-02-91 2011 2012 5 Linang, Mylene P. 03-10-82 2003 2006 13 Labagan, Gemma Lopez, Jovelyn U Malangay, Rachelle S. 06-17-83 2005 2006 11 Sablay, Hazel M Serrano, Joylie D. Sibayan, Emiliana 07-29-67 1989 1990 2631 Tubidan, Lynie L. 08-03-69 1991 1992 25 Villanueva, Lyan 06-08-88 2011 2012 4

26Sick Leave, 2007. 27Indefinite Leave 1995.Reinstated 1996. 28Reinstated from Involuntary Location, 2009. 29 Study Leave, 2005-2007. 30 Study Leave, 2006. Involuntary Location, 2013 31Sick Leave, 1994. 149

Zambrano, Ma. Aurora 03-05-69 1991 1992 25

HOME MISSIONER Name Birthday Probation Commissioned Year of Service Buscano, Michael E. 03-09-1990 2011 2012 5 Tabago, Jezreel D 2016

DEACONESSES IN RETIRED STATUS Name Birthday Year Year Year of Commisioned Retired Service Aurelia Rufino 1955 19992 37 Anita Suyamin 1956 1997 41 Adoracion G. Vistal 1958 2001 43 Lydia Miguel 1968 2004 36 Ligaya Sudio 1982 2005 23 Anita Tiemsin 1970 2006 36 Rosemarie Hermano 10-29-1969 1992 2012 20 Abaya, Eunice A. 5-29-1960 1987

CONFERENCE RULES OF ORDER (As amended by the 2013 session)

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1. Plan of Organization A. Conference Session Rule 1. Duration of Session The duration of a regular session of the Annual Conference shall be four and one-half days, the times of which shall be appointed by the bishop.

Rule 2. Pre-Conference activities The first day shall be designated for pre-conference activities and shall start in the morning of Wednesday. Registration of delegates and housing assignment shall be done in the District level prior to the Conference Session. These activities shall include, but not limited to: a. Meeting of lay organizations, boards, committees and other church agencies (Group A and Group B, see rule 17 for groupings) b. Welcome and Entertainment Program on Wednesday night at 7:00-8:30

Rule 3. Conference proper The remaining three and one-half days shall be the conference proper and shall end in the morning of Sunday.

B. Hours of Meetings The following shall be the hours of meeting of the conference proper. a. Meeting of lay organizations, boards, committees and other church agencies (Group A and Group B, see rule 17 for groupings) b. Welcome and Entertainment Program on Wednesday night at 7:00-8:30

Rule 4. First Day (Thursday) 8:00 – 9:30 am Communion and Memorial Service 10:00 - 12:30 am Opening Conference Session 12:31 - 1:30 pm Lunch Break 1:31 – 3:00 Episcopal Address 3:01 – 4:30 Laity Address 4:31 – 6:00 Conference Sessions 6:01 – 7:00 Supper 7:01 – 8:30 Conference Sessions Rule 5. Second Day (Friday) 8:00 – 9:00 Bible Study 8:46 – 12:00 Conference Sessions 12:01 – 1:30 Lunch 1:31 – 3:00 Conference Sessions 3:01 – 4:30 Recess 4:31 – 6:00 Conference Sessions 6:01 – 7:00 Supper 7:01 – 8:30 Conference Sessions 8:31 – 10:00 Executive/Clergy Session Rule 6. Third Day (Saturday) 8:00 – 8:45am Bible Study 8:46 – 10:15 Conference Sessions 10:16 – 10:30 Break 10:31 – 12:00 Conference Sessions 12:00 – 1:30 Lunch 1:31 – 3:00 pm Conference Sessions 3:01 – 3:15 Break 3:16 – 4:45 Conference Sessions 4:46 – 6:00 Mission/Inspirational Hour 6:01 – 7:00 Supper 151

7:00 – 8:30 Laity with the Bishop Rule 7. Fourth Day (Sunday) 7:30 – 8:30 am Commissioning and Ordination Services 8:31 – 9:30 Sunday school 9:31 – 11:00 Divine Service 11:00 – 12:00 Closing Service

C. Conference Bar Rule 8. First Twenty-four Pews When the roll shall be called and the qurom is declared by the presiding officer, both ministerial and lay members present shall be seated within the conference bar which shall be at least twenty four pews in the right and left sides od the presiding officer.

Rule 9. Segration of Members The column of the pews in the right and left sides of the presiding officer shall be seated the ministerial and lay members respectively, the latter being elected for a quadrennial (¶ 253.2)

Rule 10. Demarcation of Conference Bar There shall be a demarcation sign between the conference bar and the rest of the pews where non-voting members are seated.

Rule 11. Those allowed seated in the bar Only voting members shall be seated within the conference bar except for the non-voting guest who shall be seated on the first pews of the bar especially reserved for them at the left side of the pressing officer.

Rule 12. Order of seating ministerial members Ministerial members shall be seated in the bar according to the following arrangement: the first pews for the local pastors, followed by the provisional members, associate members, deacons and elders.

Rule 13. Leaving the bar No member within the bar may leave when a session is going on except when permitted by the presiding officer.

Rule 14. Those allowed voting outside the bar When a vote taken, only members within the conference, shall be entitled to vote except when a voting member is seated at the secretary’s table of have excused for special reason by the conference.

Rule 15. Middle and Side aisles No member shall be seated at the middle and aisle of the conference bar.

D. Order of the Conference Session Rule 16: The Conference Session The Opening Conference Session The opening of the conference session (10:00-12Noon in the first day) shall include the following: a. Roll Call b. Declaration of the quorum (there is quorum when majority of the members of the conference, both clergy and lay have registered) c. Equalization of Ministerial and Lay members (see rule 58) d. Determining the conference bar (leeter c above) e. Election of conference secretary and secretariat (see policy 1) f. Report of the journal committee g. Report of the committee on conference rules of order and policies

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Except for the opening session and the closing session, the daily session shall include the following agenda: Report of the Committee on Credentials Report of the Committee on Daily Proceedings Report of the Committee on Courtesies and Privileges District Superintendent’s Report Statistics Reports Calendar Items (rule 49) Miscellaneous business Closing Conference Session Report of the Committee on Resolutions Disciplinary Question Reading of Appointments

E.Groupings Rule 17: Groupings of Boards, Committes, Commissions and Councils shall be grouped into two’s as follows: Group A: Board of Ordained Ministry Board of Laity Board of Pension Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry Council on Youth Ministry Committee on Investigation Committee on Statistics Committee on Nominations Clergy Spouse Association Committee on Daily Proceedings Committee on Conference Rule of Order and Policies Committee on Equitable Compensation Group B: Board of Discipleship Board of Trustees Board of Church and Society Commission on Health and Welfare Committee on Ethnic Concerns Commission on Status and Role of Women Committee to Edit and Publish the journal Committee on Resolutions Committee on Credentials Commission on Deaconess Service Council on Finace Administration Joint Review Committee

2. Business Procedures A. Presiding Officer Rule 18. Authority and Duty of Presiding Officer The Bishop (or the presiding pro-tempore, ¶ 520) shall be the legal chairman of the conference. He/she shall decide questions of order subject to an appeal to the conference, and shall decide questions of law, subject to an appeal to the Judicial Council, but questions relating to the interpretation of the conference rules of order and policies made by the governing its own sessions shall be an appellant, in the order named shall have no more than five minutes to state their respective positions. A tie vote in the case of appeal shall sustain the chairperson. The presiding officer has the authority to adjust if it is necessary the conference rules of order number 4, 5, 6 and 7.

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Rule 19. Ascertaining speakers for and against When a matter is under consideration, it shall be the duty of the presiding officer to ascertain on which side a member of the conference proposes to speak with view of the alternating speakers for and against the matter. A shall not be put to a vote until at least three speakers for each side have spoken on the pending matter unless no one desires to speak on the matter anymore.

Rule 20. Calling the Conference to Order When the chairman stands in the place and calls the conference to order, no member or visitors sshall speak or stand, while the chairman stands.

B.Rights and Duties of Members Rule 21. Attendace and Seating of Reserve delegates No member unless hindered by sickness or otherwise from being present, shall absent himself/herself from session of the conference without permission of the conference. The committee on credentials shall seat no reserve delegate until the substitution has been approved by the conference upon recommendation of the committee on credentilas.

Rule 22. Securing the Floor When a delegate desires to speak to the conference, he/she shall rise, or raise his/herl hand, address the presiding officer “Bishop” or “Mr. Chairman”, and wait for his/her recognition before speaking. After recognition but prior to speaking, the delegate shall identify himself/herself by mentioning his/her name, the charge conference or organization he/she represents.

Rule 23. Interrupting the Speaker no member has the floor maybe interrupted except for breach of the rules of order or misrepresentation, or direct the attention to the fact that the time has arrived for special order, or to raise a very urgent question of privilege. When, any member raises a point of order he/she shall cite by number the rule he/she alleges to violate.

Rule 24. Speaking more than once, Length of speech No member shall speak a second time on the same question if any member who has not spoken desires the floor, no more than twice on the same subject under the same motion, no longer that five minutes unless he/she is allowed to speak more than twice or his/her is extended by the conference, the period of five minutes may be reduced by a majority vote at any time and for any period or duration.

Rule 25. Question of Privilege A member claiming the floor at any time for what he/she believes is a very urgent question of privilege shall be allowed to indicate briefly the nature question and if it be adjudged by the chairman to be such he/she may proceed to speak nut not more than five minutes until the the chairman indicates that he/she has exhausted his/her privilege.

Rule 26. Closing Debate The maker of the main motion or resolution shall have maximum of five minutes to close the debate. The right shall not be forfeited by a motion ordering the “previous question” or “to lay on the table”.

Rule 27. Non Members may have voice but not vote When a lay meber serving in a board, commission, committee, council or any agency of the church is not a member of the conference, said lay person shall entitled to the floor without vote, on matter relating to the report of the board, commission, committee or any agency concerned. When non-members of the conference desire to speak, they may so but without vote after being permitted through a majority vote of the conference.

Rule 28. Person without right to make or second motions A person seated in the conference with the right to speak, but without vote, does not have the right to make a motion or second motions.

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Rule 29. Motions for adoption of reports Whenever a report of board, committee, commission, council or any church agency signed by the chairman and secretary thereof shall be presented to the conference for its action, it shall be deemed in proper order for consideration without the formality of a motion to adopt and second thereto.

Rule 30. Matters deemed possesions of the conference When a motion is made and seconded or a resolution is introduced and seconded, or a board, committee, commission, council or church agency report is read, it shall be deemed a possession of the conference and may not be altered except by action of the conference.

Rule 31. Reffering report, etc. It shall be in order for the conference to refer to a board, committee, commission, council or any church agency a section or part of a report or resolution, which is before the conference, for consideration of any amendment offered thereto.

Rule 32. Procedure for amending by substitution When a resolution or a report is properly before the conference for consideration and action, even if amendments are pending, a substitute therefore may be offered by any member moving that the same be substituted for the report, or amendments under consideration. This substitute shall be an alteration to the original report or resolution, including consideration and action upon any amendment which may be offered to it. The same perfecting process shall then be followed with the respect to the substitute, followed by the motion to adopt the report or resolution, provided however, that the motion for the previous question shall not be in order on the adoption of the report or recommendation or on making the proposed substitution until opportunity has been given for at least two members to speak on each side of the question of substitution or adoption.

Rule 33. Order of Procedure of motions Un debatable Motions a. Fix the time at which to adjourn b. Adjourn, when to unqualified, except to adjourn finally c. Take a recess d. Raise a question of privilege e. Call for the orders of the day f. Raise a point or order g. Lay on the table h. Previous question i. Limit or extend limits of debate j. Suspend the rule Debatble Motions k. Postpone to a certain time l. Commit or refer m. Amen (deletion, addition or substitution) n. Postpone indefinitely o. Reconsider except as provided in Rule 38

Rule 34. Motion to Adjourn in order, except: The motion to adjourn, when qualified, shall be taken without debate and shall always be in order except: a. When a member has the floor b. When a question is actually put or vote is being taken and before it is finally decided c. When a previous question has been ordered and action there under is pending d. When a motion to adjourn has been lost and no business or debate has intervened e. Whea a motion to fix the time to which the conference shall adjourn is pending This does not apply to a motion for final adjournment of the conference

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Rule 35. Tabling Related Motions No motion which adheres to another motion has another motion adhering to it can be laid on the table by itself. Such motions, if laid on the table, carry with them the motions to which they adhere or which adhere to them.

Rule 36. Unlawful Motion after speech It shall not be in order for a member immediately after discussing a pending question, and before relinquishing the floor, to make a motion when adoption would limit or stop debate.

Rule 37. Previous question Any member who moves a previous question (that is, the vote be now taken on the motions pending) shall also indicate to what it is intended to apply, if any secondary motion or motions are also pending. If said member does not indicate, it shall be regarded as applying only to the immediately pending question. This motion shall taken without debate and shall required a two-thirds vote of those present and voting for its adoptions; if it is adopted, the vote shall be taken on the motion or motions to which it applies without further debate as provided in rules 19 and 32.

Rule 38. Reconsideration A motion to reconsider an action of the conference shall be in order at any time if offered by a member who voted with prevailing side. If the action to be reconsidered is non-debatable, the motion to reconsider may not also be debated.

Rule 39. Written Motions All motions must be reduced to writing at the request of the presiding offeicer or the secretary of the conference.

Rule 40. Exceptions to a Majority vote A majority of those voting, quorum being present, shall decide all questions, with the following expectations: a. One-third of these present and voting shall suffice a call for a count vote in case the decision of the chairman is doubted. b. A tie vote to sustain the chairman (rule 18) 4. A two-thirds vote shall be required to sustain a motion to suspend the rules of order (rule 52) or amend; to reconsider a special order before the time set therefore. 5. A call for the previous question is a motion to suspend the rules and therefore requires a two-thirds vote. 6. A two-thirds vote shall be required to approved a proposal for amendment of the conference rules of order and policies (rule 54)

Rule 41. Amendments Only one amendment to an amendment shall be in order but it shall be in order to move a substitute for the main motion allowing only one amendment to substitute.

Rule 42. Effective date All actions of the conference shall become effective upon the final adjournment of the session of the conference at which they enacted, unless otherwise specified.

D. Reports Rule 43. Majority Report A minority report shall be attached to the report of the board, committee, commission, council or any of the church agencies, and shall be submitted to the secretary. It shall be handled as a substitute for the report of the agency, present and voting, whichever is owner, and their names shall be indicated. A member selected by the signers of the report of a minority to present the same shall have the same rights and privileges in relation thereto belong to the chairperson in the presentation of the committee report shall speak first and the chairperson will be the last.

Rule 44. Preparation of committee reports All committee reports shall be presented to the secretary of the conference in duplicate, and a copy to the presideing officer and shall be at the top of the name of the committee, its total membership, the number present at the time the 156

report was adopted, the number voting for and number against the report respectively, and the number not voting. Delegates shall be furnished reports needing analysis, eg. Financial and statistical reports.

Rule 45. Chairperson not in Harmony with report When the committee chairperson is not harmony with the report adopted by the committee, it shall be the chairpersons’ duty to state fact to the committee. The committee will select of its members to represent in presentation and discussion of the report in the conference. If, in such case, the committee and shall fail to select a representative, the chairperson shall designate a member to represent the committee and said representative shall have all the rights and privileges of the chairperson in relation to such report.

Rule 46. Members not in harmony with report No member of the committee shall speak against the committes’ report when it is presented unless there is a minority report and such person is signatory of it.

Rule 47. Referring reports and other documents It shall be in order for the conference to refer to a committee a section or part or resolution or document, which is before the conference for consideration or any amendments is offered therto.

Rule 48. Reading of reports The chairperson of the committee shall make all committee reports unless otherwise provided by rule 45. The secretary of the conference shall read all resolutions, communications and other documents to the conference.

Rule 49. Calendar The secretary of the conference shall keep a chronological record of orders of the day and reports committee, which records shall be called the calendar. The matters of business placed on it shall be considered in order, unless by two-thirds vote, of the conference an item is taken out of its order. Standing committee reports recommending non-concurrence shall be kept upon a separate calendar to be taken when the regular calendar is exhausted, except when a majority presents a report recommending concurrwnce in which case both shall be included in the regular calendar.

Rule 50. Institutions There shall be only one narrative from each institution, which shall be presented by the institutions director/principal and president. Such report, before being presented to the conference, shall first be approved by the institutions bard of trustees or its executive committees.

Rule 51. Financial reports a. Council on Finance Administration: All matters in the report of CFA shall be presented by the CFA chairperson except the tresurers’ report, which shall be presented by the treasuerer. The treasurer’s report shall include the following: 1. Financial statements of the funded projects 2. Financial statements of the preceding year 3. Proposed budget for the ensuing year 4. State of funds mandated by the conference to be under the treaasurers’ custody d. Institutions: Narrative reports of institutions shall be accompanied by audited financial statement, which shall be presented by its treasurer. e. District Conference: Narrative reports from district conference need not be accompanied by a treasurers’ report. However, the district superintendent shall mention, as part of his/her report, the financial status of the district. f. Audit: Only audited reports shall be presented to the conference

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The operation of any of the provisions of the Rule of Order, except Ruel 58, may be suspended at any time by two- thirds vote of the conference. The meber making the motion shall indicate what rule the motion he/she intends to suspend. If the rule is not indicated it shall be granted as applying to all the Rules of Order.

Rule 53. Supplemental Authority In any parliamentary situation not clearly covered by the Rule of Order, the conference shall ge governed in its action by the current edition of Robert’s Rule of Order.

Rule 54. Amending conference rules of order and policies The conference Rules of Order and Policies may be amended or changed by am two-thirds vote of the conference, provided that the proposed amendment has been previously referred to the conference committee on Rules of Order and Policies or has originated from the committee.

Election Procedures Rule 55. Manner of Voting Voting shall by by viva voice or by shor of hands unless otherwise ordered by the conference except the election of delegates to the General Conference and Central Conference and their reerves, which shall be by secret ballot. A count vote may be ordered on the call of member supported by one-fourth of the mebers present and voting, in which case, the delegates shall rise from their seats and stand until counted.

Rule 56. On breaking the Tie between tow or more candidates In case of two or more delegates receives equal number of votes, these delegates will draw lots to determine their ranking in the list of Central Conference delegation.

Rule 57. On Reserved Delegates After the principal delegares shall have been elected, five alternate’s delegates will be elected in the same manner as the principal delegates.

Rule 58. Equalization E. A member of the conference committee on registration, if not yet a delegate F. Two members to be nominated by the clergy spouses’ association G. Two names to be nominated by the UMYAF H. To names to be nominated by the UMM I. Two names to be nominated by the UMYF J. Two names to be nominated by the UMWSCS The cycle if followed until equalization is perfected. If after completing the cycle equalization is not perfected, the cycle is to be repeated in a reverse order.

Rule 59. Election of Delegates to the General Conference Principal delegates to the General Conference, both clergy and lay, and their reserves shall be elected by two-thirds vote of those present and voting.

Rule 60. Endorsement of Candidates An individual, lay organization, local church, disctirct conference or any other church agency may endorse and campaign for a candidate, if so desired, for the General and Central Conferences, without prejudice to election of qualified individuals as provided in the ¶ 34 artcle V, of the Book of Discipline.

CONFERENCE POLICIES (As amended by the 2006 Reguar Session)

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The conference secretary shall be nominated by the conference nominating committee upon the recommendation of the Bishop, elected by the Annual Conference Session in the year the General Conference is held and shall serve for the quadrennium. The secretary may appoint members of the secretariat provide such members be confirmed by the conference.

Policy 2: Membership of the Secretary Although not necessary, it is preferred that the secretary be a member of the Annual Conference, and if possible, a clergy member.

Policy 3: Editor of the Conference Journal The conference secretary shall be editor of the conference journal. In case where the daily proceedings are not approved by the conference, the secretary shall edit for accuracy the daily proceedings from the tape recording or other available records, such editing shall constitute approval.

Policy 4: Authority to Edit The conference secretary shall be authorized to edit for accuracy and brevity reports or boards, committees and commissions for each session of the Annual Conference.

Policy 5: Authority to Print The conference secretary shall be authorized to print reports and resolutions from standing committees. In addition, the secretary may print only such resolutions and reports, which are the property of the Annual Conference or may be authorized by the Annual Conference.

Policy 6: Durayion fro Printing of the Conference Journal The printing of the Conference Journal must be within the first quarter or 3 months after the Annual Conference; however, if it is not possible, then the secretariat must furnish all distrits, committees, boards, commissions and counsil the summary of Annual Conference for implementations.

10. Conference Statistician Policy 7: Manner of Choosing The conference statistician shall be nominated by the conference nominating committee; aand shall be elected at the Annual Conference session the year the General Conference is held, aand shlall serve for the quadrennium.

Policy 8: Duties of the Conference Statistician The conference statistician shall gather data from the local churches, boards and agencies of the annual conference and prepare statisticsl reports for publication in the journal in cooperation with the cabinet and conference treasurer.

Policy 9: Annual Report The conferenece statistician shall report to the Bishop and the Annual Conference.

11. Financial Procedures Policy 10: Seeking for Loans Any authrorized annual conference boards, commissions, commiettes finding it necessary to incur any indebtedness not provided in its regular budgeted resources of income shall first submit such proposal to the council of finance and administration and obtain its permission before incurring the indebtedness.

Policy 11: Using Conference Property as Colateral No individual, commission, committee or any church agency shall use annual conference property as collateral except the board of trustees upon consent of at least two-thirds of the conference members present and voting.

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Every ministerial member of the annual conference shall file annually with the board of ordained ministry a statement of the items of income paid him/her during the previos conference year, which shall be submitted at the annual conference session. This record shall be printed in the conference journal.

Policy 13: Travel Expenses Travel expenses for memers of boards, committees and commissions to meeting of those bodies shall be reimbursed on the basis of the lowest expenses to the meeting.

Policy 14: Moving Expenses Clergy members of the annual conference who are appointed with annuity claim shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for the moving expenses. The annual conference may request the local church receiving the minister to pay the 50% of the actual cost incurred and 50% by the previous church assignment. Fifty percent of the actual moving expenses shall be reimbursed to minister being transferred out from the annual conference abd being transferred into annual conference. Seminary graduares who are members of the annual conference shall be entitled to 50% reimbursement in going and incoming from seminary subject to the availability of funds.

Policy 15: Secretary’s Expenses In case the conference secretary is not a member of the annual conference (policy 2) he/she shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses incurred to and going to the conference.

Policy 16: Soliciting Funds Any authorized boards, council, committee, commission, local church and other local agencies finding it necessary to solicit funds for finance their programs shall first seek the permission and approval of the CFA, and one of the signatories of the solicitations shall be the CFA Chairperson.

12. Board, Council, Commissions and Committees Policy 17: Committee on Nominations The committee on nominations shall be created in the conference session the year the General conference is held and shall be composed of the following: The conference lay leader One ministerial and one lay member from each district nominated by their DS The presidents of the lay organizations (UMM, UMWSCS, UMYAF and UMYF) One designated by the cabinet One representative from the deaconess association All District Superintendents The nominating committee shall nominate for election by the conference in session members, directors or trustees of all conference groups including Boards, Councils, Commissions, Agencies and Institutions whose nominations is not otherwise provided in the Book of Discipline, Rules of the conference or by the By-Laws of the agency concerned. Members of the nominating committee cannot nominate themselves but can be nominated from the floor. Choice form shall be distributed to the delegates prior to the Annual Conference Session.

Policy 18: Conference Committee on Registration There shall be a conference committee on registration whose function shall be to do all business pertaining to the registration of delegates of the annual conference.

Policy 19: Members of the Conference Committee on Registration The conference committee on registration shall compose of: 1. The conference treasurer, who shall be the conference registrar 2. The District Treasurers 3. A representative from the credential committee

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There shall be a conference board of tellers which shal be created in the year the Central Conference and the General Conference are held such board shall composed of no less than 12 members, nominated from the members of the conference, one half of whom shall be clergy and the other half shall be lay, the lay counting ballots by the clergy and vice versa.

Policy 21: Election of Councils, Boards, Commission and Committees All members of councils, boards, commissions and committees shall be elected by the conference unless otherwise specified by the Book of Discipline, the conference rules of order and policies and by the constitution and bylaws of the respective institutions. Nominations shall be made by the committee on nominations.

Policy 22: Members of the Councils, Boards, Commissions and Committees Only members of the conference shall be nominated to any council, boards, commissions and committee except for the board of trustees, members of corporations and by virtue of office and expertise. Such nominees when elected or their replacements shall serve office until their term expires although may no longer be a member of the conference. A member of the conference who is absent from the session may be nominated for any office provided such member shall first have given word that he/she is willing to have when elected.

Policy 23: Incurring Absences during Meetings All elected members to the boards, committees, councils and agencies who are absent three consecutive meetings without valid reasons shall automatically be dropped from the list.

Policy 24: Serving in Different Councils, Boards, Commissions and Committees Conference members may serve in more than one council, board, commission and committee provided such bodies do not belong to the same group (see 17).

Policy 25: Chairpersonship of the committee on Equitable Salary and Compensation The committee shall be composed of an equal number of lay and clergy persons, and the chairpersonship shall be decided by and among the members of the committee.

Policy 26: Limit of Chairpersonship No conference member shall be chairperson of more than two council, board, commission and committees except when the third is the council on ministries. Policy 27: Term of Office of the Board of Trustees The term of office of the conference board of trustee’s members shall commence on June 1 of the year they are elected and shall end on May 31, of the year they shall graduate. No member shall serve as trustees for more than two consecutive terms.

Policy 28: Vacancies of the Board of Trustees The council on ministries shall elect persons upon nominations of the committee on nominations, to fill in vacancies but such persons shall serve for un-expired term only.

Policy 29: Rules of Order of Committees The conference rules of order shallbe observed in meetings of councils, boards, commissions and committees in so far as they are applicable.

Policy 30: Duration of Special committees A task force or a special committee created by the conference for a specific task shall cease to exist upon approval of its final report by the conference.

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the absence of the principal delegate except in emergency cases. The credentials committee shall report at the start of the morning, after session and evening session.

Policy 32: Minutes of Meetings All boards, councils, commissions, committees and agencies of the annual conference shall submit to the conference secretary a copy of the minutes of all its meetings.

Policy 33: Quorum In all meetings of boards, councils, commissions and committees there shall be a quorum. A quorum shall constitute one third (1/3) of the total member of regular members of such board, council, commission, or committee provided at least one officer shall be present unless otherwise specified in their constitution and bylaws. In such case where no officer is present, a simple majority shall constitute a quorum, except when quorum otherwise defined by said agencies.

Policy 34: Committee on Courtesies There shall be a committee on courtesies whose function shall be to acknowledge, present and introduce guest and visitors and the like, and this committee will report at the start of every session.

13. LOCAL CHURCHES Policy 35: Specific Names All local churches shall adopt a specific name aside from the name of the place it is located.

Policy 36: Local Church Profile There shall be in the conference journal a local church profile, which shall include but not limited to, the following: 1. Average Sunday Attendance 2. Average Sunday Worship Offering 3. Annual Worker’s support 4. Number of Weekly Bibl Studies

14. DISTRICT CONFERENCE Policy 37: Holding of District Conferences All districts shall hold at least one district conference in behalf of the annual conference within the conference year.

Policy 38: Composition of the District Conference The district conference shall compose of the following: a. One lay member from each local church b. All district officers c. Presidents of district lay organizations d. All church workers (Ministers, Deaconesses and Home Missioner) e. Representatives of Institutions within the district f. Two youth delegates from the district UMYF g. District zone presidents h. Missionaries i. Project holder within the district j. District lay leader

Policy 39: Agenda of the District Conference The district council on ministries shall decide the agenda of the district conference.

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Policy 40: Term of Lay Delegates to the Annual Conference Annual conference lay delegates and their alternates shall serve for a term of four years and shall be elected in the year the General Conference is held until their successor is duly elected and qualified. Such delegates shall be seated in the year the quadrennium starts until their terms expire and their successors is duly elected and qualified.

Policy 41: Youth Delegates (cf par. 30) The district youth shall nominate 5 names from which the district conference elects 2 principal delegates and 3 alternates. Those nominees garnering the highest number votes shall be the principal delegate and those garnering the next 3 number of votes shall be the alternate delegates.

Policy 42: Conference Lay Leader and District Lay Leader The conference lay leader and the district lay leader shall be elected in the year the General Conference is held, shall serve a term of four years and may be elected for another term provided he/she is not serve to as Lay Leader for more than two consecutive terms. In case the office becomes vacant, the council on ministries shall elect a lay leader, provided such person elected shall serve only for the un– expired term. Such lay leaders shall seat in the year the quadrennium starts until their term expires and their successors duly elected and qualified.

Policy 43: Venue of the Annual Conference The session of the annual conference shall be in Kidapawan City, except if the annual conference, or the cabinet, by simple majority vote, decides to move the venue to other places.

Policy 44: Official Language of the Conference That the official language of the conference shall be Filipino and the dialect easily understood by all members of the conference and all reports prepared in English shall translated or interpreted.

16. Pensions Policy 45: Benefits Before Retirements If a ministerial member dies or becomes disabled he/she retires, he/she shall be given pension benefit computed using the following: Pension benefit = twenty five percent of his/her salary scale multiplied by the number of years of service. Example: Rev. Juan dela Cruz P4, 000 = salary scale of an elder 8 years = number of years in service Pension Benefit = 25%X4, 000X8 = P8, 000.00

Policy 45: Those who can avail of Pension benefits All retired ministerial members shall avail of pension benefits regardless of the number of years provided he/she shall have served at least any of the following: a. Four consecutive year full time b. Eight consecutive years less than full time c. Two years full time and four years less than full time consecutively d. At least ten years of volunteer work.

Policy 46: Annuity Rate The conference rate shall be two hundred pesos (P200) per year of service.

Policy 47: One Peso per member per week All local churches shall implement the scheme of one peso (P1.00) per year per member per week to augment pension funds for those not qualified to receive benefits from the central conference master pension plan.

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Retired clergy members, including their spouses, shall be entitled to free meals and registration during annual conference and 50% of their fare shall be reimbursed subject to the availability of funds.

Policy 49: Years of Service of Volunteer Workers Volunteer workers who enter the ministry shall start counting their years of service in the ministry at the year they started volunteer work. (cf par. 138)

17. Equitable Salary and Compensation Policy 50: Health Care The decision to avail or not of the benefits offered by a Health Maintenance organization (health care/health insurance) is left to the discretion of the worker and the local church concerned provided that the premium shall be equally divided between the local church and church worker concerned.

Policy 51: First Aid Unit during Annual Conference There shall be a first aid unit during annual conference to be financed by the conference and be administered by the committee on health and welfare.

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