Marikina City, March 31, 2024 – Over 5,000 attendees gathered in front of the Marikina City Justice Hall Ground for the Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) Resurrection Service, commencing promptly at 4 a.m.
Deputy Executive Minister, Bishop Jonathan S. Ferriol delivered a powerful message, emphasizing the prophetic nature of Jesus’s death and resurrection, drawing from Psalms 16:9-11 and Job 19:25. He declared, “The most powerful force on earth is death. But thanks be to God because Someone has come more powerful than death – Jesus. He beat death at its own arena.”
Highlighting the resurrection’s fundamental importance within the 4th Watch doctrine, Bishop Jonathan underscored its role as the core of the gospel message, showcasing Jesus’s victory over death.
He elucidated the transformative power of Jesus’s resurrection, drawing from Ephesians 1:20 and John 11:25-26, outlining three key implications for believers: shielding from hopelessness, driving faithful service, and catalyzing personal transformation.
In addition to Bishop Jonathan’s message, Alpha Omega Theatrical Production presented a mesmerizing lights and sound showcase depicting the resurrection narrative. This innovative addition left a lasting impression, enriching the attendees’ understanding of the resurrection’s profound significance.
Bishop Jonathan concluded by urging attendees to embrace personal growth and spiritual development through accepting Jesus as Savior. The service ended with hymns of praise, leaving attendees uplifted and inspired by the timeless message of hope and renewal.