CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Central Visayas District of the Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) held a stirring Central Visayas Anniversary and Thanksgiving service on October 19, 2025, gathering ministers, elders, and hundreds of faithful brethren at the Mariner’s Court Hotel in Cebu.
The day-long celebration blended heartfelt worship, prophetic teaching, and warm fellowship, centering the district on a renewed commitment to qualitative spiritual growth — growth in faith, holiness, and the manifest power of the Holy Spirit.
A Celebration of Revival and Gratitude
The Central Visayas Anniversary and Thanksgiving drew attendees from across Cebu and neighboring Bohol, creating an atmosphere thick with praise and thanksgiving.
Under the event’s theme — celebrating the church as a grateful, revived, and glorious body of Christ — participants were reminded that the church’s calling is deeper than numbers; it is a call to increase in God’s glory and spiritual maturity.
Despite societal challenges and shifting seasons, the district’s focus remained fixed on God’s faithfulness and provision.
Powerful Messages from Visiting Ministers
Distinguished guest speakers Bishop Reynald Sulayao and Presbyter Yollie Sulayao, visiting from the Northern Luzon Districts, delivered timely and stirring messages that anchored the service.
Bishop Sulayao’s sermon resonated as a clarion call for the End-Time Church to pursue qualitative transformation.
“Our calling is to increase in glory,”
he proclaimed, urging believers to cultivate a church that excels in faith, radiates holiness, and moves decisively in the Holy Spirit’s power until Christ’s return.
His message provided not only theological insight but also practical exhortation for daily living and ministry.
Worship and Thanksgiving: A Heartfelt Encounter
Worship was a central thread throughout the program. Dynamic praise and heartfelt songs created a setting for corporate repentance, celebration, and prophetic expectation.
Moments of spontaneous worship and prayer underscored the congregation’s sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. Several ministry testimonies highlighted breakthroughs and answered prayers, further confirming the theme of thanksgiving.
District leaders described the gathering as both a celebration of past victories and a prophetic step forward — a consecrated moment that ignited fresh revival across the Central Visayas District.
Expressions of Gratitude and Faith
A district coordinator reflected on the significance of the day, saying:
“We thank God for the new song He has placed in our hearts, as we commence another triumph in the Central Visayas District. Dayawon ang Ginoo! (Praise the Lord!)”
This heartfelt expression captured the essence of the gathering — believers united in praise for God’s sustaining grace and renewed empowerment for future ministry.
Commitment to Qualitative Growth
Throughout the service, leaders emphasized spiritual depth over mere numerical growth.
Workshops and roundtable discussions planned for the coming months will focus on:
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Discipleship development
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Holiness in everyday life
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Equipping ministers to steward spiritual gifts with discernment and humility
These intentional next steps aim to translate the momentum of the Central Visayas Anniversary and Thanksgiving into sustained qualitative growth across local congregations.
Unity in Mission and Ministry
The event also underscored the importance of episcopal and pastoral unity.
Leaders from various assemblies shared commitments to cooperate more closely in:
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Missions and evangelism
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Youth outreach programs
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Community service initiatives
This cooperative spirit, organizers said, is part of the district’s prophetic posture — to be a light in the Central Visayas region while modeling holiness, compassion, and spiritual power.
Looking Ahead: A Church Revived and Glorious
In closing, the anniversary service positioned the Central Visayas District not only to celebrate what God has done but to move boldly into what He is preparing to do.
As the congregation dispersed, there was a collective sense that the Central Visayas Anniversary and Thanksgiving had accomplished its dual purpose:
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Giving heartfelt thanks to God, and
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Catalyzing renewed spiritual purpose across the region.
The day ended with renewed resolve to press into revival, uphold holiness, and walk in power — confident that the district will continue to rise as a grateful, revived, and glorious church, eagerly awaiting the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.