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MINISTRY
NEWS AND PHOTOS
President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo exchanges pleasantries with our
OWN Dr. Howard M. Sarkela, Presiding Bishop of
Christian Alliance Ministries Worldwide, Worldwide
Church of Jesus Christ, Northwestern Theological
Seminary, Northwestern Christian University during a
courtesy call on her Monday (November 16) at the Malacanang Place, Manila, Philippines. (PNA/NIB
photo by D.Aguilar)V3/eda
PGMA receives honorary award from Christian bishops
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today
received an
honorary doctorate degree in Humanities from
the
Bishop; Howard M. Sarkela the founder of
Northwestern Theological Seminary and
Northwestern Christian University, based in
the United States, for her government’s exemplary
policy in moral recovery.
The award letter was presented by the Christian
Alliance Ministries Worldwide, led by Northwestern
Christian University Presiding Bishop Howard
Sarkela, Bishop Teodoro Garvida, Bishop Seth Lagunda,
and
Secretary General Ma. Isabel Tobias at the
Music Room of Malacañang.
Bishop Howard
Sarkela lauded the President’s moral recovery
program and values transformation policy in the
Philippines.
“We came here to bless the President and to show
appreciation for
Executive Orders 713 and 714 concerning the
improvement of moral values in the Philippines,” he
said.
Both EOs were signed by the President last year. EO
713 was created to strengthen the authority of the
Presidential Council on Values Formation towards the
effective pursuit of a just and moral society in the
country.
EO 714 was signed to enhance the government’s
institutional mechanism for interfaith activities.
President Arroyo believes that interfaith
initiatives are crucial to the promotion of peace,
cooperation and amity within and outside the
country, as well as the development of moral,
spiritual and intellectual capacities for the
upholding and enhancement of
human dignity.
The visiting bishops each prayed for President
Arroyo. Bishop; Sarkela prayed in English and asked the
Almighty to protect her. Garvida, who is from
Mindoro, prayed in Tagalog, while Lagunda
prayed in Cebuano.
“The main reason why we come here is to bless her,”
Bishop; Sarkela said. (PND)
http://www.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2002243&Itemid=2
From Official
Philippine Government Website
The Ministry and
Outreach of Northwestern Theological Seminary and the
Worldwide Church of Jesus Christ (WWCJ) in the
Philippines
It is the mission of
Northwestern Theological Seminary to go out into the
world and make disciples for Jesus Christ. The most
recent trip to the Philippines in June 2010 was met with
great anticipation, as Bishop Dr. Samuel Galloza and
Bishop Dr. Howard M. Sarkela, traveled from the island
of Cebu to the island of Leyte to minister and teach the
people in one of our local branches. The Bishops were
joined by Bishop Dr. Seth Lagunda (Bishop to the
Philippines for WWJC and Branch Director) who also
ministered and interpreted during the teaching. Under
the anointing of God we are seeing the expansion of the
Gospel through great and mighty works and callings. One
example can be found in a young youth of 13 years of
age, John Mark, who is used by God in a mighty way to
evangelize his people (John Mark can be seeing in the
center photo above).
Photos Above (Left to
Right): Photo 1: Bishop Dr. Sarkela, Bishop Dr. Lagunda
(Bishop to the Philippines for WWJC), and Bishop Dr.
Galloza / Photo 2: Bishop Dr. Galloza, John Mark, Bishop
Dr. Sarkela / Photo 3: Bishop Dr. Galloza in the
teaching with Bishop Dr. Lagunda interpreting
NORTHWESTERN
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
INTERNATIONAL BRANCH
SEMINARY NEWS AND REPORTS
NEWS FROM NTS PAKISTAN - GRADUATION
2009
Islamabad
Group 1 - 2009 Graduation Ceremony
Islamabad Graduating Class of 2009
Bishop Dr. Jefferson Tasleem Ghuari
addresses the Islamabad Group 1 Graduating Class of 2009
Lalamusa
2009 Graduation Ceremony
Bishop Dr. Jefferson Tasleem Ghauri
addresses the Lalamusa Graduating Class of 2009
Islamabad
Group 2 - 2009 Graduation Ceremony
Bishop Dr. Jefferson Tasleem Ghuari
addresses the Islamabad Group 2 Graduating Class of 2009
NEWS FROM NTS PAKISTAN - GRADUATION
2008
 Northwestern
Theological Seminary has been working in Pakistan since
2005 and every year they are graduating many Bible
students in the different cities where branches have
been established throughout the country. Bishop Dr
Jefferson Tasleem Ghauri is Vice president of the
Northwestern Seminary and the Director of Pakistan. Dr.
Ghauri has begun many branch seminaries in different
parts of the country educating Christians about the
Bible. NTS Pakistan introduced two courses in the Bible;
a Certificate of Theology in Biblical Studies and a
Bachelor of Theology in Biblical Studies. These are
photos of a graduation program held in the Church of
Pakistan in Mandi Bahawaldin .
The pastor of the church, Rev. Pastor.Haroon Ajmal
provided a warm welcome to the guests . Rev. Pastor
Ajmal is the leader and pastor Of Church of Pakistan
Mandi Bahawaldin . Rev. Ajmal is shown presenting a
Certificate of Theology in Biblical Studies to a
graduated student of the Seminary.
Bishop Ghauri invited Rev. Shafique Alam in this program
as a guest speaker. He conveyed the message of Lord to
those in attendance. Rev. Alam motivated the graduates
to reach the un-reached and encouraged the movement of
church growth.
A group photo of all the graduate
students is shown with their degrees. NTS Pakistan needs
your prayers for the increasing work with Pakistani
Christians .
Bishop Dr. Jefferson Tasleem Ghauri is shown here
presenting a degree to one of the students. Pray for the
study of the Bible and growth in His mighty name. We are
praying for our country and our peoples of Pakistan God
save over country and the everything which is in this
country.
NEWS FROM NTS ARGENTINA -
Argentina Update 2010
The Argentina Northwestern
Theological Seminary Branch Program is currently
experiencing great growth under the leadership of Dr.
Patricio Valenzuela. Dr. Valenzuela has been used by God
to expand the branches throughout Argentina. The
branches are located in the following cities:
-Comodoro Rivadavia
-Esquel
-El Bolson
-Neuquen
-Cipolletti
-Viedma
-San Javier
-Carmen de Patagones
-Pto. Madryn
With soon to open branches in:
-San Antonio
-Las Grutas
-Bahia Blanca
-Bahia San Blass
Graduation Class of 2008
Neuquen, Argentina
September 2008 / Recognition ceremony
being held in Neuquen, Argentina. The Branch Seminary
Program in South America continues to expand, as Dr.
Patricio Valenzuela has shown a great dedication to
fulfilling God's purpose with Northwestern Theological
Seminary in this part of the world.
Please continue to pray for Dr.
Valenzuela and all of our worldwide directors who are
working to impact the world by educating the world for
Jesus Christ.
Neuquen, Argentina (South America)
April 27, 2008
On April 27, 2008 the new Northwestern Branch of
Neuquen, Argentina began with a class of 30 new students
who are preparing for their Bachelor of Theology in
Biblical Studies, under the direction of Dr. Patricio
Valenzuela, South America International Director of
Northwestern Theological Seminary. Class meetings will
be held once a week for 2-1/2 hours of Biblical study.
Neuquen is one of many other cities in Argentina
where Northwestern Theological Seminary is currently
operating branches.
Please pray for the work that Northwestern
Theological Seminary is accomplishing through Dr.
Valenzuela for the preparation of those in Argentina and
throughout South America who will be studying the Word
of God.
BRANCHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
CUDALORE, INDIA
Director: Dr. Joshua E. Emmanuel
SOUTH AFRICA
Director: Pastor Amos D. Gbenro
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