Coming Back to De Castro Church

Brother Aldous, minister of De Castro Church, hands a copy of Tagalog Bible to a young Christian lady before he starts the Bible Class.

Brother Aldous teaches the Bible class this morning, Sunday, January 9. Later in the worship, Ed Maquiling preaches on the topic of Christians being God's aroma in this world.

Brother Cesar Ola, another leader of De Castro church, is the song leader.

Another photo of the De Castro church.

After worship, Ed brings his wife and grandson for lunch at SM Mega Mall.

That's Dioly.

Click here to read the sermon delivered at church today, Sunday, January 9, 2011, titled: TAYO ANG SAMYO NG DIYOS-1 (“We Are the Aroma of God”).

Merger: Pasig-Kapitolyo and De Castro Churches

Brother Bitoy Tagapolot, his daughter Jennylin and sister Dioly Maquiling. The Tagapolots were the first to arrive at the meeting place in Cusina Movela, where the joint worship of the two congregations in Pasig was to be held. Bitoy is from Mahay, Pigdaulan, Butuan City; having found a job in Manila, he supports his family in Agusan, and has placed his membership with Pasig-Kapitolyo church. His daughter Jennylin has just graduated from Urios College, Butuan City.

Dioly with Mrs. Lobusta and company in the hut of Cusina Movela. Ed Maquiling was the guest speaker.

Aldous Echegoyen, Jennylin Tagapolot and her father Bitoy.

The joint worship began with brother Bitoy leading the singing.

The singing had begun while other Christians kept coming.

Remy Kingsley from Wichita, Kansas; Jun Cayanan of Kapitolyo, Pasig; and the Lobustas from De Castro together with other Christians from both congregations.

Mrs. Maquiling with other Christians from Kapitolyo, Pasig.

Brother Cesar Ola with other Christians from De Castro.

The sisters and the children having lunch after worship.

The men of the church having lunch while their meeting was going on.

Mrs. Maquiling, Mrs. Ola and her daughter.

The Echegoyen family.