"Abundant Grace" on "Hills of Glory"

“God wants to show His power through you”, said Robin Botley, the glowing, fresh-faced, 19-year old worship leader and bible school student from Abundant Grace Church in Maine, USA.  Together with Claire Fuller, she testified about how the Lord sought her and made her whole after she had a car accident that should have ended her life, but didn’t. “I asked God, ‘Why am I still here? Why am I still alive?” Despite her feelings of unworthiness, God has affirmed to her that He has a purpose and bigger plans for her. 

Robin encouraged the youth to prioritize their relationship with God, emphasizing that God is not as concerned about the ending of our spiritual journey as He is with how we live out our every day as a Christian. She said, “Christian life is about the process… how we get from here to there.” She also invited people who do not have a relationship with God yet to pray and receive Jesus Christ in their lives.

Robin, praying for the youth of "Hills"

During her testimony, Robin acknowledged that she was a bit intimidated when she first heard of the large crowd that awaited her at The Hills. But she realized it was not her, it was God who will enable her to do what seems to be an impossible task.  And guess what?  God did not disappoint her. It was another glorious night at the Hills!

Claire Fuller, sharing her testimony

Claire and Robin, leading the people of "Hills" in worship

Pastor Mark, praying for Claire (with her kids) and Robin

Encounter (Batch 29 & 30)

Last July 11-13 and 18-20, 2014, the Hills of Glory had back-to-back Men and Women Encounters. The men’s batch dubbed as, “First-Born”, had 73 delegates, while the women’s encounter, “King’s Damsel”, was attended by 48 participants.

An Encounter is a weekend specially set aside by individuals for the specific purpose of knowing and experiencing who Jesus Christ really is. It is an opportunity given to those who want to begin their journey towards a better self and a better life according to the plans and purposes of God. During the encounter, people leave behind the past that hinders them from obtaining what God has in store for them. Chains are broken; walls come down, at the encounter.

We give praises to God for the successful encounter weekends! Keep praying with us for more encounters and more changed lives!

Encounter Batch 29

Encounter Batch 30

A Net-Breaking Catch!

July 9, 2014. The Contagious Band together with the equally contagious youth worshipers of “The Hills” brought the house down with their unstoppable praise and worship before the Lord! It was truly a victorious night with more than one thousand souls who came despite the unpredictable weather. The church was packed, full to the brim!

Thank you for joining us in yet another night of celebrating Jesus and thank you to those of you who stayed and worshiped with us even if there was no more room inside the church. Join us again on the next youth gig on August!

State of the Network Address (SONA)

On July 6, 2014, a mid-year evaluation was held at the HOGICCI Training Hall. The G12 Primary Men and Women, together with Senior Pastor Mark Punzalan and Sis. Gwen Punzalan, revisited the Annual Goals that were resolved before the onset of the year. Each net leader delivered a State of the Network Address (SONA) where they presented their accomplishment reports laden with ministry challenge stories, as well as nuggets of wisdom on discipleship and soul-winning.

The day started with an inspired exhortation by Pastor Mark on the importance of abiding to the true Vine, Jesus Christ. Each one was reminded that we cannot live a victorious Christian life alone. As His "branches", we must maintain a growing connection with our discipler and cultivate teamwork in our cell groups.

Sis. Luna, together with the rest of the Guarin's, provided a sumptuous, "restaurant-worthy" lunch for the team to celebrate her sons' birthdays.

Before the meeting was dismissed, everyone found themselves with a renewed commitment and vigor to continue to love God and His people and to accomplish even greater things for His glory.

The Men's Network Declared a Fast!

"Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work." -Oswald Chambers

On June 28, 2014, the men from the Hills declared a fast! Aside from the regular chain fasting of networks, the Men's Net gather together in prayer and fasting every last Saturday of the month.

The participants had a deeper understanding of fasting through the lessons taught by Bro. Alfie Hipolito and Ps. Genes Macapagal using "Your Personal Guide to Fasting and Prayer" by Dr. Bill Bright as reference. In between the sessions, the primary leaders led the intercession for the following:

• The Philippines
• Pampanga and Magalang
• G12 Mentors
• The Church
• Campus Revolution
• Upcoming Events
• Israel

Then, Ps. Mark Punzalan concluded the gathering with a powerful exhortation that ministered to all the attendees.

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."

Edmund Burke

PSOL Graduation (Batch 17)

June 22, 2014 marks the day of victory for six cell leaders who qualified for PSOL Graduation. They are part of the 17th batch who successfully went through strict training, the 4th Batch for the new curriculum.

These fellows believe that their Graduation Day is NOT yet the end of their spiritual journey but rather the BEGINNING of the rest of their lives as reliable disciples of Christ.

Let us take a glance of the victorious graduates and some of the highlights of their graduation. Congratulations!

CELL LEADER: Sis. Jenny Gamboa

Awarded as "Best Preacher" during the Preaching Workshop
CELL LEADER: Sis. Marnelli Hipolito

Awarded as "Most Outstanding Student"
CELL LEADER: Bro. Lester Aldrin Escoto

Awarded as "Best in Pastoral Training"
CELL LEADER: Bro. Daniel Reyes

CELL LEADER: Sis. Maylene Roque

Also awarded as "Best Preacher" during the Preaching Workshop
CELL LEADER: Sis. Roma Cunanan

The SOL 3 Lecturers receiving their tokens
From left to right (Sis. Amelia Macapagal, Sis. Mabel Macapagal, Bro. Alfie Hipolito and Ps. Genes Macapagal)

The Graduates with Sis. Arbilei Madamba (SOL 3 Dean)

Ps. Mark Punzalan and Ps. Genes Macapagal awarding certificates of completion to the graduates

Ps. Mark, together with the congregation, praying for the graduates

The graduates together with Ps. Mark and Ps. Genes

Youth Gig: Reloaded!

On May 22, 2014, the campus revolutionaries from Hills of Glory attended the first ever Pampanga Campus Revolution held at Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center. All the participants were set ablaze by the vision of God in changing our nation through the campuses. Bishop Oriel Ballano was the speaken then.

Now, TWO WEEKS LATER comes the first Hills of Glory YOUTH GIG for the newly-opened academic year. What do we expect?

You're right!
SOULS! SOULS! And more SOULS!

The campus revolutionaries from the Hills were indeed caught by God's vision. This was proven by the overflowing celebration last June 11, 2014. The whole place was on fire!!!

Ps. Mark Punzalan powerfully preached the Gospel and hundreds of young people received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior! Isn't it amazing?

Here are some of the pictures taken during the celebration: