UCCP Diamond Jubilee Celebration 1986

Of the many churches in Sagunto, one of the oldest is the United Church or Christ in the Philippines (UCCP), now located at the entrance to Sagunto. These pages were taken from the 1986 Diamond Jubilee Celebration. It is interesting to read about how the church started.

Among the early missionaries who brought the ministry to the Philippines according to the article above:

Dr. H.W. Widdoes

Rev. S. Kurtz

Dr. M. Mumma (United Bretheren)

Dr. O.B. Peterson (Methodist)

Dr. Picket (Christian Disciples)

MILESTONES:
1912 Mr. & Collong from Ambalite, Pugo, La Union came to Sagunto and started to spread ‘the word’ and influence of Protestantinism. Mrs. Collong was the mother of Filomena Libaten (Mrs. Emeterio Malqued).

Early members: Blas Lang-adan (“Otot”), Feliciano Lanas and Eusebio Balian (“Butares”)

Hermanos Unidos – towards the later end of 1912, Dr. Widdoes was called to formally create the congregation of Hermanos Unidos.  Dr. Widdoes performed the first worship service. Before long, a small church was built east of Apo Butareg’s home.

The congregation grew to include more members:
Mr. & Mrs. Santiago Apacoy
Mr. & Mrs. Juan Saplaan
Mr. & Mrs. Andres Sipus
Mr. & Mrs. Miguel Domaloy
Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Baiguen
Mr. & Mrs. Bernardino Lapitan
Mr. & Mrs. Mariano Maman
Mr. & Mrs. Simeon Sumacbay
Mr. & Mrs. Ramon Quilaman
Mr. & Mrs. Leon Sangbaan

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2 Comments

1. evz says:

   March 17, 2008 at 9:09 pm

   Ay na Sis thanks for posting this Program…It reminds me to CONGRATULATE our very own Mrs. Alice G. Almazan she was crowned as the Ms. Centennial of UCCP-NCLC Celebration she was the CAndidate of Parish I composed of Artacho, Esperanza, Sison, Rosario, San Luis and Cuenca Churches…The Church is still celebrating its 100 years up to MAy this year.
   Any more info no sinno ti maikadwa maikatlo nga PArish pls. share us too.

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2. Romelia says:

   March 19, 2008 at 8:31 pm

   Many Congratulations To Ninang Alice.
   love from
   Romelia

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