# Lutheran Church in the Philippines


## Posts

- [On Fake News](lutheranph.org/2020/08/14/on-fake-news/): A Devotional by Pastor Emmanuel Ilagan 4 Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs.
- [Ang Pandemya at ang Katapatan ng Diyos](lutheranph.org/2020/07/16/ang-pandemya-at-ang-katapatan-ng-diyos/): A Devotional by Pastor Emmanuel Ilagan Isang tanghali may isang matandang lalaki ang napaupo na lamang sa bangketa sa may bus stop at napaiyak.
- [LCP 25th General Convention - Postponed](lutheranph.org/2020/07/16/lcp-25th-general-convention-postponed/): Greetings of joy and peace from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you.
- [The Value of Human Life in God’s Eyes](lutheranph.org/2020/06/30/the-value-of-human-life-in-gods-eyes/): A Devotional by Pastor Emmanuel Ilagan 25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the Law?
- [Let’s Proclaim the Word](lutheranph.org/2020/06/16/lets-proclaim-the-word/): A Sermon by Rev. Radito Pelobello Parish Pastor at St.
- [Pentecost and the New Normal](lutheranph.org/2020/06/05/pentecost-and-the-new-normal/): A Devotional by Pastor Emmanuel Ilagan 2 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place.
- [Ang Espiritu Santo: Ating Patnubay](lutheranph.org/2020/05/19/ang-espiritu-santo-ating-patnubay/): A Sermon by Rev. Albert Callo, Jr.
- [Made To Know](lutheranph.org/2020/05/15/made-to-know/): A Devotional by Rev.
- [The Good Shepherd Leads Us](lutheranph.org/2020/05/04/the-good-shepherd-leads-us/): A Sermon by Rev.
- [COVID-19 Statistics Are Needed and Useful, But....](lutheranph.org/2020/05/01/covid-19-statistics-are-needed-and-useful-but/): A Devotional by Pastor Emmanuel Ilagan 14 Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus.
- [Walking With Jesus Everyday](lutheranph.org/2020/04/27/walking-with-jesus-everyday/): A Sermon by Rev.
- [Ang Kapangyarihan ng Pagkabuhay na Mag-Uli](lutheranph.org/2020/04/16/ang-kapangyarihan-ng-pagkabuhay-na-muli/): A Sermon by Rev. Radito Pelobello Parish Pastor, St.
- [Beyond Biological Science: The Resurrection](lutheranph.org/2020/04/13/beyond-biological-science-the-resurrection/): A Devotional by Pastor Emmanuel Ilagan 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain....
- [Resurrection Sunday Message](lutheranph.org/2020/04/13/resurrection-sunday-message/): A Resurrection Sunday Message from Rev.
- [This Blood of Christ is For You!](lutheranph.org/2020/04/08/this-blood-of-christ-is-for-you/): A Sermon by Rev.
- [To be Sober in Times of Anxiety](lutheranph.org/2020/04/08/to-be-sober-in-times-of-anxiety/): A Devotional by Rev.
- [“Hosanna!” In Times Like These](lutheranph.org/2020/04/06/hosanna-in-times-like-these/): “8 Most of the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.
- [The Comfort of Life](lutheranph.org/2020/04/02/the-comfort-of-life/): A Sermon by Rev.
- [A Prayer for Mercy](lutheranph.org/2020/03/25/a-prayer-for-mercy/): Most gracious and loving Father, the Father of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, You have invited us to call upon your name in times of trouble and you will deliver us and we shall glorify your name (Psalm 50:15).
- [Coronavirus: A Time of Repentance](lutheranph.org/2020/03/24/coronavirus-a-time-of-repentance/): A Sermon by Rev. Felipe Ehican, Jr. Parish Pastor, St.
- [When Life Is Placed on Hold](lutheranph.org/2020/03/19/when-life-is-placed-on-hold/): 20 And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, 21 for she said to herself, "If I only touch his garment, I will be made well."
- [Across Race and Borders](lutheranph.org/2020/03/17/across-race-and-borders/): A Sermon by Rev.
- [Celebrating God's Love](lutheranph.org/2020/02/24/celebrating-gods-love/): Valentine's Day passed a few days ago, and people have celebrated “love”.
- [Jesus Knows Me, This I Love](lutheranph.org/2020/01/22/jesus-knows-me-this-i-love/): "I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
- [Following the Star to Bethlehem](lutheranph.org/2020/01/06/following-the-star-to-bethlehem/): In a children’s story about Christmas and Epiphany, a little camel was complaining of a stiff neck.
- [Blessed are the Peacemakers](lutheranph.org/2019/12/05/blessed-are-the-peacemakers/): "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
- [Watch Your Heart](lutheranph.org/2019/11/28/watch-your-heart/): A Sermon by Rev. Felipe Ehican, Jr.
- [Search The Scriptures](lutheranph.org/2019/11/07/search-the-scriptures/): A Bible Study by Rev.
- [The Beatitudes](lutheranph.org/2019/08/07/the-beatitudes/): I have a pastor-friend who tells me that whenever someone greets him with the usual “How are you?” his response is: “I am blessed!
- [LCP President’s Resurrection Sunday Message](lutheranph.org/2019/04/20/1890/): On the third day, Jesus rose from the grave. The tomb was opened not for Jesus to come out from it. The tomb was opened for us to see that it was an empty.
- [Maundy Thursday Reflection](lutheranph.org/2019/04/18/maundy-thursday-reflection/): On Maundy Thursday, we come to reflect on our sinfulness, come to genuine repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, our lord and Savior, for the forgiveness of our sins.
- [Kristiyanong Katiwala (Christian Stewardship)](lutheranph.org/2019/03/15/kristiyanong-katiwala-christian-stewardship/): A Bible Study presented by Rev. Daniel Pondevida during the LCP Stewardship Seminar on March 14-15, 2019 at the Lutheran Center, Sta.
- [When God Calls](lutheranph.org/2019/02/25/when-god-calls/): A Bible Study by Rev. Henry Paul Roa during the Philippine Lutheran Youth League 3rd National Conference on February 24, 2019 at the Lutheran Center, Sta.
- [A New Year's Message](lutheranph.org/2018/12/31/a-new-years-message/): The clock is ticking. A few hours from now, we will be leaving 2018 and enter another phase of history - 2019 the year of our Lord (A.D.).
- [The Unsung Hero of Christmas](lutheranph.org/2018/12/08/the-unsung-hero-of-christmas/): For a long time Joseph has been marginalized and presented as a mere background character in the Christmas story.
- [After 500 Years: What’s Next?](lutheranph.org/2018/11/01/after-500-years-whats-next/): 501st Anniversary of the Reformation message of Rev. Antonio Reyes, LCP President Greetings of peace and joy in Christ Jesus!
- [Young Minds Lead](lutheranph.org/2018/07/20/young-minds-lead/): “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity,” 1 Timothy 4:12.
- [A Christian's Response to the President: A Personal Reflection](lutheranph.org/2018/06/29/a-christians-response-to-the-president-a-personal-reflection/): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
- [National Day of Prayer](lutheranph.org/2018/05/09/national-day-of-prayer/): National Day of Prayer in connection with Barangay and SK election, May 14, 2018.
- ["Our Father, Who Art in Heaven"](lutheranph.org/2018/05/03/our-father-who-art-in-heaven/): (The Lord’s Prayer is one of the great treasures of the Church that the Lord Jesus has given us.
- [Baguio - Benguet Churches Celebrate Week of Prayer 2018](lutheranph.org/2018/04/07/baguio-benguet-churches-celebrate-week-of-prayer-2018/): Last January 15-20, 2018 the Baguio City and Benguet Ecumenical group joined together and celebrated the Week of Prayer for Christian unity where all professing Christians are ministers of the Word.
- [The Empty Tomb - A Clean Slate For Us!](lutheranph.org/2018/04/01/the-empty-tomb-a-clean-slate-for-us/): More than 2000 years ago, just about this time of the year, Mary Magdalene and the other followers of Jesus were surprised to the view of an open and empty tomb which supposed to house Christ's body.
- [It’s Friday but Sunday is Coming!](lutheranph.org/2018/03/30/its-friday-but-sunday-is-coming/): (Bible readings: Mark 14:43 to 16:8; Rev.
- [The Seven Last Words of Jesus on The Cross](lutheranph.org/2018/03/30/the-seven-last-words-of-jesus-on-the-cross/): Prayer is a privilege of the children of God. If there is one thing we ask of the Lord what is it that we should ask for in prayer?
- [Christ Shares our Sufferings (A Holy Week Reflection)](lutheranph.org/2018/03/29/christ-shares-our-sufferings-a-holy-week-reflection/): With all the happenings in our daily lives, there is always that instance when we get discouraged and frustrated because of all the challenges that come our way.
- [Working with Love and in Love](lutheranph.org/2018/03/22/working-with-love-and-in-love/): There are times that we want to understand, but there are also times that we want to be understood. Which is which? Alin ang mas gusto natin?
- [Fake News and the Bible](lutheranph.org/2018/03/19/fake-news-and-the-bible/): Before there was only the “good news” or the “bad news”.
- [Revitalizing the Women's: MDD-LWL Women's Congress](lutheranph.org/2018/03/14/revitalizing-the-womens-ministry-mdd-lwl-womens-congress/): by Pleiades Faith Z.
- [Give Love On Christmas Day!](lutheranph.org/2018/01/05/give-love-on-christmas-day/): by Marv Alfred A.
- [Transitions](lutheranph.org/2017/12/31/transitions/): by Rev. Emmanuel N.
- [LCP President's Christmas Message](lutheranph.org/2017/12/25/lcp-presidents-christmas-message/): Now is that time of the year again where we celebrate one of the most joyous events in the Christian Church's calendar.
- [In the Meantime](lutheranph.org/2017/12/24/in-the-meantime/): by Rev. Emmanuel N.
- [Advent Greetings in Jesus' Name!](lutheranph.org/2017/12/07/advent-greetings-in-jesus-name/): Advent is one of the most awaited seasons in the Church’s calendar.
- [LCP Re-Elects Three Positions during the LCP 24th General Convention](lutheranph.org/2017/10/26/lcp-re-elects-3-positions/): The Lutheran Church in the Philippines re-elects its three key positions for another 3-year term during the LCP 24th General Convention held in the Lutheran Center, Sta.
- [LCP 24th General Convention: President's Message and Report](lutheranph.org/2017/10/24/lcp-24th-general-convention-presidents-message-and-report/): To our guests, my brothers and sisters in the Lord, allow me to greet you with a very pleasant morning and heartily welcome you to this memorable convention.
- [LCP Welcomes Two New Pastors](lutheranph.org/2017/08/17/lcp-welcomes-two-new-pastors/): The Lutheran Theological Seminary (LTS) and Training Center of the Lutheran Church in the Philippines in Baguio City celebrates its 36th Commencement Exercises in May 31, 2017.
- [LCP-SLD VBS Teachers Training 2017 Emphasizes Mission Empowerment In Children](lutheranph.org/2017/08/15/lcp-sld-vbs-teachers-training-2017-emphasizes-mission-empowerment-in-children/): The South Luzon District Christian Education Committee (SLD-CEC) conducted the 2017 Vacation Bible School Teachers’ Training last April 10 & 11 at the Lutheran Center in Sta.
- [St. James Lutheran Church Champions 18th NLLD Sports Fest](lutheranph.org/2017/08/08/st-james-lutheran-church-champions-18th-nlld-sports-fest/): by Genmar Pizarro / NLLD The NLLD Sportsfestival started in 1999, and one of the pioneers or founders is the Rev. James Cerdeñola.
- [Evangelism Congress Pushes for Understandable and Sustainable Outreach Program](lutheranph.org/2017/07/21/evangelism-congress-pushes-for-understandable-and-sustainable-outreach-program/): by Ms. Arlene Z.
- [Rising on Flood Waters: Chi Rho Lutheran Church Building Project](lutheranph.org/2017/06/27/rising-on-flood-waters-chi-rho-lutheran-church-building-project/): by April Praise E.
- [150 Attends NLHD-LWL 39th Assembly](lutheranph.org/2017/06/19/150-attends-nlhd-lwl-39th-assembly/): With the theme “When I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:10), the North Luzon Highland District-Lutheran Women’s League (NLHD-LWL) gathered for its 39th Annual General Assembly last May 10-13, 2017 at the United Lutheran Church (ULC), Pico, La Trinidad, Benguet.
- [The First Easter and Buddha’s Relics](lutheranph.org/2017/06/16/on-buddhas-relics-and-the-first-easter/): by Pastor Emmanuel N.
- [Introducing: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija](lutheranph.org/2017/06/14/introducing-holy-trinity-lutheran-church-munoz-nueva-ecija/): Many Lutherans here in the Philippines think that the South Luzon District (SLD) of the Lutheran Church in the Philippines (SLD – LCP) is only limited to churches located in Metro Manila.
- [A Message on Pentecost Sunday](lutheranph.org/2017/06/05/a-message-on-pentecost-sunday/): by the Rev. Antonio Reyes, LCP President Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Today marks a significant event in the Christian Church's calendar as Christians all over the world celebrate the Church's birthday - Pentecost Sunday.
- [Mahayag Women Conducts Feeding Program](lutheranph.org/2017/06/02/mahayag-women-conducts-feeding-program/): by Marv Alfred A. Senillo The said activity, which was held at the barangay’s covered court, was led by Mrs. Dymresa Bermuel with the assistance of Brgy.
- [Trauma Healing Orientation for SLD Pastors](lutheranph.org/2017/05/30/trauma-healing-orientation-for-sld-pastors/): by Paul Symon Santos and Jellenny Punzalan The SLD Pastors while having their group discussions during the seminar.
- [LCP Joins 12th LWF Assembly In Namibia](lutheranph.org/2017/05/29/lcp-joins-12th-lwf-assembly-in-namibia/): by Rev. Henry Paul D. Roa, LCP Official Delegate to the Assembly Rev.
- [PhP 4.6M Contributed to Lutheran Center Project](lutheranph.org/2017/04/27/php-4-6m-contributed-to-lutheran-center-project/): by Arlene Z. Reyes, Chair, Ways & Means Committee Prompted by the need to exercise good stewardship of God’s properties, the present LCP President Rev.
- [St. Paul Lutheran Church Celebrates Transfiguration with International Visitors](lutheranph.org/2017/04/26/st-paul-lutheran-church-celebrates-transfiguration-with-international-visitors/): by Rev. Dionelle John Carnate On a windy February 26th, an international group of visitors celebrated the last Sunday of Epiphany—also known as the Transfiguration Sunday--with the members of St.
- [ULC Calls New Pastor](lutheranph.org/2017/04/21/ulc-calls-new-pastor/): by Edgar Segundo Toclo After serving as its vacancy pastor for almost one year, the United Lutheran Church (ULC) in La Trinidad, Benguet finally called the Rev.
- [LCP President's Resurrection Sunday Message](lutheranph.org/2017/04/16/lcp-presidents-resurrection-sunday-message/): Let resounding bells and shouts of hallelujah greet our risen Lord Jesus today as we celebrate the Resurrection Sunday. The Lord is risen...
- [PLYL 2nd National Conference and Leadership Training Productively Culminates](lutheranph.org/2017/03/13/plyl-2nd-national-conference-and-leadership-training-productively-culminates/): by Edgar Segundo Toclo The newly opened Lutheran Center at the 4461 Old Sta. Mesa St., Sta.
- [Philippine Lutheran Youth League (PLYL) Elects Officers](lutheranph.org/2017/02/08/philippine-lutheran-youth-league-plyl-elects-officers/): by Edgar Segundo Toclo Last November 21-22, 2015 young people representing all four districts of the LCP gathered together for a leadership conference and election of their new set of officers at Trinity Lutheran Church, EDSA, Quezon City.
- [Philippine Lutheran Women’s League (PLWL) Elects Officers](lutheranph.org/2017/02/08/phil-lutheran-womens-league-plwl-elects-officers/): Abatan, Buguias, Benguet was rather a very cold place because of its high altitude to be chosen as the venue for the national conference and election of the national officers of the Philippine Lutheran Women’s League (PLWL).
- [Regional Consultation Forum](lutheranph.org/2017/02/08/regional-consultation-forum/): A unique assembly of representatives from some Lutheran bodies working in Asia and the Pacific took place at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Old Sta.
- [Asian Lutheran Identity and Self-Understanding Conference](lutheranph.org/2017/02/08/asian-lutheran-identity-and-self-understanding-conference/): For the past few years Asian Lutherans gathered together in order to tackle the question on our identity as Asian Lutherans.
- [All News & Updates](lutheranph.org/2017/02/02/church-news/)

## Pages

- [Ways & Means Committee](lutheranph.org/ways-means-committee/): In October, 2017 LCP National Convention, the National Ways and Means Committee was created to study and develop idle properties of LCP in order for it to generate income to support LCP's works.
- [Jesus Loves You!](lutheranph.org/jesus-loves-you/)
- [LCP Celebration of the 500 years of Lutheran Reformation](lutheranph.org/1562-2/): (You can also customize by adding the name of your congregation. Contact us to request customization.)
- [LCP Celebration of the 500th Year Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation](lutheranph.org/lcpreformation500/)
- [Member Churches](lutheranph.org/member-churches/)
- [Resources](lutheranph.org/resources/)
- [Subscribe to our Newsletters](lutheranph.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletters/)
- [Photo & Video Gallery](lutheranph.org/photos/)
- [Office of the President](lutheranph.org/office-of-the-president/)
- [Schedule of Trainings and Conferences for 2020](lutheranph.org/programs-events/)
- [Business Office](lutheranph.org/business-office/)
- [Philippine Lutheran Laymen's League](lutheranph.org/philippine-lutheran-laymens-league/)
- [Greetings from the President](lutheranph.org/lcp-presidents-page/): Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Risen Savior Jesus Christ! First I would like to welcome you to our new website.
- [LCP Logo](lutheranph.org/lcp-logo/)
- [LCP Constitution & By-Laws](lutheranph.org/lcp-constitution-by-laws/)
- [Philippine Lutheran Magazine](lutheranph.org/philippine-lutheran-magazine/)
- [Board of Control](lutheranph.org/board-of-control/)
- [The Lutheran Center](lutheranph.org/lutheran-center/)
- [South Luzon District](lutheranph.org/south-luzon-district/)
- [Contact Us](lutheranph.org/contact/)
- [Videos](lutheranph.org/videos/)
- [Luther's Large Cathecism](lutheranph.org/luthers-large-cathecism/)
- [Explanation of Luther's Small Cathecism](lutheranph.org/explanation-of-luthers-small-cathecism/)
- [Luther's Small Cathecism](lutheranph.org/luthers-small-cathecism/)
- [Daily Bible Reading](lutheranph.org/daily-bible-reading/)
- [Mindanao District](lutheranph.org/mindanao-congregations/)
- [North Luzon Lowland District](lutheranph.org/visayas-congregations/)
- [North Luzon Highland District](lutheranph.org/luzon-congregations/)
- [Disaster Response](lutheranph.org/disaster-preparedness/)
- [Theological Education by Extension (TEE)](lutheranph.org/theological-education-by-extension-tee/): Not everyone who desires to be equipped to become teachers of the Word of God can attend the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Baguio City.
- [Lutheran Theological Seminary & Training Center](lutheranph.org/seminary/): The Lutheran Theological Seminary is an arm of the Lutheran Church in the Philippines in training young men in preparation for the public ministry.
- [Partner Churches](lutheranph.org/partner-churches/)
- [Philippine Lutheran Youth League](lutheranph.org/youth-phil-lutheran-youth-league/)
- [Philippine Lutheran Women's League](lutheranph.org/womens-league/): Greetings in the Mighty Name of Jesus, the Christ, our Saviour and Lord!
- [Leadership & Staff](lutheranph.org/national-board-of-directors/)
- [Vision, Mission & Core Values](lutheranph.org/vision-mission/)
- [A Brief History of the Lutheran Church in the Philippines](lutheranph.org/history/): The Republic of the Philippines and the Lutheran Philippine Mission share a common birthday. In July 1946, the Philippines became a Republic.
- [About Lord's Supper](lutheranph.org/about-lords-supper/): The Lord’s Supper, also called Holy Communion or the Sacrament of the Altar, is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, under the bread and wine, instituted by Christ himself, for us Christians to eat and to drink.
- [About Baptism](lutheranph.org/about-baptism/): Baptism works forgiveness of sins, delivers from death and the devil, and gives everlasting salvation to all who believe, as the word and promise of God declare.
- [About Salvation](lutheranph.org/about-salvation/): We can do nothing to save ourselves. We are all sinners. The human race turned its back on God and brought evil and death into the world.
- [Who is Jesus?](lutheranph.org/about-christ/): Jesus is God, our Savior. God the Father gave His Son Jesus Christ to save all people from their sins and its punishment.
- [About The Bible](lutheranph.org/about-the-bible/): The Bible is God’s Word. God has revealed himself to us in the Holy Scriptures. The Bible is God’s inerrant word, written by men whom God inspired.


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