Pastor Charlie Loranza, head pastor of the Solid Rock Bible Congregation is now an ordained minister of God. Last March 18, 2007, on the occasion of his 36th birthday, Pastor Charlie received the ordaination blessings from no less than the first bishop of the FIFCOP Mission, Bishop John Tayoto.

Bishop John Tayoto explains a point in his message to the Solid Rock Bible Congregation members on the occasion of Pastor Charlie Loranza’s ordination.

Members of the SRBC listen intently to Bishop Tayoto’s inspiring delivery of God’s message.

Pastor Charlie and his flock look intently to God’s messenger, Bishop John Tayoto.

Pastor Jess Paragas (holding the folder), associate pastor to Pastor Charlie, reads the Board of Trustees’ Letter or Recommendation for the ordination of Pastor Charlie.

Bishop John Tayoto explains the seriousness of the ordination process as he prepares to pour the oil of ordination on Pastor Charlie.  Pastor Joel Maneclang, associate pastor to Pastor Charlie, holds the microphone for the bishop.

Bishop John Tayoto pours the oil of ordination on the head of newly ordained FIFCOP pastor, Rev. Charlie Loranza.

Newly ordained FIFCOP pastor, Rev. Charlie Loranza is speechless as he looks at the surprise gift (a 150cc Motorstar motorcycle) of the SRBC church on the occasion of his birthday and ordination day.

Pastor Charlie reacts with a wide and heartfelt smile after he realizes how much the church he serves and the God he loves have blessed his untiring service.

The 2nd Encounter God Retreat (EGR) of the EGR Pangasinan Network held last March 23 & 24 at the Villa Narcisa Vinoya Resort in Labrador, Pangasinan was yet another testament to the enlarging population and scope of EGR babies.  Fifty eight delegates from the provinces of La Union, Pangasinan and Zambales came together in the 2-day Encounter where they experienced the powerful but soothing touch of God in their lives.

These 58 EGR babies will go through the Post Encounter phase of their experience for purposes of sustaining their freedom, fire and focus in their newly updated spiritual world.  The pastors of these EGR babies are expected to give them the full dose of the Post Encounter lessons through which they will be anchored on the basics of godly and fruitful Christian life.

The pastors who went through the EGR are encouraged to attend the G12 monitoring for them to have a clearer view of the vision to make every believer a leader of leaders.  For inquiries about the G12 monitoring, pastors who underwent the EGR are requested to contact Rev. Charlie Loranza, the Chairman of the EGR Pangasinan Network.  His contact numbers are 09203290415.

The 3rd EGR has been scheduled on April 20 & 21, 2007 at the same venue.  If you haven’t gone through the EGR, I challenge you to give it a try and you will not regret.  See you!!!

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The 2nd Encounter God Retreat of the EGR Pangasinan Network is all set to go in full swing on March 23 & 24, 2007 at the Villa Narcisa Vinoya Resort in Poblacion, Labrador, Pangasinan.

The EGR Team met for prayer at the venue last March 18, 2007 to consecrate the venue, the gadgets and other paraphernalia, the delegates, the speakers, ministers, marshalls and the staff. Pastor Charlie Loranza led in the conduct of the prayer meeting.

Present during the prayer meeting were members of the EGR Team from different towns of Pangasinan and Zambales.

Christians who want to join the slated EGR are requested to contact Pastor Charlie Loranza at cell number 09203290415. Those who are joining are also advised to have gone through the Pre-Encounter Program, a requirement for all EGR delegates.

This second EGR is expected to host about 150 delegates from different parts of Pangasinan, Zambales, La Union and other neighboring provinces.

The EGR Team from Manila that will lend a hand in the conduct of the EGR is led by Rev. Raffy Panlilio.

Here are some photos taken during the preparations conducted at the Solid Rock Bible Congregation in Samat, Bugallon, Pangasinan.

Pastor Charlie explains some important points.

Some of the pastors listen to instructions.

Pastor Charlie stresses an important case.

There is probably a number of readers who are asking what the Encounter God Retreat (EGR) is for. Well, here’s for you if you’re one who needs some useful information about the EGR.

The EGR is part of the G12 program of church multiplication via the cell group strategy. The G12 stands for the government of 12 which was exemplified by the Lord Jesus Christ through his 12 apostles. In this program, each believer is encouraged to handle a cell composed of 12 members who will in turn have their own cells of 12 members each.

For a certain Christian to be eligible to the G12 Vision, he/she has to undergo the PEPSOL which stands for

P - Pre-encounter Program
E - Encounter God Retreat
P - Post-encounter Program
SOL - School of Leaders 1
SOL - School of Leaders 2
SOL - School of Leaders 3

If you notice, the EGR or Encounter God Retreat is the second step of the PEPSOL. The EGR is the spark of the vision to bring freedom, fire and focus to the G12 practitioner. Without the EGR, there may be little or no impact at all of whatever a practitioner will do. It is important, therefore, that anyone who embraces the G12 strategy should go through the EGR experience.

Other groups may have their own version of the PEPSOL. There are groups who actually have SOL 4. Whatever variation is done, one important thing that should never be missed is the EGR.