Bloggers Share Enthusiasm for Bro. Eli Soriano's 50th Year of Service to God

On Bro. Eliseo F. Soriano's upcoming anniversary celebration for his 50th year of service to God, Wordpress and Blogspot bloggers share their enthusiasm for the Ang Dating Daan host's jubilee celebration.

Bro. Eliseo Soriano in a Portuguese episode of Ang Dating Daan
(O Caminho Antiguo).
[Screen capture from A Bíblia Responderá channel at youtube.com]

The blogger at Footnotes & Fillings shared what she learned from Bro. Eli about music. She mentioned how she understood how old music really is and also the importance of praise songs by listening to Bro. Eli.

She also shared some of Bro. Eli's tweets about music as well as the charitable musical events spearheaded by the preacher to provide for the public services that he sustains.

A screenshot of Footnotes and Fillings' header text. The author wrote an entry
about the things she learned from Bro. Eli about music.

There’s More to Music, I’ve Learned from Bro. Eli

 And as I tried to craft songs too— on plain papers, on edges of lecture notebooks, and on my phone— I realized that it is a wonderful outlet for my emotions. 

But, throughout the years, I have learned that music can be so much more than that. Bro. Eli Soriano, a man of music and a much-loved evangelist celebrating his 50th year of service to God this year, has taught me important things about this well-adored indulgence.

Read full article here. 

Another blogger, from With Letters and Time, shared the experience that she had when she first saw Bro. Soriano on television. The author mentioned the way that the preacher speak in public — without hypocrisy and in a straight to the point manner. To start the article, she wrote in a very striking first line:

 "He shouted at me. This man on TV shouted at me. And boy, he could shout."

The Man Who Shouted, Woke Me Up and Made Me Drop My Book 

He said in a very loud voice, "Makinig ka ha kapatid? Makinig ka." Listen okay, brother? Listen. 

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.  

My head spun. Each word an elephant weight to my chest, pounding heavily to make sure I won't forget. 

Read full article here. 

The blogger of View Points and Angles expressed his admiration to Bro. Eli by gathering his fellow Bread Society members and posting fan signs for the Televangelist. One of the fan made testimonies said:

A screen capture of one of View Points and Angles' fan signs coming
from Bread Society members.

Bread Society Pays Tribute as Bro. Eli's Golden Years of Service Nears

Brother Eli is my candle in the middle of the vast darkness. With the Biblical teachings he imparts, with God’s help, he is able to inspire me and guide me to the right path. I am really thankful to have a very caring preacher like Ingkong (Bro. Eli).

There are innumerable things that make Bro. Eli way different from other preachers. But one thing that I want to emphasize is his genuine care and concern to the Congregation.

Read full article here.

Warmth & Words' blogger reflected on Bro. Soriano's importance to him. Reading his article, he takes the audience back in time by recalling how he was convinced that Bro. Eli is speaking true biblical teachings at the time when he was still a believer of his previous religion.

A Certain Thing I'm Thankful For

It’s hard writing how much Bro. Eli Soriano means to me.

It will be his 50th birthday in the spirit come April 7 this year. And fathoming feelings of love and gratitude for a person as special as he is is never easy.

Most certainly, such depths of emotion do not stem from fanaticism as some may easily and soullessly accuse me of. 

Read full article here.

A writer in the vernacular Filipino language, Prospathow's author share the reasons why she follows Bro. Eli on Twitter. She also posted some examples of Bro. Eliseo Soriano's tweets that has helped her.

Si Bro. Eli Soriano at ang Twitter

Isang bagay lang naman ang nasisiguro ko kaya ako nag-Twitter -- para i-follow si Bro. Eli Soriano at basahin ang mga makabuluhan niyang tweets at mga sagot sa mga tanong ng ating mga kababayan. 

Sadyang maraming bagay ang matutunan sa pagbisita sa Twitter ni Bro. Eli Soriano. Sa katunayan, hindi lang tungkol sa Biblia, pananampalataya o kaya problemang espiritwal ang maaari mong ikonsulta.

 Read full article here.

 The blogger at Amaris37 created a list that features 50 facts about Bro. Soriano which is actually very useful. Some of the following may not be known to many of his listeners.

50 Wonderful Facts About Bro. Eli 

2. Bro. Eli is the 7th child in their family. 

25. During the 1990’s Bro. Eli published a book entitled, “Leaving behind the Fundamental Doctrines of Christ.” 

33. Bro. Eli is a very good cook.

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Tribute to Bro. Eli's 50th Birthday |Ten things I Have Learned in Handling Problems

Just a few days before the celebration of Bro. Eliseo Soriano’s 50th year of service to God, I just want to share one of the reasons why I have admire him as a preacher.

Whenever I am lonely, there is a lecture that Bro. Eli Soriano gave that I always watch. The topic he discussed here was about the ways to handle problems and how to deal with stressful situations.

I have replayed the video numerous times but each time I watch it, I still got something new that I did not realize the earlier times I watched the same video.

Watching this calm my nerves and help ease whatever feeling that’s troubling me.

Without further ado here are the 10 things I have learned from Bro. Eli's talk. 

1. To be frank is to be honest.

2. Stress should not be handled. We should overcome stress.

3. As humans, we will always have problems.

4. There’s wisdom in the saying “Do what you love and love what you do.”

5. Christians are delighted in tribulations. (Romans 5:3)

6. We should look further than the eyes can see.

7. Problems help us to be the best that we can be.

8. Solving a problem makes us a better person.

9. We have to face our problems.

10. The first step to take in solving problems is to pray and ask for God’s help.

First part:

Second part:

Third part:

Fourth part:

I hope everyone will enjoy this discussion the same way I did. It is worth every second of your time.

Thank you for this lecture Bro. Eli Soriano. Happy 50th birthday in the spirit. :)

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Excitement on Bro. Eli's Upcoming 50th Birthday Celebration Heightens

There’s a different kind of excitement going on around the members because of a very important event in the Church’s history.  It is just barely two weeks before Bro. Eliseo Soriano, the Presiding Minister to Members Church of God International (MCGI) will celebrate his 50th spiritual birthday in the Church.

The International Evangelist will celebrate his 50th anniversary of baptism in the MCGI on April 7, 2014. Members of the Church are showing anticipation that even weeks before Bro. Eli’s birthday, greetings from different parts of the globe pour in for the preacher.

Bro. Eli was baptized in the Church just after he turned 17 yrs old. Since then, he has become an active member of the Church at that time led by Bro. Nicolas Perez. Not long after, Bro Soriano became a worker of the Church, consequently becoming the Presiding Minister.

The birthday of Bro. Eli also coincides with MCGI’s 1st quarter Thanksgiving of the Body. This is a quarterly thanksgiving service by MCGI where all members congregate to offer songs of praises to thank God.

On the official Facebook fanpage of Bro. Eli, greetings
 for the preacher continuously come.

Even on the Facebook fanpage of the preacher, well wishes and greetings for Bro. Eli pour in for his jubilee celebration.

Former Talentadong Pinoy grand finalist Wan Lu greeted Bro. Eli “Happy Sabbath day Bro Eli :)”

Another post in the vernacular says “Thanks to God for our preachers. You are always in our prayer. May God guide you and happy birthday Bro. Eli,” say Jane Perez Santos.

Jeck Delos Reyes says “Thanks to God for giving us someone like you. We love you in the true meaning of the word. Happy 50th Sabbath day!”

Joselyn Villamin says “We love you Bro. Eli. We thank the Lord for giving us a preacher and a friend in you. May He continue to give you wisdom and strength to guide us.”

Bro. Eli will also celebrate his 67th birthday in the flesh on April 4, 2014, just three days ahead of his baptism day.

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As Kuya Daniel Razon Turns 30 in Service to God and Humanity, Bro. Eliseo Soriano Leads Thanksgiving to God

Bro. Eliseo Soriano, Presiding Minister of Members Church of God International (MCGI) lead the members of the Church in thanking God for Bro. Daniel’s 30th birthday in the spirit this November 28, 2013.

In a thanksgiving service of the Church on Saturday, November 23, the international preacher lead the Chruch members in offering thanksgiving to the Lord for Bro. Daniel's three decades of continuance in the Church. Bro. Eli also acknowledged Kuya Daniel’s dedication in taking care of the members.

“I could say [Bro. Daniel] is my true son in faith to God,” says Bro. Eli. He added that Bro. Daniel is his primary help and support in looking after the Church brethren.

The members of Chruch of God flocked the ADD Convention Center at Apalit, Pampanga to offer thanksgiving to God and celebrate the evening with Kuya Daniel. Some of them came to the Philippines from countries abroad to offer thanksgiving with the mass of the members in the country.

Kuya Daniel’s sons Joshua and Aaron also joined him on stage and presented a song for the attendees.

Bro. Daniel who was born in the Church and got baptized at the age of 17, is the Vice Presiding Minister of MCGI. For his part, he underlined his gratitude to the Lord for Bro. Eli who leads the group since his youth.

“Thanks to God for giving us a leader like Bro. Eli who is always zealous in guiding us so we may be rightful to God,” say Bro. Razon.

Bro. Daniel is also the current CEO of UNTV-BMPI, the organization behind the television and radio stations UNTV-37 and UNTV-Radio La Verdad. In his leadership, he turned UNTV into a public service oriented organization with programming and projects geared towards serving the poor and the sick .

Kuya Daniel Razon holding the trophy from Philippine Academy of
Medical Specialists during an episode of Good Morning Kuya.
(Screen capture from youtube.com/untvweb)

Just recently, Bro. Daniel was awarded by the Philippine Academy of Medical Specialists as one of its eight EPIC awardees in recognition of his pioneering free healthcare projects for the poor.

Atty. Regie Tongol (left) accepted the Luminary award from Rappler.com in behalf of
Kuya Daniel during the recognition night of Do More Awards.
(Photo from Rappler.com)

Coinciding his birthday, he was declared by Rappler.com as the Ultimate Luminary on Do More awards — a recognition to honor those who have spearheaded change in the society as well as being an inspiration to others.

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Bro. Eli Extends Bible Exposition for Provincial Jails in Ilocos, Cavite

The inmates from two provincial jails in the Philippines did not let being behind bars hinder their asking Bro. Eliseo Soriano questions about their faith and predicaments in life during the previous Worldwide Bible Exposition held on October 4 this year.

The provincial jails of Ilocos Sur and Cavite communicated with Bro. Soriano via live streaming in real time. Bro. Soriano is the host of the Bible Exposition as well as the Presiding Minister to the Members Church of God International (MCGI).

Bro. Eli reading Bible verses at a Bible Exposition of MCGI.
(Photo embeded from mcgi.org)

In one of the more memorable parts of the Bible Expo, one of the inmates asked Bro. Eli about the salvation offered by God to sinners. Bro. Eli responded by reading a Bible verse, Mark 2:17, with Christ saying: "I came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance."

Explaining the value of repentance to guests from the provincial jails as well as in other parts of the country and the world, the international preacher read verses explaining that even St. Paul was once a sinner and a blasphemer, but was forgiven when he repented.

Citing verses from the books of Hebrews and Matthew, Bro. Eli went on to add that sins could make one's life heavy. But by following Christ, the Lord could give rest to those with heavy burdens.

Before the night was over, Bro. Soriano encouraged the attendees of the Bible exposition to always have hope and be trustful to the Lord despite the difficulties that each one may be facing, emphasizing that "there's no problem bigger than God."

Before proceeding to serve the participants from other remote points of the Bible Exposition, the preacher bade a special farewell to the inmates of the provincial jails. "It's our honor that you are among our guests tonight," says the preacher.

Bro. Eli bades farewell to the inmates of Cavite and also Iloco Sur Provincial Jails
before proceeding on the other venues of the exposition.
This is a tweet coming from @TheOldPathTV twitter handle.

A special place in the religious group headed by Bro. Eli is held for our countrymen who are serving their sentences. MCGI, in partnership with UNTV 37, conducts medical missions and free legal services to different jails in the country.

The Church has also founded a Prison Ministry, which aims to look after the spiritual needs of our brothers and sisters in prisons. The Prison Ministry conducts Bible studies, prayer meetings, worship services, and other activities geared towards strengthening the faith and giving hope to those behind bars.

Provincial jails are almost always regular guests during the Church’s Bible Expositions. Other remote points that were able to communicate to Bro. Eli include Dubai, Hongkong, Pampanga, Surigao City, and others.

This is in addition to the thousands of coordinating centers that welcomed Church members and visitors alike to watch the event.

Bro. Eli is also the host of Ang Dating Daan (The Old Path), which is celebrating its 33rd Anniversary this month. Ang Dating Daan  is hailed as one of the longest running religious shows in the country.

Ang Dating Daan celebrates its 33rd year of broadcasting.
(Photo grabbed from mcgi.org)

The next Bible Exposition is scheduled tonight, 25 October 2013, at 6:30pm in all Ang Dating Daan coordinating centers in the Philippines and abroad.

Twitter users could also follow @TheOldPathTV and @AngDatingDaanTV to get live updates of the event.

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#ADDforBreastfeeding Hashtag Lights Up Twitter In Support Of Infants' Breastfeeding

Twitter users were welcomed by the #ADDforBreastfeeding hashtag as one of the top trending Philippine topics the morning of Oct. 24 (today).

#ADDforBreastfeeding is the 2nd most talked about topic on twitter Philippines.

Supporters and participants of the event organized by Nurturers of the Earth together with Member Church of God International (MCGI) light up twitter with a wave of tweets about the campaign.

The simultaneous breastfeeding will be held today in a target 1,000 venues all over the Philippines. Each of the venues will be connected via satellite technology to the primary location of the event which is the Marikina Covention Center at Marikina City.

• "The Caviteña mommies and babies are here! owyeah! :))" says @Jushierl

• "Moms are blessed with the best source of sustenance for their darling babies. What's amazing is it doesn't cost a cent!" #ADDforBreastfeeding says @polarellano

• "We have a Simultaneous Breastfeeding w/ Nurturers of the Earth, today over 1,000 sites in the PH.Join us!" #ADDforBreastfeeding says @mamu_alto2011

• "Breastfeeding can protect your baby from developing allergies" ADDforBreastfeeding says @MayTwitz

Twitter users opted to support the campaign promoting breastfeeding by using
#ADDforBreastfeeding hashtag.

The synchronized breastfeeding today could break the earlier world record set by the same group in 2007 wherein they gathered 22,500 lactating mothers in 595 locations.

Bro. Soriano himself, which also uses twitter to answer biblical questions, tweeted in support of the campaign.

let us support the campaign for breastfeeding! be a responsible mother, breastfeed your baby; even orphans
— Brother Eli Soriano (@BroEliSoriano) October 23, 2013

to breastfeed is to love!
— Brother Eli Soriano (@BroEliSoriano) October 23, 2013

This noteworthy project is also in line with the 33rd anniversary celebration of Ang Dating Daan, a religious program hosted by Bro. Eliseo Soriano, Presiding Minister to the MCGI.

MCGI also sponsors several public services around the country to celebrate the more than thirty years of airing of the Ang Dating Daan. 

The same program also now has counterparts in other languages namely: The Old Path for English speaking countries, El Camino Antiguo on Spanish, and O Caminho Antigo for Portuguese speakers.

Update: 10am, #ADDforBreastfeeding is the number 1 topic on Twitter "Philippine Trends"

Post by Abel Suing.

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MCGI Takes Part in Simultaneous Breastfeeding Event Aimed at Protecting Infants' Health

Members Church of God International (MCGI) join hands with the Nurturers of the Earth in launching a simultaneous breastfeeding event on October 24, 2013 in multiple sites in the country to promote the natural way of feeding infants through breastfeeding.

A total of 1,000 sites around the Philippines are to be used as venues for the event to accommodate the thousands of breastfeeding mothers expected to take part of the occasion. The central hub of all locations will be the Marikina Convention Center at Marikina City.

The tagline of the simultaneous breastfeeding is "Sabay-sabay sumuso sa nanay".
MCGI is one of the main partners for the event.

Dr. Elvira L. Henares-Esguerra, Founding Chairperson of Nurturers of the Earth, in an interview by philstar.com  in 2011 underlined the importance of breastfeeding by saying that it should be an “urgent concern of all sectors of society."

She added that "[Breastfeeding] addresses the issues of food security, medicine, economy, ecology, empowerment, love and faith, and everyone should be involved, especially health professionals."

On one hand, Bro. Daniel S. Razon, Vice-Presiding Minister to the MCGI, during a thanksgiving service of the Church encouraged qualified brethren to participate in the event.

"We know the benefits that this activity will give to our children," he said in the vernacular. "[Breastfeeding] is a way to protect them from the illnesses that proliferates in our environment."

The activity coincides with the celebration of the 33rd anniversary of the program The Old Path (Ang Dating Daan), the radio and television religious program hosted by the Presiding Minister to the MCGI, Bro. Eliseo F. Soriano.

Post by Ang Dating Daan.

This is not the first time Dr. Henares-Esguerra spearheaded a simultaneous breastfeeding event. In 2007, they were able to gather 22,500 mother-child pairs in 595 sites to breastfeed all at once, landing them in the Guinness Book of World Records.

This time with the target 1,000 sites for the simultaneous event, it is possible that the previous record set by the same group will be surpassed.

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