Members Church of God International

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Members of the Church of God International

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Abbreviation MCGI
Classification Nontrinitarianism, Restorationism
Overall Servant
(formerly "Presiding Minister")		 Eliseo Soriano
Region Philippines, Worldwide
Headquarters ADD Convention Center, Sampaloc, Apalit, Pampanga, Philippines
Founder Nicolas Perez
(claimed predecessor)
Eliseo Soriano
Origin April 20, 1980 registered as Mga Kaanib Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus Haligi at Saligan ng Katotohanan sa Bansang Pilipinas (MKIDKHHSKBP)
Pampanga, Philippines
Separated from Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus Haligi at Suhay ng Katotohanan (Church of God in Christ Jesus the Pillar and Support of the Truth)
Congregations 1,360 as monitoring/coordinating centers[1][2][3]
Aid organization ADD Foundation International
Kamanggagawa Foundation
Tertiary institutions La Verdad Christian College
Other name(s) Ang Dating Daan, ADD, MCGI
Official website www.mcgi.org

Members Church of God International, abbreviated as MCGI, is an international Christian religious organization with headquarters in the Philippines. It started as a small group with less than a hundred believers in 1977. It is popularly known in the Philippines as Ang Dating Daan (English: The Old Path; abbreviated as ADD), the title of its flagship radio and television program and currently the longest-running religious program in the Philippines[4] with Eliseo Soriano as its "Overall Servant" (Former title: "Presiding Minister").

Members Church of God International believes that the Almighty God, the Father sent his begotten Son, Jesus Christ, instrumental in the establishment of the "Church of God", first planted in Jerusalem and preached by the apostles. They believe that Gentile nations, including the Philippines, are partakers of the promise of eternal life, through belief in Jesus Christ and the gospel and are not authorized by God to establish their own church, but mere members associated with the same "body" or the church written in the gospel by accepting it and executing the doctrines written by the apostles.[5] Guided by this scriptural principle, the church's registered name contains descriptive words "ang mga kaanib" in Tagalog or "members" in English to emphasize the group's association today, as "members" of the "Church of God" that is already established long time ago and was written in the Bible.

On April 25, 1980, in compliance with government regulations, Eliseo Soriano registered the group with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as Ang Mga Kaanib sa Iglesia ng Dios Kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Saligan ng Katotohan, sa Bansang Pilipinas (English: Members of the Church of God in Christ Jesus, Pillar and Ground of Truth in the Philippines). In 2004, its registered name was changed to "Members Church of God International" (Tagalog: Mga Kaanib Iglesia ng Dios Internasyonal) in line with the church's overseas expansion.

For them, the church's primary objective, as commanded by Jesus Christ, is to propagate the gospel unto all nations until the consummation of the ages, convert sinners to believe and glorify God and to make them qualify for the eternal life in heaven.[5][6] Currently, MCGI is present in six inhabited continents of the world with more than 1,360 established local congregations.[7][8] Its flagship program Ang Dating Daan is being broadcast in more than 70 countries,[9] in five languages over terrestrial television, radio, internet and carried by at least seven satellites across the globe.[10]

They believe in God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit but they adopt a nontrinitarianism orientation, rejecting the Trinitarian concept that there is "one God in three co-equal persons", which for them is against the Bible. They believe that the Father is greater than all, greater than Jesus Christ as declared by Christ himself. They do not observe customs and traditions which they consider to have pagan origins incompatible with Christianity. MCGI members prefer themselves to be called and identified as plain "Christians".

MCGI is not related to the many Church of God groups that descended from the Barney Creek Meeting House revival of the late 19th century in the United States.

History

An ADD coordinating center of MCGI

The Members Church of God International in the Philippines rooted from a similar denomination, the Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Suhay ng Katotohanan (Church of God in Christ Jesus, Pillar and Support of the Truth) which was first led by Nicolas Antiporda Perez in Pulilan, Bulacan, Philippines in 1928. On December 10, 1936, the Church was registered with the Philippine government by Nicolas Antiporda Perez as first church Presiding Minister with a Central Office in Natividad St., Pasay, Rizal (now Pasay City). Since the year the church was established, church workers were being sent to the nearby provinces around Manila.

Nicolas Antiporda Perez, lead the church from 1928 until the time of his death in May 1975, the church was then a small group with less than hundred congregations.

After Perez's death in 1975, Levita Gugulan, the secretary-general of the church, succeeded as presiding minister; Soriano countered the authority of Gugulan. In February 21, 1976, Eliseo Soriano, the only ordained minister by Perez, together with 16 other members created a schism and began a new church organization called "Mga Kaanib Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Saligan ng Katotohanan sa Bansang Pilipinas" (translated as "Members Church of God in Christ Jesus, Pillar and Ground of Truth in the Philippine Nation") which was officially registered in 1977.[11]

In 1980, missionary works started and was first done in the towns of Pampanga and then, the neighboring provinces of Bulacan, Rizal, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, and Metro Manila. In the last quarter of 1980, the church launched the radio program Ang Dating Daan (ADD). Through the local radio station DWWA 1206 kHz, ADD was heard in many parts of the Philippine Archipelago. The program became popular in the Philippines because of its live question and answer portion. In 1983, the program kicked off its national television appearance through Intercontinental Broadcasting Channel 13. Ang Dating Daan as a program in radio made its stint in RJTV 29, PTV 4, SBN 21, and now UNTV.

In 2005, the church changed its name to "Members Church of God International". On January 7, 2006, the first live Bible exposition in the United States was held in Los Angeles, California. In 2008, Bible Expositions were conducted in the continent of Oceania bringing forth the first congregation in Papua New Guinea. In the same year, congregations were established in Ghana, West Africa as a result of a series of Bible studies in Africa. The early months of 2009 saw the Church introduced in Latin America.[12]

A schism in MCGI happened in 2009 when Willy Santiago, one of the bible readers of Eliseo Soriano in his radio and TV programs had a dispute over the church leadership succession and "erratic" changes in church doctrines (such as prostrating towards the east in prayer and Sabbath). This resulted twelve MCGI members including Willy Santiago to split from the group on October 2009 and established a new religion, the Members Church of God in Jesus Christ Worldwide or MCGJCW, with membership now consists mostly of former MCGI followers.[13]

Organization and administration

The ADD Convention Center, the MCGI headquarters.

The organization is managed by the MCGI Central Administration under the MCGI Workers Ministry. It is composed of the Overall Servants (Tagalog: Aliping Pangkalahatan or Lingkod Pangkalahatan), council of Helpers of the Ministry (Tagalog: Katulong ng Pangangasiwa abbreviated as "KNP") and Church Workers (Tagalog: Manggagawa).[14]

Overall Servants

Currently, Eliseo Soriano is the Overall Servant to MCGI (formerly called as Presiding Minister or Tagapangasiwang Pangkalahatan in Tagalog) and his deputy, Daniel Razon is the Assistant to the Overall Servant (formerly called as Vice Presiding Minister or Pangalawang Tagapangasiwang Pangkalahatan in Tagalog).[15] They supervise the entire organization, implement policies and projects, teach the Helpers of the Ministry (formerly called as Assistants to the Administration, Ministers-in-Charge, abbreviated as "MIC" and Officers-in-Charge, abbreviated as "OIC") and Church Workers all the doctrines of Christ and oversee rightful execution of duties and responsibilities assigned to them, including other officials in various church ministries and organizations.[14] The Overall Servant prepares the outline of Biblical topics (Tagalog: paksa) and preach sermons.[16] A part of it will be delivered and discussed by his deputy. Preaching of Biblical topic is done by the Overall Servants, either live or recorded, which is being aired in all MCGI local congregations. They also personally take time to resolve spiritual and personal problems of members every Thanksgiving gathering, during the consultation period.[16]

Helpers of the Ministry and Workers

Helpers of the Ministry supervise a church "Division" (Tagalog: Dibisyon) referring to a geographical region in the Philippines or group of countries in a continent such as Asia Oceania.[17] Area Servants (Tagalog: Tagapangasiwang Pampook, abbreviated as "TP") oversee a church "District" (Tagalog: Distrito) referring to one Philippine province.[14] Assigned Church Workers administer various church services such as Prayer Meetings, Worship Services, Indoctrination Sessions, Bible Studies, Bible Expositions, and Thanksgiving in local congregations.[14] They are allowed to communicate official memorandum signed by the Overall Servants and preside over matters and activities concerning the local church. Brethren can personally seek spiritual or personal advice from Workers, who were trained during ministerial classes,[18] in giving Biblical advice and recommendations.

Funding

Much of their funding is provided by voluntary contributions from members and personal donations from the Overall Servants. MCGI does not practice tithing and neither accept any contribution or donation from non-members nor offer any religious service in return for any financial payment.[16][19][20]

Propagation and evangelism

24/7 satellite broadcast

MCGI is using the modern satellite technology in propagating the Word of God and to reach more souls in every nation possible. MCGI's Ang Dating Daan (ADD) television program that started in the Philippines is translated in different languages via The Old Path (TOP) Channel for English-speaking countries, TV Verdade for Portuguese-speaking countries and TV La Verdad for Spanish-speaking population aired via satellite in almost 70 countries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Beliefs and fundamental doctrines

God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit

Members Church of God International believes in the Almighty God, the Father, the begotten Son, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit but it adopts a nontrinitarianism orientation. The church rejects the traditional doctrine of trinity mainly on its concept that there is "one God in three co-equal persons", which for them, is against the Bible.[21] The church believes that the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are not perfectly equal with each other.[21] Adherents believe that the Father and Christ are greater than the Holy Spirit which is being sent by the Father and Christ. They also consider the Father is greater than Jesus Christ, the head of Christ and greater than all.[21]

The Almighty God is also called as "God of Israel" citing Exo 5:1, the creator of the universe (Acts 14:15),[5][22] with his Son, Jesus Christ (John 1:1-14). God cannot lie.[23] God is not omniscient[24] (he does not know ahead of time all future human actions and choices), and God is not omnipresent (he created hell but is not there).

Jesus Christ is the Father's only Begotten Son[5] (in Romanized Greek: Monogenēs theos) as mentioned in John 1:18. For them, Christ is the Wonderful, Counselor, a true and Mighty God,[5] Prince of Peace referred in Isa 9:6. He is the only savior of mankind and the only way to the kingdom of God in heaven (Acts 14:15, 1 Cor 8:5-7, John 14:6; 14:1).[5] He is recognized as the Apostle, High Priest (Heb 3:1) and Mediator (1 Tim 2:5) of the church. They believe that Christ descended on earth from the bosom of the Father, suffered for the redemption of sin, died on the cross, resurrected after three days, ascended to heaven and sat on the right side of God.[25] Christ is talking and acting according to the instruction of the Father (John 12:49; 5:19; 14:10).[26] The church believes in the pre-existence of Jesus Christ in spirit before he was born and manifest in flesh and already teaching the prophets by his spirit.[27]

The Holy Spirit is the "comforter" citing John 14:26, sent by the Father and Christ, to give spiritual happiness and to help the brethren in his or her weaknesses, and to console a believer in times of persecution and trials (Rom 8:26).[22]

Prayer

Prayer is a basic doctrine in MCGI. All church gatherings, either spiritual or socio-civic, begin and end with prayers. The church believes that it is a commandment of God to live a prayerful life based on 1 The 5:17.[28] Praying repetitiously is prohibited.[29] To encourage its members to pray, MCGI launched an exclusive 24/7 prayer service website on March 6, 2011, enabling access to continuous singing of praises and hourly community prayer to God.[30] They believe that it is prohibited to pray in public just to be seen (Mat 6:5). As a discipline, they refrain from showing the act of praying on their television broadcasts, either live or recorded, in public. In November 2013, MCGI launched a community prayer service on UNTV Life and UNTV Radyo La Verdad 1350 kHz. However, only the audio of the community prayer is being aired, to encourage non-brethren to join and participate in praying to God, without necessarily being seen publicly.[31]

Bible

MCGI believes that only the Bible or the Holy Scriptures, composed of 66 inspired books, teaches the full wisdom of God for the salvation of man and that no other books should be used as basis for serving God and Jesus Christ.[5]

Relevance of the church

Members of the Church of God International believe that the church built by the Father through Jesus Christ is relevant to salvation.[25][26][32][33][34] They also believe that the church has a vital influence in a person's thinking, character, priorities and beliefs.[32]

The Church of God in the Bible

Jesus Christ established the church (Mat 16:18),[25] the "Church of God" (2 Cor 1:1, 1 Tim 3:15), not his own but of the Father (Heb 3:4).[26] It is the congregation of the apostles, prophets, teachers and others, and was first planted in the city of Jerusalem, where the preaching of salvation started (Luke 24:47),[26] which was later on scattered and preached by the apostles in different parts of Asia Minor (Acts 8:1, Gal 1:22).[25][26]

They believe that God is "calling" those people with determination to serve him, bringing them in his fold (1 Pet 1:15-16, 1 Cor 1:9; 1:2), teaching them righteousness after baptism, for their sins to be covered by the priceless blood of Christ poured in Mount Calvary, for the redemption of sin, to make them qualify for life eternal in heaven (Phi 1:27, Eph 2:10; 4:1; 4:10; 4:14).[25][6]

MCGI teaches that Jesus Christ loved the church, sacrificed and gave himself for it, and he will save the church (Eph 5:23).[33] Christ is the "head" of the "body" or the church (Col 1:18).[32] Inside the Church of God, the Lord Jesus Christ and the apostles teach the pure and undefiled religion, written as thrēskeia in the Greek Bible (pronounced as thrace-ki’-ah) which means "worshipping" or the observance of something related to worship. It is where the true religion and worship is being practiced.[32]

People of God in the last days

Members of the Church of God International believe that prophecies written in the Bible are being fulfilled in our days, and the spirit of prophecy is the testimony of Jesus (Rev 19:10).[35] They believe that there will be God's people at the time of the end or in the "last days", citing a prophecy written in Dan 12:4; 12:9-10.[35][36] For the MCGI, the advent of the preaching of the "true church" among the Gentiles, referring to all nations outside of Israel (Eph 2:11-12), including the Philippines, is a fulfillment of a Biblical prophecy in Mal 1:11 which states that the name of the Lord God of Israel shall be great among the Gentiles, and will start "from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same". The people of God will offer incense, not a literal incense, but "prayers" (Rev 5:8) to the God of Israel.[35][37]

They also believe that the prophecies written in Isa 24:15 and Jer 30:19-24 were fulfilled in the Philippines and the Church of God International. Prophet Isaiah mentioned about people giving glory to the Lord God of Israel in the "coastlands of the sea in the east" (Revised Standard Version) and "isles of the sea in the east" (King James Version).[36] The MCGI says that the Philippines is a nation with 7,107 islands, geographically located in the Far East direction in the Pacific Ocean, formerly called as "Las Islas Filipinas" (English: Philippine Islands) in honor of King Philip II of Spain.[35] According to MCGI, it is the only country in Asia that believes in the Bible and that takes the Bible as the authority of their faith.[37] Meanwhile, Jeremiah mentioned about people of God in the last days, who will come out with praises and thanksgiving unto the God of Israel, "their nobles shall be of themselves", and "their governor shall proceed from the midst of them". They "will start from few", but God promised that "I will multiply them" and "they shall not be small".[36] They believe that prophet Jeremiah was ordained by the Lord as "prophet unto the nations" based on Jer 1:5.[36]

The MCGI says that aside from starting as a small group in the "east" direction, it is the only congregation in the "last days" that offers a weekly sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the "God of Israel".[35] Further, their overall servant came from among the group he leads and did not came from any other religious group and currently in the "west" to preach the gospel.[35][36]

Members of the Church of God in Bible

They believe that Gentile nations including the Philippines, are partakers of the promise of eternal life (1 John 2:25), through belief in Jesus Christ and the gospel, but are not authorized by God to establish their own church, but mere members associated with the same body or church (Eph 3:6, Col 1:18, 1 Cor 12:27) written in the gospel, by accepting and executing the doctrines written by the apostles (1 John 1:3-4).[25][36][37] The MCGI teaches that we are commanded by God to cleave with the right group (Rom 12:9), to have fellowship (1 John 1:3-4) with God and Jesus Christ, and to disassociate ourselves with false preachers or groups, especially to idol worshippers, as mentioned in Rom 16:17-18 and 2 Cor 6:17.[32]

The church mission

The MCGI believes that Jesus Christ delegated the task of preaching the Word of God, on a global scale, to his apostles based on Mat 28:19-20 and fulfilling this commandment is their primary objective.[38] MCGI aims to propagate the gospel on earth until the consummation of the ages. They believe that only the church can teach the wisdom of God for the salvation of mankind citing Luke 8:1-3, Eph 3:10 and 2 Tim 3:14-17.[5] They believe that this effort is geared towards converting sinners to believe and glorify God (Acts 2:38).

Membership

Baptism is a key part in their doctrines. Membership is conferred through immersion baptism of adults.

Indoctrination classes are required prior to joining the organization. The classes are composed of nine lessons concerning church doctrines prepared by the Presiding Minister Eliseo Soriano. Indoctrinees must fully accept the doctrines taught during the indoctrination before they can be baptized.[39]

The church rejects infant baptism. Members not living in accordance with the church's teachings may be excommunicated, or expelled, from the Church.[40]

Members are required to be modest in dress and grooming. Women are prohibited from cutting their hair and wearing expensive jewelry and denim pants, and men are prohibited from having long hair. They are strictly prohibited from drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, using drugs, and gambling.

The MCGI keeps its formal number of members but does not openly reveal it. Thousands of local chapters are scattered throughout the Philippines and abroad because of increasing number of membership through mass baptisms, which gained an average of 5,000 quarterly.[41]

Places of worship and church gatherings

ADD Central Compound

Located in Apalit Pampanga (Central Luzon region), the 10-hectare ADD Compound is the Philippine headquarters of MCGI. It houses the ADD Convention Center, the chapel, baptistry, MCGI Central Administration Office, dormitories for Church officers and volunteers, transient home, orphanages, mini-hospital (ADD Infirmary), school building for La Verdad Christian College (LVCC) and houses for the ministers and workers.

ADD Convention Center

Main article: ADD Convention Center

Chapel

A multipurpose venue for Church services such as 24/7 community prayer and praise-singing, Mass Indoctrination sessions, prayer meetings and worship services. It also serves as extension of the ADD Convention Center during International Thanksgivings.

Locale and Coordinating Center

The Church Locales and Coordinating Centers (also known as MCGI Satellite Monitoring Centers) are established in communities in the Philippines and abroad, where brethren meet weekly to attend various Church services and host Indoctrination sessions. Most Locales are equipped with satellite dishes and broadband connection to receive real-time broadcast feeds coming from the MCGI headquarters for regular and special religious gatherings and Worldwide Bible Expositions. Officers and assigned Church workers at the Locale are ready to receive inquiries about schedules of Church services, Indoctrination sessions in their area and other concerns regarding membership in the Church. From 1,280[42] in 2014, the number of monitoring centers increased to 1,360[43] in 2015.

Criticism

Since 1980, there have been conflicts between religious organizations Iglesia ni Cristo ("Church of Christ", INC) and the Members Church of God International (MCGI) when MCGI Presiding Minister Eliseo Soriano started his radio program Ang Dating Daan (ADD). Through his program, he discussed biblical issues and "exposed" what he believes are wrong doctrines of other religious groups, including those of INC. In 2001, after 21 years of reticence, the INC launched its own program, Ang Tamang Daan (English: The Right Path), as a direct response for the first time to Ang Dating Daan and to debate and rebuke the claims of Eliseo Soriano, featuring video footages and recordings of ADD hosts as issues were tackled.

Records

The Ang Dating Daan Chorale of MCGI officially broke the record of the Iglesia ni Cristo as the World's Largest Gospel Choir in the Guinness Book of World Records. Consisting of 8,688 choir members, the ADD Chorale render religious hymns during the 35th anniversary of the religious TV and radio program Ang Dating Daan at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 12, 2015. The original record holder was the Iglesia ni Cristo's Centennial Choir (4,745 members) during the church's centennial celebration in the Philippine Arena on July 27, 2014.[44]

References

  1. ↑ Soriano, Eliseo. "Twitter: @BroEliSoriano". twitter.com/BroEliSoriano. Twitter. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  2. ↑ "From the Philippines to Brazil: MCGI’s Last Quarter of 2014’s Big Events and Recognitions". MCGI. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  3. ↑ "Ang Dating Daan’s 34th Anniversary: An example to a peaceful and beneficial celebration". Buenos Aficionado. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "Ang Dating Daan". angdatingdaan.org. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
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  6. 1 2 "MCGI Mission and Discipline". mcgi.org (Wayback Machine). Archived from the original on August 30, 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
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  8. ↑ http://www.mcgi.org/mcgi-kicks-off-2016-with-international-thanksgiving-to-god-celebration/
  9. ↑ http://www.mcgi.org/broadcasts/television/
  10. ↑ http://www.mcgi.org/broadcasts/satellite/
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  13. ↑ "About MCGJCW The History". Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  14. 1 2 3 4 "MCGI Ministries (Workers)". mcgi.org.
  15. ↑ "MCGI Leaders". mcgi.org.
  16. 1 2 3 "MCGI Gatherings and Church Services (Thanksgiving)". mcgi.org.
  17. ↑ http://mcgi.org.au/
  18. ↑ https://twitter.com/mcgidotorg/status/406744899522809856
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  20. ↑ "Pangkalahatang tanong: Bakit hindi kayo tumatanggap ng abuloy sa hindi pa kaanib sa inyong iglesia?". www.angdatingdaan.org.
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  22. 1 2 "T352-Dios Ama, Anak at Espiritu Santo ay may kani-kaniyang katangian, pakipaliwanag lahat ng kanilang katangian". ADD by Demand (YouTube).
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  24. ↑ "Alam ba ng Dios ang lahat ng bagay na hindi natin nakikita". www.angdatingdaan.org. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  25. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "MCGI Teachings & Beliefs". www.mcgi.org (Wayback archive). Archived from the original on March 26, 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  26. 1 2 3 4 5 "Salvation Outside the True Church (Part 2 of 2)". www.controversyextraordinary.com.
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  28. ↑ "Worldwide sychronized prayers for MCGI starts". mcgi.org.
  29. ↑ "The Rosary: An Invention of Fools Fooling Other Fools". http://www.controversyextraordinary.com.
  30. ↑ http://www.mcgi.org/mcgi-launches-247-prayer-service-site/
  31. ↑ "Bro. Eli Soriano to Launch Community Prayer Service through UNTV". http://www.elisoriano.com.
  32. 1 2 3 4 5 "Vitality of religion to salvation". esoriano.wordpress.com.
  33. 1 2 "Church is relevant to salvation". www.controversyextraordinary.com.
  34. ↑ "The Church of God is needed for salvation". esoriano.wordpress.com.
  35. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "God-inspired Prophecies about a Poor Nation and a Nobody Like Brother Eli". www.controversyextraordinary.com.
  36. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "From the East to the West: Part 2)". www.controversyextraordinary.com.
  37. 1 2 3 "From the East to the West". www.controversyextraordinary.com.
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  39. ↑ http://www.mcgi.org/en/teachings_and_works/beliefs/
  40. ↑ http://www.mcgi.org/en/welcome/visitor_information/visitor_q_and_a/
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  42. ↑ http://www.mcgi.org/history-making-south-america-hosts-mcgis-first-itg-2014/
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  44. ↑ "Ang Dating Daan Chorale breaks largest gospel choir-world record". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 13, 2015.

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