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The next WCGIP will be September 9-18, 2008 in JERUSALEM!
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE
6TH WCGIP, 2006 - Philippines!
September 11 - 17, 2006, Davao, Philippines
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HERE to see photos of the event!
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HERE to see videos of the event! (from WCGIP.org)
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HERE to see a user submitted video of the events on YouTube.
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HERE to see the story CBN ran of WCGIP 2006.
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HERE to read a Thank You letter from Monte Ohia, founder of the World Christian Gathering on Indigenous People movement.
It was an awesome gathering! We are overwhelmed by the many good things that God did in the week-long event. It will take us weeks to recover from them. God is good. Thank you very much to all of you who have given support through prayers, finances and time. The amount of support we had was tremendous! We have over 200 people who volunteered for the gathering- men, women, young people who served the participants all throughout the week. That truly is inspiring. Our support from churches and different Christian organizations all over the country is just fascinating. The gathering is far from success without them.
About 460 delegates came with representatives from 22 countries from different continents of the world. Indigenous People from many lands joined the more than 100 delegates from various Indigenous Tribes of the Philippines . Thanks for coming! It was a week of celebration using dance and music in worship to the Lord Jesus Christ. The workshops were an eye-opener to many of those who attended. The gathering affirmed the indigenous peoples’ significant role in the Body of Christ. We are indeed excited for the impact the gathering will create in the nations. Monte Ohia, WCGIP’s Founding Chairman said “It has lit a fire of revival for the nations”.
There are many more things we would like to share to you in the coming days. For now, we would just like to be grateful to all of you who have made the WCGIP-Philippines a great success! See you in Israel for the 7th WCGIP in 2008!
Please log on to the 6th WCGIP website
www.wcgip.org for pictures and more updates about the Gathering. If you are having trouble with the labeling of the DVDs you bought, we apologize for the mix up. We are doing back work on this to correct it.
All For His Glory,
PIO ARCE, Chairman, WCGIP 2006
WCGIP-Philippines
www.wcgip.org
www.tribalmission.org
The 6th World Christian Gathering on Indigenous People (WCGIP) held last September 11-17 was a resounding success! Glory to God.
The presence of God is so strong during the gathering. There was enormous freedom to worship God! We witness how indigenous dances & instruments were used to worship the Lord! One participant described his experience as "drinking, bathing and flowing along the river of God 's glory!"
The peace of God is overwhelming. I have lots of concerns during the gathering from food, accommodation, transportation, finances – logistics of the conference I was constantly on the run attending to different needs. It was really God who strengthens me throughout the event. Thank God for prayer partners who stand with me throughout the week it was my means to survive & experience victory.
Three weeks have passed and I am still savoring my glorious experience in WCGIP. You may read inspiring stories about the gathering and interesting pictures to see in the website: www.wcgip.org.
One highlight of the gathering is the experience of Monte Ohia, a Maori from New Zealand and the WCGIP Chief organizer. He shared with us; WCGIP is 22nd on his list of things to do. No wonder since the gathering in Sweden last August 2005 we only received 6 emails from him! While sharing this he was sited on a chair and acted like falling sideways on the chair to show to us his situation. Most of the Keepers of the Vision of WCGIP felt that the gathering in Israel on 2008 will be the last. But they were charge up revived and vision renewed during the gathering.
In fact they are coming back to Davao for the "WCGIP Keepers of the Vision Summit" on January 15-17, 2007 . The vision for WCGIP-Youth was also birthed!. Also after several attempt (Australia & Hawaii), every one of the keepers of the vision agreed to finally set up WCGIP - Headquarter and they have chosen Davao City ! Hallelujah! (They saw that the gathering has a structure but as indigenous people did not felt being choked by the structure.) It's an honor and a privilege to be chosen as the host country and host city of WCGIP . I thought we are merely hosting an event... but God has other plans beyond my imagination.
One of the things that God affirmed during the Gathering was the gift of servant hood of the Filipinos. You may have been aware that Filipinos are known all over the world as domestic helpers. I often asked, why would God allow it to happen, we are gifted & skilled people besides most of our overseas contract workers finished a degree in college/university?? Why would they end up as domestic helpers, nannies and nowadays care givers? I heard about wonderful testimonies how God used our OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers) in proclaiming His gospel but it remains an unsettled issue for me. God transformed my heart during the gathering, I was affirmed and finally I understood that we are uniquely gifted by God not as "slaves of other nations" but "servants of God to the nations". It is not something I should be ashamed but something I should be proud of . . . Delegates, appreciate the hospitality and the kindness we accorded as we served them.
I covet your prayer for the WCGIP Leaders Summit this January. Please pray for availability of everyone on the proposed date. Also pray for wisdom and discernment as they plan for the direction of WCGIP for the coming years. Please pray for us (Beng, Pio, Sonia, Lilet, Sherelle) as we coordinate this activiy.
I would love to hear your stories on how God is working in your life. Please feel free to also share any prayers concerns I could bring to God’s throne.
Blessings,
SISTER BENG J. BICALDO
Managing Director
www.tribalmission.org
www.wcgip.org
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