The 2025 Thanksgiving Program for the office workers of the Central Luzon Conference (CLC) began bright and early at 5 a.m. for a meaningful celebration of gratitude and reflection. The program opened with heartfelt testimonies from Belen Deapera, Christine Mariano, and Auden Budoy, who shared the challenges and trials they faced this year, highlighting how God’s goodness sustained them and gave them hope for the year ahead.
One of the major highlights of the program was the inspirational message delivered by President Pr. Noel Galang, grounded from Psalms 103:1–5. In his message, he emphasized three powerful truths about God that every worker can hold onto with confidence and gratitude.
First, he spoke about God’s faithfulness, reminding everyone that while human beings naturally struggle with faithlessness, God’s unwavering faithfulness empowers believers to remain steadfast. Next is God’s mercy; though people may often act without mercy, a grateful heart, shaped by God’s compassion, enables us to treat others with kindness. Finally, God’s power that strengthens us and transforms our weakness into effectiveness. He concluded by encouraging everyone to continue living with gratitude, because God is faithful, merciful, and powerful.
After the message, Pr. Rene Montoya, the Executive Secretary, recognized several outstanding office workers by presenting special awards to those who served God’s work, by setting a living example of Christian priority in the workplace.
The program continued with the offering of gratitude, led by Sir Wayne Fofue, the Treasurer, followed by the prayer of thanksgiving offered by Pr. Ronnie Almazan, Publishing Director, and the benediction by Pr. Danilo Anillo, Ministerial Secretary. All these leaders represented the unified support of the CLC administration.
The event concluded with a fellowship breakfast, allowing all workers to connect and celebrate the unity and joy that come from thankful hearts.
