Saturday, May 06, 2006

TESTING READINESS FOR FIELDWORK

THREE TYPES OF TESTS ARE GIVEN TO TEST VOLUNTEER'S READINESS FOR FIELDWORK

1. WRITTEN TEST - INDIVIDUAL



2. ORAL TEST - INDIVIDUAL










3. UNDERSTANDING TESTS - COMPETETION TEST PLAYED BY TEAMS




The Judges


The Champion

SOS 2006 TRAINING

OVERVIEW OF TRAINING SESSIONS

Day 1
PRELIMINARY ACTIONS
REGISTRATION



SESSION 1-1 INITIATION TO THE CHURCH PLANTING PROJECT (Opening Rally)
Message: SOS 2006 Theme - `Mobility’

Day 2
SESSION 2-1 IT’S ALL ABOUT CHURCH PLANTING
SESSION 2-2 WE ARE HERE TO PLANT A CHURCH
SESSION 2-3 ORGANIZED TO PLANT A CHURCH
SESSION 2-4 FOCUS ON THE CHURCH PLANTING VOLUNTEER
SESSION 2-5 CHURCH PLANTING IS SPIRITUAL CONQUEST (Evening Rally)

Day 3
SESSION 3-1 CONTACT STEP IN CHURCH PLANTING
SESSION 3-2 CAUSING PEOPLE TO BECOME SEEKERS
SESSION 3-3 PERSON TO PERSON METHODS
SESSION 3-4 LARGE GROUP CONTACT METHODS
SESSION 3-5 BECOMING STRONGER THAN THE STRONGM (Evening Rally)

Day 4
SESSION 4-1 CONVERT STEP IN CHURCH PLANTING
SESSION 4-2 FACILITATING CONVERSION
SESSION 4-3 LESSONS FOR CONVERSION
SESSION 4-4 CONVERT STEP LARGE GROUP METHOD
SESSION 4-5 MGHTY MEN (Evening Rally)

Day 5
SESSION 5-1 CONGREGATE STEP IN CHURCH PLANTING
SESSION 5-2 REALIZING THE SOS CHURCH PLANTING GOAL:
Core Group Formation & Conservation
SESSION 5-3 THE RECORDS OF THE NEW CHURCH PLANT
SESSION 5-4 THE JOURNEY OF THE NEW CHURCH MEMBER
SESSION 5-5 CHURCH PLANTING TEAMS (First Team Meeting)

Day 6

SESSION 6-1 CHURCH PLANTING FIELDWORK ESSENTIALS
SESSION 6-2 JOBS & PROCEDURES TOWARDS CHURCH PLANTING
(General Assembly followed by Split Training Sessions)
SESSION 6-3 TESTING READINESS FOR CHURCH PLANTING
SESSION 6-4 PREPARING FOR FIELDWORK (Strategic Team Meeting)
SESSION 6-5 COMMISIONING NIGHT (Awarding & Final Evening Rally)



MOBILITY! POSES DURING ISABELA TRAINING

WHO CAN DO THIS BEST?







Friday, May 05, 2006

USAPANG PAMILYA MOVIES BY APMM NOW AN SOS CONTACT TOOL

Pastor Peter Banzon explains the use of Usapang PAmilya Movies

SOS uses all possible means to get contacts and get into people's homes with the objective of getting a schedule for a Bible study. APMM has placed into the hands of the church planting volunteers a valuable tool - portable dvd's and Usapang Pamilya movies on cd's.

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD BIBLE SCHOOLS PROVIDE VENUE FOR SOS TRAINING

Volunteers are sworn in to the week-long training process held in SEFTON, Isabela

Efforts and resources are being integreated for church planting. Our Bible schools are greatly contributing to harvest 5000 churches in 2010 by hosting the training of SOS church planting teams: Immanuel Bible College in Cebu, Sefton Training Center in Isabela, Luzon Bible College in Pangasinan and vangel Bible College in Bicol.

NINE TRAINING TEAMS FORMED DURING PAGHANAS 2006

SOS church planting projects are simulatenously done in nine areas this year 2006: Isabela, Pangasinan, Kalinga, Cavite, Bataan, Bicol, Cebu, Leyte and Cagayan. Nine training teams were formed after a two day training for trainers called 'Paghanas' in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines.


SOS Director Pastor Rey Calusay explains `Mobility"


Trainers

Area Facilitators



215 JOIN `BIYAHE TAYO' CAMPAIGN

Two hundred fifteen church planting volunteers including the teams of trainers from the island of Panay traveled to join church planting teams in Luzon, Cebu and Leyte from April 10 to May 8, 2006


FAMILYNAME -FIRSTNAME -AGE -SEX- HOMECHURCH- PLACEOFORIGIN -AREA ASSIGNMENT

1. Abagatnan Joey 41 Male FARM, INC. R.C Cavite
2. Abagatnan John 45 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Bicol
3. Abello Gina 44 Female Maloco A/G Aklan, Ibajay Pangasinan
4. Acepcion Myrna 29 Female FARM, INC R.C Isabela
5. Agregorio Jenny 26 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Pangasinan
6. Aguihap Ediliza 21 Female Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Pangasinan
7. Aguilar John Emmanuel 38 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Isabela
8. Alajar Margarita 34 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Kalinga
9. Alarcon Junida 16 Female Carles A/G Iloilo, Carles Leyte
10. Alarcon Hadji 27 Male Carles A/G Iloilo, Carles Leyte
11. Alaro Christy 20 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Cavite
12. Albaladejo Christopher 17 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Kalinga
13. Albaladejo Mae Teresa 24 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Kalinga
14. Aldamero Liza 33 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Bicol
15. Alera Rose 18 Female Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Pangasinan
16. Almanzor Leonore Female Sara A/G Iloilo, Sara Cavite
17. Almonguera Jame 29 Male Ajuy Mission, Iloilo Iloilo, Ajuy Pangasinan
18. Alogon Arly 17 Male Sigma, A/G Capiz,Sigma Isabela
19. Alonzo Rogie Male Altavas Christian Fellowship Aklan, Altavas Pangasinan
20. Alvarez Rowena 34 Female Christian Sanctuary Fellowship Aklan, Buruanga Pangasinan
21. Ambrosio Ma. Talitha 25 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Bataan
22. Ambrosio John Andrew 23 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Bicol
23. Ambrosio Arnold Male FARM, INC. R.C. Isabela
24. Ambrosio Rizia 15 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Isabela
25. Andong Jubail 24 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Isabela
26. Andrada Malou Female Negros Leyte
27. Andrade Ronelyn 17 Female New Assemblie of God Aklan, Kalibo Pangasinan
28. Andrade Rowena 30 Female New Assemblie of God Aklan, Kalibo Pangasinan
29. Aninacion Avelino 53 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Isabela
30. Aranas Bernardita 49 Female Mt. Hope Assembly Iloilo City Bataan
31. Aranas Famela 20 Female Mt. Hope Assembly Iloilo City Bicol
32. Arguelles Angie 17 Female Ivisan Full Gospel Assembly Capiz, Ivisan Pangasinan
33. Arsing Teresita 50 Female The Living Faith Christian Assembly Aklan, Buruanga Pangasinan
34. Artates Harrison 39 Male FARM, INC. R.C Pangasinan
35. Ascaño Daniel Chris 23 Male Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Bicol
36. Atanque Rommel Male Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Dumaguete-Cebu
37. Atienza Jedidiah 14 Male Church on the Rock A/G Aklan, Malay Isabela
38. Aurelio Quennie Ayen 19 Female Word of Hope A/G Aklan, New Washinton Bicol
39. Avanceña Gelyn 21 Female Sigma A/G Capiz, Sigma Kalinga
40. Baclas Jhe-ar 31 Male Mt. Hermon Christian Fellowship Iloilo, Banate Bataan
41. Bagoy Junjie 32 Male SMYRNA Christian church Iloilo, Carles Kalinga
42. Bais Elmo Male Iloilo, Dingle Pangasinan
43. Balatongli Sharey 28 Male Sharown Christian Tabernacle Iloilo Leyte
44. Balerado Merlinda 51 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Isabela
45. Bascos Florentina 70 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Cavite
46. Bayaton Junie 26 Male FARM, INC. Negros Bataan
47. Bela-ong Rolly 30 Male Sharown Christian Tabernacle Iloilo Leyte
48. Belicano Rex 47 Male San Enrique First A/G Iloilo, San Ebrique Kalinga
49. Beluso Leovil 15 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Isabela
50. Beluso Haziel 20 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Kalinga
51. Beluso Richie Gay 18 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Kalinga
52. Billones Val John Paul 19 Male Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Bicol
53. Billones Val Rianne Male Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Cavite
54. Billones Verna Lisa 19 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Pangasinan
55. Blancaflor Dorothy 25 Female Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Leyte
56. Bonilla Christine Hope 21 Female Christian Worship Center Iloilo, Pototan Pangasinan
57. Borja Edwin Male FARM, INC. R.C Isabela
58. Borja Christopher Evan 17 Male FARM, INC R.C. Isabela
59. Borja Philip Alvin 18 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Kalinga
60. Bornales Giovanni 49 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Isabela
61. Borres, Jr. Alberto 61 Male Church of the Living God Iloilo, Anilao Pangasinan
62. Bulgar,Jr. Isidro 23 Male FARM, INC. Iloilo Isabela
63. Bustillo Madel 58 Female FARM, INC. R. C. Pangasinan
64. Bustillo Felizardo Male FARM, INC. R.C. Pangasinan
65. Butalon Arlyn 22 Female New Panay A/G Capiz, Panay Isabela
66. Caballero Lina 41 Female Alimodian A/G Iloilo, Alimodian Leyte
67. Caballero Benigno 42 Male Alimodian A/G Iloilo, Alimodian Leyte
68. Cabarles Cel Shama 16 Female FARM, INC. R.C Isabela
69. Calusay Rowena Female Iloilo Iloilo City Bicol
70. Calusay Rhodora Female Iloilo Iloilo City Bicol
71. Calusay Reynaldo Male FARM, INC. R.C. Bicol
72. Calusay Ben Judah 19 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Bicol
73. Calusay Zenaida Female FARM, INC. R.C. Isabela
74. Calusay Joses 16 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Isabela
75. Capapas Diomedes 41 Male FARM, INV. R.C. Pangasinan-Abra
76. Castillo Remedios 61 Female FARM, INC. R.C Dumaguete-Cebu
77. Casuncad Tony 20 Male Malinao A/G Aklan, Malinao Pangasinan
78. Chan William Dao A/G Capiz, Dao Leyte
79. Chavez Cirilo 25 Male San Jose Antique Antique, San Jose Isabela
80. Clasa JeaneRose 19 Female Ibajay Full Gospel Center A/G Aklan, Ibajay Cavite
81. Colongon Phil Iloilo, Sara Cavite
82. Colongon Michelle Iloilo, Sara Cavite
83. Comeda Michal 28 Male San Enrique First A/G Iloilo, San Enrique Kalinga
84. Comeda Concordio 53 Male San Enrique First A/G Iloilo, San Enrique Kalinga
85. Cornel Maristela 30 Female FARM, INC R.C Cavite
86. Cortezano Mary Ann 44 Female Full Gospel A/G Capiz, Pres.Roxas Isabela
87. Cortezano Marion 41 Male Full Gospel A/G Capiz, Pres.Roxas Isabela
88. Crespo Yolly 32 Female Sigma A/G Capiz, Sigma Isabela
89. Dalisay Reuben 20 Male Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Pangasinan
90. Dalisay Nathan 18 Male Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Pangasinan
91. Dapadap Rene 27 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Bicol
92. Daradar Elvie Female FARM, INC. R.C. Bataan
93. De Juan Precyl 24 Female Altavas Christian Fellowship Aklan, Altavas Bicol
94. De Juan Jemlita 24 Female The Living Faith Christian Assembly Aklan, Buruanga Panagasinan
95. Degoma Sulpicio Male Mt. Hope Assembly Iloilo City Isabela
96. Del Rosario Mybelle 20 Female Mt. Hope Assembly Iloilo City Leyte
97. Dela Cruz Miani 48 Female Altavas Christian Fellowship Aklan, Altavas Cavite
98. Dela Cruz John Mar 25 Male New Assembly of God Aklan, Kalibo Bicol
99. Dela Cruz Jean Female Mt. Hope Assembly Iloilo City Leyte
100. Dela Cruz Teresita 49 Female FARM, INC R.C. Isabela
101. Delos Santos Wilma 22 Female Balasan Christian Mission Center Iloilo, Balasan Cavite
102. Delos Santos Elisa Female FARM, INC. R.C. Cavite
103. Demure Carmelo 19 Male San Enrique First A/G Iloilo, San Enrique Kalinga
104. Demure Johny 56 Male San Enrique First A/G Iloilo, San Enrique Kalinga
105. Dy Gerald Male FARM, INC. R.C. Bataan
106. Epe Ramil 27 Male Mt. Zion church New Assembly Iloilo, Batad Isabela
107. Española Everette 31 Male New A/G Aklan, Kalibo Bataan
108. Española Elisabeth 45 Female Mt. Hope Assembly Iloilo City Leyte
109. Española Melinda 18 Female Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Pangasinan
110. Esteban Lourence 26 Female Bingawan A/G Iloilo, Bingawan Isabela
111. Estebes Adrian 17 Male Sigma, A/G Capiz, Sigma Isabela
112. Estevez Felix Iloilo, Alimodian Pangasinan
113. Esther Angel 38 Female Christian Sanctuary Fellowship Aklan, Buruanga Pangasinan
114. Fabito Mhely 23 Female San fernando A/G Romblon Bataan
115. Factor Jun 29 Male New life Assembly Mission Church Capiz, Dumalag Isabela
116. Fagutao Dayleen 27 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Bicol
117. Fegarido Hazel Ann 16 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Bicol
118. Fegarido Antonio Male FARM, INC. R.C. Kalinga
119. Fernandez Rej 29 Male Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Bicol
120. Ferrer Clarita 45 Female New Life Assembly Mission Church Capiz, Dumalag Isabela
121. Ferrer Salvacion 48 Female New Life A/G Dumalag Capiz, Dumalag Isabela
122. Flores Necita 65 Female Altavas Christian Fellowship Altavas, Aklan Cavite
123. Flores Dionel Romblon Bicol
124. Francisco Juan 22 Male Mt. Hope Assembly Iloilo City Bicol
125. Francisco Melissa 22 Female Christian Worship Center Iloilo, Pototan Pangasinan
126. Fuentes Marita 56 Female FARM, INC R.C. Bataan
127. Fuentes Mark Julius 21 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Kalinga
128. Gabales Dhoretha 35 Female Wharf Christian Fellowship Guimaras Bicol
129. Gabayeron Mercy 39 Female Mt. Hope Assembly Iloilo City Bicol
130. Gallos Christine Female Altavas Christian Fellowship Aklan, Altavas Bicol
131. Gasendo, Jr. Nicanor 19 Male Jesus the Life Giver Fellowship Iloilo Pangasinan
132. Getano Romualdo 38 Male Tapaz, A/G Capiz, Tapaz Bataan
133. Getano Jane 40 Female Tapaz, A/G Capiz, Tapaz Bataan
134. Gregorio Ronalyne 22 Female Church on the Rock A/G Aklan, Malay Isabela
135. Isagan Perpetua 52 Female New A/G Aklan, Kalibo Pangasinan
136. Jabano, Jr. Rolando 20 Male Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Dumaguete-Cebu
137. Jacinto Dignita 65 Female FARM, INC. R.C.` Isabela
138. Jalipa Fhilcyn 28 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Kalinga
139. Jalipa Gomercinda 66 Female FAMR, INC. R.C. Pangasinan
140. Jambongana Jomel 20 Male Bingawan A/G Iloilo, Bingawan Isabela
141. Jaspio Remedios 43 Female Ivisan Full Gospel, A/G Capiz, Ivisan Cavite
142. Jaudian Sharon 18 Female Sara Christian Fellowship Iloilo, Sara Cavite
143. Javil Welson 17 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Pangasinan-Abra
144. Jennyviev Vesmonte 19 Female Goodnews Christian Church Antique, San Jose Pangasinan
145. Joya Harish 27 Male Sara Christian Fellowship Iloilo, Sara Cavite
146. Juanico Neri Lisa 17 Female Mt. Heron Christian Fellowship Iloilo, Banate Bataan
147. Juarez Christian 20 Male FARM, INC R.C Pangasinan
148. Juson Rolly 22 Male Wharf Christian Fellowship Guimaras Bicol
149. Labutong Noel 24 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Pangasinan
150. Lamb Peggy Female FARM, INC. R.C. Dumaguete-Cebu
151. Laraya Jenefa 17 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Bicol
152. Larazan Norman Male Negros Kalinga
153. Lee Stefany 24 Female Christian Worship Center Iloilo, Pototan Pangasinan
154. Legaspi Lemer Rose 22 Female Dacuton Christian fellowship Capiz, Dumarao Bataan
155. Lepalim Lucy 49 Female Mt. Hope Assembly Iloilo City Bataan
156. Lojera John Raymond 18 Male Sebaste A/G Antique, Sebaste Pangasinan
157. Lojera Generosa 56 Female Sebaste A/G Antique, Sebaste Pangasinan
158. Lojera Kohinoor 24 Female Sebaste A/G Antique, Sebaste Pangasinan
159. Lucindo Mary Jane 39 Female Panitan A/G Mission church Capiz, Panitan Bicol
160. Lumbo Gino Male Capiz, Cuartero Leyte
161. Magbanua, Jr. Armando Male Mt. Hope Assembly Iloilo City Bataan
162. Mallorca Norvel 18 Male Caticlan A/G Aklan, Malay Pangasinan
163. Managuit Bebiana 41 Female Patnongon Antique, A/G Antique, Patnongon Bataan
164. Marcelino Arlene 22 Female Sigma A/G Capiz, Sigma Kalinga
165. Marquez Christine 14 Female Balete A/G Aklan, Balete Pangasinan
166. Martinez Patricinio Panay A/G Capiz, Panay Bicol
167. Martinez Joanna Female Panay A/G Capiz, Panay Bicol
168. Martinez Jedidiah Pau; 15 Male Panay A/G Capiz, Panay Bicol
169. Martinez John David 12 Male Panay, A/G Capiz, Panay Bicol
170. Masangcay Merjan 20 Male Ibajay Full Gospel Center A/G Aklan, Ibajay Cavite
171. Mayo Marissa Female San Enrique A/G Iloilo, San Enrique Kalinga
172. Mazo Niño 25 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Isabela
173. Mijares Stephen 22 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Bataan
174. Millarez Christopher 31 Male FARM, INC. Manila Bataan
175. Millarez Theresa 29 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Bataan
176. Mojica Michael John 22 Male Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Cavite
177. Morata Rosita 46 Female Ark of Noah A/G Church Capiz, Jamindan Bicol
178. Mordeno Hazel 16 Female Word of Hope A/G Aklan, New Washington Bicol
179. Ocana Joel 56 Male Mt. Hope Assembly Iloilo City Kalinga
180. Olano Marizel Female Altavas Christian Fellowship Aklan, Altavas Bicol
181. Paclibar Leah 40 Female Christian Worship Center Iloilo, Pototan Pangasinan
182. Panes, Jr. Samuel 18 Male Sara Christian Fellowship Iloilo, Sara Cavite
183. Pastovero Melinda 39 Female NLAM Capiz, Dumalag Isabela
184. Patricio Chris Roger Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Bicol
185. Payas Rolly Male Tapaz, A/G Capiz, Tapaz Bataan
186. Perez Letecia 64 Female Christian Worship Center Iloilo, Pototan Pangasinan
187. Posadas Mario 55 Male Altavas Christian Fellowship Aklan, Altavas Cavite
188. Protasio Antonette 25 Female FARM, INC. R.C. Pangasinan
189. Quillen Leonor 34 Female Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Dumaguete-Cebu
190. Reci Morita Female Full Gospel A/G Capiz,Pres.Roxas Isabela
191. Resurrecion Mylene 26 Female Church on the Rock A/G Aklan, Malay Isabela
192. Robles Roger Male Balete A/G Aklan, Balete Pangasinan
193. Rojero Jonel 18 Male San Fernando A/G Romblon Bataan
194. Roon Mary Grace 14 Female San fernando A/G Romblon Bataan
195. Rosario Narciso 53 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Pangasinan
196. Saba Anna Lyn 22 Female Sebaste A/G Antique, Sebaste Pangasinan
197. Sales Richel 31 Female Church on the Rock A/G Aklan, Malay Isabela
198. Sales Edwin 29 Male Church on the Rock A/G Aklan, Malay Isabela
199. Salido Bernardo 57 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Isabela
200. Samas Genelyn 16 Female Buenavista A/G Guimaras Cavite
201. Sanchez Rhena Mt. Hope Assembly Iloilo City Dumaguete-Cebu
202. Simpas Jinky 16 Female Buenavista A/G Guimaras Cavite
203. Sobretodo Rayan 21 Male Tagsing A/G Iloilo, Tagsing Pangasinan
204. Soliva Bertam 35 Male Tagsing A/G Iloilo, Barbara Pangasinan
205. Suelto Marites 33 Female FARM, INC, R.C. Isabela
206. Tan Colley 19 Male Mt Hope Assembly Iloilo City Isabela
207. Tuliva Bygie Male Full gospel Center Church Iloilo City Bicol
208. Tumabiene Alex 45 Male FARM, INC. R.C. Isabela
209. Tumlos Erickson 27 Male New Assembly of God Aklan, Kalibo Bicol
210. Urdelas Jay 26 Male Ivisan full Gospel, Capiz Capiz, Ivisan Pangasinan
211. Valen Camille Joy 24 Female Full Gospel Center Church Iloilo City Leyte
212. Valle Julie 20 Female San Enrique First A/G Iloilo, San Enrique Kalinga
213. Viado, Jr. Florante 44 Male Mt. Hope Assembly Iloilo City Leyte
214. Villagracia Jessie Sigma A/G Capiz, Sigma Cavite
215. Villar Jemina Female Ivisan fulkl Gospel Assembly Capiz, Ivisan Pangasinan


`MOVE' - SOS 2006 THEME SONG


`MOVE'

I
Lord Jesus Christ, You’ve changed my life
And You’ve called me to show your love
Oh God, we’ll move in your command
And together we’ll see Your mighty hand

Pre-Chorus
To this world that’s needing you (3x)

II
I see you walking down to Calvary
Carrying the cross and dying for me
You shed your blood, for all our sins
Oh God we prepare ourselves to move

Pre-Chorus
To this world that’s needing you (3x)

Chorus
This summertime we will move and obey
Day by day, their salvation is what we desire Hey! Hey!
This summertime see the Spirit moving
Everyday, another soul is saved in Your Name

Bridge
You looked into my eyes and said (3x)
I’ll be with you ‘till the very end

In Your name! (3x)

An original song composition by members of the Streetsigns Band of First Assembly Roxas Missions, Inc., Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines. Send email to request for song in mp3 format.

SOS 2006

BEGINNING & PROGRESS OF S.O.S.

SOS IS A STANDARD SIGNAL OF DISTRESS AND APPEAL FOR HELP, just like the cry of the Macedo­nians "Come over to Macedonia and help us” ( Acts16:9). Jesus came to seek and to save what was lost (Luke 19:10). Before He ascended back to heaven, he said to His disciples: “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you” (John 20:21) and He gave the Great Commission.” Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matt 28:18-20

S.O.S. AS A CHURCH PLANTING PROGRAM WAS BORN in response to the Great Commission. The Great Commission is a GOING commission, so the best way to do missions is to GO to the Harvest Field. Starting 1986, we have challenged Christians to dedicate their summer vacation to participate in winning the lost and planting a church in a target town or city. We called the campaign S.O.S - SUMMER OF SERVICE. “ He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.” (Prov.10:5)
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE S.O.S. work is a beautiful picture of Acts 1:8 – “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Rev. Reynaldo Calusay, the Senior Pastor of First Assembly of God challenged his church to reach their Jerusalem – Roxas City, in the province of Capiz. His vision was to fill the city with the doctrine of Christ. Ordinary members were trained and mobilized to preach the gospel and conduct evangelistic Bible studies throughout the city. This principle of mobilization of members continues to be the life force of S.O.S.
The burden to fill the city of Roxas with the doctrine of Christ, grew to reaching the neighboring towns, then the neighboring provinces and Islands. The SOS concept continued to spread as churches and district officials from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao requested for SOS in their areas. Will S.O.S. work reach the other nations? It already did. Several of our missionaries to Cambodia, namely, Warren Aragona, Fred Capapas and Jose Estrebilla were pioneer Field Directors of S.O.S. They have adopted the SOS strategy and mobilized Cambodian believers.
Now, with the help of technology, many countries in the world are adopting the S.O.S. church planting strategy, which we have made available on the web:
www.plantanotherchurch.com

S.O.S. WILL CONTINUE because God continues to provide the motivation. God’s yearly
`Marching Orders’ is expressed in a prayerfully selected theme. Each theme is a prophetic Word with which an army of the Lord is called to arise to conquer new grounds for the Kingdom of God. Habakkuk 2:2 - “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.

1988 Send Me To the Frontline
1989 For You Will Spread Out…
1990 Freely Give!
1991 On the Go!
1992 Light Shines in the Darkness
1993 Possess the Land
1994 Behold an Open Door
1995 Souls Beyond our Walls
1996 Break the Silence
1997 No Turning Back
1998 Let His Word Resound
1999 Is There Not a Cause?
2000 Nevertheless I Will
2001 Crossing Rovers, Taking Cities
2002 Blessed to Bless
2003 Do Something
2004 Give Me This Mountain
2005 2005 Accelerate

SOS 2006 theme is `MOBILITY’ --- to hasten the reaching of the PGCAG goal of 5000 churches in 2010. God designed the church to move out to seek the lost. Jesus said, “ As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” John 20:21