NCCP

GREETINGS
The 50th year anniversary of the NCCP calls for a celebration. Jubilee year comes only once in
a lifetime for most of us. This is no ordinary feat for an institution who has been to the
turbulence of changing milieus. Yet we have emerged with head up high. The Lord has
walked alongside with us in this journey for building a society where jubilee is an
experienced reality and where everyone, not only a small segment of our community,
experiences life in all its fullness (John 10:10).
As we stand at the threshold of the next 50 years, let us be reminded of the present
debilitating contradictions of our time grinding poverty among urban and rural
communities while those in high places of government lavish in perverted funds from the
people; escalating plunder of our ecology in the midst of large-scale disasters happening
every now and then claiming thousands of lives; militaristic solution and violence towards
ordinary Moro people and indigenous peoples. This is just to name a few. Contradictions in
our country abound in many forms and kinds.
This is just to say that the jubilee we fervently long to celebrate is still a vision awaiting
realization. The task at hand is great. The fields are gold but the workers are few indeed.
Occasions like this allow us to peek, from a distance, the beautiful image of jubilee. May this
celebration of NCCP Sunday turn our eyes and minds to the situations of the marginalized.
Let us imagine jubilee and wok for its concretization.
The NCCP will hold steadfastly to the mandates of the Christian vision of Jubilee. NCCP
Sunday will be a venue to collectively organize our communities and congregations for that
realization of our common vision as one Body of Christ, overcoming obstacles of differences.
Jesus prayer of unity to those who believe is a missional imperative, that all may be one
so that the world may believe. (John 17: 25)
Truly we found hope in our unity. NCCP Sunday is an expression of our unity. Let us indeed
celebrate this concrete unity.
REV. REX RB REYES, JR.

General Secretary
National Council of Churches in the Philippines
NCCP SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013
FORWORD
Pagpupugay sa ating Manlilikha!
Ang Linggo ng National Council of Churches in the Philippines, ay isang pagdiriwang ng

ating katapatan at paglilingkod sa Diyos na Manlilikkha. Limampung taon na tayong
pinapatnubayan at binibiyayaan ng mga programa at mga gawaing may malalim na
pagsalamin sa lipunang ating ginagalawan. Patuloy ang yugto-yugtong pag-inog sa dami,
kakayahan , at kamalayan ng mga mangagawang ekyumenikal upang maging tapat na
lingkod ng ng Diyos ng pag-ibig at pag-kakaisa. Higit ang pagbabago ng ating mga iglesia
lokal upang maging bukas sa mga gawain ng NCCP.
Ang araw na ito ay kaarawan ng ating mga simbahang nagtataguyod ng malawak na

unawaan ng mga iglesia at kalipunan ng mga mananampalataya. Sa pamamagitan ng
liturhiyang pagdiriwang muli nating pasasalamatan ang ating mga ninuno na nangarap ng
pagkakaisang ating natatamo. Ang bawat salita ang tumbas ay pag-sagwan ng pamilyang
NCCP para sa higit na kapatiran. Maalon man ang dagat na ating dinadanan ay hindi tayo
iniwan ng Diyos, bagkos ang bawat hamon ng panahon ay nagpapalakas sa atin upang
harapin ang atas ng Maykapal na tuparin ang kaniyang kalooban na kung paano sa langit ay
gayundin sa lupa. Ang bawat liturhiya na likha ng ating mga kapatid ay tumbas na
pasasalamat sa ating Panginoong manunubos. Ang mga ito ay matibay ng pag-saksi.
Ang kabanalan ng buhay ay sama-sama nating ipagdidiwang at itataguyod. Susulong tayo at

lalago tungo sa buhay na banal at kasiya. Tayo ay magdiwang , sapagkat atin ang NCCP.
Halina at sama-sama tayong magpuri sa ating Panginoong nagtataguyod ng pagkakaisang
ekyumenikal.
Ang inyong kamangagawa sa ubasan ng Maykapal,
Dr. Rommel F. Linatoc

Program Secretary
Christian Unity and Ecumenical Relations
National Council of Churches in the Philippines
LITURGY 1
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Jubilee Celebration of NCCP
17 November 2013
PRELUDE
SILENT MEDITATION
O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and You will not listen? Or cry to You, Violence! and
you will not save? Why do You make me see wrong-doing and look at trouble? Destruction
and violence are before me; strife and contention arise. So the law becomes slack and justice
never prevails. The wicked surround the righteoustherefore judgment comes forth
perverted. (Habakkuk 1:2-4)
PROCESSIONAL
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES
CHORAL INTROIT
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Isaiah 58:6-12)

Liturgist The kind of fasting I want is this; remove the chains of oppression and the yolk
of injustice, and let the oppressed go free.
People Share your food with the hungry and open your homes to the homeless poor.
Give clothes to those who have nothing to wear, and do not refuse to help your
own relatives.
Liturgist Then My favor will shine on you like the morning sun, and your wounds will be
quickly healed. I will always be with you to save you; My presence will protect you
on every side.
People When you pray, I will answer you. When you call Me, I will respond.
Liturgist If you put an end to oppression, to every gesture of contempt, and to every evil
word;
People If you give food to the hungry and satisfy those who are in need, then the
darkness around you will turn to the brightness of noon.
Liturgist And I will always guide you and satisfy you with good things. I will keep you
strong and well. You will be like a garden that has plenty of water, like a spring of
water that never runs dry.
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ALL Your people will build what has long been in ruins, building again on the old
foundations. You will be known as the people who rebuilt the walls, who restored
the ruined houses.
*INVOCATION (2 Kings 5, Galatians 6, Luke 10 In unison

Lift up our hearts, O God, that we may seek the welfare of all. Bathe us in healing waters, that
we may be washed clean. Send us forth with messages of peace, that others may know of
Your gentle love. Lead us into life, that we may be made new in Your Spirit. Amen.
*HYMN OF PRAISE
CALL TO REPENTANCE In unison

Your judgment, Holy One, reveals us for who we truly are. We do not always like what
we see. Judged against the plumb line of Your justice, our ways seem out of balance, our
practices seem wanting. Forgive us, Most High: when we show partiality to the powerful;
when we deny justice to the weak and destitute; when we ignore the cry of the widow and
orphan; when we turn a blind eye to the wicked. We know what it takes to taste the fruit of
eternal life, but we cant seem to make ourselves reach out and taste its sweetness, right
here, right now. We know what it means to be a good neighbor, but we cant seem to bring
ourselves to be one. Work within us, O God, as You worked in the saints of old, that our
works may bear good fruit and our lives may shine the light of Your justice. Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION [With soft organ/piano music.]
*ASSURANCE OF GODS PARDON (Psalm 30)

Minister: Gods anger may last a moment, but Gods favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may last
the night, but joy comes in the morning. Rejoice and be glad, for we worship a God
of steadfast love. In the mercy of God, we are forgiven.
People Hallelujah! Thanks be to God.
*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Luke 10)

Minister: Just as Jesus sent his disciples into the world to share words of peace, let us
greet one another with words of peace this day. Turn to your neighbor and share
signs of peace with these words: The peace of Christ be with you.
Singing[While singing Shine, Jesus, Shine, everyone is encouraged to go around and extend
Christs peace towards their neighbor.]
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SHINE, JESUS, SHINE

Crystal Lewis
Lord, the light of Your love is shining

In the midst of the darkness, shining
Jesus, light of the world, shine upon us
Set us free by the truth You now bring us,
Shine on me, shine on me
Refrain:
Shine, Jesus, shine
Fill this land with the Fathers glory
Blaze, Spirit blaze
Set our hearts on fire
Flow, river, flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth Your word
Lord, and let there be light
Lord, I come to Your awesome presence

From the shadows into Your radiance
By the blood I may enter Your brightness
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness
Shine on me, shine on me (Ref.)
As we gaze on Your kingly brightness

So our faces display Your likeness
Ever changing from glory to glory
Mirrored here may our lives tell Your story.
Shine on me, shine on me (Ref.)
THANKSGIVING ADDRESS FROM NCCP
A SYMBOLIC GESTURE OFFERED TO THE LORD BY THE NCCP

The symbolic offering will entail the following items:
A birdcage; one dove (or pigeon); a pair of white gloves; and a typical NCCP shirt. The dove
will be placed inside the cage. The one who will be opening the cage, and freeing the dove
will be wearing the white pair of gloves and the NCCP shirt.
Procedure:
An NCCP representative will be explaining the relevance of the symbolic offering. The dove will
be released upon the cue of the NCCP representative. The NCCP representative will read a
script. Cues are indicated on the script.
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Reader: Lord, through Your constant guidance and leading, NCCP has persevered to be
faithful to Your calling in becoming Your witness here in our nation. We thank You because
for 50 years, all of NCCPs service for the Filipino people were possible because of You.
Without You, O God, NCCPs efforts would have been futile. Because of Your faithfulness,
accept this symbol, this gesture, that we, the NCCP, will be offering to You.
This symbolic gesture, O Lord, entails the following: a dove symbolizing the Filipino people;
the cage, entrapping the dove symbolizes the injustices and the evils that plague all
Filipinos, such as graft and corruption, adequate learning and education unreachable to the
poor, employment benefits withheld from workers, health aid unavailable to those who are
sick, housing projects that are inaccessible to the homeless, misuse of indigenous peoples
lands, the abuse of women and children, unavailability of decent work, and many more. The
Filipino people have been suffering for many years now because of these social injustices
and evils.
Now, in the midst of all these hardships, NCCP, through Gods leading, has responded to the
nations anguish. NCCP has constantly been desiring Gods rule to materialize here in this
country. NCCP reaches out to those who are in need, those who are oppressed, those who
are seeking justice, becoming to them the Lords comfort and a prophetic voice in the midst
of all these torment. NCCP seeks for a Filipino nation that is free from all of these injustices
and evils. In the quest to fulfill this, NCCP strives to continue this God-given work.
[A volunteer, wearing the pair of white gloves and NCCP shirt, will carefully open the cage
and gently handle the dove out of the cage. The dove will NOT yet be released at this point.]
Reader: As our offering to You, O Lord, accept this symbolic gesture

that NCCP will faithfully and continuously do this God-given task to the next years to come.
Following Christs footsteps, as enumerated in Luke 4:18-19, where it says The Spirit of the
Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor to proclaim
freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to
proclaim the year of the Lords favor, NCCP will be faithful in doing these tasks as well,
freeing Your people from the misery that bounds every Filipino people.
[The NCCP representative will now release the dove from his hands.]
Reader: It will not be easy, but NCCP, by Gods grace, is willing to bear that cross, until the
day Your kingdom has materialized completely over all Your creation, O Lord.
NCCP JUBILEE SONG (by a quartet or choir)
THE CHURCH AT PRAYER
READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT
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READING FROM PAULS EPISTLE
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son:
And to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be:
World without end. Amen.
*READING FROM THE GOSPEL
*RESPONSE TO THE WORD In unison

We hear Gods Word with more than the hope that there is treasure laid up for us in
heaven. We hear with the promise of eternal lifelife that begins right here, right now:
when we love God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our strength, and with all of
our mind; life that begins when we love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Love well and
you will live.
ANTHEM -
MESSAGE THROUGH THE SPOKEN WORD
HYMN OF PREPARATION FOR THE HOLY COMMUNION
SA DULANG NG AMA
Sa iisang hapag ating itatag ang pagkakaisa

Ang sisidlang basag ating ilapag sa dulang ng Ama.
Pagsaluhan natin ang luksa
At damhin ang sugat ng bansa
At doon, doon natin ipunla
Butil ng diwang mapagpalaya
Sa iisang hapag ating itatag ibangon itindig
Sa dulang ng katotohanan
Sa sahig ng katarungan
Doon, doon natin ipagdiwang
Kapayapaat pag-ibig.
INSTITUTION OF THE HOLY COMMUNION Minister

In this Jubilee celebration of NCCP, may the Lords Supper help us remember how Gods
compassion was expressed through Jesus. At this table, we bear witness to the love which
has been poured into our hearts and lives.
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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION OF ELEMENTS In unison

Our loving God: we offer these elements for the common meal we are about to partake of.
They represent the fruit of the land You have given us to share together; they remind us of
our common need to have our lives nourished by Your grace. They also symbolize the
sanctity of common things which You can transform into a sacrament, a visible sign of Your
presence. Sanctify these elements, O God, for our use now as we remember Your life and
suffering for us through our Lord Jesus Christ, who through His ministry, death, and
resurrection, has given us new life. In His name we pray. Amen.
THE COMMUNION PRAYER

Minister We come to Your table, Lord, not because we are strong, but because we are weak.
People We come to Your table not because we have claim on Your love, but because in our
frailty and sin, we stand in constant need of Your mercy and love.
ALL We come to Your table not to testify that we are righteous, but to offer our love to
You and our desire to be faithful to You. Grant that in this sacrament we may have
our faith renewed and our commitment to serve You deepened. Amen.
THE HOLY COMMUNION
*APOSTLES CREED In unison

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ,
His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the
virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He
descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is
seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*CALL TO OFFERING In unison

Gracious, glorious God, You have given us so much for which we are ever grateful. Glorify the
works of these gifts in the world, that Your love and salvation may shine through them for all
to see.
OFFERING OF LIFE AND LABOR
*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*OFFERING PRAYER In unison

Bountiful God, Your Word bears the fruit of hope and grace; Your ways lead to fullness of life.
May todays offering bear fruit in our world, that old hatreds may cease, old wounds may be
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healed, and old divisions may be mended. Through our gifts, may the weak and the needy
find justice, may the widow and orphan find support, and may the afflicted find solace.
Amen.
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*BENEDICTION Minister
May the Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be
gracious unto you. The Lord lift up the light of His countenance upon you and give you peace
now and forever more. Amen.
CHORAL BENEDICTION
RECESSIONAL
POSTLUDE
SILENT MEDITATION
Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk,
those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is
preached to the poor. (Matthew 11:4-5)
Liturgy 2
50th Jubilee Celebration
Theme: Holding high the tapestry of justice and peace
Call To Worship
(A bell/gong/trumphet is sounded or an instrument is played or a celebratory dance)
Leader: Let us praise God with gladness, in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
All: Amen. Amen. Amen.

Leader: Let us read silently the prayer written by Tagore, a great Indian poet, and then
together let us pray it aloud:
All: O, Lord of the Universe, liberate us from all bondage from the bondage of fear,
poverty, and unhappy mind. Show us your light for we are blind travelers in the darkness of
the night.
O, Lord of the Universe, grant us Page 9 of 34 freedom from weakness, with your
grace awaken our feeble minds and show us your light, for we are
travelers in the night.
O, Lord of the Universe, grants us freedom from selfishness and strengthen our hearts with
your love and make our minds strong for we are travelers in the darkness of the night.
Leader: Let us reflect in silence the meaning of being travelers in this universe as we face
the many challenges in life while struggling our best to hold high the tapestry of justice and
peace.
A moment of Silence. Then the assigned persons will bring to the front the logo of NCCP if
possible with a stand.
Leader: With humble hearts, we gather together in gratefulness to the Lord as we shout our
joy of thanksgiving to our God the Creator, the Liberator and Sanctifier that lead NCCP to
reach fifty years in Gods service!
People: Alleluiah, Great is Thy Name!
Leader: We bless you Lord with your kindness and guidance that through the years you let
NCCP be able to stand head high amidst the challenges of times and let her continue to serve
you with gladness in our hearts.
People: Alleluiah, Great is Thy Name!
Lighting of the Candles

(All sit while the fifty small candles will be lighted at the place prepared with NCCP logo near
or at the right side of the altar or assigned individuals to bring fifty lighted candles: they will
be in a procession to the designated place or coming from different sides. Maybe a soft music or
instrument is played or sing a song related while the fifty candles are brought to the front.
After all the candles are placed, incense is lighted or incense is offered.)
Leader: We have lighted 50 candles to symbolize the fifty years of existence of the National
Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP). Let us be reminded of the First Officers of
the Council who by their efforts and faith caused the Council to have a face and pioneered in
the ecumenical movement of churches in the Philippines.
First NCCP Chairperson

The Most Reverend Isabelo de los Reyes, Jr.
Obispo Maximo II, Iglesia Filipina Independiente
First NCCP Vice-Chairperson
Bishop Layman Ogilby

Episcopal Church of the Philippines
First NCCP Administrative Secretary
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United Church of Christ in the Philippines
First NCCP General Treasurer
Rev. George Castro
Iglesia Evangelical Metodista En Las Islas Filipinas
People: We are honored to remember the Original Member Churches and their Leaders,
who in their times had crossed and bridged boundaries of churches various faith traditions,
practices and experiences. With strong hope and resolve, they believed that their
differences would not hinder the unity of churches they envisioned in the future; that their
strong will and accord would make others to follow; that their good intention to live out the
prayer of our Lord, Jesus Christ, That they may all be one (John 17:21) would become a
legacy for the coming generations.
All: We bless their names and the legacy they entrusted to us. We are very grateful to our
God of history, who by his guidance and grace allowed NCCP to happen, to be a reality, and to
be instrument of Gods promise abundance of life; that by its continuing ministry to the poor,
the needy, and the victims of injustices; that by its advocacy for justice and peace and
integrity of creation, NCCP is able to live out its leaders legacy.
Leader: We thank you, O God, for the privilege to be instruments of your promise life
abundance here on earth. Let us be able to keep it and live out your calling with joyful
hearts.
Invocation
(If there is an ordained minister, he/she may lead the invocation or the leader will say the
following in a loud voice. All stand.)
Leader: Come Creator God of earth and winds, the source of our breath, come unto us, as
we seek your blessing and presence; Come Liberator God of just and righteousness, come
unto us, as we strive to follow your steps; Come Sanctifier God of inspiration and will, come
unto us, as we ask your guidance to continue motivate us, as we brave ourselves to defy all
the enemies of life bestowed. O God of our forebears, be always the torch of light unto our
lives.
(Pause for a minute of silence)

Leader: Dear God, strengthen the NCCP and all its member churches to continue stand firm
in all the trying times of its existence and the coming years ahead. Let the fire burning
in your heart continue to ablaze ours and to move us farther to reach out the least of our
brothers and sisters as NCCP continue to commit in living out your mission here on earth.
People: Let us become steadfast with our faith and let us continue to do good things as we
strongly desire to follow your examples, O Lord.
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Hymn:
Here I Am Lord
Daniel ODonnell in his Album: Songs of Faith
(Please, change the singular nouns/pronouns in the chorus into plural nouns/pronouns)
I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry

All who dwell in dark and sin, My hand will save.
I, who made the stars and night,
I will make the darkness bright
Who will bear my light to them, Whom shall I send?
Here we are, Lord. Is it we, Lord?

We have heard you calling in the night
We will go Lord, as you lead us
We will hold your people in our hearts.
I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people's pain

I have wept for love of them, They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone,
Fill their hearts with love alone
I will speak my word to them, Whom shall I send?
Here we are, Lord. Is it we, Lord?

We have heard you calling in the night
We will go Lord, as you lead us
(slowly, sing the last line...)
All: Let us become steadfast with our faith and let us continue to do good things as we
strongly desire to follow your examples, O Lord.
Scripture Readings
(Use a Tagalog Version of the Bible)
Old Testament Jeremiah 23:23-32 (All sit)

New Testament Hebrews 11:29-12:2 (All sit)
Gospel Luke 12:49-56 (All stand)
Message/BTR/Reflection Sharing
(NCCP Statement on its 50th Founding Page 12 of 34 Anniversary is read, a short BTR
will be given and if time allows a reflection sharing of some assigned
individuals may be done.)
Song Response
PANANAGUTAN
by Eduardo Hontiveros
Walang sinuman ang nabubuhay, para sa sarili lamang

Walang sinuman and namamatay, para sa sarili lamang
Koro:
Tayong lahat ay may pananagutan sa isat- isa
Tayong lahat ay tinipon ng Diyos na kapiling nya
Sa ating pag mamahalan at panglilingkod kay kanino man

Tayo ay magdadala ng balita ng kaligtasan (Koro)
Sabay sabay mag- aawitan ang mga bansa

Tayoy tinuring ng Panginoon bilang mga anak (Koro)
Litany of Hope
Leader: Rejoice people of God. Rejoice Member Churches of NCCP.

People: In Christ there is hope. Christ is our hope.

People:In Christ there is peace. Christ is the Prince of Peace.

People: Through Christ justice will prevail. Christ is Just.

People: With His Resurrection, Christ renewed us. Christ is our great example.
All: Let us all rejoice! God is love. God is just. God is Peace! God is SHALOM!
(A sign of peace may be shared: peace sign, greetings, hugs, handshakes to one another. Let
there be Peace may be sung with people holding hands together.)
Offertory
(All stand.Collection will be offered for NCCPs Ministry.During collection, a song is rendered
by an assigned individual or play a musical instrument or a designate a hymn. The Doxology
may be sung instead. An ordained person may lead the offertory prayer. The people may raise
their hands together to bless the offerings.)
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Leader: (Raise the offering, an act of thanks) Your bounty, O Lord, is
without limit; you shower us always your blessing and that we are always reminded as you
offered your life for us all. Through this offering, we thank you for the life bestowed and all
the gifts of life you showered to us.
People: By your resurrection, O Lord, you lift us high from death and sorrow; you have
forgiven our sins, our limitations and weaknesses and you made us whole again; that
through this token of offering we may be able to share your generosity and blessing which
you have given ahead even before we asked.
NCCP Theme Song: Sa Dulang ng Ama

by Gary Granada
Sa iisang hapag, ating itatag ang pagkakaisa

Sa sisidlang basag, ating ilapag sa dulang ng Ama
Pagsaluhan natin ang luksa at damhin ang sugat ng bansa
At doon, doon natin ipunla, butil ng diwang mapagpalaya.
Sa iisang hapag ating itatag, ibangon, itindig

Sa dulang ng katotohanan, sa sahig ng katarungan
Doon, doon ipagdiwang, kapayapaat pag-ibig
(Repeat the whole song)
(Optional. On this part of the liturgy, while the singing of Sa Dulang ng Ama progress,
assigned individuals to bring the different logo of the NCCP Member Churches to the front or
have the names of the MCs writen or printed in a bond paper and be placed to where the 50
candles are located.)
Prayer of Commitment (All stand)

Leader: O Triune God, who incarnate into the world and become one among us, through
your continuing presence and guidance, you lead NCCP from its humble beginning to what
it is today. Empower all the Member Churches the gift of discernment as they strive to
continue walking by your side: loving and caring your people, making and building peace
in our unjust society, and setting example for unity amidst diversity.
May all our leaders will lead us make right, just, and responsible decisions as NCCP
responds to the signs of the times; that our actions be relevant in all the ways and
expressions to live out your truth and will. Strengthen our resolve that our commitment to
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love and serve you by loving and serving the people will remain complete through the years
of NCCPs existence.
People: O Triune God, strengthen our resolve. We thank you today and all the days in our
lives. Thank you for being instruments of your will, thank you for the joy in participating
your ministry working toward a transformed world where true love, equality, integrity of
creation and peace based on justice reside.
All: Guide all our actions for the glory of your Name and for the good and welfare of all
people. AMEN.
Benediction
(Clergy: bishop, pastor, priest, minister or anybody ordained will give the final blessing. If no
ordained present, the leader will read all.)
Leader: Let us continue to listen the voices and the cries of our people; their relentless
shouts for justice; their unending songs for fredom; and their persistent prayers for peace.
For it is responding concretely to their needs without ceasing that we will truly experience
Gods blessing, wisdom, discernment and empowerment of One God the Creator,
Liberator and Sanctifier.
Glory to God whose divine power inspiring, moving and working in us can do exceedingly
great more than we can ask or magine. Glory to God from generation to generation calling,
trusting and leading us to follow the way and to live out Gods truth and will as we continue
holding high the tapestry of justice and peace toward life abundance.
And the blessing Shalom of the Triune God be with us all and dwell in us, now and forever
more. AMEN!
Sending out
Tapeserya ng Katarungan at Kapayapaan

Words and Music by Mr. Joy T. Nilo
KORO:
Kadakilaan Mong tunay,Sa awit ay sinasaysay
Sa Yo lamang aming alay,Papuring di humuhumpay.(2x)
1. Kamiy iyong pinag-isa, Mga Iglesia mong Banal

Kahit kamiy iba-iba, Tinipon Mo sa pagmamahal. KORO
2. Naaapiy binigyang tinig, Isinama sa aming himig.

Inagaw sa kuko ng ganid, Kami naman sa pagkamanhid. KORO
3. Sa lagalag, Ikay Kanlungan Sa nagugutom Ikay tinapay

Tubig ka sa nauuhaw, At sa walang muwang ay Karunungan. KORO
4. Tapestriya ka ng Katarungan, Oh Page 15 of 34 Diyos ng Kapayapaan
Kamiy gawing kasangkapan; nang maitaas ko sa buong sanlibutan.
KORO
5. Papuring di humuhumpay, Kadakilaan Mong tunay

Sa awit ay sinasaysay sa Yo lamang aming alay,
Papupuring di humuhumpay. KORO
Notes:
1. It is optional to follow the added rituals, movements and instructions in the whole liturgy
(NCCP logo, lighting of 50 candles; maybe 1 candle is enough or flowers be offered
instead of candles or use peebles or stones, etc.. ). The liturgical content can be altered
depending those who will use it however, please retain the flow of the liturgy as it is
intended that way..
2. Instead of just reading the Leaders names and the Member Churches in the blanks
above, provide a list at the end of the liturgy or insert a brief NCCP history materials and
kindly mentioned and give respect to the leaders and significant people in the beginning
and the trying times of NCCPs life and ministry.
3. Those who will used this liturgy may or add other spice like a dance instead of a song or
hymn that will give more meanings to the whole conduct of the liturgy.
4. It is observed that in NCCP documents less or no mention of the First Chairperson, His
Eminence, the Most Reverend Isabelo delos Reyes who during his time as NCCP
Chairperson offered the lot in UP Diliman Campus for IFI Minisrty (now is where Church
of the Risen Lord stands) in honor and legacy of the Ecumenical Movement in the
Philippines spearheaded by the NCCP. The place where CRL now was where the IFI UP-
Parish of the Holy Cross (now located in Escaler Street near Katipuna Avenue )
congregated, worshipped and had the Student Chaplaincy Ministry. To affirm this, the
name of the street where CRL located is Aglipay Street (You can verify, thanks.)
Reminder: This is a Liturgy of Celebration; make the atmosphere festive and joyful.
Liturgy 3
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ANG LITURHIYA
HOLDING HIGH THE TAPESTRY OF JUSTICE AND PEACE IN A BROKEN WORLD
PAGBUBULAY-BULAY
Mga hinirang ko, akoy inyong dinggin, At ikaw bansa ko, akoy ulinigin; aking
ihahayag ang kautusang magsisilbing tanglaw sa buong kinapal. Ang pagliligtas koy
madaling darating, di na magtatagal, akoy maghahari sa lahat ng bansa nitong daigdigan. Sa
mga pampangiy akoy hinihintay, at pagliligtas ko ang inaasahan. Isaias 51:4-5
TUGTUGIN SA PAGBUBULAY-BULAY
PROSESYONAL MASP Blg. 16

O DIOS NG AMING MGA MAGULANG
Oh! Dios ng aming mga magulang, akayin Mo kamit patnubayan;

Ng Iyong ilaw ng kabanalan, Buhat sa Iyong kalwalhatian.
Ang pag-ibig na aming tinanggap, Sa aming bayan ay ilaganap;

Pag-iingat sa amiy igawad, Nang masunod dakila Mong utos.
Ipag-adya kami sa panganib, Lukuban Mo ng Iyong tangkilik;

Palakasin Mo ang pananalig, Sa kapayapaan ay ihatid.
Buhay ng aming bansay puspusin,

Ng liwanang ng Iyong luningning;
Boong puso naming mamahalin, Ang ngalan
Moy aming pupurihin. Amen.
TAWAG SA PAGSAMBA
Patnugot : Umawit ng bagong awit at kay Yaweh ay ialay, Pagkat yaong ginawa Niya ay
kahanga-hangang tunay!
Kapulungan : Umawit sa kagalakan ang lahat ng mga bansa! Si Yaweh ay papurihan,

paglingkuran siyang kusa; Lumapit sa harap niya at umawit na may tuwa!
Patnugot : O si Yaweh ay ating Dios! Itoy dapat na malaman, Tayoy kanya, kanyang lahat,
tayong lahat na nilalang; Lahat tayoy bayan niya, kabilang sa kanyang kawan.
Kapulungan : Pumasok sa kanyang Templo na ang pusoy nagdiriwang, Umaawit nagpupuri

sa loob ng dakong banal;
Patnugot : Purihin ang ngalan niya at siyay pasalamatan!
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Kapulungan : Mabuti ang Panginoon, pag-ibig niyay walang
hanggan, Siyay Dios na mabutit laging tapat kailan man!
Tugong Awit Purihin, Purihin, Purihin MASP #215

Purihin, Purihin, Purihin! Sa Panginoon ang lahat
Ang puri at lakas Sa pa-ibig tayoy batbat
Ng Dios na Trinidad Purihin sa awit natin
Ang puspos ng galling,Sa Dios dangal ang ihain
Kaylan pa man, Amen. Sa Dios dangal ang ihain,
Purihin, Purihin Sa Dios dangal ang ihain
Kaylan pa man, Amen
ANG IMBOKASYON
PAGPAPATIBAY NG PANANAMPALATAYA
Ang Sumasampalaaya
Sumasampalataya ako sa Dios, Amang makapangyarihan sa lahat; lumalang ng langit at lupa;
at kay JesuCristo na Anak na bugtong Niya, Panginoon natin; na sa hiwaga ng Espiritu Santo,
ipinanganak ng Virgen Maria; nagdamdam ng hirap sa kahatulan ni Poncio Pilato; ipinako sa
krus; namatay at inilibing; sa ikatlong araw nabuhay sa mga patay; umakyat sa langit at
umupo sa kanan ng Dios Amang Makapangyarihan sa lahat; doon magmumula at paririto
upang humukom sa mga buhay at mga patay.
Sinasampalatayanan ko ang Espiritu Santo; ang Banal na Iglesiang laganap; ang pagkakaisa
ng mga Banal; ang kapatawaran sa mga kasalanan; ang kabuhayan ng katawan at ang buhay
na walang hanggan. Siya nawa.
Sumasampalataya kami sa pagbabalik ni Cristo Jesus upang ganapin ang kaharian ng Dios.
Siya Nawa.
AWIT NG KAPULUNGAN MASP # 241

TAYOY MAY BANDILA
Tayoy may bandilang iwawagayway, O maharlikang kawal;
Na saksing maningning ng kaligtasan, Sa awit ay isigaw.
Koro: Lumakad, lumakad (lakad),

Tagumpay natin ang lahat;
Tayoy gumawang may galak,
Sa krus nating watawat.
Kahit tayot masukol ng kaaway,Bandilat iwagayway;

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Sa panig ng Dios walang agam- agam,Di dapat manlupaypay.
Sa lupa o dagat mang mararating,Balita ay saysayin:

Mahayag sa watawat na maningning,Ang bihag ng Dios natin.
Ang lwalhati ay namamanaag na,Na ating nakikita;

Tatakas sa harap ng Ama,Si satang palamara.
MGA BALITA, PAHAYAG AT PAGBATI
PAGKILALA SA MGA BAYANI NG PANANAMPLALATAYA

(Mga lider ng Denominasyon sa kilusang ekyumenikal)
ANG PANALANGING PASTORAL
Tugon ng Kapulungan Ang Daing Namin MASP # 15

Ang Daing namin, O Dios ay dinggin;
Kapayapaan Moy Nasang tanggapin. Amen
ANG PAGBASA NG BANAL NA KASULATAN

Tugon ng kapulungan Gloria Patri
Ang Ama ay papurihan At ang Anak at ang Espiritu
Buhat pa sa unang mula Ngayot magpakaylanman
Walang hanggan. Amen, Amen.
TANGING AWIT Koro ng Iglesya

Tapiserya ng Katarungan at Kapayapaan
Words and Music by: Mr. Joy T. Nilo
ANG MENSAHE
TANGING AWIT
ANG PAGHAHANDOG
Ang sigasig na ipinakita ninyo sa pasimula ay panatilihin ninyo hanggang sa matapos;
magbigay kayo ayon sa inyong makakaya. Sapagkat kung bukal sa kalooban ang pagbibigay,
tatanggapin ng Dios ang inyong nakayanan; hindi niya hinihintay ang magbigay kayo nang
hindi ninyo kaya. II Corinto 8:11-12
Awit ng Paghahandog Ama Tanggap Yaring Handog

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MASP # 310
LUMAKAD SA LIWANAG NG PAG- IBIG
Lumakad sa Liwanag ng Pag-ibig, Taglayin ang twa sa pusot dibdib,
Kay Hesus patulong hanggang masapit, Ang hahantungang langit.
Koro:
Hayot lakbayin (Lakad sa paggiliw, lakad sa paggiliw)
Ang matataas na salungahin (may mataas na salungahin)
Tulong ni Hesus ay laging sasa atin (Mayabong na awa Niyay
Lumililim at laging sasa atin).
Bagaman ang kutya ng sanlibutan,Nagkalat sa mga dadaanan,

Hwag kang matakot tayoy sasamahan,Ni Hesus na marangal.
Lisan ang mga gawang kasalanan,At magpumulit sa kabanalan,

Gawing isapuso ang mag-ibigan,Na kay Hesus na aral.
Lakarin nga natin ng boong galak, Ang lakabaying ngayon hinaharap.

Dalhin ang bandila ng pagkaligtas,Magpahanggang sa wakas.
ANG PANALANGIN NG PAGTATALAGA

DOKSOLOHIYA Kapulungan
ANG PAGPAPALANG APOSTOLIKO
TATLONG AMEN Kapulungan
RESESYONAL
Liturgy 4
NCCP 50th Golden Jubilee Anniversary
ORDER OF CELEBRATION
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
Leader will say something about NCCPs 50th Jubilee Celebration.
LIGHTING OF ALTAR CANDLES

We light these candles to signal the start of the Celebration
INTROIT Holy! Holy! Holy! (to be sung accapella)

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Child: Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Choir: Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,

God in three persons blessed Trinity!
THE SOUND OF A GONG (Or any Native musical instruments)
PRELUDE
Entrance of Christian Unity Symbols
Flowers- Different shapes, colors, and scent symbolize our beautiful diversity
Bible - Gods promises, His Authority
Cross - Jesus Christs Gift to all: Forgiveness and Salvation from sin and death
Big Candle- Christ presence amidst us. Immanuel. God is with us!
NCCP CBL- NCCP Constitution and By-Laws, our unity put into effect.
CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively)

Get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a
witness of what you have seen of me and what I will show you. I will rescue you from your
own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn
them from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive
forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me. (Acts 26:16-18)
OPENING SENTENCES
Liturgist: To the Lord, our God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and
everything in it. Yet the Lord set His affection on our forefathers and loved them, and He
chose us, their descendants above all nations, as it is today.
People: And now, what does the Lord our God ask of us but to fear Him, to walk in all His
ways, to love Him, to serve Him with all our souls, and to observe His commands and
decrees?
Liturgist: Fear the Lord and serve Him. Hold fast to Him. He is our paise. He is our God.
People: Let us love the Lord our God and keep His requirements, His decrees, His laws
and His commands always.
* HYMN OF FAITH Faith of Our Fathers

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Faith of our fathers, living still
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword,
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene'er we hear that glorious word!
Faith of our fathers! holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death!
Faith of our fathers, we will strive

To win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God
Mankind shall then be truly free.
Faith of our fathers, we will love

Both friend and foe in all our strife,
And preach thee, too, as love knows how
By kindly words and virtuous life.
We will be true to thee till death! Amen.
* INVOCATION Liturgist
* SONG RESPONSE Faith of Our Fathers

Faith of our fathers, living still
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword,
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene'er we hear that glorious word!
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS and CHURCH CONCERNS

Welcoming of Guests
Greetings for Birthday and Wedding anniversary Celebrators
Short Exchange of pleasantries/handshakes/Christian Kiss
Or passing on of the Christian greetings of PEACE
* * THE CHURCH IN PRAYER / PASTORAL PRAYER

The community will either kneel, stand, or hold hands together
* * SONG RESPONSE Three-Fold Amen

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* SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 122 (TEV)
* SONG RESPONSE Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost!
As it was in the beginning, Is now and ever shall be;
World without end. Amen. Amen!
GODS MESSAGE SPEAKER/PREACHER
ANTHEM By the Chancel Choir

Tapiserya ng Katarungan at Kapayapaan
OFFERTORY
Call to Offering Liturgist
Gathering of Tithes, Pledges and Gifts
Offertory Music
* Doxology
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen!
* Prayer of Dedication Liturgist
CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY COMMUNION

Words About the Sacrament
Consecration of the Bread and the Wine
Distribution of the Communion Elements
* HYMN OF THANKS
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Brown Hymnal, HFJ No. 49
"Great is Thy faithfulness," O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.
Chorus:
"Great is Thy faithfulness!" "Great is Thy faithfulness!"
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
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Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,

Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. (Chorus)
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,

Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! (Chorus)
"Great is Thy faithfulness," O God my Father,

There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. (Chorus)
* CLOSING PRAYER AND BENEDICTION by the Pastors
* CHORAL RESPONSE Lutkins Benediction
* THE SOUND OF A GONG (Or any Native musical instruments)
POSTLUDE
Please wait for our worship service to end after the last note of the postlude.
Liturgy 5
Theme:
Holding High the Tapestry of Justice and Peace in a Broken World
INTRODUCTION:
(Instrumental music may be played while the people sit in silence for a few minutes)
Leader: We are gathered here today in the presence of God in order to offer our united
praise and thanksgiving for the Jubilee Year (50 th) of the National Council of Churches in the
Philippines popularly known as NCCP.
The NCCP is the largest aggrupation of mainline non-Roman and Protestant Churches in the
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Churches, its mission revolves
around the protection and defense of human rights, promotion of justice
and the pursuit of genuine and lasting peace in world of unpeace. It journeys with the lost,
the least and the last in their daily struggle for a better life. As enshrined in its vision, the
Council shall continue working and striving for a more abundant and more humane life.
This is indeed an opportune time not only to remember and reminisce but more importantly
to re-live the spirit of oikoumene as the reason for being of this noble Council since its
advent five decades ago.
Let us now sing a composition of Mr. Joy Nilo for this special occasion.
Tapestriya ng Katarungan at Kapayapaan

KORO:
Kadakilaan Mong tunay,Sa awit ay sinasaysay
Sa Yo lamang aming alay,Papuring di humuhumpay.(2x)
1. Kamiy iyong pinag-isa, Mga Iglesia mong Banal

Kahit kamiy iba-iba, Tinipon Mo sa pagmamahal. KORO
2. Naaapiy binigyang tinig, Isinama sa aming himig.

Inagaw sa kuko ng ganid, Kami naman sa pagkamanhid. KORO
3. Sa lagalag, Ikay Kanlungan Sa nagugutom Ikay tinapay

Tubig ka sa nauuhaw, At sa walang muwang ay Karunungan. KORO
4. Tapestriya ka ng Katarungan, Oh Diyos ng Kapayapaan

Kamiy gawing kasangkapan; nang maitaas ko sa buong sanlibutan. KORO
5. Papuring di humuhumpay, Kadakilaan Mong tunay

Sa awit ay sinasaysay sa Yo lamang aming alay,
Papupuring di humuhumpay. KORO
Leader: Please sit down and listen to what God is saying to us now.
READINGS: (Any one or all)

Micah 6:6-8 ; 2 Cor. 4:5-12; John 10:7-13
REFLECTION: On Jubilee and Abundant Life
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Leader: We continue to affirm our Page 25 of 34 conciliar faith by saying together
All: We believe in our God, who created a changing world.
Where there are no unchanging laws, no natural order of violence and hatred, experts and
uninformed rulers and ruled. We believe in God who wills in the contradictions of living, and
call us to change situations through our work, our ministry, through our spiritualities.
We recognize in the comparison how crippled is our imagination, how wasted our efforts,
because we do not live as he lived.
We believe in Jesus Christ, who worked for change and died for it. We see him buried in our
world, in our churches, because we have betrayed his revolution out of disobedience or fear.
We believe in Jesus Christ, rising in our lives, freeing us from prejudice and presumption,
from fear and hatred, to carry on His works, for revolution towards the coming of his
kingdom.
We believe in the Spirit, who gives nourishment and life towards the realization of Gods
Kingdom.
We seek to live with dignity, within the justness of peace in our responsibility to realize it
against the forces that destroy it, that the image of God within us be realized.
We believe in the just peace, as part of the continuing struggle in our vision for a new social
order.
Leader: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Let us greet each other with a big, big smile.
(Here peace is exchanged with handshake)
OFFERTORY
Leader: Give the Lord the honor due his Name, bring offerings and come into his courts.
(Here special offering envelopes are collected and brought to the altar).
PRAYER OVER GIFTS:

Leader: We come to you through Page 26 of 34 Him unworthy as we are, humbly
asking you to accept us and these our gifts from your bounty for the
mission and ministry of NCCP.
People: All that is in heaven and earth are yours, and of your own do we give you. Amen.
OUR FATHER
Leader: The Lord is here.
People: His Spirit is with us.
Leader: As our Savior has taught us, with confidence we pray in our native tongue,
Together: Our Father in heaven, holy be your name Your Kingdom come, your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver your from evil. For yours is the kingdom, the
power and the glory forever. Amen.
SUFFRAGES
Leader: Show us your mercy, O Lord.
People: And grant us your salvation.
Leader: Clothe your ministers with righteousness.
People: Let you people sing with joy.
Leader: Give peace, O Lord in all the world.
People: For only in you can we live in safety.
Leader: Lord, keep this nation under your care.
People: And guide us in justice and truth.
Leader: Let your way be known upon earth.

People: Your saving help among all nations.
Leader: Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten.
People: Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

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Leader: Create in us with clean hearts O God.
People: And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.
Leader: Let us pray,
Our Parent-God, you blessed Son came not to be served but to serve, not to be ministered
unto but to minister. We beseech you to bless the leaders, members, associate members and
staffs of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines, that, following His steps, give
themselves to the service of your people. Endue them with wisdom, patience and courage to
strengthen the weak and raise those who fall; that, being inspired by your love, they may
minister in your Name to the suffering, the friendless and the needy. Grant us grace
fearlessly to contend against evil, and to make no peace with oppression; and that we may
reverently use our freedom, in the furtherance of justice among all peoples and nations;
through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
BENEDICTION
Clergy present: People of God, go now, recognizing that the equal and inalienable rights of
all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the
world. Let each one of us commit ourselves to the defense of human dignity in the name of
God + who creates . . .Jesus +who liberates . . .and the Holy Spirit + who unites.
People: Amen! Amen! Amen!
CLOSING HYMN:
UNANG ALAY, UNANG TUWA
ni Manolet Agoncillo
Unang alay, unang tuwa Unang mithiin, unang alay

Unang alay ay buhay Sa kinabukasan.
Ang kalayaan ay nakaburol na may korona sa magdamag.
Walang tinig maging ang simoy sa kanyang pagdalit ng habag.
Huwag pagupo sa dusa, huwag pagapi sa hapis.
Harapin natin ang bukas, nang may pananalig.
Unang alay . . .
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FULLNESS OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE

John 10:10; Matthew 6:9-12
Introduction
Our passage tells us that Jesus came that we may have life, and have it to the full. What is
fullness of life? Fullness of life is envisioned by NCCP as a just, egalitarian, self-reliant,
and sustainable society. These are the indicators of our general well being, and these
encompass not merely the economic, but also social, political, and religious dimensions.
Fullness of life is about experiencing the God of holiness, justice and love who liberates us
from all forms of oppression; seeing every person as an image of God; being able to decide
and secure our future; and finding our human dignity which is rooted in the humanity of
Jesus.
Today, let us re-imagine our vision of the Jubilee by looking at Jesus agenda of fullness of life
as expressed in The Lord's Prayer, which is essentially a liturgical form of the Jubilee. The
Lords Prayer "describes a community that recognizes God as its source of life, and a
community that lives all of life in relation to God."
I. Every Person a Child of God: An Egalitarian Society
"Our Father in heaven" Matthew 6:9
A. Context/Background. In biblical times, children were not symbols of purity and

innocence, but of marginality and exclusion from the male/adult world.
B. To acknowledge God as "Our Father" means that we are a community of "children," as
brothers and sisters who are on equal footing before God and one another.
C. Our theology of equality is rooted in the biblical teaching of imago Dei, that each
person is an image of God (Genesis 1:27; cf. Galatians 3:28).
D. Illustration: Filipino creation myth, man and woman as equals, each coming from one
half of the same bamboo.
E. Influence of western patriarchal culture on our societypatriarchy and kyriarchy.
Application. As a community of God's children, to call God "Our Father" means we should
banish any form of gender inequality. Violence against another person is violence against
God, and exclusion of women is exclusion of God.
II. Earth as in Heaven: A Just Society
"Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." Matthew 6:10
A. A just society acknowledges Page 29 of 34 the reign of God, which is

described in the prayer as your name, your kingdom, and
your will. Then it anticipates Gods provisions of our daily bread, forgiveness of
our debts, and freedom from our temptations.
B. The first three petitions assert that earth does not have autonomy independent of
God's reign. The last three petitions express the need for solidarity in pursuing a just
society.
C. Context/Background. The theology of imperial Rome, in Jesus' time, presented the
emperor "as chosen by the gods to rule. He is regarded as the agent of their
sovereignty, presence, and will on earth, and of their blessing that ensures society's
well-being."
D. The Jubilee prayer resists this idolatry by affirming the Father's sovereignty, presence,
will, and blessing upon humanity.
E. Illustration. To pray that God's will be done "on earth as in heaven" is to experience
the "new heaven and new earth" (Isaiah 65:21, 22, 25).
Application. We all have the possibility of being instruments of Gods justice. Jubilee is
fullness of life for allfor women and men; for pastors and lay people; for public witness and
quiet witness; for mature members and young people. Jubilee should run through in our
lives. All of us are endowed with the grace of God which sets the oppressed free; which
makes all peoples equal.
III. Enough is Enough for All: A Sustainable Life
"Give us this day our daily bread." Matthew 6:11
A. Present Context. Advocacies: Enough is enough; live simply so that others may
simply live; more with less.
B. Biblical context. This jubilee prayer "recognizes that basic resources are not justly
distributed, that many lack adequate access to what they need to sustain life, and that
some procure excessive bread by unjust means which deprive others."
C. "Give us this day our daily bread" urges us to act in solidarity in order that the rich
will stop hoarding wealth, and to resist the huge gap between the rich and the poor.
D. Illustration. "Being is not Having." Jesus resisting greed and materialism, in Luke
12:15, he said that life does not consist in the abundance of possessions. He
illustrated this new way of being in the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:16-21).
Application. In our globalized world, there is no fullness of life when life itself is reduced as
the ultimate commodity of free trade and deregulated commerce, where the only
accountability is money. Globalization has united all people towards a common quest for
material gratification, like the rich fool. There is no fullness of life when our life relationships
are no longer defined in relation to God, but by the market. There is no fullness of life when
we substitute our yearning for God for an insatiable desire for some new consumer good,
like new car, new TV, and new electronic gadgets. It was Mahatma Gandhi who said, The
earth provides enough to satisfy Page 30 of 34 every mans need, but not any
ones greed.
IV. Forgive us our Debts: A Self-reliant Society
"Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors."

Matthew 6:12
A. Context/Background. In the Old Testament, cancellation of debt was a sabbatical-year

regulation where debts are remitted every seven years (Deuteronomy 15:11). This
was to ensure that the poor have access to land and resources.
B. Asking God to forgive our debts means that we must also release our debtors, by
restoring a just relation.
C. The biblical understanding of debt refers to three dimensional whole: a socio-
economic order of injustice; a trespassing; and a sin against God the creator.
D. By including "forgiveness and debts" in the Lord's Prayer, we are reminded that
worship and doing justice are interconnected.
E. Illustration. "Ecological debt." Over the past decades, ecological destruction has been
ever-increasing due to destructive regime and greed of globalization and global
empire building.
Application. There is no fullness of life when industrial countries continue to plunder

resources of poor countries; when wealthy nations consume greater share of global
resources, while developing countries consume less despite greater number of population.
Asking for "forgiveness of debt" means payment of debt accumulated by the wealthy
towards our poorer regions on account of environmental damage.
Conclusion
Our vision of fullness of life is a shared struggle and a shared vision. There is a story
mentioned by Nelson Mandela: A traveller through a country would stop at a village and he
didn't have to ask for food or for water. Once he stops, the people give him food and attend
him. That is one aspect of Ubuntu, but it will have various aspects. Ubuntu does not mean
that people should not enrich themselves. The question therefore is: Are you going to do so
in order to enable the community around you to be able to improve?
As we end our reflection, let us ponder on a poem entitled Cry justice which captures our
Jubilee vision.
When I can hold you no more

In the comfort of my Page 31 of 34 body
For there is surely a limit
To my carrying capacity.
When I am torn and plundered

From over-exploitation and greed
By a few who are unsatiated
In anger I tremble, the ground I shake.
When only the wretched and I share

The brunt of suffering and despair
And our heavy cries for justice muffled
As if we were by the heavens ignored.
When in unbridled desire and arrogance

Theres a claim I can be subdued
Dont be mistaken, never think
That you know me, no, you dont.
Cry justice for me, your only home

Call me Gaia*, the organic, living one
through sacred words YHWH God created
Pronounced good, a blessing and blessed.
Cry justice out loud, hear me

From my many breasts youll feed
A generous mother, I will be
Til all you shall return to my belly.
*Greek version of Mother Nature or Earth.

CONTRIBUTORS Page 32 of 34
Rev. Erah Maga-Cabilles is the parish priest of the University of the Philippines - Church of
the Holy Cross, Iglesia Filipina Indpendiente. She also serves as the program coordinator of
the Diocese of Greater Manila.
Bishop Bartolome Espartero is a Cannon to the Obispo Maximo of Iglesia Filipina

Independiente. He is a lecturer at St. Andrews Theological Seminary and Aglipay Central
Theological Seminary.
Rev. Emmanuel Bart Kimwell is a minister of Iglesia Evangelica Metodista En Las Islas
Filipinas (IEMELIF). Currently, he serves as a chaplain in the NCCP Ecumenical Ministry-
Church of the Risen Lord in the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.
Rev. Berne Mabalay is a member of the IEMELIFS highest consistory since 2008. He
graduated from Asia Graduate School of Theology in Taiwan with the degree of Master of
Theology.
Rev. Leonardo Morada is a minister of Iglesia Unida Ekyumenikal (IUE). Currently he serves
as director of the Committee of Mission and Evangelization. He is a member of the
Chaplaincy Committee of the NCCP.
Rev. Rene S. Padrelanan is the Administrative Pastor of National City United Church
(NCUC) of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP). According to him, Its
always a joy to be serving God with others in the faith.
Deac. Zarla Raguindin is an active deaconess of the United Methodist Church. She is a
faculty of Harris Memorial College and a writer for NCCPs Vacation Church School.
JUBILEE Page 33 of 34
CELEBRATION
NOVEMBER 15, 2013
NCCP WITNESSING PARADE

Meeting Place: Quezon City Memorial Circle (facing Quezon Avenue)
to Episcopal Church in the Philippines Mission Center
6:00AM
THANKSGIVING LIURGICAL SERVICE

Cathedral of St. Mary and St. John
10:00 AM -12:00 NN
Guest Preacher:
Bishop Geevarghese Mor Coorilos
Moderator, Commission on World Mission
and Evangelism, World Council of Churches
COLLOQUIUM:
AN IMPERATIVE FOR MISSION: SOLIDARITY WITH THE POOR
Mandell Hall, Trinity University of Asia
2:00-5:00 PM
GABI NG PAGTITIPONG EKYUMENIKAL

Henry Noble Gymnasium, Trinity University of Asia
6:00-9:00 PM
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GREETINGS

REV. REX RB REYES, JR.

Ang Linggo ng National Council of Churches in the Philippines, ay isang pagdiriwang ng

Ang araw na ito ay kaarawan ng ating mga simbahang nagtataguyod ng malawak na

Ang kabanalan ng buhay ay sama-sama nating ipagdidiwang at itataguyod. Susulong tayo at

Ang inyong kamangagawa sa ubasan ng Maykapal,

Dr. Rommel F. Linatoc

LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES

*CALL TO WORSHIP (Isaiah 58:6-12)

*INVOCATION (2 Kings 5, Galatians 6, Luke 10 In unison

CALL TO REPENTANCE In unison

SILENT CONFESSION [With soft organ/piano music.]

*ASSURANCE OF GODS PARDON (Psalm 30)

People Hallelujah! Thanks be to God.

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Luke 10)

SHINE, JESUS, SHINE

Lord, the light of Your love is shining

Lord, I come to Your awesome presence

As we gaze on Your kingly brightness

THANKSGIVING ADDRESS FROM NCCP

A SYMBOLIC GESTURE OFFERED TO THE LORD BY THE NCCP

Reader: As our offering to You, O Lord, accept this symbolic gesture

NCCP JUBILEE SONG (by a quartet or choir)

THE CHURCH AT PRAYER

READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT

READING FROM PAULS EPISTLE

*READING FROM THE GOSPEL

*RESPONSE TO THE WORD In unison

MESSAGE THROUGH THE SPOKEN WORD

HYMN OF PREPARATION FOR THE HOLY COMMUNION

Sa iisang hapag ating itatag ang pagkakaisa

INSTITUTION OF THE HOLY COMMUNION Minister

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION OF ELEMENTS In unison

THE COMMUNION PRAYER

THE HOLY COMMUNION

*APOSTLES CREED In unison

*CALL TO OFFERING In unison

OFFERING OF LIFE AND LABOR

*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

*OFFERING PRAYER In unison

All: Amen. Amen. Amen.

People: Alleluiah, Great is Thy Name!

People: Alleluiah, Great is Thy Name!

Lighting of the Candles

First NCCP Chairperson

Bishop Layman Ogilby

(Pause for a minute of silence)

I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry

Here we are, Lord. Is it we, Lord?

I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people's pain

Here we are, Lord. Is it we, Lord?

Old Testament Jeremiah 23:23-32 (All sit)

Walang sinuman ang nabubuhay, para sa sarili lamang

Sa ating pag mamahalan at panglilingkod kay kanino man

Sabay sabay mag- aawitan ang mga bansa

Leader: Rejoice people of God. Rejoice Member Churches of NCCP.

Leader: Rejoice people of God. Rejoice Member Churches of NCCP.

Leader: Rejoice people of God. Rejoice Member Churches of NCCP.

Leader: Rejoice people of God. Rejoice Member Churches of NCCP.

NCCP Theme Song: Sa Dulang ng Ama

Sa iisang hapag, ating itatag ang pagkakaisa

Sa iisang hapag ating itatag, ibangon, itindig

Prayer of Commitment (All stand)