14/08/2026
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TO : Conference and District Superintendents, Assigned Pastors and Lay, Project/Ministry Leaders
DATE : August 14, 2026
SUBJECT : 77th Philippine FMC Founding Anniversary
THEME : โBY GRACE ALONEโ โ 1 Corinthians 15:10
Dear Co-Workers in Christ,
Grace and peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
On September 23, 2026, we will celebrate the 77th Philippine Free Methodist Church Founding Anniversary with the theme โBY GRACE ALONEโ (1 Corinthians 15:10). For 77 years, God has faithfully sustained our Church through many seasons, challenges, victories, and changes. With grateful hearts, we can say with Paul, โBy the grace of God we are what we are.โ We are here today by Godโs grace alone.
All Conferences, Districts, and Local Churches are encouraged to hold meaningful celebrations in their own areas. Let us give thanks for our heritage, celebrate what God is doing today, and renew our commitment to the mission He has given us.
For the nationwide celebration, the PGC-FMC will provide the official 77th Founding Anniversary tarpaulin layout. Please have it printed and displayed prominently outside your churches beginning the first week of September and throughout the anniversary celebration.
Nationwide Synchronized Baptism will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Pastors and local churches are encouraged to identify and prepare baptism candidates through proper instruction and pastoral guidance. Let us celebrate lives changed by Godโs saving and transforming grace as believers publicly declare their faith in Jesus Christ.
This baptism is more than a scheduled activity. It is part of our 77th Anniversary celebration and a testimony that Godโs grace is still at work, the Gospel is still changing lives, disciples are still being made, and the mission continues.
Although we celebrate in different Conferences, Districts, and Local Churches, we celebrate as one Free Methodist family, with one mission and one testimony:
For 77 years, God has been faithful.
By grace we were called.
By grace we have been sustained.
By grace we continue the mission.
BY GRACE ALONE.
Let us make this 77th Founding Anniversary a joyful celebration of Godโs faithfulness and a renewed commitment to love God, love people, and make disciples.
Thank you for your faithful partnership and cooperation.
In Christโs Service,
SIGNED BY
BISHOP TERESO P. LANZON JR.
Bishop / President
PGCFMC