This page contains important information about our mission and ministries. It is our hope that someday you will take the necesary step that will help you discover.Good Neighbor as your "home"away from home. Our church started in 1992 as a fellowship of a few families meeting for praise and worship in the garage of a home in Chorillo Street, Barangka, Marikina City, Philippines. We never s
top marveling at the faithfulness of God in turning that small band of Christians into a fellowship where lives both as individuals and a Christian community are being transformed and ministered to. We pray you too will someday be a part of that wonderful story. Our Vision
Good Neighbor Christian Fellowship envisions a discipleship-based fellowship where members are actively involved in discipleship bible studies and adheres to the great commission of Christ to "go, teach, and make disciples." Our Mission
We are committed to "share the message of God's love through discipleship" in the context of a Filipino loving and caring community, encouraging and equipping the body of Jesus Christ to work with the same vision, heart and mind. Our Core Values
Our CORE VALUES characterize our lives, mission, ministries and relationships. God is the center of our lives, mission, ministries and relationships. This we express through our great love for His kingdom and righteousness, sensitivity to the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit and total submission to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We are totally committed and obedient to the Word of God. We believe in its supreme authority, sufficiency and relevance in our lives. Faith and Dependence. God is actively and powerfully involved in the affairs of the world.Our faith and dependence on Him is expressed through a life of prayer. The great command of Jesus Christ about love characterizes our relationships. It enables us to manifest the spirit of forgiveness, reconciliation, inter-dependence, integrity, responsibility and accountability. Family Relationships. The family is a basic institution established by God and strengthened by Jesus Christ. We shall endeavor with vigor and perseverance to see families become fruitful unit of society. Discipleship. Fulfilling the task of making disciples involves the perpetuation of life relationships. It enables people to live a transformed and transparent life according to the image of Jesus Christ and manifested daily in their individual sphere of interest and influence. Individual Contribution to the Task. We believe in the richness and variety of spiritual gifts that edify and benefit the church. Every believer receives spiritual gift(s) and has an important contribution in the kingdom of God. Our Belief
We are an evangelical Christian fellowship and is part of the universal body of God who believe and follow Christ and for many centuries have depended their fundamental beliefs on the Holy Bible, the Word of God. We believe that the Bible was written upon the inspiration of God and its original texts as infallible and without error. On this basis, message shared in the pulpit and in Bible classes are focus on what the Bible say and its power to transform us in the kind of peoplle God wants us to become. We Believe
There is only one true God who created all things. He is eternally existing in three person: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is the only way for sinners to be forgiven and be reconciled to God. Trusting and accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior is the only guarantee for man to be saved and become member of the body of Christ. The Holy Spirit lives in every believer and guides, inspires, instructs and empowers every believer for victorious godly life and service. Everyone that profess true faith in Jesus Christ will enjoy eternal fellowship with God. Our Commitment
Mission
Word - The Word of God has the power to transform life and we will endeavor to impart this truth to others through bible study, Sunday school, growth seminar, vacation bible school, big circle club, and the likes. Prayer - Prayer energizes anyone who will come to God in faith through Jesus Christ. We will come before the throne of God through personal prayer, zone prayer fellowship, Sunday children & aduilt prayer time, weekly prayer guide, prayer partners. Witnessing - The great commission of Jesus Christ to preach the gospel and make disciples of all natons is an absolute command to be followed consistently. We will take our share in the pursuit of this command through personal witnessing, operation Jerusalem, operation Revival, mission outreach, bible extension classes, evangelistic tracts distribution. Fellowship - No Christian can grow alone or by himself spiritually. He will need the support of other Christians in strengthening his faith and deepening his personal walk with God. We will continue to provides this opportunity through praise and worships, junior worships, family camp, senior members' fellowship, and special events. Our Ministries
Social Concern - Disciples of Christ must demonstrate and practice Christian services of providing for those who are in need sacrificially, wholeheartedly and generously. We will pursue this goal by providing assistance to deserving members as our resources will allow us. Social Actions - We adhere in the social dimension of the gospel and will pursue necessary step to impart this truth to our members. If necessary, GNCF will address social ills that besets and weakens the spiritual, moral, social and economic fibers of our people. A Brief Look @ GNCF'S Mission & Ministries
Joy Ladies Circle - A group of middle-age women who desire to live godly life, becoming women of prayer that love and care. Meets every Saturday, 6:30-9:30 morning for breakfast, Bible study, sharing of blessing and challenges. Friday Couples Night - Well-meaning couples that continue to seek Biblical perspective on strong, happy, meaningful and productive family relationships. Meets for simple dinner, Bible study and prayer on Saturdays 6:30-8:30 pm. Zone Prayer Fellowships - Hosted by different families on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursday. Families gather together to pray and seek God's Word for guidance, inspiration and instruction. Mid-Week Worship & Prayer Fellowship - Every last Thursday of the month. Members meet together in the church at 7:00 pm for praise and worship and praying together. Extended fellowship hour is experienced over hot meals served afterward. Children Prayer Time - We love to se our children started young in their prayer life. This is done on Sundays at 8:15 am in the church. Junior Worship - In obedience to the command to "train up a child when he is young" our children and young peolple are encouraged to attend and given the opportunity to lead, sing, pray and preach on Sundays, 8:30 am in the church sanctuary. Bible Extension Class - A special ministry to reach out to children of non-members for fellowship, value formation and Bible study at 2:00 pm every Sunday. Sta Barbara Outreach - About 50 kms. from the church, two of the church leaders trek this beautiful pollution-free mountainous terrain for 1 1/2 hours by jeep and walking on Saturdays to teach the gospel to families belonging to the lower level of the country's economic profile. Senior Members - We believe that there is no limit in serving God. As long as God gives them the opportunity, the senior members continue to be faithful and fruitful in the exercise of their faith. BEC Parents Fellowship - Once a month, parents of children that attend the Bible extension class are invited for fellowship and Bible study. Lunch Fellowship - To enhance love and closer relationship, members stay after Sunday praise and worship to partake of simple lunch prepared by assigned kind-hearted member. Foods are cooked right in the church kitchen. Blue Room - Members who are in the lower level of the country's economic profile are gathered together to take home pre-owned but well preserved clothes donated by members and friends of the church
for their use. Youth & Music Ministry - Discovering and using their gifts and talents are an integral part of the young people and professionals at GNCF. They are encouraged to take active part in the mission and ministries of the church. Membership
Membership in GNCF is purely on a voluntary basis. We believe that a church can grow in number through the following growth factors:
Missiologic Growth
Biological Growth
Transfer Growth
Benefits to membership in GNCF
It gives a person identity as a genuine believer. It provides a person spiritual family to support and encourage him in his walk with Christ. It gives him a place to discover and use his gift in mission and ministry. It places him under the spiritual protection of godly leaders. It gives him the equipment he need to grow. Responsibilities of a member of GNCF
Protect the unity of the church. Share in the responsibility of the church. Uphold the mission of the church. Serve in the ministry of the church. Support the testimony of the church. Uphold the leadership of the church. Here's are the schedules...
WORSHIP & COMMUNITY
Here's are the schedules...
sundays
9:30 AM - Plenary Morning Prayer - (Everyone is invited)
10:00 AM - Praise & Worship
12:00 PM - Launch Fellowship
2:00 PM - Bible Extension Class
Saturdays
7:30 AM - Joy Ladies 1 & 2, GNCF Men Bible Study
6:00 PM - Music Team Rehersal
Weekdays
Tuesday - 6:30 PM - BCC Bible Study
Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Prayer Fellowship
Thursday - LVES Bible Study & Fellowship
