August 1982, after graduating from Bible School Pastor Art and Sis. Lyn Martinez started God's work along the streets of Mandaluyong. Under the tree was born a congregation–the Mandaluyong Apostolic Tabernacle. The clouds were our roof and the ground, our footstool. The Tabernacle grew in number and in faith, moved from under the tree to the brethren's houses. The Church also held services in a s
pring factory and an automobile shop. It was in 1985 when another work was born in Airport Village. Souls were baptized, and henceforth the church was called the Mandaport (Mandaluyong-Airport) Apostolic Tabernacle. Like a real tabernacle, we transferred from the factories to the schools (Aurora Fashion School, 9 de Febrero Elementary School), to different compounds (Dumlao Compound). Then the pillars of fire guided our paths to the NCMH Compound. Together, we strived to accomplish God's ministry. From various establishments, the clouds and the fire brought us to the Philippine Evangelism Center, and shared the place with the PEC Saints. One building, two churches, united in faith and bound by brotherhood. His work grew, His people strengthened, His ministry multiplied. We rented another building in Airport Village for our morning service, and God continuously called people into His marvelous light. For almost 40 years, the Mandaport Church continued to move from one place to another, keeping the faith, conquering battles and enlarging our coasts. With morning services being held at the current church building at 226 Dona Soledad Ave. Extension in Better Living Subdivision, Paranaque City – and with afternoon services held in Ayala Homes Multipurpose Hall in Mandaluyong City, the UPC Mandaport Apostolics keeps advancing the kingdom of God while waiting for His soon coming. If the Lord tarries, the God of the Breakthrough – the Lord Jesus Christ – has greater things lined up for His children, and this church awaits with expectation.
