Men's Bowling Fellowship

HCC Journal
The Official Publication of Hillside Christian Church
F. Arban Street Extension, Rizal, Laguna, Philippines

Encouraging one another is one of the Apostle Paul’s greatest concern for every believer. That’s why he exhorts every believer not to forsake the assembling of themselves…..but to encourage one another (Heb. 10:25). Believing that gathering together is a great and effective means to encourage believers in Christ to continue in their walk with the Lord, Bowling Fellowship for men was given due consideration.


In view of this, Bowling Fellowship for men was held on June 12, 2009 at Rizal Re-Creation Center at Rizal, Laguna. This activity was designed to encourage men of the church to actively participate in every activities of the church especially in Bible Studies which is an effective tool for their spiritual growth and development. Forty (40) Young People, Young Men and Young Adult from HCC attended the fellowship. This fellowship was made possible through the all out support of HCC Senior Pastor and Rizal Re-Creation Center General Manager Rev. Joseph C. Mauk and wife Ruth Mauk.

The theme of the affair is “The men that play, praise and pray together, prosper forever”. In the said affair, all the participants did enjoy the game were Michael Almario, Demet Formales and Kenneth Calvento were the top three (3) winners. After the tournament, a bountiful merienda (“pasawaan”) was served courtesy of course by Ptr. and Mrs. Mauk.

During the Bible Hour, the first top three winners were given the privilege to share their testimonies. Demet Formales, one of the top winners stressed that playing bowling gave him a wonderful life application. He relates that every time he strikes the ball, he likened it to his personal life. That if he fails to strike the ball correctly, it will go to the canal so as his life will be ruined if he will live apart from the Lord . The other men who expressed their thankfulness and praises through testimonies are as follows: Bro. Lito Dorado, Kuya Romy Urrea, Ben Fodra, Bro. Nes Asacta, Bro. Eddie Asegurado and Bro. Frank Concordia.

Bro. Mon Ereve, one of the HCC leaders gave the message in relation to the theme, The Men that play, praise and play together, prosper forever. In his message, he encouraged the participants to seek God in prayer for in it according to him, you will be humbled and will gain power. Moreover, he urged the participants to pray more because he believed that seeking God will turn ones life into prosperity, not only in material thing but in eternity.

After the message, the participants were divided into two groups where each partners were given one prayer item for them to pray. Afterwards, they proceeded to the closing ceremony. Bro. Gani and YP Don hosted the program. To God be the Glory!