The Cainta church of Christ

October 25, 1998 at East Garden Chinese Restaurant along Ortigas Ext. in Cainta Rizal, the Antipolo and Pasig church of Christ joined hands together for a “Sending Out” worship and special prayer for the three would-be workers in Cainta. Two weeks later, on Nov. 8, Don Williams (WBS director at that time), Rajahpad M. Buo and Eduardo “jhun” C. Ma Jr. (currently the minister/preacher in Tuao), together with the rest of the pioneering members of Cainta church began their first service at an unusual place, the old and unused Catholic chapel just beside the house of Sis. Rebecca Tajor. Bro. Jhun Ma delivered the very first sermon in front of enthusiastic worshippers composed of 18 adults, 5 teens and 5 kids.

Pressure and unfavorable remarks from the neighborhood forced the congregation to move out to a rented place just only after three weeks of its existence.

The infant church was blessed with six baptisms on its maiden year. However, Jhun Ma left the church barely four months before they celebrate its 1st anniversary. Don Buo, (younger brother of Raj) filled the leadership void and joined them on Sept, 1999. The changed of leadership occurred followed with another changed of location when the growing church leased an old two-storey apartment that became their home for five blessed years.

The Lord also, in the past years, sees us through separation-grief and difficult times when two leaders and church families left Cainta – Don, Deanne, Alisha and Anela Williams went back to the States for good. While Don Buo left on August, 2004.

I’ve been alternating with the Buo brothers in delivering sermons and Bible Study lessons since joining them in 2002, but I became “official” church worker when Don personally requested me to replace him and to assume all the job and responsibilities he left with the congregation.

The church is currently worshipping at a warehouse owned by Sis. Rebecca’s parents. We are actually located on the abandoned 2nd-floor, just below us is the hardware store fronting Greenland Subdivision, a few meters away from our former location.

The church decided to move due to the abrupt termination of fund it receives from sponsoring congregation overseas. The preachers are now left out-of-their own and the church unexpectedly become self-supporting.

From totally abandoned uninhibited area, the place suddenly transformed into a lively place of worship during Sundays. Minor repairs had been done in its leaking roof, canvass of sackcloth serves as the temporary ceiling, roughly cemented walls had been plastered by inexpensive wallpapers. The place is rental-free but we share the electricity we consume at a minimal rate. Major renovation has been put on hold due to budget constraint.

To others, a presentable place of worship is a must in order to have a decent and lively worship service. But for us, what matters most is presence of every individual soul who worships with us, giving honor and glory to God. We count not what we’re lacking, but thankful for what we have. Praise Him forever and ever, amen!

The Dental Clinic

Although she has her own, she still maintains and manage the old clinic in Manila, an hour and a half travel from our place. Her patients in our house can see her at night when she arrives or early in the morning. Others came in even during weekends.

Our House

Being constructed during our last year in Singapore and was finished just in time when we decided to came back for good. It's a three-storey house, the ground level served as the business establishment. Infront is the provision shop or "sari sari" grocery store and inside is Gina's dental clinic.

The second-level served as the sala or receiving area, the dining area, the balcony and right beside is the study room.

At the third-level is the master-bedroom and two more spare rooms.

Singapore: 1995 - 2002

This picture was taken year 2000 in the Filipino Study room, Pasir Panjang church Singapore. While working for four years in a secular job, i got a chanced to handle the Filipinas, composed mostly of OCW's, in their Sunday Bible study.

My wife worked as a Dental Assistant for seven years in Mt. Elizabeth Hospital before we decided to comeback for good.



NOT OUR WEDDING PICTURE. This was taken last May 2005. We were invited by Gina's relative as the primary sponsor to their wedding in their hometown province of Camarines Sur.

The Catalans

Sonny and Gina

Married on May 22, 1999

Residing in Cainta Rizal, Philippines

Worshipping at Cainta church of Christ