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Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch)
LocationMarikina, Metro Manila (Main Church)
CountryPhilippines
DenominationPentecostal
History
Founded1972
Founder(s)Arsenio Tan Ferriol

The Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch), also known as PMCC (4th Watch), is a

Jesus Christ' established by a living modern-day Apostle in the modern era (whereas the church doctrine calls it "The 4th Watch") (Filipino transl. "Ikaapat na Pagpupuyat") The church has an estimated 1,000,000 members worldwide and 1000 local churches, with Marikina Main Church serving as the largest and headquarters of the denomination.[citation needed
]

History

PMCC (4th Watch) was founded by Arsenio T. Ferriol (born January 14, 1936),

Philippine government's Securities and Exchange Commission in August 1973, the event being commemorated as its establishment.[6][7][8]

Another brother, Domingo (1943–2021), pioneered one of the first church buildings in Malagasang,

Imus, Cavite;[9] while Arturo later led the construction of the main church in Marikina (then part of Rizal).[4] The church expanded abroad through visits by mid-1980s,[6] and with the first foreign church established in Hong Kong in 1989,[10] the same year it also reached North America.[11]

PMCC, being one of the fastest growing independent

parks) elsewhere.[5]

PMCC publishes The Word magazine (founded in 1989), and broadcasts programs including Oras ng Katotohanan (transl. Hour of Truth) and its

Life TV.[6]

On August 27, 2023, the church held its

Capas, Tarlac, which was attended by at least 42,000 members[16] and nearly 3,000 ministers.[14] During the event, Arsenio's son, Jonathan S. Ferriol, was ordained the church's deputy executive minister.[1][14][17]

Beliefs

PMCC believes that the true church was founded on the

Matthew 24:43).[5]

The restoration of spiritual gifts is emphasized by the PMCC, which defined Pentecostal as reverting to the early Christian Church in the Book of Acts. They prefer to be called "Biblical Pentecostalism", with the church's name indicating its general direction; the term is said restoring the Pentecostalism generally with adherence to biblical teachings needed to achieve unity, and increases the indigenization as well, maintaining its independence.[5]

PMCC believes that the fourth watch mystery was revealed only to Ferriol. Citing

apostates to experience the Great Tribulation. Ferriol, being the leader, claimed God commanded him through voice and light one evening in 1970 in Odiongan, giving him the revelation through Jesus to restore the original church in the modern era, hence, its name.[citation needed
]

PMCC believes in

by immersion.[18]

Also, one of their beliefs is the infallibility of the Bible, being the final authority.[18]

Outreach

Media

End-Time Mission Broadcasting Service (EMBS) is a

television broadcasting division of the PMCC through its Resources for Doctrinal Empowerment and Evangelistic Ministry (ReDEEM). Its corporate office is located in Marikina. EMBS owns three radio stations under the Life Radio brand, and its television network Life TV.[19][20][21]

PMCC's media ministry can be traced back to its flagship program, Oras ng Katotohanan (Hour of Truth), which started in the 1980s on radio (through

IBC-13 on October 18, 1991).[6]

Life TV

Life TV
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Life TV was launched October 3, 2016, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of ONK's TV broadcast.

SkyCable and Cignal TV. Life TV currently broadcasts in English and Filipino via BEAM TV's DTT subchannel daily from 5 am to 12 mn, and through their online livestreaming. Since 2017, Life TV became the second religious channel (next to Iglesia ni Cristo Television
), known for broadcasting of the station's digital clock during the entire course of its broadcast. It is headquartered in Marikina.

Programming

Life TV's programming consists of its in-house produced shows as well as imported from various productions. Selected programs were aired on BEAM TV UHF Channel 31.

Current programming

  • Oras ng Katotohanan – the flagship program of PMCC (4th Watch) in the Philippines.
  • Surer Word – the U.S. program produced by PMCC (4th Watch) South Bay, California. (formerly a segment of Oras ng Katotohanan)
  • The Truth (formerly a segment of Oras ng Katotohanan)
  • Bible Connection
  • The Word Today
  • Gospel of Salvation
  • The Living Word
  • Home Free Radio (2020)
  • Chords of Mercy (2017)
  • Chords of Mercy UNLTD.
  • Tuklasin Natin
  • Prayer Power (formerly a segment of Oras ng Katotohanan)
  • Moments with God (2018)
  • Panahon.TV – a weather news program featuring live updates from PAGASA.
  • Pag-ibig nga Naman (2017)
  • Music of the Heart (2017)
  • Life at Home
  • Kalinga On-Air
  • Pray-A-Thon
  • May Plano ang Dios
  • The Lord's Day
  • Church Update (formerly a segment of Oras ng Katotohanan)
  • Psalms, Verses & Inspirations (2018)
  • Worship Sessions
  • Grave. Grace. Glory. (special program aired every Holy Week)
  • SciShow
  • SciShow Space
  • SciShow Kids
  • The Bible Project
  • Alla's Yummy Food
  • Awesome Eats
  • The Traveler's Guide

Select church events are also being aired annually, including:

  • Meditations for Christmas (aired days prior to and on
    Christmas Day
    )
  • International Missionary Day
  • Opening ceremony of the International Convention
  • Home Free Global Crusades (since 2020)

Previous programming

  • Daily Watch (station's first and only secular newscast)
  • Church at Home
  • Kaban ng Patotoo
  • Hubblecast
  • Wow HD Technology
  • TBN Asia Block
  • Morning Devotion
  • Family Devotion
  • Midweek Service
  • Sunday School
  • Evangelistic Service

Broadcast in line with the church's

50th anniversary
:

  • PMCC (4th Watch) at 50: Golden Anniversary News Program (July–August 2023)
  • Golden Anniversary Celebration (Aug. 27, 2023)

Life Radio

Life Radio
History
First air date
January 7, 2013 (2013-01-07)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.liferadio.embs.asia

Life Radio is the ministry's radio service, broadcasting across the Luzon area.

Life Radio stations
Branding Call-Sign Frequency Power (kW) Location First air date[6]
Life Radio Philippines — Listen Live Worldwide
Life Radio Northern Luzon
DWET
 1179 kHz 10 kW Santiago 2014
Life Radio Southern Luzon
DZAT
 1512 kHz 10 kW Lucena 2005

Others

The church, while conducting prayer crusades,[17] has also been active in social work, with activities including medical, disaster response, and educational outreach.[1][17]

The church's ministerial arm, Maranatha Bible School International, was established by Arturo Ferriol in 1975,[4] while its educational ministry began in 1980.[6]

PMCC's Dalaw Kalinga Foundation held its first medical mission in 1997.[6][22]

Pentecostalism in the Philippines

The definition of

Jesus Is Lord Church.[23]

There had been three

US-administered Philippines. The Foursquare Gospel, the church where the PMCC separated from, was the last to do so in 1937.[24]

Notes

  1. ^ As mentioned by PMCC bishop and church's deputy executive minister Jonathan Ferriol during the 50th anniversary celebration, citing a study by the University of Cambridge in England.[12]
  2. ^ As mentioned by PMCC bishop Aldrin Palanca during the 50th anniversary celebration.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c Samillano, Chrysee (January 6, 2024). "SP reso praises Missionary Day". The Visayan Daily Star. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "Homecoming for health: Leaders of Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) spearhead series of medical missions". Manila Bulletin. August 2, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Post from official Facebook page of the PMCC (4th Watch), August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Post from official Facebook page of the PMCC (4th Watch), August 11, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  5. ^
    ISBN 1-870345-43-6. Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via Google Books
    .
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h PMCC (4th Watch) at 50: Press Conference (Press conference). PMCC4W Live. August 10, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Sect Database: "Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch), Inc". Solemnizing Officers Information System, Philippine Statistics Authority. Government of the Philippines. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  8. ^ Post from official Facebook page of the PMCC (4th Watch), August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  9. ^ Post from official Facebook page of the PMCC (4th Watch), August 10, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  10. ^ a b "Our story". Official website of the PMCC (4th Watch). Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  11. ^ Post from official Facebook page of the PMCC (4th Watch), August 12, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  12. ^ a b Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) Golden Anniversary (Part 1 of 2) (Live event). PMCC4W Live. August 27, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ "Villar lauds PMCC for its missionary work" (Press release). Senate of the Philippines. January 11, 2023.
  14. ^
    Inquirer.net
    . September 4, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  15. ^ Post from official Facebook page of the PMCC (4th Watch), August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  16. ^ Lariosa, Saab (September 6, 2023). "Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) fortifies faith, eyes expansion for 50th year". Rappler. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  17. ^ a b c "PMCC (4th Watch) marks 50th year". Manila Bulletin. October 6, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  18. ^ a b c d e "Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ 4th Watch". 105.9 Shine FM (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada). Touch Canada Broadcasting (2006) Inc. n.d. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  19. ^ "R.A. 9342". LawPhil.net. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
  20. ^ List of Licencees as of January 2, 2019
  21. ^ KBP Members
  22. ^ "Thousands get free medical services via church's missions". Philippine News Agency. July 30, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  23. ^ "The State Of Pentecostalism In Southeast Asia: Ethnicity, Class And Leadership – Analysis". Eurasia Review. September 28, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  24. ISSN 1876-2247. Retrieved July 25, 2023 – via Google Books
    .

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