From Pastor Jo's Desk
My Passion
I am humbled by the outpouring of greetings and encouragements I received during my birthday last Friday through text messages, phone calls and facebook! I thank the Lord for the family of believers and friends He has given me! I turned 43 last July 23 and the best gift I ever received from the Lord happened 27 years ago, the same day (July 23, 1983), and that is His salvation, His Son Jesus Christ! Yes it’s the same month and day as my physical birth. It’s still so vivid to my mind the time, the situation, the feelings that surrounded my conversion. I was on a bus on the way to Cubao in Quezon City, when I finally gave my life to Jesus. This was after many years and hours of prayer (specifically by my Grandmother), , and months of sharing the gospel to me by my…
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- Allan Madlangbayan:Hi Pastor Jo, Happy belated birthday Sir...< Love your testimony and May God continue to use you and the ministry that He has given you in a mighty and powerful way. Blessings to you and your family. BTW, Thanks in advance for visiting our papa Rafael Lagahit Sr. in Rovira Rd, Bantayan in Dumaguete who had a stroke a week and prayers have been answered and now he is home being cared for by mama Tar and her many APOS.
- Ruth Stoltz:If you have a mailing list please add me, I love the messages from your sight and I really need to hear this tonight, and the wings for safety, thanks so much for letting this message be easy to find. Sometimes God seems so far from our problems, but he is close.
- Healthy Family:Family is the basic unit of our society that's why we should make sure that we have a strong and healthy family. A happy and strong family will make our country successful and security in the future.
- Bunny:Ate Sarah Your life such a blessing. May you continue to serve God and bless other people. Thanks for sharing your testimony. Grace to you.. Bunny
- Cebu Finder:Nice article... Skills we have is a gift given from our God and will be use to praise Him... all things who has breath will praise Him...
- Cebu Finder:Now that the election is over, we shall continue praying for a better change of our country.
- Sean:confirmed! in deed God will provide all your needs. ‘Come Ye blessed of my Father and inherit the kingdom I’ve prepared for you.. For when I was hungry you gave me food, when I was thirsty you gave me drink, a stranger and you took me in.’
- Jack Washington:Dear Sis. Sarah, I just today, March 19, 2010, a year plus after the fact, became aware of your trial through your beautiful testimony of what our Lord Jesus Christ has been in your life. Praise His Holy Name. May God bless you with complete healing! Bro. Jack
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See what the Lord is doing in this part of the world! Rejoice with us for His mercy and grace. Though words and letters are not really enough to express the works of the Lord in and through the lives of His people, just enjoy this humble site we have set up for His glory and for the building up of His beloved church!
Beginning a Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ
Within these pages you'll find information about our church, our ministries, and most importantly, who Jesus Christ is and how you can begin a personal relationship with Him. That's really the focus of what we do at Calvary Chapel-to know Him and to make Him known --to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Obeying the Great Commission
We are committed to obey the Great Commission as Jesus said, "Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:18-20).
Reaching Out to Others
For us, this means ministering to the needs in Dumaguete City and in a broader sense ministering to those beyond our city, beyond our country around the world that do not know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. The most dynamic, effective way in which we express our faith is by reaching out to others. It is our desire to meet our community's needs in all aspects of spiritual growth, from someone who is meeting Jesus for the first time to a believer who has walked with Him through many seasons.

Great are the works of the Lord!
Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, Calvary Chapel Dumaguete would like to encourage you in Christ-whether it's in intensive Bible study, serving alongside other believers, or in opportunities of fun and fellowship with those who have also embraced Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Calvary Chapels are known for their dedication to the expositional teaching of God's Word and for a balanced blend of the Spirit's power to educate, edify, and empower every believer. We hope that if the Lord leads you into our fellowship, we will be able to share this experience with you.
"Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them." (Psalm 111:2)
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Highlights
H4U Ozamiz 2010
This was during our outreach in Ozamiz last June 25-26. Jesus once again did the wonderful thing of saving souls! 85 of us, not only were His instruments, but witnesses of His grace and ...
Bajumpandan Children’s Outreach
Bajumpandan is one of the subdivision sites scattered around Dumaguete where Habitat for Humanity, Inc, have built houses for the urban poor of the city. Composed of row houses of similar size and design, ...
Thailand Mission 2010 – CCD
A life-changing mission ---accomplished! Praises to Jesus our Savior whose heart beats for mission -for the rich, meaningful, and unforgettable mission trip of the Calvary Chapel Dumaguete's Thailand Mission 2010 Team!
Resurrection Sunrise Sunday Service – 2010
Calvary Chapel Dumaguete Resurrection Sunrise Sunday Service celebrated at Freedom Park. Jesus is Lord Over All!
Hospital Ministry
The Hospital Ministry is comprised of a group of 20+ church members who are eager to share the Word of God. Every Sunday at 2:00 pm the team gather at the small pavilion located ...
Revelation Bible Study Series
The entire study on the book of Revelation is available here to listen to or download. Visit this section regularly if you want to better understand Revelation…
Interesting Stuff
English Service: 8:30 and 10:30 am
Visayan Service: 3:30 pm
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Psalm Bible Study Series
Psalm Bible Study Series by Pastor Jo The complete Podcast series on the Book of Psalm is available here for download…
A Venture In Faith
The Calvary Chapel Story, Chapters 1 to 4 In 1965, Pastor Chuck Smith began his ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Only twenty-five people attended. What began as a small chapel has now grown…
a. The Most Important Message You will Ever Read
God Loves You! You may be searching for God and do not know where to find Him. You have come to the right place as we are here to help you find and meet God. You may be experiencing an emptiness in your life that only God can fill. God loves you and desires a personal relationship with you. Please take the time to learn more by reading on.
Freedom/Lives Transformed
My Testimony by Sara Gaga-a I would like to share with you a testimony of my life changing experience with the Lord while battling with the disease of breast cancer. I was diagnosed with breast cancer August of 2008. I consider it as one of the most severe and difficult trials I have ever gone…
Discouraged? Empty? Scared? Angry?
Beside Quiet Waters “I am feeling lost before God and fear that I will never get to heaven and am on my way to hell. Please can you help me?”
“I am a Christian, but the past 6 months I have been feeling so lost in my relationship with God.”
“We left our church due to a lot of problems and …”
“Why doesn’t God help when He knows I’m hurting?”
“My God : I am so tired of hurting and being sad…”
