Psalm 126:3 says, “the Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” With gratitude and joyful hearts, on November 23, 2024, the Lord’s Flock Los Angeles Chapter celebrated its 20th anniversary. It started with a Thanksgiving Mass officiated by Fr. Vincent Liwag, OSA, Associate Pastor at the Holy Family Parish in Glendale, California, USA. He commended the members’ faithfulness and services for the past 20 years and prayed for the grace to continue building the kingdom of God through the Lord’s Flock Ministry.
The Chapter leaders and members continued the party at the Blessed Virgin Mary Faith Formation Center Auditorium. Sis. Techie “Soar” Rodriguez, the Elder-Founder of the Lord’s Flock Catholic Charismatic Community flew directly from Sacramento to LA to grace the 20th anniversary festivities. She was accompanied by the mission team from Manila – Bro. Froilan Hong (TLF Co-Founder), Alma Torres, Judith Almendrala, and Mel Capistrano. Los Angeles Chapter stewards Monina Letargo and Jimmy Esplanada warmly welcomed several guests from the other chapters who joined the celebration: Joey Molina, (Las Vegas Chapter), Marilyn Santos, Eden Pescador Gabriel, Gerard Parayno (Bakersfield Chapter), LA Chapter members’ families, guests, and friends. A sumptuous lunch was served right way. While everybody was having fun, we were serenaded by Evelyn Nuval and Arnold Usita, members of the Psalm Ministry.
A powerful Praise and Worship led by the Psalm Ministry of Bakersfield and Los Angeles ignited the attendees. Monina Letargo gave a welcome remark and a brief story of how the Los Angeles chapter was founded 20 years ago. A video about the Lord’s Flock, its vision, mission, programs, and activities, and an update on Heritage Construction was presented. Soar gave an inspirational message and encouraged the guests to attend the weekly in-gatherings and be part of the Lord’s Flock family. Since there were guests who were first-timers, Soar shared the importance of having a personal relationship with the Lord and become witnesses of their faith. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). She also shared her testimony of her old life in the corporate world and her life after renewal attending to the business of the Lord Jesus Christ. She ended her message by praying for everyone to accept Jesus Christ as Lord, Master, and Savior and to always walk with God.
The LA Chapter leaders and members cherished the video greetings from Elder-Founder, Tatay Bobby Rodriguez and from the Sacramento, Las Vegas, Manila Chapters. There were fun games, and raffle draws with lots of prizes. A dance number performed jointly by the Los Angeles, Bakersfield, and Manila Chapters added to the event’s fun.
Everybody had a great time celebrating the 20th anniversary of the LA Chapter and were energized for continuing the mission of evangelization in the years ahead.
To God be the glory!
Scribes Ministry:
Written by:
Jimmy Esplanada
(Steward of Los Angeles Chapter)
