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MANILA (UPDATED) — Around a million people gathered at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Saturday, October 18, to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the evangelical Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide, organizers said. The massive turnout, estimated by authorities as of 9 p.m., reflected the enduring faith and unity of their church.The event was filled with praise and worship, powerful performances, and heartfelt testimonies highlighting the importance of not just proclaiming God’s word, but truly living by it and through it.Attendees of all ages, both young and old, came together in a vibrant display of resilient faith, strong values, and unwavering principles.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/19/villanueva-lashes-out-at-critics-amid-flood-control-scandal-0042">Villanueva lashes out at critics amid flood control scandal </a></div>The founder and spiritual director of JILCW Bishop Bro. Eddie Villanueva — also a sitting congressman for CIBAC party-list — expressed his deep and unending thanksgiving to the Lord during the celebration.“Isang araw ng pasasalamat, isang araw ng pagdadakila, isang araw na ibigay Sa&#x27;yo ang lahat ng papuri, parangal, at kaluwalhatian.”(A day of thanks, a day of praise, a day to offer You all the praise, honor and glory)Villanueva said Jesus is Lord&#x27;s ministry has extended to the Philippines&#x27; 82 provinces and to 75 countries around the world.He added that the ministry that they are in isn’t only limited in a specific area but reaches across the globe.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/9/28/ridon-fires-back-at-bro-eddie-villanueva-s-sumpa-ng-diyos-remark-1622">Ridon fires back at Bro. Eddie Villanueva&#x27;s &#x27;sumpa ng Diyos&#x27; remark </a></div>“Kamangha-manghang paglago mula sa 15 estudyante ng inyong abang lingkod noong unang panahon pa,&quot; said Villanueva(What wonderful growth from just 15 students of yours truly back then)JIL is widely known for its fervent passion for God, its dedication to the Gospel, and its unwavering commitment to spreading evangelism.

Around a million people gathered at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Saturday, October 18, to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the evangelical Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide, organizers said.

Around a million people gathered at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Saturday, October 18, to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the evangelical Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide, organizers said.

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Mammoth crowd joins Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide 47th anniversary

Darylle Sarmiento,

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Published October 19, 2025 12:32 AM PHT

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Updated October 21, 2025 01:58 PM PHT

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