Gideons International donates Bibles to Army troops
FORT
BONIFACIO, Metro Manila – In a turnover ceremony, the Philippine Army
received Bibles from the Gideons
International Association here on
Monday, February 24.
International Association here on
Monday, February 24.
A total of 7,571 Bibles were officially
handed over by Gideons International representative Brig. Gen. Jose
Johnriel Cenabre (Ret) to Army Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Rowen S.
Tolentino, to be distributed inside Army Headquarters units and offices.
“On behalf of the Commanding General, Philippine Army, I would like
to thank Gideons International Association for your support to our
soldiers. The Bible is always a reliable source of strength and wisdom,
and the Philippine Army is glad to receive such blessings” said
Tolentino. “With rigor and risk of the call of duty, the Word of God
provides our soldiers a higher level of courage, faith, and duty that
transpires through their performance and determination,” he added.
In 1941, the Gideons International began distributing Bibles to soldiers under the motto: “Arm them with the Gospel too.” The association has also been supplying free Bibles in the Armed Forces of the Philippines to be placed by chaplains inside military chapels and bases.
“I am confident that the donated Bibles can significantly contribute to the accomplishment of our thrust in uplifting the well-being of our personnel, particularly in the spiritual and moral aspect. Guided by the Knowledge and wisdom of the Word of God, the Philippine Army can confidently pursue its vision of becoming a world-class army that is a source of National Pride,” said Tolentino.#
In 1941, the Gideons International began distributing Bibles to soldiers under the motto: “Arm them with the Gospel too.” The association has also been supplying free Bibles in the Armed Forces of the Philippines to be placed by chaplains inside military chapels and bases.
“I am confident that the donated Bibles can significantly contribute to the accomplishment of our thrust in uplifting the well-being of our personnel, particularly in the spiritual and moral aspect. Guided by the Knowledge and wisdom of the Word of God, the Philippine Army can confidently pursue its vision of becoming a world-class army that is a source of National Pride,” said Tolentino.#
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