A resolution is filed at the House of Representatives honoring the late Arsenio T. Ferriol, founder and leader of Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (PMCC) (4th Watch).
House Resolution 1758 filed by evangelist-lawmaker, Rep. Eddie Villanueva of Cibac party-list group expresses the “profound resolve of the House of Representatives to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Ferriol for his unwavering dedication to his ministry, his exemplary leadership, and his profound impact on the spiritual lives of countless individuals worldwide. “
The late Ferriol founded PMCC in 1973 with the aim of proclaiming to the public the Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ. Under his leadership, PMCC grew significantly and expanded to a global ministry which has chapters in 70 countries.
Ferriol also led the establishment of a network of schools offering Christian education and instruction, including the Maranatha Bible School which was founded on 1975 to train and nurture future ministers.
“As a testament to the late Apostle’s dedicated stewardship and faithfulness to God, PMCC celebrated its 50th anniversary last year,” Villanueva’s resolution stated.
Ferriol passed away last May 19 at the age of 88.