The Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch), also known as PMCC (4th Watch), is a

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Christian denomination based in the

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. It was founded in 1971 by Arsenio T. Ferriol and registered on August 27, 1973. The church claims to be the 'One True Church of Christ', with its beliefs coming from the

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as the sole basis for all its

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and prophecies about the 'Church of

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' established by a living modern-day Apostle in the

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(whereas the church doctrine calls it "The 4th Watch") (Filipino transl. "Ikaapat na Pagpupuyat") The church has an estimated 800,000 members worldwide and 900 local churches across the

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, with Marikina Main Church serving as the largest and

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of the denomination.

History

The Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) was founded in 1971 by Arsenio T. Ferriol along with his two brothers, Arturo Ferriol and Domingo Ferriol who co-founded it. The church had separated from the

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where Arsenio became a bible student and former member during his younger years to become a trained

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before leaving and later forming the People's Missionary Church, a small

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church in

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prior to its registration. The church was officially registered as the "Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch)" to the Philippine Government on August 27, 1973, (a big founding celebration for the church). With Arsenio being their leader and a living " Apostle" which he claimed

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commanded him through voice and light (Tagalog: 'Tinig at Liwanag') on a evening in 1970 in his hometown in

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, giving him the revelation through

to restore the 'Church of Christ' in the "4th Watch" (

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) that was originally founded on the

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2,000 years ago. They believe the "4th Watch" is the period where the Second Coming of Jesus will occur and that all believers and non-believers that got

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by the church will be saved through

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, leaving the other

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and unworthy churches experience the

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. Today, it continues to be a rapidly growing denomination across the globe. Present in over 70 countries and territories worldwide with 900 locale churches in and out of the country. They are famously known for being

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because of their

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in public areas like

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and

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in different corners of the world especially in the country, where they share the

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and truth of Jesus Christ's imminent return and that

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and repentance is the key to see God's heavenly kingdom. 1,000 locale churches are set to be accomplished by the year 2023 in time for their 50th Golden Celebration of the churches founding. PMCC publishes ''The Word'' magazine, and broadcasts television and radio programs including ''Oras ng Katotohanan'' () and its U.S. counterpart ''Surer Word''. It owns Life Radio and has its own television network, Life TV.

Outreach

End-Time Mission Broadcasting Service (EMBS) is a

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and

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broadcasting division of the PMCC through its Resources for Doctrinal Empowerment and Evangelistic Ministry (ReDEEM). Its corporate office is located in

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, Philippines. EMBS owns three radio stations under the Life Radio brand, and its television network Life TV.KBP Members
/ref> PMCC's media ministry can be traced back to its flagship program, ''Oras ng Katotohanan'' (''Hour of Truth''), which started in the 1980s on radio and television.

Life TV

Life TV was launched October 3, 2016, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of ONK's TV broadcast. It aired 24 hours a day on

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. Life TV currently broadcasts in English and Filipino via BEAM TV's DTT subchannel 18 hours daily, and through their 24/7 online livestreaming. Since 2017, Life TV became the second religious channel (next to Iglesia ni Cristo Television), known for broadcasting of the station's digital clock during the entire course of its 24/7 broadcast. It is headquartered in

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Programming

Life TV's programming consists of its in-house produced shows as well as imported from various productions. These programs air on BEAM TV UHF Channel 31. ''Current programming'' * ''Oras ng Katotohanan'' – the flagship program of PMCC (4th Watch) in the Philippines. * ''Surer Word '' – the U.S. program produced by PMCC (4th Watch) South Bay, California. * ''The Truth'' * ''Bible Connection'' * ''The Word Today'' * ''Gospel of Salvation'' * ''The Living Word'' * ''Home Free Radio'' * ''Chords of Mercy'' * ''Chords of Mercy UNLTD.'' * ''Tuklasin Natin'' * ''Prayer Power'' * ''Moments with God'' * ''

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'' – a weather news program featuring live updates from

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. * ''Pag-Ibig Nga Naman'' * ''Music of the Heart'' * ''Life at Home'' * ''Kalinga On-Air'' * ''Pray-A-Thon'' * ''May Plano ang Dios'' * ''The Lord's Day'' * ''Church Update'' * ''Psalms, Verses & Inspirations'' * ''Worship Sessions'' * '' SciShow'' * ''SciShow Space'' * ''SciShow Kids'' * ''The Bible Project'' * ''Alla's Yummy Food'' * ''Awesome Eats'' * ''The Traveler's Guide'' ''Previous programming'' * ''Daily Watch'' (Life TV's first ever secular newscast) * ''Church at Home'' * ''Kaban ng Patotoo'' * ''Hubblecast'' * ''Wow HD Technology'' * TBN Asia Block * ''Morning Devotion'' * ''Family Devotion'' * ''Midweek Service'' * ''Sunday School'' * ''Evangelistic Service''

Life Radio

Life Radio is a network of radio stations across the

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area, and serves as the ministry's radio service.

Life Radio stations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) Christian organizations established in 1974 Christian denominations in Asia Pentecostal denominations Churches in Metro Manila Philippine radio networks