FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila – In a turnover ceremony, the Philippine Army received Bibles from the Gideons 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.#