In 1930, a seed of faith was planted that would blossom into The Church in Manila Hall 2. Dr. Eng Ho Seng, brother of Sis. Tsu Ai, returned from his honeymoon in Xiamen, China, a changed man. He carried with him stories of a local church, shared by Bro. Ong Tsai, a classmate of the influential Watchman Nee. Back in Manila, Dr. Eng Ho Seng found fellowship with other believers. They left the St. Stephen’s denomination and, with guidance from Bro. Simon Meek, a co-worker of Watchman Nee, formed the Christian Assembly Hall. The Church in Manila Hall 2 traces its roots back to these humble beginnings. The initial meeting place in Gandara, led by Ngo Bin Kiet, was tragically destroyed by fire during the war in 1938. The congregation then rented St. Stephen’s for their afternoon services. Years later, in 1945, a meeting hall in Soler was purchased, laying further groundwork for what would become The Church in Manila. Growth was slow until the arrival of Bro. Witness Lee at the end of 1950. His ministry led to 210 baptisms. Bro. Lee assumed leadership and restructured the church, appointing new elders and deacons. The group officially became known as The Church in Manila. Bro. Lee continued to serve the church, spending several months in Manila each year until 1960. The Church in Manila Hall 2, as we know it today, emerged from this rich history of faith, fellowship, and growth, a testament to the dedication of its early members. Dr. Eng Ho Seng’s honeymoon trip to Xiamen proved pivotal, sparking a chain of events that led to the establishment and growth of The Church in Manila.
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