By Elaisha L. Pomida, BA Comm-4, The Centralian Link Intern
Performers of Love Concert 2026 sing ĢƵShammahĢƵ as a Testimony of GodĢƵs Faithfulness on February 22, led by Zearle Queen Ello and Cris Mark Blones.
Uniting 164 singers, musicians, and dancers from its community, the University Church (UC) of ĢƵ staged SHAMMAH: A Love Concert on February 22, 2026.
Translating into English as ĢƵThe Lord is here,ĢƵ SHAMMAH featured live musical performances and testimonies anchored in praise and worship under five segments: Worship with the Kids of Kidzone Choir, Celebration of GodĢƵs Nearness, Response of Trust and Surrender, Testimony of GodĢƵs Faithfulness, and Joyful Sending.
ĢƵFor the past three Love Concerts, ang gin deal namon is ang name sang Ginoo: ĢƵJehovah RaphaĢƵ, ĢƵGod who healsĢƵ, ĢƵJehovah JirehĢƵ, ĢƵGod who providesĢƵ, kagĢƵĢƵJehovah ShammahĢƵ, ĢƵGod is thereĢƵ, pero pwede man ĢƵGod is hereĢƵĢƵIt talks about one of the best gifts nga ginhatag sang Ginoo sa aton, that is His enduring presence. God is ever-present (For the past three Love Concerts, we dealt with the name of God: ĢƵJehovah RaphaĢƵ, ĢƵGod who healsĢƵ, ĢƵJehovah JirehĢƵ, ĢƵGod who providesĢƵ, andĢƵĢƵJehovah ShammahĢƵ, ĢƵGod is thereĢƵ, which can also be ĢƵGod is hereĢƵĢƵIt talks about one of the best gifts that God has given us, that is His enduring presence. God is ever-present),ĢƵ shared Rev. Dr. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian, Senior Minister of the University Church, in an interview with The Centralian Link.
Additionally, Rev. Dr. Sian shed light on the importance of holding the Love Concert every February as an annual tradition of the UC community to center on the love of God. According to him, the UC aims to bring young people together to ĢƵknow the love of Jesus in an intimate way and in an experiential wayĢƵ, ultimately strengthening their relationship with Jesus.
The over 160 performers of SHAMMAH: A Love Concert pose for a photo together with key personnel of the University Church after the celebration on February 22.
Rev. Dr. Sian also highlighted how staging Love Concerts yearly is also the UCĢƵs way to combat the steady rise of mental health issues among the youth, underscoring this event as an avenue for the youth to be nurtured in their faith, and to be part of a fellowship and a community that is ĢƵfounded upon faith in Jesus ChristĢƵ.
Furthermore, a Word at the Center message was delivered by Pastor Romela Kim Java during the celebration, enlightening the UC community on the theme while sharing personal testimonies of GodĢƵs presence in her life.
ĢƵRemember, GodĢƵs presence cannot be there without His glory. When we have a deep longing to dwell in His presence, we long to dwell in His glory. God should be glorified in our victory. God is glorified in our suffering. Pastor Java emphasized that GodĢƵs glorification is our deepest satisfaction.
The Love Concert 2026 attendees and UC community members were officially welcomed with a message from Engr. Rizaldy Harder, Church Moderator, while a Prayer for the Church and Benediction to close the event before a community singing was led by Rev. Dr. Sian. The celebration was also attended by CPU President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy and his wife, Dr. Cecile G. Dagohoy.