The History of Corona International Christian Fellowship

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In 1997, Pastor Sam Lacanienta who was then the Director of Church Planting for Filipino churches of the Southwest District of the Baptist General Conference, was given a vision by God to start a Filipino-American church in the City of Corona. After several starts and stops and a lot of prayer, through the recommendation of Pastor Charles Patam of Living Stone Church in Long Beach, Pastor Sam in 1997 appointed Ed Dacio who was then a Master of Divinity student from Talbot Theological Seminary at Biola University, to be the Church Planter and First Pastor of The Filipino-American Church of Corona (FILACOR).

With only their faith in the Lord and their zeal to serve Him, three families set out to glorify God by planting a church in Corona. These were Ferdinand and Lilian Cancino with their two sons J.R. and Archie; Peter Lacanienta and his wife Kynna; and Pastor Ed and his wife Cory, with their son Myles. With only 6 adults and three children, their first Sunday Service was held on May 4, 1997. Thanks to the help and support of Pastor John Reed and his staff, FILACOR was allowed to use their church building at the Faith Baptist Church in Corona.

The story of Corona International Christian Fellowship is a testimony of the Grace and Faithfulness of God. There is still much work to be done in spreading the Gospel, so the story of CICF goes on - and will keep going on until the Lord’s return. Until then, may God continue to use Corona International Christian Fellowship as a light to spread the Gospel                                                                                of Christ, and as a vessel to expand His                                                                                    Kingdom. To God be ALL the glory.