From February 11 to 13, 1994, a Life-in-the-Spirit Seminar was held at Sai Kung in Hong Kong with Bro. Mike delivering the healing and salvation message—explaining the Eucharist to the believers. He also emphasized that the Foundation is a worldwide Catholic Charismatic ministry. Concelebrating the Holy Mass were Rev. Fr. Paul Guinnevan, OMI, the chapter's spiritual director and parish priest of Sai Kung; Rev. Fr. Niveo Vigano; and Rev. Fr. Carreon, a visiting priest from Pangasinan.

In the First Quarter of 1994, back from abroad, Bro. Mike opened the national diocesan centers in Cainta, Rizal (February 21); Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (February 26); Lipa City, Batangas (March 7); and Balanga, Bataan (March 21). On April 2, close to three million people gathered for the Foundation's Easter Overnight Celebration at PICC-CCP Grounds.

On April 10, a big healing rally of the Foundation, sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Service Committee, was held at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Canada attended by many Filipino Canadians, including small groups from Vancouver and Toronto and a busload from Winnipeg.  Reverend Fr. Bong Guerrero concelebrated the Holy Mass with local Canadian priests and Bro. Mike delivered the healing message.

On April 17, the Los Angeles Convention Center (Concourse Hall) in USA was the venue of the 3rd Anniversary of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Foundation. It was filled to its maximum capacity of 3,500. Catholics and members of different denominations converged in the venue to join the celebration. When Bro. Mike delivered his healing message, the out-pouring of the Holy Spirit was all over the place as thousands came to repentance, accepted Christ Jesus as Lord and Savior, and received healing from various ailments, deliverance from the bondage of vices and spiritual transformation. Because of the countless miracles witnessed by those who were present, everybody went home with peace and joy, glorifying El Shaddai.

On June 19, Bro. Mike was bestowed the Ulirang Ama Awards (Socio-Civic/Religious Sector) held at the Malacañang, Manila. On June 24, the Foundation successfully held the First National Convention Seminar of its workers at the Folk Arts Theater. On August 14, the Foundation led by Bro. Mike joined in the Catholic Church's protest rally against the government's population control program held at the Quirino Grandstand. His Eminence Cardinal Sin, together with Bishop Bacani, Manila Vice Mayor Lito Atienza, and Rev. Fr. James Reuter, led the affair.

For the first time in the history of Rizal Park and the whole of Metro Manila for that matter, about three million people joined the Tenth Anniversary of the Foundation at the national park from August 20-21, 1994. The participants crowded the 50-hectare park and adjacent areas—Roxas Boulevard, Taft Avenue, UN Avenue, T.M. Kalaw St., Port Area, and Jones Bridge. Some of them came to the venue as early as three days before the event. They came not only from Metro Manila, but also from Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, the Ilocos Region, Quezon, the Bicol Region, Sorsogon, Leyte, and other distant provinces. Also present were members from different overseas chapters of the Foundation.

On November 24, 1994, the Foundation opened its chapter at the Batasang Pambansa, home of the House of Representatives, with a Mass and Healing Rally. Brother Mike spoke before several lawmakers and their staff that attended the affair. From December 24-25, the Foundation held the biggest Christmas party in the Philippines during its Annual Family Reunion at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila. The close to three million attendees feasted on thousands of roasted calves, pigs and chickens. In the early morning, thousands of doves for peace and prosperity were released by the attendees.

At the start of the year 1995, the Foundation participated in two events—the First National Congress of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement in the Philippines, whose various Charismatic member groups gathered for unity in the spirit, and the 10th World Youth Day, during which close to five thousand young members of the Foundation joined as delegates.

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