Monday, June 25, 2012
Family Day
I am still overwhelmed and very happy to see many people came to our church’s Family Day last June 12. I am very glad to see families having great quality time together. Parents are enjoying a warm swim with their children. It was a great scene to see from the families attending our church. Knowing, they have limited time and resources for them to escape from all their work and studies and to have a venue for them to relax and enjoy some family bonding was truly a success.
What really touched my heart was the realization that we have a huge family. In our Worship Service every Sunday, we usually have around 30 people coming regularly. And in our Family Day, there were about a hundred people who came. This was a big enough crowd for us to need to rent a huge bus and a jeep and besides that we had a car and two family vans to transport all of us to a resort where we held our Family Day. What really amazed me is how God put us in our own family to bring our family to Christ. All of our members have connections to their families and that is a great potential to lead them to Christ. So I could say that the family we have right now in our church is growing.
I am praising God for the opportunity to be with families in our church. It was truly a great time.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
First day:
We woke up early because our flight is on half past 7 in the morning, we need to be in the airport 2 hours before our flight and we need to travel 3 hours going to Clark airport. In short, we had only few hours of sleep. As we wait for our flight in the airport, we have seen the sun coming up and it was beautiful that for us it seems that God smiling at us. I took a picture of it. It was really beautiful. Just my camera was bad in taking great pictures like that.
We waited for few hours and our flight number was called. As we went to the airplane and we took our seat and relax. We had just an hour and quarter to get there in Cebu International Airport. From there, 2 members of the church we are connected for our training, fetched us. They are lovely people and tours us around the city. There are many sights in the city that most of the foreigners go. They are, The Magellan’s Cross, Fort San Pedro and Lapu-Lapu Shrine. We decided to see these places in just one day. The 2 members of the church a
re untiring tour us to these places. They are great people.
Along our way to the tourist spots we visiting, Anne, our Training Department Director, shares her stories of God’s miracles in her life. She shared how according to His’ purpose on her life, God provided a way for her to be in different countries as she continues on bringing the youth from different churches to missions. She also mentioned that I was on the youth went to missions and now a missionary of International Teams Philippines. These two people were amazed and excited to be involved in what we are doing. They have heard that God is really faithful to those people willing to follow His’ will in sending missionaries though out the world. They keep on praising and praying to God that they are also want to be sent to other countries and share the gospel to many people. Anne gave them advised to seek the will of God to their lives. After the tour we went to one of the member’s house to sleep there for a night. We were all tired since we don’t have enough sleep. And we need to go to Alegria early in the morning to meet our contact for the training.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Family Outing
I won’t hide that my brothers and sisters have some issues with one another. Many times I have seen many arguing and heard many fights from them. It seems that they have grudge with another. It was hard for wife and I to see them like that. We are seeking God for His direction on how we will be able to stop them for being angry with another.
One day, God revealed to me that I should expend more time to be with them, and I know God is the one who gives me opportunity to be with them, help them in small way and somehow build stronger relationship with them.
I was reminded by the Bible to let the light within me shine. This will make my brothers and sisters witness how God changed me and how am I living according to his purpose. Before I spent a lot of time in church’s office, a lot of time having fellowship with my fellow workers and members of the church. But being away with my brothers and sisters was a fail in my part to be able to share them who God is in my life.
Since I realized how big part of my mission is to bring my brothers and sisters to the Lord, having a heart to help them to forgive each one, I have made my decision to spend a lot of time with them, but not regretting my work in church. And I see that God is the one who gives me opportunity to with them.
Just this month, we made a plan to go for a swim and most of us went and we had a great time. This is a testimony that we can be united, enjoying each one’s company, and hoping, in time, we can totally forgive one another.
Here are some of the pictures we took during the swimming party of my brothers and sisters. A reminder that they are also part of my ministry.
One day, God revealed to me that I should expend more time to be with them, and I know God is the one who gives me opportunity to be with them, help them in small way and somehow build stronger relationship with them.
I was reminded by the Bible to let the light within me shine. This will make my brothers and sisters witness how God changed me and how am I living according to his purpose. Before I spent a lot of time in church’s office, a lot of time having fellowship with my fellow workers and members of the church. But being away with my brothers and sisters was a fail in my part to be able to share them who God is in my life.
Since I realized how big part of my mission is to bring my brothers and sisters to the Lord, having a heart to help them to forgive each one, I have made my decision to spend a lot of time with them, but not regretting my work in church. And I see that God is the one who gives me opportunity to with them.
Just this month, we made a plan to go for a swim and most of us went and we had a great time. This is a testimony that we can be united, enjoying each one’s company, and hoping, in time, we can totally forgive one another.
Here are some of the pictures we took during the swimming party of my brothers and sisters. A reminder that they are also part of my ministry.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
JKKCC 4th year Anniversary
As the introduction of Pastor Joshua’s preaching, there are many good significance of the number 4. First, he stated, we have four corners in the world, the east, the west, the north and the south. There also 4 kinds of season, the winter, the spring, the summer and the fall. And in the bible, in the fourth day, God made two great lights, the sun to light our world in the morning and the moon and the stars to light the night. It is somehow significant that God settle things in the fourth day of creation.
This was how Pastor Joshua started his message in our Jesus King of Kings Community Church 4th year Anniversary last February 26. And I agree to what he said about God setting things in His works. I truly and deeply believe that this year God will settle things in our church. This year is the double portion of God’s harvest for our church. We, leaders of our church pray that this year God will lead us into His’ vineyard and harvest souls for His’ glory. And we are expecting many great things from God will happen to our church. We will see great miracles unfolded as we keep and continue to serve Him in everyway we can, everywhere He leads and whatever it cost us. May God give us faith that moves mountain.
I am very happy to be part of what God is doing in our church. I am so thankful for being part of this church. Little but moving in the faith we have in Christ!
Here are some of tons pictures I took during the Anniversary Celebration:
The church gives away a shirt with a words on it. The words in our shirt are in Tagalog (our language) when translated it means
We (as church) are 4 years now and God is faithful indeed!
Some of the mothers in our church giving their best smiles.
Our Pastor Joshua giving his words of encouragement.
The Tambourine dancers.
The Kids ministry presententation
This was how Pastor Joshua started his message in our Jesus King of Kings Community Church 4th year Anniversary last February 26. And I agree to what he said about God setting things in His works. I truly and deeply believe that this year God will settle things in our church. This year is the double portion of God’s harvest for our church. We, leaders of our church pray that this year God will lead us into His’ vineyard and harvest souls for His’ glory. And we are expecting many great things from God will happen to our church. We will see great miracles unfolded as we keep and continue to serve Him in everyway we can, everywhere He leads and whatever it cost us. May God give us faith that moves mountain.
I am very happy to be part of what God is doing in our church. I am so thankful for being part of this church. Little but moving in the faith we have in Christ!
Here are some of tons pictures I took during the Anniversary Celebration:
The church gives away a shirt with a words on it. The words in our shirt are in Tagalog (our language) when translated it means
We (as church) are 4 years now and God is faithful indeed!
Some of the mothers in our church giving their best smiles.
Our Pastor Joshua giving his words of encouragement.
The Tambourine dancers.
The Kids ministry presententation
Daycare Field Trip
It was a great pleasure for me to see the kids from Daycare enjoyed the 2-day field trip in Science Center, Cosmic Kids and Avilon Zoo! I am so thankful for being part of great experience of kids as I watched them playing. This is one of the greatest rewards I experienced for being part of this ministry.
In the morning on the first day of Field Trip, we brought kids to Science Center where they were amazed on how science affects our lives. They saw many science-made things like robot, computer games, etc. They also know kinds of earthquakes and electricity sources.
The tour guide is teaching us about kids of electric sources
In the afternoon we let them played in a game center full of balls. It is like a kingdom of different kinds of balls. I was happy to see them playing and running and having their good times with each other. I enjoyed seeing them being kids again, kids that they just having great time playing. It brought me missing my childhood days.
The second day, we brought them to Avilon Zoo. This is the largest zoo in the Philippines. It is quite far from our houses but it is worth traveling because of many animals you saw there. It was a great experience. Kids are over-excited to see animals of different kinds and sizes. I, myself was overwhelmed to see those animals. It is really worth seeing them and I love the thrill being close to nature.
Daycare Field Trip is fantastic! Not only I had time-off from my work, but I also have great time with kids!
In the morning on the first day of Field Trip, we brought kids to Science Center where they were amazed on how science affects our lives. They saw many science-made things like robot, computer games, etc. They also know kinds of earthquakes and electricity sources.
The tour guide is teaching us about kids of electric sources
In the afternoon we let them played in a game center full of balls. It is like a kingdom of different kinds of balls. I was happy to see them playing and running and having their good times with each other. I enjoyed seeing them being kids again, kids that they just having great time playing. It brought me missing my childhood days.
The second day, we brought them to Avilon Zoo. This is the largest zoo in the Philippines. It is quite far from our houses but it is worth traveling because of many animals you saw there. It was a great experience. Kids are over-excited to see animals of different kinds and sizes. I, myself was overwhelmed to see those animals. It is really worth seeing them and I love the thrill being close to nature.
Daycare Field Trip is fantastic! Not only I had time-off from my work, but I also have great time with kids!
Friday, September 2, 2011
your rod and your staff, they comfort me
Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Can we blame God for being holy? Can we rebel against Him for He requires a holy living?
As I was reading and meditating today, Isaiah1, I was burdened by the guilt or sin of Israel as the chapter says in these passages. I said to myself, “Oh Israel. How come you can do these things? The presence of God within you is so visible and yet they still do commit many sins that burdened the heart of God. That’s why God is correcting you.” Why was I dismayed with Israel? It’s because, how would you remain sinning while you already convinced that our God is holy and He is not happy to see us sinning. If only they turn from their wickedness and turn their hearts to God, they will experience how God will bring joy and happiness and their lives.
Then suddenly, I tried to put my foot in Israel’s shoe. Then I realized, I, too, is guilty of sin. I think everyone of us will agree that it is super hard to keep a blameless life. Everyone of us is guilty of sin for everyone of us is a sinner. It is true as we can see in Roman 3:23, “for all have sinned.”. That is the truth and if we cannot detest it.
Now, a thought came to my mind, “can we blame God for being holy? Can we rebel against Him for He requires a holy living?
As I kept meditating Isaiah 1, little by little, I understand why God said He was not pleased as to what Israel did. For God is all-knowing God, He knows that sin will certainly destroy every good things He put in our lives. He know that if we will continue to sin, though we keep on hiding it from others, will surely be brought to light and that will put us in huge shameful experience, and that may lead us to blame God. He knows that sin will break our connection to Him for He hates sin. Sin breaks, takes, destroys our relationships, works, our houses, and our lives. That is why God hates sin.
And that is why God corrects us when we sin. He disciplines us we are wrong. God wants us to live a life full of love, trust, comfort, happiness and joy. God wants us to learn how we overcome every trials. For He loves us so much and He cares when we need someone to care for us. He loves us so much and blesses us when we really need it badly.
I imagined what David said in Psalm 23:4, “for your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”. This confused when I first it read. How would a shepherd’s rod and staff comfort a sheep when shepherd use it to correct his sheep? Then I realized, the shepherd knows how to guide sheep to pasture, it is by guiding his sheep with his rod and staff.
So if we experiencing corrections from God, we should not blame God for being holy and for requiring us a holy living. Instead, we should thankful and happy knowing He cares for us by correcting us and leading us in good future with Him.
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Lord, thank you for taking time to correct our mistakes. You know us and we trust you our lives!
Can we blame God for being holy? Can we rebel against Him for He requires a holy living?
As I was reading and meditating today, Isaiah1, I was burdened by the guilt or sin of Israel as the chapter says in these passages. I said to myself, “Oh Israel. How come you can do these things? The presence of God within you is so visible and yet they still do commit many sins that burdened the heart of God. That’s why God is correcting you.” Why was I dismayed with Israel? It’s because, how would you remain sinning while you already convinced that our God is holy and He is not happy to see us sinning. If only they turn from their wickedness and turn their hearts to God, they will experience how God will bring joy and happiness and their lives.
Then suddenly, I tried to put my foot in Israel’s shoe. Then I realized, I, too, is guilty of sin. I think everyone of us will agree that it is super hard to keep a blameless life. Everyone of us is guilty of sin for everyone of us is a sinner. It is true as we can see in Roman 3:23, “for all have sinned.”. That is the truth and if we cannot detest it.
Now, a thought came to my mind, “can we blame God for being holy? Can we rebel against Him for He requires a holy living?
As I kept meditating Isaiah 1, little by little, I understand why God said He was not pleased as to what Israel did. For God is all-knowing God, He knows that sin will certainly destroy every good things He put in our lives. He know that if we will continue to sin, though we keep on hiding it from others, will surely be brought to light and that will put us in huge shameful experience, and that may lead us to blame God. He knows that sin will break our connection to Him for He hates sin. Sin breaks, takes, destroys our relationships, works, our houses, and our lives. That is why God hates sin.
And that is why God corrects us when we sin. He disciplines us we are wrong. God wants us to live a life full of love, trust, comfort, happiness and joy. God wants us to learn how we overcome every trials. For He loves us so much and He cares when we need someone to care for us. He loves us so much and blesses us when we really need it badly.
I imagined what David said in Psalm 23:4, “for your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”. This confused when I first it read. How would a shepherd’s rod and staff comfort a sheep when shepherd use it to correct his sheep? Then I realized, the shepherd knows how to guide sheep to pasture, it is by guiding his sheep with his rod and staff.
So if we experiencing corrections from God, we should not blame God for being holy and for requiring us a holy living. Instead, we should thankful and happy knowing He cares for us by correcting us and leading us in good future with Him.
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Lord, thank you for taking time to correct our mistakes. You know us and we trust you our lives!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
What a treat for my birthday?!!
I am praising God for giving me a great treat. For 3 days, my wife and I went to Palawan for my birthday. We experienced many good times while we are there. We have quality time with each other and that for us is super. We forget our worries, problems, and works, we just enjoy our time together. That is fantastic.
I enjoyed watching my wife’s face while we are entering the terminal for our flight. She had mixed emotion. She is so excited because that was her first time to ride an airplane and in the same time, she is scared because she knew she would experience motion discomfort and might throw up. And she did! I was I was making some joke and deep inside I am happy not because she threw up but I am happy to see that God gave me opportunity to treat my wife. That meant a lot to her.
In Palawan, we tried to get cheapest package for the Underground River. This is the famous spot for tourist. Your Palawan experience is not complete if you didn’t went to Underground river. So, we tried to make some negotiation and we had a great deal. We went to the Underground River and we were amazed!!! Yup! We did. We were amazed on how nature brought something fantastic. Who would have water from waterfalls can make cave under a mountain and drops of water brought great images. That is truly amazing! Inside the cave, there were zero visibility, we just have a spotlight to see images inside. And there are all AWESOME! The Underground River experienced was fantastic!
While we were in Palawan, since we have many free time, we just went around the town to see more of Palawan. We ate some native food and bought few souvenirs.
Our 3 day away was good times. We would like to come back sometime. We are so blessed for a great treat! We praise God for this wonderful opportunity to see the beauty of nature. God truly made many wonders in our nature and we would be surprise if we have a chance to see of them.
I enjoyed watching my wife’s face while we are entering the terminal for our flight. She had mixed emotion. She is so excited because that was her first time to ride an airplane and in the same time, she is scared because she knew she would experience motion discomfort and might throw up. And she did! I was I was making some joke and deep inside I am happy not because she threw up but I am happy to see that God gave me opportunity to treat my wife. That meant a lot to her.
In Palawan, we tried to get cheapest package for the Underground River. This is the famous spot for tourist. Your Palawan experience is not complete if you didn’t went to Underground river. So, we tried to make some negotiation and we had a great deal. We went to the Underground River and we were amazed!!! Yup! We did. We were amazed on how nature brought something fantastic. Who would have water from waterfalls can make cave under a mountain and drops of water brought great images. That is truly amazing! Inside the cave, there were zero visibility, we just have a spotlight to see images inside. And there are all AWESOME! The Underground River experienced was fantastic!
While we were in Palawan, since we have many free time, we just went around the town to see more of Palawan. We ate some native food and bought few souvenirs.
Our 3 day away was good times. We would like to come back sometime. We are so blessed for a great treat! We praise God for this wonderful opportunity to see the beauty of nature. God truly made many wonders in our nature and we would be surprise if we have a chance to see of them.
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