Ministry Needs

It's been 4 days since the Praisin Kid's Town event, (see pictures below) and again from us, thank you very much for the help you extended, those who supported for funds and for those who gave their time, we are very grateful.

Now, we are working for the Christmas party for the same kids. We know very well that these kids would enjoy again the Christmas party we are preparing for them.

Please include us in your prayers again, here are our ministry needs

1. funds - we want to give each kid a grocery bag for the family to enjoy on Christmas eve.

2. toys -for the kids

3. food for the party

We also need a vehicle (van), we need this in picking up the kids in their area, bless our neighbor for lending us his in our last event. On our next mini carnival since we have now the dance pad we will just be needing our own tv not necessarily LCD tvs actually a second hand one will do just so we will not borrow na.

Again, thank you for being with us in this ministry, we will keep you all posted for the upcoming events for the kids!

God bless you all!!

Pictures from Praisin Kids Town event!

Busy kids at the art station

busy place..I love the balloons we made!!

registration area

happy faces!!

what a big smile!!

at the prize station

kids with their loots! (I'll make a separate post for these particular group of kids..watch out for it!)

giving thanks to the LORD!!

The volunteers!!
Thank you Lord for the provisions, Thank you to those who helped us!!
To God be all the GLORY!!!

For more pictures visit this link :
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=155227&id=507437717&l=e03f46f242

Say Continually

TODAY´S SCRIPTURE

"Let them shout for joy and be glad, Who favor my righteous cause; and let them say continually, ´Let the LORD be magnified, Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant´"
(Psalm 35:27, NKJ).

TODAY´S WORD from Joel and Victoria

What are you saying continually? Do you go around talking about how bad things are in the economy and how tough your job is, or do you declare, "Let the Lord be magnified Who takes pleasure in my prosperity?"

I believe one reason that we are supposed to say this "continually" is so that we can get it deep down on the inside of us. God knows that when we hear something long enough, eventually, we’ll believe it. When I think about it, I can just hear the people in the Old Testament saying all day long, "God is prospering me. God is taking me to new levels. God has great things in store." They were saying in effect, "New doors are opening. My health is getting better. My marriage is being restored. My children are going to do great things."

Friend, God takes great joy in prospering you. Get that down on the inside of you. This is a new day and you’re entering new levels. Start continually declaring God’s goodness and faithfulness in your life and watch those supernatural doors of opportunity open before you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, today I choose to declare Your goodness. I choose to acknowledge Your favor and kindness. Thank You for taking pleasure in prospering me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Mobile homes

I didn't know they were also called static caravans and that mobile homes were derived from trailer houses. Probably it's like the wagons of the old times, where you carry all your stuff and you can just park anywhere if you get tired. Saw that form the movie "Loves comes softly".

In modern times though, it could be the road truck, you know those big cars being used by celebrities. You can actually live in it.

But of course these homes are real homes in the US. I supposed they should be mobile but I read that these types of homes are not being sold for it's mobility but because it is cheaper than the traditional homes.

Would you consider buying one if ever?

Haven't seen anything like that here in our country. Filipinos..what are your thoughts about this?

"Uniquely You"

Got this from facebook note :
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Uniquely You
By Max Lucado

“He gave…to each according to his ability.”
- Matthew 25:15 NKJV

Da Vinci painted one Mona Lisa. Beethoven composed one Fifth Symphony. And God made one version of you. He custom designed you for a one-of-a-kind assignment. Mine like a gold digger the unique-to-you nuggets from your life…

When God gives an assignment, he also gives the skill. Study your skills, then, to reveal your assignment.

Spit and blood are caked on his cheeks, and his lips are cracked and swollen. Thorns rip his scalp. His lungs scream with pain. His legs knot with cramps. Taut nerves threaten to snap as pain twangs her morbid melody. Yet, death is not ready. And there is no one to save him, for he is sacrificing himself.

Look at you. Your uncanny ease with numbers. Your quenchless curiosity about chemistry. Others stare at blueprints and yawn; you read them and drool. “I was made to do this,” you say.

Our Maker gives assignments to people, “to each according to each one’s unique ability.” As he calls, he equips. Look back over your life. What have you consistently done well? What have you loved to do? Stand at the intersection of your affections and successes and find your uniqueness.

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from 'Cure for the Common Life' by Max Lucado

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The Cross

Awesome!! We complain about the cross we bear but don't realize it is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see and we can't. Whatever your cross, whatever your pain, there will always be sunshine, after the rain.... Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall; But God's always ready, to answer your call..... He knows every heartache, sees every tear, a word from His lips, can calm every fear.... Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night, But suddenly vanish, dawn's early light... The Savior is waiting, somewhere above, to give you His grace, and send you His love.... God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
...and you question God -'why me?'.. always look at the bigger picture.... A day without the Lord- Is a day wasted. ************************************************************************ Have a nice, quality time with God today! enjoy worshiping Him with your fellow believers :) I'm actually excited for this morning's Sunday Service because we have a Singaporean speaker, he ministered to us last Friday and it was amazing!! I'm sure God will do something great in the Sunday Service as well! For the meantime, I'm still up and reading about data center virtualization while listening to Hebrew songs in my background. I love the old songs and we are singing some of them in church later. Again, spend time with the Lord everyone!! It's worth it!!

Praisin Kids Town Update

We canceled the event for tomorrow because as I write this post storm signal no. 3 is up here in Metro Manila and it is too dangerous to have 150 kids in your hand while there is a typhoon. i would not risk the kids health and lives.

So we canceled the mini carnival event. It was actually a tough decision because we're all set for tomorrow, all the game booths are up, food cart suppliers are ok, the volunteers although we still need some are good plus some of the food were already bought yesterday.

But again as I have said I don't want to take the risk. Better to be safe than sorry. I'm sure the venue will be wet and slippery although it's a covered court and flooring is not a porcelain tile which is a lot more slippery but still kids do run and run and run so it will still not be safe.

We still don't have a new date and venue for the event, hopefully we can do it next Stauday November 7th. Will keep everyone posted.

It's Christmas!!

Do not be surprised because here in the Philippines we have the longest Christmas season ever. And since it's November soon, you can see Christmas decors everywhere, malls are now decked with beautiful decors.

And why do I post about this on Thankful Thursday?

Well, it's because this is my favorite season of the year.And I am more excited now because finally we have a home to decorate which we will do on Monday since it is a holiday here. I have whole day to do so. I hope I'll be able to mail also the christmas cards I have here.

For other things I am thankful for this week;

Baby Caley's (my newest nephew) dedication last Saturday. we did the balloons, invitations and give aways. It was a happy occasion. Most of the guests are from our side of the family. It just shows that we really are family oriented, we don't forget special occasion and events.

For more thankful hearts, please visit Lynn and be inspired :)

Are you insured?

I guess most of the reader of this blog from United States or from any Western countries would say yes, but most Filipino readers would likely answer no. It is not a big thing here especially if you are just on the average family income. While it's very different in the US, almost everything and everyone is insured, it's so easy to get term life insurance online quotes while I don't think such exist here in my place.

But does it really matter if we are insured or not? The recent calamities that hit the Philippines made almost everyone think of the insurance especially in their cars and properties and a lot are very disappointed knowing that their insurance doesn't cover force majeure.

I just hope we all realized that the best insurance we can have is the insurance of SALVATION. That what matters most is our soul that will be living forever. After all this body and all the materials are consumated we still ahve our souls. So it is best to know and be sure where your soul is going to right?

And guess what..insuring our soul thru accepting Jesus Christ is free!!! no monthly payment, no contracts to sign, no hassle, absolutely FREE!

SO are you insured?

Impossible??

It is comforting to know that.......


Absolutely NOTHING!!!

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