I'm excited for 2012 because a lot is going to happen in our ministries. I've started the calendar and though I said I'll do short term plan (at least 6 months) I still ended up filling up the whole year!!
First off, our first full Medical Mission is happening on the 21st of January-and hopefully we will have a second one again before the year ends. This will be in the South (Laguna area) and we hope to serve families that can't afford to go to Doctors, we will also be giving free vitamins for the kids. Praise God for the group of doctors who'll partner with us for this ministry.
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is up and about again this coming Summer! Right now we are scheduled to have 4 VBS in 4 different areas :) Crazy I know, but God is our provider and I trust HIM. He will provide teachers, the materials and He will sustain our energy for this activity. The theme for this year is "The great outdoors : Exploring Nature -Experiencing God. This is gonna be a challenge for us because we are in the city and there is not much of nature/park nearby but our teachers/young people are up with that challenge :) I am thankful there is so much talent and creativity with our young people now and that they are using it to serve the Lord.
Aside from the VBS, there is the YOUTH CAMP on April 2-5, it's four days 3 nights and we are expecting at least less than a hundred youth to participate.
On May we will have the fund raising event again for the scholarship program and on JULY-I'm excited because a dear friend (Liz Propst) is coming back here in the Philippines with her mom and brother to help us in the ministries.
Our feeding ministry is still on-going, one in Makati City and we are supporting two feeding areas in Laguna.We are praying for more financial support with this as we desire also to reach more areas such as Bataan and Bicol.
Please partner with us in prayers, we need prayer warriors all over the world :) In preparation for all these happenings we will be on fasting and prayer (for 7 days) next week. Please do pray and fast with us. We need to offer all these to the Lord and make ourselves first and foremost intimate with HIM because otherwise without that close relationship with God, all these will just be plain church activities.
For other ministry needs, please pray for :
1. Ministry owned Camera - I know digital cameras are not that expensive anymore but believe me, until now Fishnets Ministry doesn't have one. It's about time :) (my personal camera which we often use in the ministry is now old and about to give up)
2. Volunteer Teachers- We need them specially for the Vacation Bible School
3. School supplies and other stuff for the kids- Our teacher in Laguna actually is praying for this, she has more than one hundred kids and they need more crayons and pencils.
Ooops..sorry, this has been a long post but thank you so much for staying and reading.
God bless you!!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Generosity Encouraged
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
New International Version
6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written:
“They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor;
their righteousness endures forever.”[a]
10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
[a]Psalm 112:9
New International Version
6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written:
“They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor;
their righteousness endures forever.”[a]
10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
[a]Psalm 112:9
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Realizations. Decision
I married a servant of God, that I knew very well since day 1 of our marriage or even long before the wedding date itself.
So when he decided to work on a secular job on a full time basis I had mixed feelings. I know he wanted to provide for me so he felt the needed to work with a steady income and for that reason alone I was happy, but knowing he'll just work for the ministry part time made my heart bleeds also because I know from the very start that he has a calling.
Romans 8 :28 said.."All things work together for good to them who love God"... and I believe everything happens for a reason. God allowed my husband to work on the same company where I work and it's been four months. He had many realizations in that span of time and yesterday he made the decision of which I am truly happy. He decided to leave the job and get back on track with God's calling.
For sure, the salary he receives on a regular basis is a big help but that isn't the most important thing in our lives. We are servants and we will serve with or without monetary compensations because we know in our hearts that our labor in the Lord is not in vain.
I am grateful he was able to experience a job outside from what he's used to. And he said he's thankful for the experience also although I know what he got was a tough and rough job compared to regular office work or some Concierge Jobs but nonetheless we are both thankful for the learnings and experience.
I know this is God's will..why? because I have this unexplainable peace in my heart. I am happy and my only prayer is that He will be more closer..we will be more closer to God than ever before.
God is our provider, our refuge and I know HE will not forsake us, there will be tough times (specially in our finances) but God will always be in control and I know there is no reason for me to worry.
So when he decided to work on a secular job on a full time basis I had mixed feelings. I know he wanted to provide for me so he felt the needed to work with a steady income and for that reason alone I was happy, but knowing he'll just work for the ministry part time made my heart bleeds also because I know from the very start that he has a calling.
Romans 8 :28 said.."All things work together for good to them who love God"... and I believe everything happens for a reason. God allowed my husband to work on the same company where I work and it's been four months. He had many realizations in that span of time and yesterday he made the decision of which I am truly happy. He decided to leave the job and get back on track with God's calling.
For sure, the salary he receives on a regular basis is a big help but that isn't the most important thing in our lives. We are servants and we will serve with or without monetary compensations because we know in our hearts that our labor in the Lord is not in vain.
I am grateful he was able to experience a job outside from what he's used to. And he said he's thankful for the experience also although I know what he got was a tough and rough job compared to regular office work or some Concierge Jobs but nonetheless we are both thankful for the learnings and experience.
I know this is God's will..why? because I have this unexplainable peace in my heart. I am happy and my only prayer is that He will be more closer..we will be more closer to God than ever before.
God is our provider, our refuge and I know HE will not forsake us, there will be tough times (specially in our finances) but God will always be in control and I know there is no reason for me to worry.
Rich Thoughts For The Week
10. Your reputation goes before you it can either open or close doors for you.
9. Your future is not in the past but is determined by what you do today as seeds for tomorrow’s harvests.
8. Look beyond where you are. . .to what might have been. . .and still can be.
7. You may be living in the land of mediocrity...but God wants you moving toward a land flowing with milk and honey.
6. God has given each of us the ability to make the invisible...visible. What you do with that ability...is your choice.
5. Thanksgiving should be EVERY DAY and not just the last Thursday in November. Make it so.
4. When you’re in debt. . .your life is not your own. You're a slave to the moneylenders (Proverbs 22:7 CEV).
3. If you want to assume a position of leadership, heed the words of Benjamin Franklin: “He that cannot obey, cannot command.”
2. Be on time today...to your job...every appointment. Being late is a sign of disrespect. God is on time and we should be too
1. God’s joy gives you the ability to look beyond today’s circumstances to a better tomorrow…based on His promises.
RICH THOUGHTS - by H. Herring
9. Your future is not in the past but is determined by what you do today as seeds for tomorrow’s harvests.
8. Look beyond where you are. . .to what might have been. . .and still can be.
7. You may be living in the land of mediocrity...but God wants you moving toward a land flowing with milk and honey.
6. God has given each of us the ability to make the invisible...visible. What you do with that ability...is your choice.
5. Thanksgiving should be EVERY DAY and not just the last Thursday in November. Make it so.
4. When you’re in debt. . .your life is not your own. You're a slave to the moneylenders (Proverbs 22:7 CEV).
3. If you want to assume a position of leadership, heed the words of Benjamin Franklin: “He that cannot obey, cannot command.”
2. Be on time today...to your job...every appointment. Being late is a sign of disrespect. God is on time and we should be too
1. God’s joy gives you the ability to look beyond today’s circumstances to a better tomorrow…based on His promises.
RICH THOUGHTS - by H. Herring
Monday, December 26, 2011
Psalm 95:1-7
A CALL TO WORSHIP AND OBEDIENCE
PSALM 95:1-7
New International Version (NIV)
1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.
3 For the LORD is the great God,
the great King above all gods.
4 In his hand are the depths of the earth,
and the mountain peaks belong to him.
5 The sea is his, for he made it,
and his hands formed the dry land.
6 Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
7 for he is our God
and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.
Today, if only you would hear his voice,
PSALM 95:1-7
New International Version (NIV)
1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.
3 For the LORD is the great God,
the great King above all gods.
4 In his hand are the depths of the earth,
and the mountain peaks belong to him.
5 The sea is his, for he made it,
and his hands formed the dry land.
6 Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
7 for he is our God
and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.
Today, if only you would hear his voice,
Monday, December 19, 2011
Rich Thoughts For The Week
10. Never let success go to your head or failure to your heart.
9. If someone betrays your confidence...don’t give up on people...ask your Heavenly Father to give you a Godly friend who won't.
8. Don’t buy on Black Friday what you can’t pay off until Good Friday. . .next year or the year after.
7. If you are content with what you have done…you will never accomplish what you could have done.
6. Your attitude, speech and behavior are all directly affected by the people you spend a lot of time with.
5. TRUTH ALERT!!! Your giving can create multiple streams of income for you.
4. Quit thinking about what might have been and get hold of what can be as you allow God to empower your life at this very moment.
3. Invest your time in acquiring knowledge that will encourage, empower, enable and enrich you in the things of God.
2. If you’re feeling confused and don’t know what to do...you've talking to the wrong people. Try God...He never creates confusion.
And the number one Rich Thought of the week is. . . .DRUM ROLL. . .
1. Why give a full financial statement to a banker you don’t know but yet never discuss your finances with God who knows it all anyway?
Rich Thoughts - by H. Herring
9. If someone betrays your confidence...don’t give up on people...ask your Heavenly Father to give you a Godly friend who won't.
8. Don’t buy on Black Friday what you can’t pay off until Good Friday. . .next year or the year after.
7. If you are content with what you have done…you will never accomplish what you could have done.
6. Your attitude, speech and behavior are all directly affected by the people you spend a lot of time with.
5. TRUTH ALERT!!! Your giving can create multiple streams of income for you.
4. Quit thinking about what might have been and get hold of what can be as you allow God to empower your life at this very moment.
3. Invest your time in acquiring knowledge that will encourage, empower, enable and enrich you in the things of God.
2. If you’re feeling confused and don’t know what to do...you've talking to the wrong people. Try God...He never creates confusion.
And the number one Rich Thought of the week is. . . .DRUM ROLL. . .
1. Why give a full financial statement to a banker you don’t know but yet never discuss your finances with God who knows it all anyway?
Rich Thoughts - by H. Herring
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Coupons
For those who have yet to finish their Christmas gift list and is looking for great deals or discounts or free shipping or sales, you might need these banana republic coupons. I know most moms are frugal (like me!) and are always on the look out for sale. I wanted to give good gifts but I don't want to be over spending too that's why I always look for the red tag SALE :)
I have yet to finish my list and I know It's kinda late but even so, still, that won't stop me from looking for discounted items.
I have yet to finish my list and I know It's kinda late but even so, still, that won't stop me from looking for discounted items.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Kids Christmas Party
Last Saturday was our first Christmas party for the kids that we minister to. And it was a special Christmas party because we doubled the fun by giving them also our Praisin' Kids Town event (mini-carnival fair) and it is very evident in each glowng face how the kids enjoyed it. Thank you everyone for supporting us and two more kids parties to go!
enjoy the pictures :)
enjoy the pictures :)
Monday, December 5, 2011
Rich Thoughts For The Week
10. Some people say: "I'll believe it when I see it." God says: "When you believe it, you will see it."
9. Money allows you the opportunity to live your life the way you want whereas a lack of money forces you to live your life the way others want.
8. Your future is in front of you…unless you decide to live in the past.
7. Never allow your dreams to be reduced or eliminated by a lack of money.
6. Too many people complain about what they don't have. . .without ever creating a plan to get it.
5. “Will all your worries add a single moment to your life?” (Matt 6:27 TLB)
4. Renewing your thinking is an exchange of what you think with what He thinks.
3. Your success in life is frequently determined by who you listen to and the advice you act on.
2. Never let what your eyes see...determine what your heart believes or your hands find to do.
1. Stop reliving your setbacks because you're headed for a major comeback."
Rich Thoughts - H. Herring
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Good thing, I am receiving mails like this, it helps a lot. Like this very moment that I am worrying (that's why I put emphasis on no. 5) -I was reminded that worrying will not add a single moment in my life. Now, I got to stop worrying and enjoy the gift of life :) and enjoy looking at the beautiful latex mattress from the internet just to sway away all the worries in my mind.
Anyways, I hope you get something from this kind of post too. Have a good day everyone!
9. Money allows you the opportunity to live your life the way you want whereas a lack of money forces you to live your life the way others want.
8. Your future is in front of you…unless you decide to live in the past.
7. Never allow your dreams to be reduced or eliminated by a lack of money.
6. Too many people complain about what they don't have. . .without ever creating a plan to get it.
5. “Will all your worries add a single moment to your life?” (Matt 6:27 TLB)
4. Renewing your thinking is an exchange of what you think with what He thinks.
3. Your success in life is frequently determined by who you listen to and the advice you act on.
2. Never let what your eyes see...determine what your heart believes or your hands find to do.
1. Stop reliving your setbacks because you're headed for a major comeback."
Rich Thoughts - H. Herring
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Good thing, I am receiving mails like this, it helps a lot. Like this very moment that I am worrying (that's why I put emphasis on no. 5) -I was reminded that worrying will not add a single moment in my life. Now, I got to stop worrying and enjoy the gift of life :) and enjoy looking at the beautiful latex mattress from the internet just to sway away all the worries in my mind.
Anyways, I hope you get something from this kind of post too. Have a good day everyone!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Newlywed
Ramon is my brother in law, younger than my husband. I am so proud of him! he's so close to me because he has pure heart, from the time I met him even before I married his brother he's been special to a lot of people because of his godly character, very kind hearted and so humble.
Yesterday, he married the woman that was chosen by God for him :) and I love them both!
Don't you agree that they're beautiful couple? Who would have imagine Ramon the street kid, the one sniffing rugby to fill an empty stomach? collecting garbages just so he can have something to eat? is now the man wearing tuxedo suit and holding the hands of this beautiful lady :) So many have been blessed by his life and by their love and in return they were blessed also yesterday, different gifts for her and for him abounds :)
Even their wedding is a story of faith and trust in God, being a full time worker in a small church, he may have nothing financially speaking but he proved to us once again that if he has God he has everything!
Congratulations again and WE LOVE YOU BOTH! keep making us proud :)
Yesterday, he married the woman that was chosen by God for him :) and I love them both!
Don't you agree that they're beautiful couple? Who would have imagine Ramon the street kid, the one sniffing rugby to fill an empty stomach? collecting garbages just so he can have something to eat? is now the man wearing tuxedo suit and holding the hands of this beautiful lady :) So many have been blessed by his life and by their love and in return they were blessed also yesterday, different gifts for her and for him abounds :)
Even their wedding is a story of faith and trust in God, being a full time worker in a small church, he may have nothing financially speaking but he proved to us once again that if he has God he has everything!
Congratulations again and WE LOVE YOU BOTH! keep making us proud :)
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