Beautiful Sunday

Today's another beautiful Sunday. Why? We're able to praise, worship and hear God's word with our brethren during the first sevice of the Jesus The Shepherd Church in it's own building at Balulang, Cagayan de Oro. A historical event of the church! And today is Father's Day in the Philippines (I just learned that other countries celebrate it to another month). Pastor Raul delivered a very nice message not just for fathers but for all of us.

Anyways, as we just moved in the building, we don't have airconditioning units yet so we used some electric fans because the place is hot. But despite that, it did not hinder us to praise our God and to have fellowshipping. As expected, we left the place two hours after the service LOL! This is the time to mingle with our fellow believers. I love fellowshipping time. I also thanked God that despite the distance now, people still did come to church. Well, we're still in the adjustment period.

Ps. 133:1, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity."

Goodbye, De Luxe

Tomorrow will be our last Sunday service at De Luxe Hotel. After a couple of years, we’re finally giving up the place starting the third Sunday of this month because, praise the Lord, we’re moving to our brand new Jesus The Shepherd Church building at Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City.

When we held our last and final practice at the hotel early this evening, we noticed that the place looked good, the chairs were covered white. I jokingly commented; “If you’ve been doing this every time, we could have stayed in this hotel.” But seriously, we’re happy and excited to use the blessing the Lord granted the church. This evening was the last time the Music Ministers will be hauling the instruments from the center to the hotel. It’s the last time that we’d ask the hotel personnel to reserve any of the first 2 rooms on the first floor (sometimes we’re declined of it).

Anyways, if I’m not mistaken, we started the construction of this building around two years ago. Finally, it’s useable already, although there are still some portions to be finished like the windows. We believe, the Lord will complete this soon. With this, I am also calling the JTS people to relay the message to our brethren who were absent last week, for them to be informed of the transferring. We're saying goodbye, De Luxe Hotel...and thank you.

John 1:16, “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.”

Gift From God

Last week (Saturday), I and my hubby went canvassing for a computer CPU when outside the store I saw a printing press. I remembered that I had to canvass for my Bible “repair” also because some pages (maybe five) were detached when it fell on the floor. So I crossed the street and asked how much it would cost me. I was told it would be rebound (hard bound) after the pages are back to its original places. They will charge P250.00 but after some bargaining, the lady said it can be reduced to P230.00. My, it’s as good as buying a new one! I just told them I’d be back when I got the amount.

The following day, Sunday, I was installed as the pastor-in-charge of the Jesus The Shepherd Church. (I will post about this next time). After our Head Pastor announced my installation, he gave me a certificate (in frame) and a NEW BIBLE! I was soooo happy… Now, I enjoy reading it, especially it has large script and the words of Jesus in red letters. Isn’t God amazing? He really knows not only my desires but my wants and needs. Praise Him!