A Blessed Week

The Blessed Singleness, Zarkity and Some Friends

It's been quite sometime that I last posted here in my blog. The reason for that is my birthday party. I was the one doing the organizing and the planning so you can just imagine how busy I have been. I was so excited by this party, not because it's my debut, but because this is the first ever gathering of the Blessed Singleness and the Zarkity. I was so excited that I can barely wait for January 23 to come. I have been praying for this since last year and the Lord has graciously answered me. It's one of the best gifts I received for my birthday. Even though the Zarkity is not complete, I was really blessed and I hardly noticed the passing of the time. It's really true that when you do it for God, everything will go on smoothly. Some of my close friends also attended and I'm sure that they learned many things from the Bible study as much as we have. Sis Janine was the one who led it and the Lord was really speaking through her. However, my aunts did not appreciate it though. Still, I was not discouraged because the Lord exhorted me through His Word in Matthew 15:1-20. I am sure that He was really pleased with what happened and that He was there with us.

I won't lengthen this post since I am already sleepy. But, I will leave you with some of the pictures that I personally took. God speed to my brothers and sisters in Christ!!!

Blessed Singleness with Myra

Blessed Singleness Presentation

 

Zarkity Presentation

 

Losing A Pastor

The title says it all. I am really sad that the Pastor Administrator of our church took an early retirement on January 1st. I know that I have not been a good church member. Before, I never appreciated any of his sermons because I find it confusing. But, I never wished for him to leave. I was shocked at the announcement last Sunday about his retirement. I didn't expect it at all. Since I've started creating sermon notes a few years back, I realized that his sermons are really beneficial and that it really has substance. I started looking forward on his sermons until I noticed that I don't find it boring anymore. My ears perk up when it's time for the message and my eyes brighten because of anticipation. I know that there are certain circumstances that made him come to that decision. And, I hope that he will succeed in his endeavors. We are now looking for someone to replace him. Of course, only God knows who it will be. I believe that everything has a purpose why all of this occurred.

I am hoping that our new Pastor Administrator would really change our church. I hope that he will be able to boost our morale and to rebuke us when we need it. I know that our church needs a Pastor who would encourage us and correct us whenever we err. Being a senior pastor is no joke. It's a big task. However, the Lord is always there to help and guide whomever He chooses to have that position. Jesus is the Head of our church and by His strength, the new pastor can do the enormous tasks that the Lord has set before Him. And we, the church members, will always be ready to lend a helping hand to that chosen man of God.

Please pray for our church. God speed, my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus! All of you are in my prayers.

Maintaining Our Website

Ok.. So this is just full of random stuff since I don't really have an inkling on what to write.. Anyway, I'll start it off with our website.. It has been months since I created our website but I still feel that it's lacking and there are still many things that needs to be done.. I mean there's a proverb that goes "two heads are better than one", right? I really need ideas to make our website better.. Sad to say, it seems that I am the only one who is very eager in updating it and all that stuff.. I don't blame anyone though because I know that they lack the resources and the time to do so.. I just hope that someday, if God wills it, they will be able to help me in the beautification of our website..
As for the blogs, I have no problem with this since I enjoy writing because it enables me to practice my English and put my vocabulary into use.. It's just that, unlike some people, I tend to write really boring blogs since I just do it in a spur of a moment.. I find my blogs silly and senseless (not all though).. However, I know that there are times that I do write something that makes sense as long as it's about God and my faith.. I admit that I am no good if I talk about things that normal teenagers usually care about.. I am still in my teens, but I don't think the way other teens around me think.. Maybe because my faith in Jesus makes me different from them.. In addition to that, there are topics that I'm interested in while they find it revolting.. Doesn't that make you wonder who I really am? Well, don't worry.. I am sure you will be able to get to know me if you just read every single blog that I'll post in this site.. I am looking forward to being with you in the next months ahead..

Thank you for reading this silly blog of mine!!! I'm happy to know that you're reading this...

Welcoming the New Year

I know that I am a day late in greeting everyone a Blessed New Year. I hope that as we start this year, we will never forget the important mistakes we made and the lessons we learned in the past year that helped us grow in our spiritual life. The Lord has been gracious and generous to everyone of us because we still have the opportunity to proclaim His Word and to share the love of God to all the people around us.

To my brothers and sisters in Christ: Have you lived in 2009 the way Jesus lived 2,000 years ago? Have you given God top priority in your life? Have you shared Jesus to a lost soul last year? If not, then you still have a chance. Do it NOW. Don't wait for other next years because they may not come. Time is running out. You may think that you still have a lot of time by your side, but I'll tell you this, you can never be sure when your borrowed life will end. Better do it now and have no regrets. Not only for your sake, but also for the sake of those people whom you care for.

The Lord has always been in control and, until the end, He will still be in control. I hope that this 2010, you will let the Lord take charge of your life. Let Him take over the reigns and lead you according to the purpose that He has for your life. Always listen to His Word and His Spirit because they are the only ones who can guide you to do according to the will of God. Never forget to eat the Bread of Life and don't stop praying. Having good spiritual habits will enable you to become a disciplined person in the faith. However, don't just do it out of habit or out of duty, but out of love. The Lord will always be pleased with you if you do everything wholeheartedly and for His glory.

God speed and take care!