A New Cell Church
Posted by: soughtafter on: October 31, 2009
I’m on my way home and I thought I would pass by the net shop to blog about what happened today.I’ve been attempting to blog for weeks, but it seems the thoughts just don’t link together. But today, I have something praise worthy to write, and just as this day was recorded in heaven. I would also like to have a blog abut that. Just in case , I can bring my blogs to heaven. 
This morning I received a text informing me that the cell church in Modesta will push through, rain or shine. And our cellgroup coordinator assigned me read lesson two of our equipping material (of which I left with ate Avic some couple of weeks ago, hehe).
This cell church was birthed after the Ondoy tragedy. Ate Kelay, one of the faithful volunteer nurse in our medical mission team, texted the church asking for help after the typhoon because their place was badly hit by the flood. We went there and distributed relief goods for the families and gave medical assistance.
A few weeks after that, we went back and invited the families for a cell gathering every Saturday afternoon. They agreed and were actually enthusiastic about it.
I was not able to attend the first meeting last week. But last Sunday, Ma’am Gerdz surprised me with a new assignment. She told me that I will be assigned to handle one of the cell group in Modesta.I really didn’t know what to answer. But I know I have to say YES. I have no reason to say NO. hehe. Saturday was my only available day for ministry.
So today, I finally met the group! Ma’am Gerdz, assigned me to the 6 new comers. I was actually surprised because Ma’am told me to prepare lesson 2, “assurance of salvation”, but since they are new comers, we have to explain again lesson 1. We divided the group and I shared about the salvation of Jesus Christ.
(I can clearly hear the Holy Spirit saying: “Didn’t I tell you to PREACH THE WORD, to be ready in season and out of season!”)
And I can only smile and nod and agree to the Holy Spirit.:)
I used the four spiritual laws to share the gospel. And it’s always a joy to share about it. It’s like sharing how you met your one true love. This Jesus who loves me and who would like to love them too!
The group was very receptive. Their hearts were tilled and prepared, probably by the recent events that happened. They’re ages ranged from 16 years old to 82 years old!
(Thank you Lord that lolo andong heard the gospel today!)
It was really funny when I asked them, “do you want to have Jesus as your Lord and Saviour?” And Lolo Andong’s response was: “Natural Mente!”
Oh..he was so excited!
There were some questions before we had the sinner’s prayer. They cleared some of the beliefs that they knew from the past religion. Good thing Ptr Dick was there to answer. (I wish I can always carry my Pastor everytime we evangelize )
They all accepted the Lord! Six new names in the book of life! Six grand celebration in heaven! (Come on celebrate with us! Wohoo!)
On my way home, while looking out the jeepney’s window, I was thanking the Lord for what He did today. And I asked Him for the grace to continue bringing souls to Him, not to stop, not to be discouraged by what’s happening around…but to press on and continue the work of the Lord…to bring many sons and daughters unto glory.
Lord, one more soul.
Tunnel Experience
Posted by: soughtafter on: October 25, 2009
“Faith is sweetest of worships to him, who so loves
His unbearable splendours in darkness to hide;
And to trust to Thy Word, dearest Lord! Is true love,
For those prayers are most granted which seem most
denied.”
“Our faith throws her arms around all Thou hast told her,
And, able to hold as much more, can but grieve.
She could hold Thy grand self, Lord! If Thou wouldst reveal it,
And love makes her long to have more to believe.”
Let your faith, then, “throw its arms around all God has told you,” and in every dark hour remember that ‘though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations,” it is only like through a tunnel. The sun has not ceased shining because the traveller through the tunnel has ceased to see it; and the Sun of righteousness is still shining, although you in your dark tunnel do not see Him. Be patient and trustful, and wait. This time of darkness is only permitted that “the trial of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.
-The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life by Hannah Whitall Smith
Alot to share, but I can’t seem to put it in words today. So I’ll just share this piece from one of our required readings.
Rest
Posted by: soughtafter on: September 19, 2009
I’m so excited to blog (again) that I don’t know what to blog and where to begin. Haha.
I’m having my Sabbath today. I really need to force myself to rest or else I will not be able to finish the race with the kind of schedule that I have.
Today. I slept a little longer. I cleaned my room and part of the house. I played with my niece. I had a looong afternoon nap. I wrote in my journal that which I had planned to write a long time ago. I prayed, specific prayers. And now, I’m blogging. Later, I hope to do some scrapbooking.
The Lord is really gracious to teach me to stop and rest so as not to squeeze all my strength and find myself a burnout.
Rest gives you that time to meditate the things that happened during the week and have a sort of inventory of blessings. It also makes you see those things that needs to be settled or changed or surrendered.
Even the Lord rested. And in those times of rest, He stayed and fellowshipped with the Father. And I know that that is the secret of Christ’s ministry and him getting to the finish line.
Those stops. Important stops.
It’s not easy to stop. Especially when you see that there are a lot of things to be done. Rest also brings you to that humble attitude to accept that you are not a hero and that you cannot do everything.
The Lord’s purposes will happen, it is already established. So make sure that you are READY when he needs you. Don’t stress yourself to the things that He is not requiring you to do. Because you’ll never know when the King will be needing you to be His vessel to show forth His glory.
Rest.
We are a moment, You are Forever
Posted by: soughtafter on: August 12, 2009
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Ate Pami visited ZMI
I just came from bible school and I have an extra hour before work, so I’ll use it to write down some happy thingsand thoughts.
I have been following a strict schedule since the start of bible school. Every minute counts. It’s not so me. But as Sir Norman said, you have enlisted in the army, learn discipline.
I guess this is God’s way of giving me a chance to redeem the time, of which I didn’t give value when I was younger.
Now I have to count every hour, even minutes from 5 in the morning, till I retire to sleep at 1 am. God has really been very gracious to sustain me in having school and work. I say that it is grace alone, and in Christ alone that I am able to do both with much joy and gladness.
Doctrine class today was great. The Word was beautiful and palatable. I didn’t feel that our teacher was ‘challenging our mind and faith’. Which I usually feel when engaging in such discussions. But this class was very different. Ma’am Linda was able to teach us doctrine in a manner that we will love the Lord more and we would want to be changed in order for that doctrine to be real in our lives. True doctrine affects the way we live.
Every day, God is becoming bigger and bigger and bigger. He is an Amazing God. And I’m so thankful that He purposed for me to have a seat in that class to know Him more. Grabe, I wish I could find the words that would really express my happy heart right now.
Oh, I am amazed. In awe. How big and wonderful and glorious My God is!
Today is Day 8 in bible school. Looking forward in knowing and memorizing my classmates names. Adjusting to my new schedule. Savoring the season. Loving each moment. Everyday it just keeps getting better.
We are a moment, You are ForeverLord of the Ages, God before timeWe are a vapor, You are EternalLove everlasting, Reigning on High!
First Day High at ZMI
Posted by: soughtafter on: August 3, 2009
Finally, after three long years of waiting, this day has finally arrived. I’m now attending bible school! Wohoo!
Just like the interview, I planned to prepare for the day, but didn’t get the chance. PD’s right, attending bible school is just coming there as you are. No drama, no frills, no pretentions.
You attend bible school because you want to learn and be changed that’s what my teacher said this morning. If you feel you are qualified, you know your call and you feel you are already chosen, then don’t attend bibleschool. You don’t need it anymore.
And bible school is not getting the degree or license to minister. It’s all about knowing the Lord and giving Him the license to change you in the vessel that He wants you to be.
First day is Wonderful. Worship was heavenly. The two prophecies were very much encouraging and uplifting for all of us. The lesson for the week is superb. Assignment and Exam, of course, challenging. I need to do some mental work out for the memory verse quiz on friday. (I’m not actually required to take it, since I’m a walk-in-with-job-student, but I’ll probably be taking the quiz, since I know I need to work on memorizing the scriptures. )
Awesome feeling of going back to school, bringing nice flowered notebooks and pens. (Ate P reminded me that it’s bible school and not all-girls-school, after hearing that I bought a pack of glittered gel pens. )
Smiling to your new (local and foreign) classmates. Greeting the teachers. Savoring the view. And taking pictures. Beating the cut-off time before the gates are closed. Enjoying every second of my first day high.
The Lord is good and faithful to fulfill His promise. And His timing is perfect.
As I start this journey (my teacher call it signing up to the army), I know that He will bring me from strength to strength. His grace and favor will abound. Pray for me friends as I start this new chapter.:)
Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.As they pass through the Valley of Baca,
they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools. [b]They go from strength to strength,
till each appears before God in Zion. Psalm 84:5-7
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