Praise God for all the blessings and the trials in the ministry. The way God has been working in our midst has truly been marvelous. What a privilege it has been to witness the salvation of souls, baptisms and spiritual growth that our church is experiencing. I can honestly and sincerely say that this is truly the work of God, by His grace. He is blessing the ministry in spite of us. I would not be able to explain what is happening except to say, God is doing it.
On the other hand, though, I know most of us_if not all of us_are facing some trials of all sorts. While the ministry is experiencing some tremendous blessings, God is allowing some tests to come upon us which are sometimes heavier than we can bear. There are times when many of us are tempted to give up and entertain thoughts that non-involvement in the ministry might be a better alternative.
If we analyze it carefully, we come to certain conclusion which is as follows:
We are being blessed so that we might realize that the power is not in us, but of God, through us. What a blessing it is to know that God wants us to realize our need for God, lest we lifted up in pride, taking the credit for the results we're having to ourselves. Through the trials, we can keep looking up plead for more grace, as well as offer our praise the same time.
All in all, we must wrap up all the blessings and the trials and leave them at the foot of the cross and continue pressing on as our job is never done. there are always new challenges to face, mountain to climb, rivers and oceans to cross, burdens to bear, battles to win and grounds to gain. we must not become complacent because our blessings nor should we be discouraged because of our trials. Instead, we must use all that God allows us to have as our stepping stone in reaching forth unto greater heights.
Let us keep on pressing on.
Pastor SD Ramos
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Ministries Updates and Announcements
6 - Mr and Mrs Martin Dy III
20 - Mr and Mrs Edison Teodoro
30 - Mr and Mrs Romeo Tiongco
On the other hand, though, I know most of us_if not all of us_are facing some trials of all sorts. While the ministry is experiencing some tremendous blessings, God is allowing some tests to come upon us which are sometimes heavier than we can bear. There are times when many of us are tempted to give up and entertain thoughts that non-involvement in the ministry might be a better alternative.
If we analyze it carefully, we come to certain conclusion which is as follows:
We are being blessed so that we might realize that the power is not in us, but of God, through us. What a blessing it is to know that God wants us to realize our need for God, lest we lifted up in pride, taking the credit for the results we're having to ourselves. Through the trials, we can keep looking up plead for more grace, as well as offer our praise the same time.
All in all, we must wrap up all the blessings and the trials and leave them at the foot of the cross and continue pressing on as our job is never done. there are always new challenges to face, mountain to climb, rivers and oceans to cross, burdens to bear, battles to win and grounds to gain. we must not become complacent because our blessings nor should we be discouraged because of our trials. Instead, we must use all that God allows us to have as our stepping stone in reaching forth unto greater heights.
Let us keep on pressing on.
Pastor SD Ramos
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Ministries Updates and Announcements
- Happy Birthday to those who will celebrate their birthdays this month of DECEMBER:
2 - Angela Collins
3 - Liezel Abesamis, Janeen Navarro
6 - Jake Abesamis, Christopher Viray
7 - Casper DeDroot
8 - James Reyes
10 - Jessica Calar
14 - Roy Hernando
19 - Ruth Hernando
25 - Lydia Thomas
3 - Liezel Abesamis, Janeen Navarro
6 - Jake Abesamis, Christopher Viray
7 - Casper DeDroot
8 - James Reyes
10 - Jessica Calar
14 - Roy Hernando
19 - Ruth Hernando
25 - Lydia Thomas
- Happy Anniversary to the following couples:
6 - Mr and Mrs Martin Dy III
20 - Mr and Mrs Edison Teodoro
30 - Mr and Mrs Romeo Tiongco
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