REJOICE AND WEEP

"Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep." Romans 12:15

I bid you all good day. Once more, as we come together to honour God, we seek to praise Him for all His goodness and grace. We rejoice in the thought that He loves us, cares about us and will never leave us nor forsake us.

While we rejoice, our nation mourns. Today is declared as national mourning day. Our country mourns for the loss of lives, homes and livelihood. Let us mourn together _ but more so for the souls of those who died not knowing that there is a Saviour who could have saved them. Let us also, with all our hearts, pray that those who remain would hear the blessed truth of Christ's love and sacrifice for them. Let us pray that the Lord of the harvest would sent forth His labourers and bring those souls to His fold.

Pastor SD Ramos
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Ministries Updates and Announcements

• Overnight Prayer Meeting on Friday, 27 February at 8:00 pm

*Photo and poem: Frances Preston's poem "The Day Australia Burned", from Northern Territory News

BOW THE KNEE

Welcome one and all. In anticipation of God's blessings, I encourage all to look to Him and Give Him all the attention and worship that is due. When certain events which we deem are undesirable _ such as fire and death_ we need to realize that God, in His sovereignty, has a divine purpose for it. God does not move without a purpose or a plan. In every way, man must learn to recognize God's authority and ever bow the knee in submission to the divine will of God.

When God allows "bad" things to happen, He is trying to get our attention. We must listen and obey His voice.

Have a great Sunday.

Pastor SD Ramos
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Ministries Updates and Announcements

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Couples' Dinner - 21 February at 7:00 pm at Novotel, Brighton Le Sands. Fee: $45.00 Interested couples may contact Sis Myrna Reyes for seats reservations.

• With Sympathy- we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Artieda and Mr and Mrs Arnie Calar for the lost of their babies. Our prayers go to the couples, most especially to Vrenelli and Jessica, for their healthy and safe recovery.

*Photo: Bunyip state forest, near Tonimbuk. Courtesy of Andrew Brownbi of Respectance.com

KNOWING, BEING AND DOING

"That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferngs, being made conformable unto his death." Philippians 3:10

There are three things that summarizes all of the activities of a Christian life_knowing, being and doing. One of the main reasons we get together is for instruction in the Word of God. That is why we preach and teach the Bible. The purpose though, is not just knowledge but transformation of life. We must know Him so we can be like Him. The most important aspect of Christianity is "being". Christ's instructions mainly focus on our being. He often said to the effect that we are to be this or that. When we become what we are meant to be, then we can do all that we are meant to do for Christ_or better still, God will work through us if we are completely yielded to Him. Let us know that we may become so that we can do.

God bless you and have a great Sunday!

Pastor SD Ramos
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Ministries Updates and Announcements

• SUPPORT OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL! - we encourage members and frequent attendees to support our Sunday school class by regularly attending their respective Sunday school class. We are aiming to have 20 or more students in each class.
  

• YOUR HOME AND OUR YOUTH - family volunteers needed to open their homes for youth fellowship. See Bro. Graham Thomas for details.
  

• VOLUNTEERS WANTED- Fresh set of rosters are now being created for the following positions. Interested parties can talk to the person in charge of the team so they can include you on the list:

1. Ushering roster - c/o Pastor Ramos
2. Cleaning roster - c/o Bro. Thomas
3. Creche roster - c/o Sis. Geraldine Aguillan and Sis. Jing Banghal

SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST - Please pray for Sis. Jessica Calar. She is currently having a critical and delicate pregnancy that she is now in Liverpool Hospital for pre-natal check-up.

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LEARN OF ME

EXPANDING OUR HORIZON

Welcome to church! Our emphasis this month is Sunday School. My desire is that we seek to learn through, support and promote our Sunday school ministry. Jesus said "learn of me". He is the greatest teacher of all ages. As He gave us His Word, He desires for us to learn of Him, His nature, His heart and His love. These are the things we shall be endeavouring to teach in Sunday school so come and join us. Let us together join hands to honour God today in our worship. God bless you all.

Pastor SD Ramos

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Ministries Updates and Announcements


Belated happy birthday to those celebrated their birthday last JANUARY:



3 - Ed Navarro
9 - Myrna Dy
12 - Peter Kruss
17 - Jonathan Ramos and Kevin Grace
29 - Lydia Ramos
31 - Rosa Calar

Happy Birthday to those who will celebrate their birthday this FEBRUARY:

8 - Isabella Thomas
9 - Malou Tiongco
12 - Edison Teodoro
13 - Martin Dy
25 - Sonny Reyes
20 - Michael Dy

Happy anniversary to...


5 February - Peter and Maurine Kruss





What's Up this FEBRUARY?

1 - Sunday School campaign begins
22 - Sunday School challenge