CHANNEL OF BLESSINGS

“ For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.” Philemon 7

One of the main reasons for getting involved in the ministry _ besides obedience to God’s commands, which is a very important reason_ is the fact that there are many needs that God wants to meet through us. Ministry is the first and foremost our service to God, and Him using us to bless others.

We need to be willing to see the need of others, and of the Lord’s work, and decide to meet those needs_ through our time, treasure, talent and toil. The Lord’s ministry would be a great and joyous place to be involved in if we all commit our hearts to the Lord and seek only to be His channels of blessing.

A great church is not built on spare time and pocket change but love devotion and commitment.

Have a great Sunday!

Pastor SD Ramos

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Ministries Updates and Announcements

• Overnight prayer meeting this FRIDAY, 28th March
• Special prayer request for the following:

1. Pastor Junio in Dumaguete – he is in hospital due to bleeding.
2. Pastor RJ Lizarondo – in hospital due to leg infection.
3. Bro. James Ramos (Pastor’s brother) – in hospital due to motor accident.

I WILL LIFT UP MINE EYES

" I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Mt help cometh from the LORD which mde heven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2

When the path we travel becomes obscured by the haze of trials, difficulties and circumstances that tend to shake our very foundation, there is only one place where we can find solace, comfort and reassurance. God wants us to look upwards and realize that He is still God, and that He has everything under His control. All He asks is that we summon Him by coming before His throne of grace in time of dire need and cast all our cares upon Him.

So when our view becomes dim and we can't see much hope anywhere, God says, "Look unto the hills." In other words, look up! The world around us might crumble and shatter into pieces, the heavens might dissolve into nothing, the sun might darken and light shines no more, yet God's word remains true and will never pass away. We must simply put our trust in Him and His promises.

He never sleeps, whose charge it is to keep our souls safe and His promise is that if we cast our burdens on Him, He will carry us. Let us together lift up our eyes unto the hills for our Almighty Father has promised that help is available when we realize we need Him, and then call out for help.

May we all have a great Sunday!

Pastor SD Ramos
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Ministries Updates and Announcements


Mission News: PHILIPPINES

Pray for Pastor Larry Ramos as he establishes a new church in San Quentin, Pangasinan. Praise God! Also pray for Brother Martin Dy, that he will overcome the challenges he is facing right now with regard to utilizing the building which he plans to occupy for the church in Dumaguete City.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

One of the greatest needs of the day is prayer. We are yet to see the greatest works and blessings that God can bestow upon us _ as individuals and as church family_ but we must be willing to labour in prayer.

One thing that had been on my heart is our declining attendance in our prayer meetings. Let us not grow weary in prayer. Let us do it more and ore fervently realizing the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

I call upon everyone, let us turn this building into a house of prayer. We need God and without Him, we shall amount to nothing.

Have a great Sunday!

Pastor SD Ramos

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Ministries Updates and Announcements

Attention All Ladies

We are hosting a baby shower for Sister Veronica Dy on the 29th of March, after lunch. For more details, see Mrs. Liza Ramos.

Rosters for 15th March

Ushers (AM)	Ushers (PM)	Crèche
Taha	Mike	Angela Collins and
Paul	Eddie	Janeen Navarro
Michael Dy	Edison
Roy	Taha
Mike	Paul
Abel	Kevin

IN GOD WE TRUST

"Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is." Jeremiah 17:7

In these tough economic times, coupled by disastrous calamities, it is not hard for all to see that our life and existence on earth is full of uncertainty. When facing the prospect of dark and gloomy days ahead, we tend to naturally knuckle down and seek to prudently prepare for what seems inevitable.

However, our greatest source of help, security and hope is God. Instead of looking around us, seeking for answers and security,, we are supposed to look up and seek the face of our loving Father. We can never rely on our own security _ i.e. jobs, our homes, our abilities_ but we must trust in the Lord.

More and more, as we realize that this world's condition is getting worse and worse, we must get down on our knees in humble worship and pleading with our Lord, seeking His grace, mercy and love _for He promised that, "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty..."

God bless you and have a great Sunday!

Pastor SD Ramos
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Ministries Updates and Announcements


Happy Birthday to those who will celebrate their birthdays this month of March



10 - AJ Reyes
12 - Abraham Aguillan and Marchesa Degroot
20 - Nina Tiongco
25 - Cherryl Caburian
28 - Jerome Hernando


...and celebrating their wedding anniversary on the 18th is Mr and Mrs Christopher Viray.




Take a look at our Couples' Banquet held at Novotel in Brighton Le Sands.