I'm a medical intern in a government hospital. And with the volume of patients, it’s easy to get their faces lost in the crowd. Sometimes, the staff, doctors included, become cold and forgetful that patients have faces. … [Read more...]
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF SOS
November 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Below is a letter from Jean Barbara, president of the Sword of the Spirit, prompting all members of the Sword of the Spirit to move with boldness and courage in the mission. … [Read more...]
“TAKE ON THE MANTLE OF A MISSIONARY”
November 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
JEAN BARBARA, the President of the Sword of the Spirit, exhorted the Ligaya community to "take on the mantle of a missionary", during his address to the body at a special Community Assembly held at the A-Venue on November 22, 2009. … [Read more...]
JEAN BARBARA — God’s watchful and longing servant
November 24, 2009 By 1 Comment
“Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.” These are among the last words in the last chapter of the last book in the Bible. And as one sits and talks with JEAN BARBARA, the new President of the Sword of the Spirit (SOS), this is among the first and most … [Read more...]
PROJECT “HEART AND HANDS” LAUNCHED
November 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Attached is the info material for the North Sector’s Project: Heart and Hands with link to our video presentation. The project is the continuing response of the sector to help our brethren affected by the typhoons. Indeed, “for God is not … [Read more...]
MY BARRENNESS .. MY FRUITFULNESS — Belen Pereras
November 17, 2009 By 15 Comments
This is the testimony of BELEN PERERAS, North District A, 69 years old, Theology professor at the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) for 41 years. Orphaned at the tender age of 5, I and my 3 siblings were raised by … [Read more...]
TRIBUTES TO STEVE CLARK
November 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Starting in mid-2009, the Sword of the Spirit came under the headship of a new president, JEAN BARBARA, succeeding a very fruitful and spirit-filled leadership by STEVE CLARK. This decision was arrived at … [Read more...]
MAKING THE COVENANT
October 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Few days before the Covenant Candidates Retreat, I needed to talk to my Pastoral Leader as I was not so certain about accepting the covenant this year. Knowing how serious what I was getting into, I found myself torn between … [Read more...]
WHAT SHALL I RENDER TO THE LORD?
October 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
“What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits for me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord, I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of His people.” - Ps 116:12-14 This was the Bible passage I … [Read more...]
SO THIS IS HOW IT FEELS
October 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
When I got the formal invitation to accept the covenant, there was not a tinge of doubt in my heart and mind that yes, this is it. It was like a marriage proposal I couldn’t dare resist. I had waited for this moment to come. It was like getting … [Read more...]
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