SALAMIN by Malou Bautista, North E

"Nasalamin ko ang mukha ni Jesus sa bawat bilanggo." - Malou Bautista, North E

Habang pinakikinggan ko ang pagbabahagi ni Ms. Peggy Lasa tungkol sa Prison Ministry noong kauna-unahang  Sectoral Assembly ngayon taon, naramdaman ko ang Panginoon ay nangusap sa akin puso, "Puntahan mo ako". … [Read more...]

I HAVE TRULY SEEN HIS FACE! by Guito Belza North C

Guito Belza thankful for the blessing of Community

I praise God for giving me this second life and another chance to be w/ you bros. and sis. And I would like to take this chance to proclaim to you- my Lord’s loving kindness- not only during my cardiac arrest last Feb 7, but also last year, and … [Read more...]

SAY “YES” AND GOD WILL DO THE REST, by Rina Manuel Central E

Rina with husband, Bong, and children

It all started with a simple email invitation for lunch to some people in the office I knew who belonged to renewal communities.  But I never thought that, through that simple act, I would be able to contribute to God’s plan in my workplace at … [Read more...]

THE CAPTAIN OF MY SHIP, by Stephen Rebueno North A

Stephen Rebueno surrounded by his MWG

My name is Stephen Rebueno.  I am the youngest of 11 children, so you would probably think that I had a happy and nurtured life.  But that’s not so.  My dad died when I was in grade 5 and my mom went to America with my sister soon after his … [Read more...]

CONFESSION OF A DISCIPLE by Mark Dino, NDE

"It is our willingness to be available that the Lord seeks in our hearts." - Mark Dino

One of my routines everyday before going to work is to read a chapter of John Maxwell’s book ‘The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader’s Day'.  And in one of the chapters I was struck by the following: … [Read more...]

MY VERY OWN HARANA by Portia Domingo, NDE

Here I am, choreographing and performing for Jojo and Maila's harana

I can vividly remember the very first harana I attended.  I was Grade 5 then and part of the first batch of JYA.  Titos and Titas wore their beautiful Filipinianas.  Kundiman songs consistently played in the background.  And my Dad recited a … [Read more...]

LOVE IS KINDNESS by Katz Festejo, NDE

Katz Festojo at her work station

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...]

MY BARRENNESS .. MY FRUITFULNESS — Belen Pereras

Belen Pereras (R) -- 35 years with Ligaya, and counting

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...]

MAKING THE COVENANT

"Me heart beats for the Lord." - Marvin Barbara

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?

"Thank you for walking with me." - Jhoanna Co

“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...]