EMPOWERED LIVES

37 day care workers attend "Effective Teaching Made Easy" seminar

Transformation was happening right before our very eyes.   Tired and weary spirits were being refreshed.  Cups that were running empty were being filled. … [Read more...]

BETTER BE PREPARED, by Albert Villadolid (SD-A)

"I'm ready to share my story."  Albert Villadolid

Early February this year, I got a call from one of our district leaders, Dodjie Marfori, asking me to share my personal conversion story during our district gathering.   And so I obediently prepared one … [Read more...]

“EXILED” BY THE LORD, by Mario Romero (SD-A)

Mario and Lei Romero and their family

Seven months ago, September 8, 2009, Mama Mary’s birthday (and my PL’s birthday), I resigned from my job as National Sales & Marketing Manager of a consumer food company due to extreme pressures in my work. Throughout my 35 years in Sales, … [Read more...]

EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY TO GIVE MORE

Kuya Tony and Melmarx leading the embrace to embrace their mission

"Take on the Mantle of a Missionary -- GIVE MORE!"  was the theme of the 2010 Community Conference held on February 21 at the Camp Aguinaldo Theater.  This theme was a powerful follow through … [Read more...]

IN SERVICE TO PAMAYANANG DIEGO SILANG

Central Sector volunteers learning about discipleship through mission

The Central Sector conducted a medical and dental mission for the benefit of residents of Pamayanang Diego Silang (PDS) on February 27, starting at 9AM in the morning.  This was a collaborative effort between the Central Sector PDS breakfast team … [Read more...]

A DAY WITH THE GOOD & FAITHFUL SERVANTS …

A 102-year old nun sings to us

It was a cool yet sunny Saturday morning last January 9. Our MWG composed of Dickie Buhain, Noel Duldulao , Yong and Che Garcia, Mico and Ivy Lademora , Jay and Michelle Manzo,  led by our PLs Manny  and Arlene Arcilla, gathered at 8am 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...]

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF SOS

SOS-Logo

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”

"We never thought we would get out of our small Christian ghetto."

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...]

CALLED FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS

Charmz, Enee and Bobby give their testimonies at the Feast

At a time when living the Christian way of life is being challenged daily by the ways of the world, it is but fitting to ponder the question, “Is our paradigm in line with the paradigm of the Lord Jesus Christ?” This was a question posted to … [Read more...]