Worship Camp 2008

Thank You Lord for such a wonderful experience! I was really blessed that God made a way for me to join this camp. I wasn't expecting na possible pa since 'di ko na talaga pinagpray... but I could still remember na nasabi ko kay Lord, "If I need it, please let me join, kung kaya naman kahit hindi ako makasama, ok lang..." Hai (isang malalim na buntong hininga), sobrang amazing talaga. Ang daming tinuro sa'kin ni Lord.

> Sa sponsor, thank you very much. May God bless you all the more! Thanks din kay Kua JB... sponsor sa zip line! :D

Below are some pictures...

At work...

After how many weeks or months, ngayon ko lang na-upload ang pictures ko with my co-teachers sa Academia. We had a summer training last May. I could still remember that some of the photos below were taken during the evaluation day (evaluation of our teaching demo). Habang may kinakausap ng one on one sa isang kubo sa likod ng NCST, tamang picture naman kami while waiting for our turn.

Naisip ko ring magtake ng pictures ng ilang native items na matatagpuan sa isang kubo dun. :D

The one on the left is a picture of chimes made of bamboo that's why when the wind blows it produces good sounds ('di ko maexplain kung anong sound, basta relaxing). On the right side is a native chandelier. Natuwa lang ako..hehehe.

(Balik sa photo slideshow) I also took pictures with some of my students after the class. Then, yung last 3 photos were taken last Thursday lang, during our Scouting Investiture at Regatta Covered Court, sa Anabu, Imus. That was my first time to be an MC...MC ng bigger event with more or less 200 participants (including the teachers and parents), wearing Girl Scout Uniform (blouse and skirt)..hehe. Busy kami sa packing up kaya medyo konting pictures lang natake ko. :)

Life Seasons

Below are pictures of the same place in different seasons (which I received from Ate Gil via email :D).

These photos reminded me of Joshua Harris' words in his book, "I Kissed Dating Goodbye."

"Each of the seasons of our lives has a different emphasis,

focus, and beauty. One is not better than another;

each season yields its own unique treasures.

We cannot skip ahead to experience the riches of another life season.

Each season builds on the one before it."

We might be in a season that seems to be difficult but anyhow, one is thing is for sure...through the seasons that change, God's love remain...

April Happenings (Part 2)

A continuation...

April 21: NEW LOOK!

Nagpa-hair cut kami ng 2 sisters ko at si mama. Nung sabihin ko sa hair stylist ang gupit na gusto ko, hindi sya pumayag. hmf! In short, hindi nya pinagbigyan ang kagustuhan ko, pinagtawanan pa ako (a little bit sarcastic). Side bangs ang ginawa nya sa buhok ko, then trim ng konti. Ang gusto ko kasi, "Dora bangs" kung tawagin nila. Umuwi ako ng hindi satisfied kaya pinagupit ko sa sister ko ung buhok ko..haha! Ngayon, since 'di ko pwedeng ibalik ang buhok na nagupit na, kailangan ko na itong panindigan. hahaha! thanks to Ate Eu and Ate Ann na nag-ayos ng bangs ko last Sunday. :D

April 26: FULL LOAD!
Sobrang daming naka-line up na activities ngayon (dalawa lang naman actually...hahaha!). Start ng Dance 101 today. Below are some pictures.

Nakakatuwa ang pagkilos ni Lord... We were entrusted to draw more youth closer to God. :D

After the Dance Training, we attended a crusade, "Angkla" in Lalaan. Nakakabless din ang work ni Lord sa lugar na 'yun.

April 28: TOGETHER AGAIN

After a year, nagkita ulit kami ni Agatha. I visited her in Biñan, Laguna (for some business). Nakakatawa lang talaga, kung kailan naman ako nasa ibang lugar, saka naman ako inatake ng dysmenorrhea. Nagulo tuloy ang maganda nilang opisina para lamang bigyan ako ng mahihigaan para makapagpahinga! grr... kakahiya talaga yun!

After about an hour, medyo narelieve na ang pain so kain to the max naman! haha. Before going home, nagmeet muna kami ni mama sa SM, nag-grocery lang. After that, kumain kami ng siopao na syang naging dahilan upang mag-tumbling ang cellphone ko sa lapag. Nabitawan ko kasi ang cellphone ko sa kagustuhang masalo ang mahuhulog na siopao sauce. In the end, wala akong nasalo sa dalawa. As a result, two days din akong walang cellphone, walang nag-aappear sa screen. May tinuro lang sa'kin si LORD, 'wag magtext ng magtext! ahaha! Now, ok na ang phone ko... kailangan lang pala ng rest.

April 29-30: FAMILY'S SUMMER BONDING

At last, natuloy din ang plano ng family na mag-outing. Since karamihan samin takot mangitim, we had an overnight swimming sa 'di kalayuang resort sa bahay, sa Double V Resort. Thank You Lord for that great family bonding.

That's the highlight of my April's happenings. For this month , I believe marami pa ring in store for me, for the family, for the ministry... I'm so blessed, God has entrusted me new tasks, more people, which I will lay down sooner.

"Thank You so much Lord! You are able to prove to me that You are ever faithful... Help me to love You more and please give me the consuming desire to know You even more."

Dance Audition 2008

Summer ulit... nag-open na naman ang dance ministry for auditions. We had 20 auditionees last March 25 and 38 yesterday, March 27.

photos were taken last March 25 (first batch)

Nakakatuwa si Lord, medyo marami ang pinagkatiwala nya sa'min this time. Excited na ko!!!

One thing I realized during the auditions, God can make use of the dance ministry to somehow lead the auditionees in knowing their calling. It's tough to fail someone pero ganon talaga... we always need to make a decision.

For the passers, congratulations! I'm excited to see how God will train you (as new members) and us (as leaders. wheew!).

For those wo failed, it's ok. There's no harm in trying. I pray that you will continue seeking God and try find some other way to glorify His most holy name!

Joyful Toons by Mike Waters

- I received this email last week. Nakakabless lang... Indeed, we can use everything for God's glory. :)

Ate Malu's Birthday Celebration

Thanks to Ate Malu for a bountiful lunch. Few weeks before, iniisip pa lang namin kung ano ang menu. Every one seems to be excited sa pagdating ng araw na ito... kung saan seafood ang maghahari sa hapag. :)

mapapansing wala ako sa mga larawang ito dahil ako ang cameraman :)

My plate was this full...

For main dish, we have:

- a tray of baked salmon of Conti's Restaurant

- sinigang na hipon

- baked talaba

- crab in garlic and cheese

- 2 whole Andok's chicken

For dessert:

- half gallon of Nestle Cookies & Cream Ice Cream

- half gallon of another flavor of Nestle Ice Cream (I don't know how it's called... it's a combination of chocolate and peanut butter I guess)

- mango bravo of Conti's Restaurant

The cake was about 4-5 inches tall with three layers. The first layer was chiffon, the second was a layer of mango and the bottom layer was crunchy (tipong toasted chiffon kung may ganon man). That was the only cake na nagustuhan ko ang icing. Yummy!

More blessed years to come Ate Malu... and more mango bravo for us! haha! :D

COG Workers' Assembly

Here are the photos taken last Friday at the Church's Workers' Assembly, yung dalawa dyan taken by Kua Jerome. Hindi malinaw ang karamihan jan 'cause i'm using MP4 not digital camera. :)

Time to Relax

In a year, it's too seldom for leaders to have some time to rest. When I say "rest" i mean spending time together outside, making ourselves free from worries, unwinding and having some fun! :)

Last December 30, Sunday, we went out for lunch. Take note, nagpapicture pa sila Mark, Mitch and Mae kay Jollibee tapos sa McDo pala ang punta! tsk tsk tsk... After that, balik agad sa Church to prepare for 3:30 service.

January 5, Saturday, ibang gimik naman. We went to Robinsons Imus around 7:00 pm at nag-bowling and billiards. Napagsarhan na nga kami ng mall.

Hindi nga pala kami nagbilliard ni Ate Eu kaya picture-picture na lang kami. Hihi!

Nakakalungkot nga lang dahil merong hindi nakasama (Ate Peps, Ate Thine, Ate Kath, Mina, Eca, Chayanne) pero nandun naman si Kua Jer, Jerich at ung Barak.

Thank God for giving me true friends... they are real treasures!