Thrive 2007 Leadership Conference

At the core

We had the first core meeting yesterday after going back from the US trip. Bro. Mark and Sis. Nora were back on June 21st . They said a lot of brethren are extending greetings and thanks to us. We are so blessed with the testimonies they shared about how they were blessed by the group while we’re there and even when we went home —especially the young people.

It was nice to see the core team again. There is so much work in the pipeline—beginning July 1st, the big outreach. We have seminars and workshops lined up, too. Plus, the Freedom Concert 2 in November. This year, we are pushing for 6,000 souls to witness the Lord’s hand in the teams.

One thing though, Bro. Mark said that when he came back he sensed a powerful attack from the enemy in the body of Christ. Actually, we all did. The church seemed very lukewarm and weary. The kids in the teams have conflicts in school and team practices, etc. Even us, personally, are being attacked. I have troubles with my ear; Red is having problems with his tonsils and might have them removed. He encouraged us to be watchful in our ways especially in our walk with the Lord—the devil is a deceiver.

We want the best for the Lord in the coming months of the team. God bless the MYF!

MYF Calendar

July 1 – Big outreach @ Hiyas Convention Pavilion; target: 1000-1500
July 6 – Nights of Obsession @TJCM, 6-7:30pm; I’m teaching (please pray for the message)
July 7 – MYF team auditions; 9-12 @ TJCM; lunch with the teams and the core (also, Red’s bday)
August – Seminar on the book of Genesis: “In the Beginning”; 4 Fridays @TJCM, 6-8pm
September 15 – Seminar/Workshop on Theater and Dance: “PLAY”; P50 reg
September 29- October 14 – visitors from Bethel Church, California
October 7 – Big Outreach @ Hiyas Convention Pavilion
November 24 – Freedom Concert 2 @CEU Centrodome; guests: Brian &wife from Northgate Church, California

Kuya Arnel gave me my copy of the collection of pics from the US trip. It was so beautiful I appreciate the effort of categorizing each location/trip and even coming up with a personalized cover. Thanks, Kuya. Appreciate that very much. I’m so excited to view the pics.

One crybaby.

Special occasions always bring tears to my eyes.

Yesterday we celebrated Father’s Day at church. I shared a short verse from Psalms 17:6. Then, we called every father in the room to sit in front. Each one had someone to give them a special message—mostly children. When it was my father’s turn, our youngest stood up and shared her message. It was like there’s an automatic tear button activated. I believe everyone was blessed with that short program.

To all fathers around the world: Happy Father’s Day!

Ministry update

LJMP

Ayres has been doing a great job in the youth ministry.

Since coming back from both trips (US and Bangkok), I have been in charge of the worship team at church. I introduced them to some new exercises and encouraged them to be ‘in the Spirit’ during practice in preparation for the Sunday worship celebration. Somebody else is the ministry head however, circumstances made me somewhat take over. We are having group devotion prior to practice now. I have also requested the elders to provide new stands for the guitars and other equipment. Since there’d been conflicts in practice schedule, we agreed to have additional practice after Sunday service.

I pray that the Lord would bless the worship team. We pray for the Lord’s direction for us. We humbly asked to be used mightily in His vineyard for His glory. Amen.

xxx

MYF
We have Nights of Obsession come Friday night. I’ll be going.

Meet the MYF team

(from left to right) Niña, Red, Len (me), Apple, Eugene, Sheryl, Arnel, Kaye, Marie, McJim, Maan. (Danilo took the picture)