This is apprentiship by the book! He he he ... Trina is learning from Mama. As early as November this year - they were already preparing for the Morcon Home Industry. Trix would rise up very early in the morning to buy and stock raw materials needed for their Morcon project (for Christmas). You see Trina washing the "consensar". I don't know if I spelled that right. Then nagaintra man si Trin peeling the eggs and doing the stuff. As of this writing they had already more than 100 BASTONS of Morcons made! Wow!
Friday, December 30, 2005
The Month for Morcon
This is apprentiship by the book! He he he ... Trina is learning from Mama. As early as November this year - they were already preparing for the Morcon Home Industry. Trix would rise up very early in the morning to buy and stock raw materials needed for their Morcon project (for Christmas). You see Trina washing the "consensar". I don't know if I spelled that right. Then nagaintra man si Trin peeling the eggs and doing the stuff. As of this writing they had already more than 100 BASTONS of Morcons made! Wow!
Thursday, December 22, 2005
A Christmas Message from Trix and Me
People Around the Christmas Story
By Joebert and Trixie Ramos
MARY—A Character of Submission
Although the Blessed Mary got afraid when the Angel Gabriel appeared to her on that one fateful day of her life, and even though she became perplexed at the thought of becoming pregnant without a husband yet, she entrusted herself to God and His plan. Out of a willing and trusting heart, she told the angel “I am the servant of the Lord. Let this happen to me as you say!”
God has always been in the business of changing the ordinary to extra ordinary. He did this in the life of Mary. She was known for a heart of submission to God and because of this, He was able to use her significantly. God can do this to anyone of us. He wants to change us for His glory and purposes. What it takes is a submissive heart.
For Joseph, it was tough to make the decision to marry a woman who was already pregnant, and tougher still to father a child not his own. But after the Lord appeared to him in a dream and revealed His purpose for the child who was to be the Savior of the world, Joseph surrendered with no more hesitation.
Joseph was an example of commitment to God and His purposes. He paid the cost of such commitment, no matter how high it was. How many of us can follow the example of such an obedient, righteous, responsible, caring, loyal, and a morally protective man as Joseph? We can, if we just let Him do it in us.
The SHEPHERDS—Characters of Gratitude
The Shepherds, after hearing the choral from heaven, knew how to respond properly to Good News! They did so by rejoicing as well as thanking and praising the Lord. Let us not forget that the day Jesus came to earth was the day that changed the world. Christmas time then ought to be celebrated joyfully and meaningfully. Of more significant matter now is - has Jesus come to your heart already? If He has, thank Him, praise Him, rejoice for no matter what circumstances you are facing in your life right now, having Him in your heart is all that really matters.
We believe that God gives enough men enough light that they may search for more. This happened to the Magi. Others think that the only place God can speak to people is in “church”. It was quite different for these Wise Men. God works through the many circumstances of our lives to direct our attention to him. In the case to the Magi, they were led to the Savior through the study of the stars. They then traveled up to 1000 miles on trek as that 1st star appeared - - it took them almost 2 years to locate where the Savior was. As they entered the house where Jesus and his mother Mary were, they were led to fall down before him and worshiped him. They excitedly opened their treasure chests and gave Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. He is their King, God and Savior.
The Wise Men’s greatest act was Worship – and it is still the highest form of human expression. Worship is devotion to something bigger than you, something that is eternal, powerful and trustworthy. Worship is something that belongs to God and God alone.
God does not have your treasure, time, talents although He was the one who gave them to you … He does not have them to use in this world UNLESS you give them back to Him. As we give everything back to God — Worship begins. Like the Magi, let us be wise by giving ourselves to God in worship and acknowledging that the source of our every blessing is Him.
Our Christmas Story will not be complete unless we point you to the most important character of Christmas. No, it is not Joseph nor Mary, although both of them played significant roles. It’s not the angels, nor the shepherds, nor the Magi, though their part in the greatest love story ever told taught us lessons of value. It’s not even Santa Claus, he was not even there in the Christmas scene. Let us now point you to the center of our Celebration — our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace, there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.” (The Prophet ISAIAH)
“Dear Jesus, I surrender my life to you. Forgive me for my sins. Let me be the person that you meant me to be. With you in my heart, I will obey your will and purpose for my life. Thank you, thank you for coming to save me. In your name I pray, Amen.”
“We often hear it said, “Jesus is the reason for the season.” True, but of equal truth is the realization that in his perspective, WE ARE HIS REASON for bringing this Season.”
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Flying Home from Cebu - Cagayan AT THE AIRPORT
Joshua at the MACTAN Airport, Cebu. Coming home from CAGAYAN de ORO and a side trip to MARAWI and ILIGAN. We had an overnight stay at Cebu City as well. We visited his cousins both from Trixie's family and mine. He enjoyed his cousins as well as the big Metro Cebu -- although we were there for only a few hours. I'm sure we will be back through these same routes in the future. We definitely will go back to Cagayan and Mindanao and Cebu :-) He is being trained as a missionary!
Class 101
Class 101 - The Purpose of His Life was held at the Bob's Brick Pit Restaurant last month. You see here the Small Groups in action. You also see here the restaurant's excellent ambience and service. More than 35 people came to attend this FREE Seminar given to all our friends and contacts at HLM. Organized well by Sister Gigi Diosana (she is new to the Staff at HLM), we had a successful day at this Class 101. The uniqueness of this Seminar was that, more and more sharers were taking turns to explain and discuss HLM's values, philosophy, doctrine, history and etc. It was a great afternoon. Class 101's are given usually every 3 months. In the coming year 2006, we might give it as often as monthly. Why not?
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Josh and Trina Attends Birthday Party of JUD
Jud, the son of our brother Ranty and sister Faith turned 1 year old. It was also his Dedication Day to the Lord Jesus. Attended by family and friends, we all had a great time celebrating and fellowshipping with one another. These pictures were taken at the 2nd Floor of the newly renovated McDonalds at 6th Street Bacolod City. For your information this McDo branch is the 1st to have a McCafe shop outside Metro Manila.
Friday, November 25, 2005
His Life - Cagayan De Oro ABLAZED
Pastor Dante and Sister Pearls shared these pictures to me this week. His Life Cagayan is growing powerfully in their Sunday Celebrations through relationship building in Small Groups. They have 5 SMALL Groups formed in just 4 WEEKS! Isn't that amazing. Whenever you are at CAGAYAN ... just go to KFC, Divisoria Branch, Sundays 530 pm to see the group in ACTION. I believe in you guys! -- pastor jr here
Monday, November 14, 2005
Getting READY for THANKS ALLOT!
Throughout history, many cultures have set aside a time for expressing their thankfulness. In the United States, Thanksgiving Day originated with the pilgrims.
Billy Graham wrote, "Ingratitude is a sin, just as surely as is lying or stealing or immorality or any other sin condemned by the Bible." He then quoted Romans 1:21, one of the Bible's indictments against rebellious humanity. Then Dr. Graham added, "Nothing turns us into bitter, selfish, dissatisfied people more quickly than an ungrateful heart. And nothing will do more to restore contentment and the joy of our salvation than a true spirit of thankfulness."
Which condition describes you? — contributed by Joanie Yoder
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Remembering MAMA "Nonoy" Remy Together
The following pictures were taken last November 1 at the Bacolod Memorial Park. Hundreds of people were there remembering their departed loved ones. For us -- it was Mama Nonoy. We not only had a meaningful reunion ... we also had food, fun with the kids, chats with each other and picture taking. PRAISE the LORD for the Hope we have in Christ Jesus -- our loved ones are in His side and a GREAT Reunion of Saints will happen in the future.
Saturday, October 29, 2005
57 Cents Story - AN INSPIRATION
57 CENTS
==== Read this story to your Cell Group this coming ThanksGIVING month ... and see what God can do :-)
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
This Young MAN is going for A MISSION!
This young man is going for a Mission! He will be with me this Thursday (October 26) at Cagayan. He will be helping me in our KICK-OFF Program at the Dynasty Hotel in the heart of Cagayan de Oro City. Our Bacolod Team is composed of the following: Pastor Jonas Cubing (MUSIC), Brother Nero Dedel (PROMO and MEDIA), Myself (SHARER) and Joshua (INSPIRATION) for the MEN. The ladies with us are Sisters Linnie Sitiota (SECRETARY-TREASURER), Karen Silva (PRAYER and PROGRAM) and Melissa Valenzuela (BONDING -- ha ha ha).
Saturday, October 22, 2005
HIS LIFE Cagayan -- OPENING!
It is the BIRTHING of a NEW Congregation in the heart of Cagayan de Oro City. This is also our 1st Congregation outside the Visayas area. Pray and Join us in loving people into the Kingdom and introducing them to the One that can change their lives and secure them in Eternity -- The Lord Jesus Christ.
Our Bacolod Team will arrive Cagayan de Oro October 27 in the morning. Kick-Off of His Life Ministries-Cagayan will happen in the Evening of the same day at the Dynasty Hotel. All Sundays beginning October 30 will be opened to the public for praise, worship, fellowship, ministry and mission -- establishing the Purposes of God in their lives. Praise the Lord for Pastors Dante and Pearlie for shepherding this flock. Wednesdays will be devoted to Small Group Meetings in a nearby Rest-o.
I will be giving a Basic Discipleship Course on the Friday of the 28th TO THE TEAM of Pastor Dantz. We will be seeing our Sister Jeddah in CDO on the 27th as well. Hallelujah! Marawi will be also visited by us in the Morning of Friday ... we will be back after Lunch of the same day.
WANT to COME? WANT to JOIN ... you may through prayer, giving, blessing and / or being with us. We are leaving Wednesday, October 26 via SUPERFERRY :-)
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
MISSIONS from City Harvest Church (Singapore)
In early 2000, City Harvest Church received a mandate to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations of Asia and beyond. This call required everyone in the church to take a step of faith into the unknown with an eight-month mission project that would eventually result in thousands of souls being added into the kingdom. With this word, the church rallied together in a united effort through much prayer, fasting, personal involvement as part of the mission team, and preparation for God’s miracles to take place.
This project materialized between October 2003 and May 2004 and City Harvest Church rejoiced at the fruit of their labor. Altogether, CHC sent out a total of 1,663 members into the mission field and touched more than 280,002 lives. In addition, a total of 103,683 souls were added into the kingdom of God in just seven months and one week! Today, CHC is sending out more and more teams to various parts of Asia to minister the Word of God to people everywhere with healing, signs and wonders following.
One way that the work of God is being extended is through the nine branch churches that CHC has planted across Malaysia, Indonesia, India and Singapore. Most of the senior pastors in these churches have been trained and equipped in City Harvest Bible Training Center. Upon their graduation, they returned to their country and helped to pioneer a great work that, till today, is still seeing many results. These growing congregations also embrace the same commitment and vision in preaching the gospel to all mankind and reaping the end-time harvest of souls that was promised to those who would obey.
In City Harvest Church, we firmly believe that every member in our congregation can be spiritually prepared and ready to serve as a co-laborer for God in these last days for missions. Just as our Lord Jesus has given the Great Commission for us to follow, we will continue to “go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”
Sunday, October 16, 2005
ENCOUNTER God in SAGAY
We are having another ENCOUNTER! This time the location is the Kauswagan Function Buildling of Sagay City. This is scheduled November 4, 5 and 6. This is a DAY to ENCOUNTER God. As of now we have close to 100 people registered :-) This is OPEN to ALL who would like to have a Touch from God. Registration is now going on from Mondays to Saturdays (visit HLM Central, North Drive - office hours) OR you may also do so every Sunday at Cinema 4 of Robinsons Place Bacolod, 8:30 am and 10am. ADULTS = P850 pesos; YOUTH = P500 pesos only. AN EVENT YOU SHOULD NOT MISS! You've got to be there.
To view the Kauswagan Facility ... go to http://www.sagay-city.com.ph/kauswagan.htm
Saturday, October 15, 2005
HOLYWIN Month at YX
Friday, October 14, 2005
BEYOND BORDERS -- on FIRE!
More and more people are participating. PEOPLE are on FIRE. I am personally excited on what will happen this SUNDAY (October 16). It will be our COMMITMENT DAY. This Sunday would include the CASTING of Commitment Cards regarding "BORDERS to CROSS" (see related article). People will be built up in the FAITH to cross their own borders and limitations in the area of THINKING and EXPERIENCE.
There will be PERSONAL borders to cross, CITY-WIDE borders to cross; COUNTRY-WIDE Borders to cross and even an AROUND THE WORLD borders to cross!
This SUNDAY will also include a HARVEST Giving for our Great Commission Fund >> 100% percent of it will be given to FUND the Vision of having "70 Congregations by 2010, with a total cummulative attendance of 12,000 people" - this FUND will go to our Church Planting Champions and their Congregations!
IT'S exciting being in the CENTER of God's WILL!
LET's CROSS BORDERS ... this time in God's Name, in God's Will, in God's Time and for God's Glory. Somebody SHOUT ... "AMEN"!
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Tomorrow is LUNCHEON DATE Vision Casting at the L'Sea Chinese RESTAURANT -- for CHAMPS only! Seventy to Eighty people will be there.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
It's MISSIONS Month at HIS LIFE Central
Start your Christian IMAGINATION working with the PRAYER of JABEZ in place ... Remember the prayer of JABEZ?
1 Chronicles 4:9 (NIV)
9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, {9 Jabez sounds like the Hebrew for pain.} saying, "I gave birth to him in pain."
10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted his request.
HIS LIFE
MISSIONS Month:
BRINGING His Life Beyond Borders
Bringing His Life Beyond Borders
Takes Prayer and Expectation
“Pray that the Master's Word will simply take off and race through the country to a groundswell of response.” 2 Thessalonians 3:1 (Message)
Bringing His Life Beyond Borders
Takes Retelling of that Old Fashion Story
“He said to them, “It is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that a change of hearts and lives and forgiveness of sins would be preached in his name to all nations, starting at Jerusalem”
Luke 24:46-47
Bringing His Life Beyond Borders
Takes Power From Above
“But when the Holy Spirit comes to you, you will receive power. You will be my witnesses — in Jerusalem, in all of Judea, in Samaria and in every part of the world.” Acts 1:8
Bringing His Life Beyond BordersTakes a Practical Strategy
Level 1
A PERSONAL MISSION
I will take the challenge by Faith and Cross the Border …
ONE >> Win a FRIEND to the LORD through prayer and by giving an
invitation to come to a Weekend Celebration, your Cell Group,
A “Purpose Driven Life” Seminar, or during an Encounter Event.
TWO >> Start a New Cell Group (with a partner /s) by
becoming a Host Home Servant, using a VCD PDL Curriculum.
Level 2
A City-Wide
I will take the Challenge by Faith and Cross the Border to Start a Congregation together with a Team of 12 to 24 people at this Location:
ONE » Robinsons Metro (A 7-Week PDL Campaign for 150 to 200 people)
TWO » Purok Saylan (A Hiligaynon Worship Experience for the
Family)
Level 3
An Inter-lsland
I will take the Challenge by Faith and Cross the Border to GO'
ONE » Within Negros or (tie VIsayas Area to plant a His Life Congregation
NEXT Year and stay there for at least 3 years with my family. I am
willing to be trained as an INTERN for one year.
TWO » For a Whole Week, Raise my own Support and Help Start our 1st
Sunday Worship Celebration Launching at Cagayan de Oro City this
coming October 30, 2005. (Departure will be on October 24.
Returning October 31) Sponsorships AVAILABLE.
Level 4
A Cross the Seas
I will take the Challenge by Faith and Cross the Border to Start a
Congregation with my Family within these possible LOCATIONS:
ONE » South-East Asia (Specifically Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan)
TWO » Any part of the Worid, (INTERNSHIPS for at least 2 Years is Required)
REMINDERS:
• 21 Day READINGS begin October 10 through October 30th.
• BEYOND Borders Commitment DAY win be on October 16 (Sunday).
• Class 401 SEMINAR on Missions will be on October 19 at the HLM Center,
• HolyWIN Nights for Youth YX starts October 14 (Fridays, 630pm) at the
"former Azul" place. HolyWIN Party (October 31—Monday)
at HLM Center.
• PDL Campaign at Robinsons Metro will start on November 6 (Sunday)
till December 18.
• ThanksGiving Month begins November 13 through 27.
Allot for a Lot THANKSGiving Sunday will be on November 27.
• United Christmas Celebration will be on December 25 at the
Former Grocery Section of Robinsons Metro (TENTATIVE).
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Trina TURNS 2
After bringing Josh back to school, Trina, Trixie and I went to Gaisano for some kiddie games and play. She also tried out the computer at Netopia where I spent a few minutes checking my email. She also went to an arcade just to hear the sounds and see the sights of people dancing, singing and playing. Her day culminated by opening YOYOs xylophone gift (see picture above) ... it was a great day! The Lord's DAY ... brining us Trina TWO years AGO :-)
Thanks to Titos Ranty and Faith for the TREAT ... mmmmmm :-)
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Could This Be in DECEMBER?
Pray with ME ... could we have a NARNIA Experience this December 2005 for the people of Bacolod City? An opportunity for CITY-WIDE Outreach is possible through the FILM "Narnia ...". Keep this idea in your heart and we will see what God will do. Post your Comments as soon as possible. Visit NARNIA sites ... let the excitement be prayed for, weighed for and discerned. Thanks ... 80+ days to go till showing.