Devotions

Lukewarm

By Jaspher Cosico

Lukewarm by Jaspher Cosico  Our recent C.L.U.S.T.E.R group study and discussion of Francis Chan’s book Crazy Love was led by Deacon Rogie Rabanillo.  The topic was the state of being lukewarm and half-hearted. We started the worship with a song called Your Grace is Enough by Matt Maher and we delved ourselves into the study [...]

Not About Me

By Hannah Jardinico

“Not About Me” by Hannah Jardinico  “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”  -Philippians 2:3 I turn 20 today. I really really thank God for giving me 20 years of my life. Every year, up until now, I would be looking forward to my birthday. I [...]

The Response Is the Most Important Part

By Cliff Carino

The Response is the Most Important Part The trip to Buffalo has been a defining moment for the Praise Team.  First, it gave us the insight as leaders on how to be better in skill, tune in leading and to be equipped, having the right attitude in leading people despite having limited resources. It encouraged [...]

Worshipping in Brokenness

By Marchesa Ababa

Worshipping in Brokennessby Emman Sabado 
Worshipping in Brokenness- leadership work shop by Laura Story is probably something I’m going to remember from now on. My devotion starts of with the first couple verses of Genesis 22:1Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!”“Here I am,” he replied. 2 Then God said, “Take [...]

CMS2011 In Retrospect and Prospect

By Marchesa Ababa

Make His Praise Glorious: CMS2011 in Retrospect and Prospect
by the SJBCI PWTeam 
I was incredibly impressed by the worship that these artists can exemplify to all that attended the event. You can tell that they are truly blessed, meaning they themselves feel blessed, because people like me were blessed by their act of service to [...]

Revelations, Hope, and Affirmations

By Marchesa Ababa

Revelations, Hope, and Affirmations
by Dorothy Talampas “Why are you discouraged, my soul? Why are you so restless? Put your hope in God, because I will still praise him. He is my savior and my God.” I was reflecting on Psalm 42:5 on our way to the summit. It was a tough time for me because [...]

POSSIBILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

By Marchesa Ababa

Looking into the future today I can see the New Year struggling with his diaper while the old year is tottering toward the edge of the stage. I don’t think he expected to age so quickly, and neither do we. As we look today toward the yesterdays and the tomorrows, let us think about the [...]

If We Are the Body

By Jaspher Cosico

My friend asked me, “I don’t get the purpose of religion. Why commit so much and don’t you need a lot of faith to do so?” I was quite torn from our exchange of feelings and opinions that followed this, because he himself was a Christian, belonged to a youth group, and attended church regularly. [...]

Do Not Quench the Spirit

By Procopio DeLeon

Do not quench the Spirit 1 Thessalonians 5:19 We cannot prevent God from accomplishing His work in the world around us, but we can quench His Spirit in our lives. God has given us the freedom to withstand the Holy Spirit’s activity in our lives. When we ignore, disobey, or reject what the Spirit is [...]

Child of the King

By Marchesa Ababa

After some discussion, for Em’s 5th birthday, Perze and I bought her a crown pendant.  I explained to her that no matter what or how she feels, she can hold that pendent on her necklace and know that she is the child of the King, that she will always be loved and forgiven. Today, my [...]

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January 2012

Psalm
Exalt Jesus!

Birthdays
  • 2 Hannah J.
  • 3 Juvie C.
  • 10 Michelle V.
  • 12 Benito G.
  • 15 Abigain C.
  • 15 Sarah S.
  • 16 Teresita P.
  • 17 Ron O.
  • 17 Sam (Hong) N.
  • 25 Imelda B.
  • 29 Philip C.

Anniversaries
  • 16 Seggay

Prayer Items
  • America and its national leaders
  • Philippines' awakening to the one true God
  • Peace and prosperity of Israel
  • Pray for all of our members who are traveling to the Phils.
  • Pray for those who are sick, undergoing medical conditions