Posts from 2017
Grace Notes – Glimpses of Heaven
God’s Gift of Grace in Daily Life A diaconal minister, author, and creative artist, Roela Victoria Rivera became legally blind in 2004, two years after she had severe illness that left her in a coma for three days and led her to a near-death experience (NDE) which allowed her to see the glory and beauty of heaven. While undergoing eight eye surgeries over a period of eight years, she felt her faith and trust fading away for awhile. However, her…
The Lighting of a Fire
Greetings, Brothers and Sisters in Christ! William Butler is quoted as saying, “Education is not the tilting of a poll, but the lighting of a fire.” Education can come in the classroom, but ll also comes from the experiences In our life and our education does not stop when we receive a degree or certificate, but education is a life-long process Each day is an opportunity for us to be set on fire by the learning that takes place. We…
Readiness 360+
Greetings, Brothers and Sisters in Christ! There are many things in life that excite me, and ministry is one of those things. I get excited when I see smiling kids running around the church for Vacation Bible School. I get excited for Filipino Heritage Sunday when the church comes alive with passion and praise for our heritage. I get excited when the choir sings and the children dance. I get excited when new people visit our church, and, especially, when…
Pentecost
Greetings, Brothers and Sisters in Christ! This Sunday is Pentecost, the birthday of the Christian church and it comes just a week after I celebrated both my girls’ birthdays. I have been neck deep in baking cupcakes, buying decorations, planning games, making goodie bags and wrapping presents. A birthday is not about any of these things, but these are the things that help us to celebrate such a wonderful occasion. On Pentecost we wear red, hear the scripture and songs…
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Holy Land Experience
Greetings, Brothers and Sisters in Christ! The difference between knowledge and wisdom comes from experience. We learn knowledge from books and classrooms, but we gain wisdom from living life. Week after week I teach and preach from the Bible, both from the knowledge I have gained in my training, and also from my experience of God through my life and through my faith. There is one experience that I long to have to increase my wisdom and that is the…
Future Me Conference – Wilmington First UMC
Dear PCH Mission Area, Wilmington First UMC in conjunction with the St Peter and Paul School are hosting a Youth Career Conference. See the attached brochure and include it with your bulletins (or have copies available) on Sunday! The admission is free. A great event for middle and high schoolers with their parents/mentors, as well as college students. Saturday April 29, 2017 – 9AM – 4PM St. Peter & Paul School 706 Bay View Ave Wilmington, CA You can register…
Missionary News Q1 2017
TAIWAN FILIPINO MIGRANT MINISTRY NEWSLETTER (Q1 2017) Beloved brethren in the Lord, Greetings in Christ! Alma and I are very grateful and we are humbled to know about your donation for us thru our advance in Global Ministries. We declare blessing upon blessing to be upon you and your ministry. May God touch you today and always. In Christ’s Service, RICHARD & ALMA [box icon=”down”] Download the Jan-March 2017 Newsletter [/box]
Holy Week 2017
Greetings, Brothers and Sisters in Christ! There are vivid memories in my head of Easter Sundays growing up. I remember the dresses, the tights, the hats and the gloves. I remember taking family pictures in front of my mom’s rose bushes. I remember egg hunts with my cousins and ham dinners with my family. All of these are important memories, especially as I work to make new memories with my kids. God call us to remember and to tell. Throughout…
Ash Wednesday 2017
Greetings, Brothers and Sisters in Christ! The journey from ashes to lilies is almost upon us. Ash Wednesday is March 1 this year and Easter Sunday is April 16. Between those two days we are challenged in our faith and in our life to make sacrifices and become more disciplined in an effort to grow closer to God and to fully realize the impact of the cross and empty tomb in our life. On Wednesday, March 1, we will gather…
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