JIL Saskatoon Ministry Updates~

I went to Saskatoon after the Leadership Camp and Meeting at Dallas Valley Ranch Camp, January 24, 2009 while Pastor Romy Cusay to Regina together with the delegates to preach the following day with the theme: "Opportunities in the City!" In the midst of recession God's people are being promoted, many people are coming to work in Saskatchewan. It is God's opportunity that - HE is abundantly able to perform extra ordinary things on behalf of HIS people / church. JIL Saskatoon is ... indeed shining as it is what Saskatoon City is known for "Saskatoon Shine!" It is the fulfillment of our declaration for 2009 "Year of Overflow!" God is bringing people from different places ... skilled workers ... as nominee under family category and families were united because of the program and serve the Lord together. It is God's way of fulfilling HIS agenda: JIL people and non-JIL came to work and became members of JIL Church, in partnership for the expansion of God's kingdom. JIL Saskatoon is flourishing for JESUS and becoming radical in proclaiming the Gospel to many ... to have fellowship in love and joy... it is "Overflow in the Ministry!"

Zech. 1:17 '"Proclaim further: This is what the Lord Almighty says: 'My towns will again overflow with prosperity, and the Lord will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem."

We are believing ... with our declaration that JIL Saskatoon will celebrate their 1st Church Anniversary this year 2009. Praise the Lord!

JIL Saskatoon is becoming a family church: Sis. Vangie as the worship leader and her son Tom is the drummer. Tom is one of the youngest drummers in our area - if not in JIL Canada. Just five (5) months in JIL Canada Saskatoon - went into training and now ... he is one of the best!

In the ministry - everyone is welcome... join now and be a servant of the Most High God!

Pastor Romy made it on time for the Dedication of Philip James Ganir, 1st son of Mr. & Mrs. Philip Ganir. PJ is the 1st child dedicated in JIL Saskatoon Church (new venue) and this year 2009.

PJ was dedicated to the Lord with the agreement of the parents, godparents and congregation!

~group picture with the godparents~

To Pastor Romy & Sis. Vilma and the entire leadership of JIL Saskatoon...congratulations..."keep shining for JESUS" ... the best are yet to come!

'till next time... God's blessings to all ... and more of HIM in the coming days!

JIL Saskatchewan Leadership Camp & Meeting

The 1st SK Leadership Camp & Meeting was a great success, 34 leaders & workers from JIL Regina & Saskatoon met at Dallas Valley Ranch Camp, January 24, 2008. What a joy to be together ... having fellowship, workshops, games,teachings and direction for 2009!

Exuberant Praise and Worship

were offered to the Lord...

dancing, singing, jumping with

tears, laughter - with all our hearts ...

everything to our KING!

Leading like Jesus means aligning our HEARTS, our HEADS, our HANDS, and our HABITS together in a way that allows us to carry out God's perfect vision. Don't wait another day but this day...the decision must be made ... to make a commitment:

"For true success ask yourself these four questions: Why? Why not? Why not me? Why not now?" ~ James Allen

“Talent win games: But...
Team work Wins championship.”

LET’S FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH

(1 Timothy 6:12)

DON’T STOP!

NO MATTER WHAT TILL IT’S OVER!

ON A DAILY BASIS, EFFECTIVE SERVANT LEADERS PLAN AND RENEW THEIR COMMITMENT TO SERVE RATHER THAN TO BE SERVED (MATTHEW 20:28).

"The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humour, but without folly."
~ Jim Rohn

"LEAD AS JESUS' LED!"
Whose Am I? The answer to this questions will provide the sure foundation to becoming a servant leader. Scripture teaches us that ultimately, we are created to please God.
"To whom be glory for ever (Romans 11:36)
“ Everyone who is called by MY name, Whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes I made him (Isaiah 43:7).

Leading like JESUS is more than an announcement : It is a commitment to lead in a different way. It is a transformational journey, through you. True success in life is the fulfillment of the life mission God planned for you. Your success depends on your relationship with Christ and what level of control you will let HIM have in your life.

God's overflowing blessings to all . . . in the "Year of Overflow!"

Talk to you again~

Personal Testimony of Rowena Roduta

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, "LAND OF LIVING SKIES"

Regina, Saskatchewan is not a well known place to most people. I remember when I told my brother that I’m going to Regina he said, “where is that, I can’t find it in the globe?”

Regina, the Latin word for "queen," was originally called Pile O'Bones and Saskatchewan comes from a Cree name means "swift flowing river".


Yes, God brought me to Regina, Saskatchewan 17 years ago, the “Land of Living Skies”, the most wonderful place in the whole world to live. According to the recent news, it’s number one in the economy now a days despite of the recession.

I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Saviour December 10, 1989 in Hong Kong and went to Canada in January 23, 1992. In February 1992, the Jesus Is Lord (JIL) Church started in Regina and I am one of the pioneer amongst seven women. Within the 17 year’s of existence, I have seen the transformation of the church. People are coming and going, Sunday service were jumping from one location to another, attendance are going up and down, etc... In spite of these, there is one thing that I have witnessed, “GOD’S FAITHFULNESS.”

There is a season for everything and a reason for all things. I know that I will be living Regina but I don’t know when. My personal prayer to God when the time comes, that He will remove me from Regina if there will be more dedicated and committed people in the church. Our attendance grew year of 2008 and the nice part is, He brought people who have a heart to serve and follow Him. Glory to God!

Brethren on the above picture fervently worshipped and prayed to God for His anointing. The picture on the right side was taken during the anointing of oil Sunday service done by Rev. Mary Juarana. Families forwarded desiring the touch of God. It was cold outside the building but the presence of God kept us warm inside.

In addition, we now have a permanent place for our Sunday service and for other activities. The new owner of the building even allowed us to live our instruments and stuff in the facility. What an awesome favour from God.

FAREWELL, ADIOS, AU REVOIR

Adios Patria Adora, that was our National Hero Jose Rizal said before his execution in Luneta, Philippines. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not being executed, I’m just moving to another place. Have you heard of Medicine Hat, Alberta, where Canadian Idol Kalan Porter lives? That’s where my husband Abdul and I are moving on January 17. He got a job there last August and I will be looking for one soon too. Please don’t forget to pray for us.

After our anointing of oil Sunday service last January 11, I was given a surprise farewell party. Not really a surprise because I have known about it. Thanks beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, it is very much appreciated.

The children did a presentation, they cut off papers and turn it into hearts, musical notes, cross, flowers, smiley face etc... they said those shapes represents me... very nice and cute.

The CYN did a unique presentation, they've recorded their messages on video and flashed it on the screen while giving me roses... very sweet.

The adult tried to make me cry I think but I just couldn’t. Why? I’m not really going that far, Medicine Hat is just four to five hours drive from Regina. I will be back once in a while and I will be seeing them again.The truth is, God had prepared my heart for this. I have been crying since last year because Regina has always been my second home. My husband even gave me the liberty to choose whether to move or stay in Regina and he will just come home on his day off or vice-versa. Change is good, right?

Sometimes we have to move out from our comfort zone and go to a faith zone and explore new things in life that God is bringing us. New place, new people, new challenges, isn’t that what makes us grow and be closer to God? Separation is painful at times but everything is temporary, all of us are on a journey and I believe God is leading me to another chapter in my life. Matthew 14:27b says, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” God's word of assurance.

Thank you... thank you... thank you

To my husband Abdul, for his understanding; to friends and relatives, for the support; to all my pastors, for the guidance and encouragement; to people who dislike me, it was just God’s way of teaching me humility and forgiveness; and most of all, thank you to our Almighty God whose love and comfort I have felt within my 17 years in Regina.

Let overflow continues for the year 2009 in the church and in our lives.

May God bless us all.

Farewell! Adios! Au Revior! just for now.

~Year of Overflow: Showers of Blessing~

Every year JIL Canada has a theme:
· 2006 – Year of Greater Harvest
· 2007 – Year of Breakthrough
· 2008 - Year of Conquest
... Because of God’s faithfulness from the previous years – fulfilling His promises to us, we are indeed in great expectation that 2009 “Year of Overflow” is in manifestation even before we made the declaration. Our cups runneth over – superabundantly HIS provision will be experienced by God’s people as we put our trust on HIM. New season of God’s favour...there shall be showers of blessing in everything – we expect the Overflow!

During our 1st HI5 Gathering, January 4, 2009, JIL Wpg Worship Center, we received a Word from the Lord to hold on for this year in the book of Ezekiel 34: 26-31: 25 "And I will make a peace agreement with my sheep. I will take harmful animals away from the land. Then the sheep can be safe in the desert and sleep in the woods. 26 I will bless the sheep and the places around my hill. “I will cause the rains to fall at the right time and shower them with blessings.” 27 And the trees growing in the field will produce their fruit. The earth will give its harvest, so the sheep will be safe on their land. I will break the yokes on them and save them from the power of the people who made them slaves. Then they will know that I am the Lord. 28 They will not be caught like an animal by the nations anymore. Those animals will not eat them anymore. No, they will live safely. No one will make them afraid. 29 I will give them some land that will make a good garden. Then they will not suffer from hunger in that land or suffer the insults from the nations anymore. 30 Then they will know that I am the Lord their God. The family of Israel will know that I am with them and that they are my people." This is what the Lord God said! 31"You are my sheep, the sheep of my grassland. You are only human beings, and I am your God." This is what the Lord God said. Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today! (William Allen White)

Lets enjoy the Blessing of Yesterday - Today and Tomorrow... for He is God that never change!

Talk to you all ...next time!