~My 50th Birthday Celebration in JIL Wpg~

April 18 at Johnson Howard Hotel, Winnipeg - JIL Wpg brethren (Wpg 1, Wpg 2 & Wpg SE) did something extra-ordinary as an advanced celebration for my 50th birthday. The venue was very symbolic for me - this was the place I conducted the 1st Child dedication when I moved to JIL Wpg and the same place when I officiated the 1st Wedding ceremony since I became an ordained minister.It was a gesture of love from the leaders, workers and members of the church. Just to make it possible - to surprise me for sure - a Child Dedication turned to be my 5oth Birthday Party. With the participation of families - it became a joyous occasion with all the balloons all over the place, the 50 roses, the cake, power point presentation, special numbers ... the decorations ... your gifts ... the food ... your prayers ... what can I say? Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat ... you made my 5oth birthday a memorable one!

~After the 50 roses from men, (Adults, CYN & Children) it was a prayer of agreement led by Ptr. Geroge dela Rosa.

~The Area Management Team Members who worked together with the CMT and members per church became this celebration successful~

~The men who gave the roses ... with all smiles ... as they are faithful in serving the Lord ... the entire household of each of them ... they will serve God together~

~the women who made all the decorations ... made the place as beautiful as it can be ... with all joy and satisfaction of the result of their labor of love~

~look at the young people (CYN) ... ready to take over ... in their prime years ... becoming more radical in serving God and excited to be sent forth anywhere~

~with our children ... made my party complete~

~God is not unjust, He will not forget your work and the love you have shown ...Hebrews 10:6~

...again and again I say thank you to all of you ... God's overflowing blessings and HIS best to each one of us~

~'till next time~

~Good Friday Service~

It was really good ... Good Friday Service / April.

10. We atended two (2) services, [JIL Wpg and Filipino Inter-Church Fellowship (FICF)].

JIL Wpg Good Friday Service:

The eight (8) CYN Cell Leaders exhorted the Seven (7) Sayings of Jesus on the Cross. Our CYN made another mark / milestone on their service unto the Lord. As they answer the call of God - they are making a difference ... giving impact to the next generation as they are doing exploits today - in preparation for tomorrow. During their prime years, no one can stop them in fulfilling the mandate of God in their lives and that is ... to serve God and the nations of the world!

To the parents ... Congratulations ... you taught / raise them well! Thank you very much for your unceasing support and prayers - you are leaving a legacy that will be remembered by all generations!

~the exhorters of the Seven Sayings of Jesus when HE was on the Cross~

~my partners in the LORD... keep up the good work - we still have more work to do in HIS kingdom ... we are in partnership with the Sovereign God!

~The Filipino Inter-Church Fellowship~

There were sixteen (16) Participating Churches supported the event: "Good Friday Service!" It was an annual event - the number of churches and the attendance every year increases. Approximately a thousand or more attended the event at Calvary Temple Church. God is being honoured by the unity of the leaders / pastors / churches... God's presence was in action as we lifted up HIS name - in one voice - with the desire of having the favourable audience of ONE - the LORD JESUS CHRIST!

To all the pastors / leaders with all sincerity ... thank you very much for allowing me to share the WORD of God yesterday ... your prayers, support and encouragement - it is always in my heart - 'till next year!

~Because of HIm ... I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me ... it was a new experience ... preaching in front of different churches ... it was awesome~

~the Pastors of the Participating Churches of Filipino Inter-Church Fellowship (FICF) in Winnipeg!

~Communion Service after the Preaching of the Word ... "How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity ... for there the Lord commanded the blessing - LIFE FOREVERMORE!~

~HAPPY EASTER TO ALL - - - HE IS RISEN FOREVERMORE~

~Area Pastors' Meeting ...JIL Prayer House~

March 29 to April 3 - JIL Canada Area Pastors' Meeting in BC - JIL Prayer House. It is a joy for us to be together - it is time of sharing ... to be with our support group is always a celebration of God's faithfulness!

As we presented our reports, we are all in awe of the results... what an accomplishments ... overflowing of God's blessings in the church. Our Lord is just fulfilling the destiny for HIS churches in all areas ---that is to grow!

We still have two (2) days, 'till Friday to review / discuss the things that needs to be done in the coming months. We are committed in fulfilling the task that the Lord has entrusted to us.

Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now." ~ Alan Lakein

~we solicit your prayers ... thanks and talk to you soon~

~The JIL Prayer House in Mission, BC. The venue of the meeting: "JIL Canada Area Pastors' Meeting" for the 1st quarter from March 30 to April 3~

~Ptr. Evelyn Licayo, Rose Gonzales, MonetteNavo & Aldrin Navo,

Bong Gonzales and Mary Juarana

(left to right)~

"Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely." ~Karen Kaiser Clark