~All for HIM and because of HIM~

It was a very busy week for us ... no one can take the eternal joy in our hearts ... doing the work of HIM. Indeed, All for HIM and none of us ...our best for HIS glory~

• JIL MB / SK: May 16 - Area 5 JIL 12 Summit and MIS Training in the evening.
  
• Sunday Worship Service - Preachers from JIL SK preached to JIL Wpg churches.
  
• Area Management Team Meeting after the service of JIL Wpg 2 with the participation of JIL Regina & Saskatoon CMT.
• May 18 (Victoria Day) went to Steinback / Prayer Drive / Scout the Land for JESUS!
• ~Cell Leaders and JIL 12 Students from School of Leaders 1 & 2 prayed with despiration ... praying and made a vow unto the Lord to take over and rekindle the fire in their hearts. Becoming the best Cell Leaders and crying out for the Anointing of Multiplication and view the world as God sees it! ~

~JIL Area 5 - MIS Training. It was very informative with the info given by Bro. Joseph Eserio - MIS Head of Area 5. Bro. Vergil Penaranda gave insights on how to do the picture on the website - talks about - the HOW tos of doing it: Balance, theme, color and other things to improve it the more. Sis. Lhynn Vea - Cut to Cut Production - inspires the trainees and the MIS Head per church on how to do the Video Editing~

~The Preaching Team of JIL MB/SK - Area 5: (L-R) Bro. Dranreb Lucero and Rico Yabut - JIL Regina; Ptr. Romy Cusay - Church Pastor of JIL Saskatoon; Ptr. Mary O. Juarana; Ptr. George dela Rosa - Church Pastor of JIL Wpg 2; Rene Estabillo - Church Coordinator of JIL Wpg 1 and Vergil Penaranda - Outreach Coordinator of JIL Wpg SE. The very first time that we were together - exhorting one another as we listened to them preaching the Word of the Lord - JIL SK Preachers did proclaim the Word ... lets continue to do exploits in the Lord~

~Area Management Team Meeting after the service: Reporting time ... updates of the present status of the churches. It was good to strategies and make a review of the things happening per church. It gives strength to the members to see the move of God - with an expectation of greater things are yet to come as we work together - running into one vision!~ God's vision for the church is to grow ... that's why we are all in awe of the acts of God in each ones life - our families - employment - overflowing manifestation of God's favour and provision1~

~Victoria Day (May 18) - we went to Steinbach, 45 minutes drive from Winnipeg. We prayed for the city - declaring that JESUS IS LORD OVER THE CITY - HIS KINGDOM COME HIS WILL BE DONE!~ We did proclaim Joshua 1:3 - wherever we put our foot upon it is our inheritance - we ask of HIM ... Steinbach City--- for JESUS CHRIST! (Psalm 2:8)~

It was HIStory ... prayers were offered while we drove around the city~

Thanks to Bro. Steve & Sis. Lina for accommodating us at their parents house. We had a joyous fellowship and looking forward to see the work of the Lord prosper in this city as part of Church Planting Program of Area 5.

~City Hall of Steinbach City, MB with Ptr. Romy Cusay~

~'till next time ... time to go! I'm at Calgary Airport waiting for my flight to LA. I solicit all your prayers for the fulfillment of God's purpose on this Mission Trip~ more Praise reports in the coming days... talk to all of you soon~

~JIL MB Basketball Tournament~

May the 9th was the start of the tournament with 4 teams, (green, red, yellow and blue) 54 players participated. Started with prayer, pledged to comply with the rules ... spirit of sportsmanship to prevail ... with an aim of winning ... to have the gold at the end of the tournament but not to forget what the real objective of being in the team ... it is all for HIM ... GOD'S GLORY ... being a good team player!

Well supported event by church members and members of families. Young and old had fun together. For some - it was hard which team to cheer coz members of the family are players of different teams. Over - all it creates excitement in the church and looking forward for next schedule. It is a 4 Saturdays event 7 to 10 pm and with the hope of becoming champion at the end of the game.

~with all hopes of winning the gold - becoming champion. We will see how they will play next Saturday until the end~

~ look at them ... with all smiles - with the message that the yellow team can offer something that will surprise us all ... next game~go yellow team go...

~what about the blue team ... what can they offer? the strength of the youth - count on them and we will see what will happen next game.

~congratulations to the organizers...committees of making this event - a successful one: MEN'S NETWORK ... knowing that your labour will always be rewarded by the Lord!

~Sorry - no group picture for the Green Team. I have to make sure that you will have one next time~

... one thing for sure ... we are all champions coz the spirit of the CHAMPION IS IN US...UPON US AND THROUGH US...PRAISE THE LORD!

"Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them -- a desire, a dream, a vision." ~ Muhammad Ali

...DON'T MISS THE NEXT GAME...GOD'S BLESSINGS TO ALL...

~Celebrate... the Best Mothers in the World~

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL OUR BELOVED MOTHERS...

M - is for the million things she gave me,

O - means only that she's growing old.

T - is for the tears she shed to save me,

H - is for her heart of purest gold.

E - is for her eyes of love-light shining,

R - is right and right she'll always be!

Put them all together they spell...

M O T H E R

the word that means the world to me!

By Howard Johnson, 1915

~To my beloved MAMA...the greatest Mother in the World~ Happy Mother's Day!

Gave birth to 10 children (6 girls and 4 boys , 2 died) with all smile on her face to see us serving God - enjoying life in the Lord. Her utmost prayer for us is to serve the purpose of God in our generation.

To be with her (4) grandchildren (Miquel (on white shirt), Caloy (black) , Luis (green) and Aaron) became her strength. A happy lola for 4 boys and praying to have girls in the family.

Mama - just to let you know - no one can take your place in our hearts ... of who we are - NOW - you made us the way God's intention for us to be...! Though for so long years we haven't been with you to celebrate Mother's Day but you are being remembered as Proverbs 31 for all of us: "Our Proverbial Mother!"

...with all our Love - from all of us: Nene, Inday, Jing & Lito, Ging, Joel & Miguel, Joel, Normie and Caloy, Malou, Beng and Jr. Fatty, Luis and Aaron! WE LOVE YOU AND YOU ARE THE BEST AND GOD'S BLESSINGS ARE YOURS FOREVER...~

...talk to you again soon...

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My Prayer for my Mama:

My Father in heaven...You may strengthen Mama inwardly and outwardly by thine power on High. In our absence, she may receive comfort from You my God and enjoy Your very presence moment by moment. I pray for Your hedge of protection, peace that passes all understanding and everything that heaven can offer be upon her. In Jesus name...Amen!

~My 50th Birthday Celebration ~JIL SK~

April 27 - was another celebration hosted by JIL Regina. They have their own way of demonstrating their love - in a very unique way. With all the roses, cake, greetings, gifts, food ... prayers ... I may fall short of what to say ... I can't find a word on what to say but with all my heart ... maraming salamat sa inyong lahat.

May 02 - another surprise party from JIL Saskatoon. With all the preparations of Ptr. Romy and Sis. Vilma and brethren - it was spectacular. The food - though not 50 dishes (as planned) --- it was overflowing. As what I mentioned to JIL Wpg, Regina so as I want to thank you all for your love and prayers ... all your gifts, greetings - special mention ... the picture frame ... wow ... maraming salamat~

~with all the preparations ... my heartfelt gratitude to all who participated ... you made my day a glorious one~

~with JIL Saskatoon Family / Congregation ... who put their resources / effort together to have a joyous / memorable celebration~

~ my 3rd bday cake ... one from JIL MB, Regina ... each one got a slice ... coz its my 50th bday~ it was yummy ... ordered with love~

~with the CMT of JIL Regina at Tappanyaki Steak House Restaurant~

~received a rose from Nathan Lucero, the youngest person - to cheer me up on my 50th bday~

~my picture on the cake - not to forget how I look like on my golden bday - hindi naman daw halata~

~with Bro. Rheb and Rico - gave some info for the sake of those who attended the church for the 1st time~

April 29 - when the clock turned 12 as I was praying ...

I want to bless God for my life:

• I wrote down fifty (50) Items of my"Thank You" to my God~ Psalm 103
• I wrote down fifty (50) Names of "Who is God" to me~
• I wrote down fifty (50) Prayer Requests to my God~

Fifty years of fruitfulness in the LORD...with the love / support from my family, leaders / pastors, brethren / congregations ... indeed it is a celebration of 50 years well-lived life ... to GOD be THE GLORY NOW AND FOREVER!~

Once again... a million thanks to all of you ...God bless us all~ ... til next time~