infinite moment: noun.
a period of time that can stand on its own without context;
a memory that lifts you to the highest of heavens;
a moment that you know would be excellent,
no matter what happened before or what happens next;
that one beat in time when you stretch out across the universe.
(coined after reading Perks of being a Wallflower)
-Stef

So I guess it’s welcome back to some juicy Truth Thursdays huh.
I missed this so here it goes:

1. When the child in me comes out.
I do love the swing at the APNTS campus, especially when it’s my moment to swing hard and high. Oh I love the whoosh of air and the giddy-alone moment.

2.  When I become part of the lives of the people who finally place their faith in JESUS!

3. When I am with family

4.  When I am with friends

6. When I get my time to be just a normal young adult

7. When I TEACH/PREACH. Did I say I love teaching and preaching?

8. Seeing these peeps grow in the Lord

9. When I find myself in some adventure

10. When I get the opportunity to lead God’s people to Worship Him in singing

and when I’m with YOU…

Truth Thursdays: New Year’s Special

I know how it feels to wait- it gets your patience tested and there is frustration when it won’t come right away; and in my opinion, there is also a different feeling when you anticipate something. It’s like having butterflies in your stomach. You are very excited, like a child that can’t sleep because she/he has to wake up early for the field trip the following day. As I sit writing this, my mind is racing to the two week Christmas vacation in Baguio. I can smell the pine trees and feel the Holiday sensation. God willing, I will be there to celebrate the Holidays with my family. I wish to leave on the 22nd and get bus tickets on Monday or I’ll experience the same problem I had before when I went there during the Panagbenga festival. I won’t need to prove my endurance this time; no, I won’t stand up at the bus for four hours just to get to the mountains.

Ah the Bliss… I wanna be there now.

All I Want for Christmas List
I hope I’m not late for Santa to see this. LOL.
Now don’t let that statement fool you. I don’t know how I will have these but who knows.
It’s not a wish if I can get it right away right?

1. The PURPLE NIV Bible. Ate Let flashed hers to me last night and my countenance fell. I almost sat on the floor of the mall last night just like how kids do it when they want something and it isn’t given them. She said it’s the last piece and I won’t take that excuse. Huhu. If there is a PURPLE NASB Bible that would be better!

(I already got it last Saturday hehe)

2. Purple (Amethyst) Contact Lenses. I think I’ve rested my eyes long enough. Wink wink.

(I bought it on my birthday)

3. 120 Gb IPOD Classic. Do I even need to explain why? I am also very behind on the One Tree Hill Series. aargh.

4. Rubber Shoes. I really have to have this for training.

5. Moolah. Who won’t want that?

And since it is just a month away before my Birthday…
I just have one Wish:

LORD I NEED A NEW LAPTOP!
My laptop is hopeless and it is sitting at my parent’s place.
And I desperately need one. Period.

Since I have already received the greatest gift of all- JESUS,
What more could I ask for?
These are just simple and even “extra” things.
I think I’ll just have to really pray and wait.
Lord please?

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Yes We got filled!
Oh, was beer overflowing? Nah…
It wasn’t beer; that must be at another place;
but we had a grand party as rain poured and the Holy Spirit filled us once again during
the Centennial Celebration of the Church of the Nazarene last October 5, 2008!
Thirty churches from Metro Manila District gathered at Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary to remember how the Holy Spirit had revived the believers back at Pilot Point Texas and gathered them, united them as one. Out of One, they spread across the nations, hence, today we all over the world, 151 countries celebrated the One who brought us out of the darkness into His marvelous light. Yes it is a story of grace and forgiveness, so we can be Holy like Him. The call remained, everyone are still called unto Holiness.

A tent was prepared for the celebration where approximately 2000 came; 100 years back, the Nazarenes gathered under a tent too. Our local church, Miracle church of the Nazarene started in a tent too, where around 200 gathered to hear the good news. That reminds me of the Tent of Meeting in the Old Testament, where Yahweh met the Israelites. The Lord’s presence was indeed felt during the celebration and through Jesus Christ, everyone was free to come to Yahweh and worship Him.

As we were one in our purpose of worshipping the Lord, various presentations like dances

and songs were offered by different churches. Then the Worship Service came and the voices were raised as songs were sung. A 100 voice choir was also set to sing medleys about being One and being called unto Holiness. A video was shown that helped everyone remember who we are: Christian, Holiness, and Missional people. Then the Word was given by Dr. Geneva Silvernail, one of the missionaries here in the Philippines.
If we want change, we should seek a change of Heart. It is possible Ladies and Gentleman. The Holy Spirit who has called us to live a life that is set apart will make it possible. He didn’t call us to be like Him and would leave us not knowing how to be like Him. He is the way, we just have to place our faith in Him and ask Him to cleanse our hearts and fill us with His spirit. As He fills us all, we are One.

Would you respond and ask Him to fill you?

It is the message that unites us all.
We are called to live out our lives with Him in us.
He will fill us all, and we are one in the bond of love.
Would you continue to respond, each day?
That your heart would desire His heart’s desire?

Would you live
a life of love and grace
so that the world will know
that God is Love
and He is in you.
Would you desire
to be used
to reach the world
and bring the message of Hope?

The call didn’t end
after the celebration.
It starts a new journey
with you and me.
Will you respond in faith?

Here I am Lord!
Take me as I am!

Wait there’s more…
Did I tell you that it rained? Yes it did rain hard before the celebration. Well, we all prayed for a wonderful weather, and that morning the sun shone really bright, and the sky was perfect blue and I was actually sweating on my way to church. It was a lovely day.
The district celebration was supposed to start at 3pm, that’s when all the local churches celebration is over, then guess what, as the jeepneys, cars and vans came in, the weather was angry and it rained really hard! Who wouldn’t be discouraged? It was muddy too. But guess what. The rain stopped. Isn’t that great? God’s grace enabled us to set up and celebrate once the rain had stopped.

As I walked to and fro on the muddy field, each step was a lesson about faith. I find it amazing that the Lord is really cool in making his lessons to us (maybe at least to me). I had changed my footwear thrice because I honestly hated mud. I walked with my high heels then after a while removed it and changed to slippers then after a while changed to rubber shoes. haha. It was a new fashion, semi formal+ rubber shoes. I was wanting to be careful as I walked because I might slip, three people I have catched, because they almost slipped, and several times I closed my eyes as I felt like stepping on frogs. haha. That’s how I felt every time I stepped on mud. Imagine each step and my body was feeling I am stepping on frogs. haha. But hey, each step I told myself, this step is for faith, this step is for trust, this step is for faith, this step is for trust…..

In the next one hundred years, things can still get better. Discouragements will always be there but we have a faithful God we can trust. His grace is sufficient for you and me, He did the greatest thing- our redemption. How much more the little things….We should know better this time.

GRANDPARENTS VISIT

After six years, since the last time we saw each other, my grandparents came to the Philippines for a visit. They are weak now, but I still praise the Lord that He takes care of them. I wish they’ll just stay here in the Philippines for good. I tried to hangout with them more, but it was just a total of 5days out of 30 days. Here are some pictures.

JESUSFEST4

Taytay First Church of the Nazarene always has cool ways of reaching out to this generation. As the real Octoberfest happens somewhere out there where lots of drinking and partying, beer isn’t necessary for these cool young people to have fun. Who would need beer for fun when you’ve got Jesus?
The events happened the last week of October while final exams (for me) were going on.

Monday night was Drummers night,
where my brother Jehu was able to join.
I am sad Justin was in Baguio, he sure would’ve enjoyed it if he were here.
Tuesday afternoon was the BMX competition. I know deep down, with the adrenaline rush and all- that I can try that. haha. There’s just something with these vehicles and extreme stuff that scares my parents when I go near them, thus, I just obey or I’ll scare them to death. haha, well no, I can’t do any of those yet, but who knows ;p
Wednesday was the worship seminar and prayer night. I didn’t get to join because we did have our own prayer night at church.

Thursday night was the Dare You to Move Dance Contest that I and the Dancing Generation peeps coordinated. We are in awe that the contestants are really good this time, and I am floored that 4 of them received Jesus, that at least we know for now and we are trying to follow up- that’s what all this dancing is all about. I hope and pray that we would be more effective as we reach out to these dancers, and all who came to watch. It was a success and I am proud to work in the ministry with these guys. Thank you for your dedication as you cooperated with my schedule and my crankiness those two weeks.
HThen Friday night was the Battle of the Bands. It was cool to hear a rendition of Paramore’s My Heart, and Luminescence rocked with Salamin’s Pulso. Those were two of my favorites that night.

There weren’t only events but booths as well. I did like the ALbooth Einstein, but I’m no geek, but thanks for awarding me with two chips- though my answer was different haha, I can get by. I liked the darting with the balloons, also tried the aquarium thingy of Rod’s group I only shoot it once i could have won a PSP. sigh. Then other cool stuff, i was wanting to try the shooting booth but I avoided it. You just don’t know I dont know how to stop once I start it.

There were also food, chicken and drinks and a Wedding booth and a prayer station where I got prayed for? Haha.

It was a whole week of fun and I am glad the church is just walking distance from the seminary haha, it has become a hangout place. Overall, good job guys!

LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE

When Halloween’s supposed to be a day of darkness as scary tv shows, movies and costumes would find its place, we at APNTS let our light Shine. Ate Julie shared about Jesus, cleansing our hearts and fills us so we can shine! Just like Pumpkins, but here she used a Squash coz that’s what we have here in the Philippines!

Teeehee! Here are some pictures:

and of course Justin

GRADUATE SCHOOL

Do I still even know what that means.
Uhmm, let’s just say I didn’t make it.
I didn’t meet any of my goals and that made me sad.
And that made others disappointed.
I admit I didn’t make it.
Why? Well, why don’t we talk about this later ok?
Don’t worry I am not quitting.
I am actually preparing to get up and get backon track.
Just please pray for me and the changes that will happen.
Just for the record, I was able to sit down at Starbucks last Nov. 1from 1pm-3am and worked on one of my papers. That’s a first haha.

I am trying to rest now and just organize myself.
Please help me God.
CAN’T WAIT TO PARTY AND LIVE OUT LOUD.
I will be back soon world.

So while taking a break from work
and because I always see cool stuff that I want to try too…
Here you go

Instructions
1. Go here. The first random Wikipedia article you get is the name of your band.

2. Go here. The last four words of the very last quote of the page is the title of your first album.
If you want to do this again, you’ll hit refresh to generate new quotes, because clicking the quotes link again will just give you the same quotes over and over again.

3. Go here. Third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.

4. Go here. The first ten links you end up in (minus the .coms) are your 10 song titles.

So, if i had a band, it’s name would be:

Street law (disambiguation)

Our album would be:
General Statements are false

Our album cover will be:

The Tracks:

1. lslingwordStreet
2. Lully Web
3. The Mulberry Bush Blog
4. Wired World
5. Split Pediment
6. Juggling with water
7. Fresh Air and New Meaning in a safe space
8. Design Idea
9. Defy Age Naturally
10. The Northern Light

(Seems like they all go together…:-))

(Got this from Stef)

FIREPROOF THE MOVIE

Wish to see this soon.
This is coolness.
Check it out.

The Child Sponsorship Call Campaign for
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries finally started.
Since last Thursday, I have been trying to adjust waking up at 2am and trying to sleep at 6-8 pm.
It was today that we finally started the calls and I call it Day 1.

I made 100 calls today and I reached the target of 15 good calls. A good call would mean the person will share his/her sponsorship experience with a group at church or at a Sunday School Class or with a friend or family member and also answered all of my survey questions. It was nice to be calling again people from across the country and bringing encouragement and praying for them.

I would never forget one of the women I called today. her name is Rosemary and after I prayed for her, she immediately prayed for me. It was kinda unusual since I would always pray for the people I call and then they would thank me and that’s where we end. Today was different. She prayed for me right away when I said in Jesus name, and I got surprised but closed my eyes once more.

The prayer was wonderful. It was kinda creepy that as she was praying for me it seemed like she knows what I am going through. I closed my eyes and just let it all in. Oh the words that lifted my soul. The words that were promised by the Lord and the words that I just needed so. It was a heart warming experience.

She also prayed that God would use me more than what I could imagine. And I say Amen to that.

That in my weakness, He would be glorified
That in my life, He will be magnified.
That in my life,
there is nothing that would be left for my own glory
It’s all His, all His alone