it's been 3 weeks in africa.. in kenya for that matter.. and i know the Lord is working in each and everyone of us.. we don't have anything with us but our hearts keeps on beating for the Lord. there are a lot of "new" things for me.. a lot of adjustments to make.. i just continue to rely on the Lord.. the mission is now getting more and more real to me.. i'm excited to see God in all ways.. and i wanted to see Him everyday and every moment of your life.. just for you to hang on to Him and believe that He is there for me.. to guide, protect, and bless me... =)
we now have moved in to the east africa team mission house.. we're excited to have a place of prayer and a place that you could call a home... also, im excited to go to my mission area which is tanzania... hopefully by end of march or start of april.. i know i will see more of God in the places He sends me...
there are things i miss about home too.. like walking around iloilo alone and praying.. or just plainly going home to eat manang doy's cooking.. and to kiss my parents and give a hug to jolo... or call my friends.. or enjoying the unlimited text messages... but knowing that you have a God here that loves you and is always with you makes me feel secured. =)... btw, just had groceries and rode a taxi alone... hahaha =)
Lord, i pray that you'll continue to guide and protect me on this mission.. continue to show your presence and your abundant love... i pray that i will see you in every person i meet and encounter.. thanks for loving me and being with me the whole time... bless us, Lord... and work through us... =)
i also pray for the soul of Tito Luis Tan... guide His soul to heaven and may he rest in peace. Amen.
Monday, February 20, 2006
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
pictures!!!
Monday, February 13, 2006
11:36 AM
11:36 AM
LOCATION: NAIROBI, KENYA
the trip to Nairobi was an enjoyable one. together with kuya clarke, ate cynch, day, ann, and marthin!.. it was a start of mission. a start of working with God. a start of a new life. a start of greatness and pouring out of God's blessing in me.
the moment we landed in Kenya. God allowed me to see His awesome power. Not what i expected it to be but more than. He awed me. The place, it was like the Philippines in a way. But of course full of black people. =) and friendly one. we didn't have a hard time in the immigration. and to know that "pangako sa'yo" is so "sikat" here in kenya.
we were hosted by a Filipino family. which is great.. so the first meal in kenya was of course Filipino food. that first night we were able to attend a CFC assembly. time to meet the kenyan cfcs and sfcs.. they are so friendly.. despite of the jetlag that we feel.. haha.. kenya is 5hours late compare to the Philippines.. i miss home though.. but i have to build a home away from home here in africa.. i know God will bless me here..
the first mass... wow, this was an amazing experience.. longer mass but then the most enjoyable one.. lots of singing and dancing.. basta, you'll really enjoy it. God was present in everyone.
the first kenyan food.... it was nice.. a little different on the taste.. the meat was hmmm let me say a little hard.. hahaha... but okay naman.. i love the chapita (don't know the right spelling or pronunciation...).. it's a mixture of flour and water and oil.. it's like the shawarma sandwich but you have stew.. anyway, the food was okay...
now, me and ate ann are hosted by a kenyan sfc..
God is just allowing me to receive His blessings...
pray for us... as we go on mission to east africa..
my musicbox tracks
1. i can only imagine -- i can't imagine God will send me out on mission. i feel excited about His plans for me there. I pray that He will use me in all ways. Walking with Jesus is amazing.
2. ikaw lang ang mahal - an OPM song that touches my heart in every way. it expresses my feelings on love and loving.
3. my father's heart - my missionary song. im trying to please God in all ways of my being. doing His will... and praying for abundance and grace.
the trip to Nairobi was an enjoyable one. together with kuya clarke, ate cynch, day, ann, and marthin!.. it was a start of mission. a start of working with God. a start of a new life. a start of greatness and pouring out of God's blessing in me.
the moment we landed in Kenya. God allowed me to see His awesome power. Not what i expected it to be but more than. He awed me. The place, it was like the Philippines in a way. But of course full of black people. =) and friendly one. we didn't have a hard time in the immigration. and to know that "pangako sa'yo" is so "sikat" here in kenya.
we were hosted by a Filipino family. which is great.. so the first meal in kenya was of course Filipino food. that first night we were able to attend a CFC assembly. time to meet the kenyan cfcs and sfcs.. they are so friendly.. despite of the jetlag that we feel.. haha.. kenya is 5hours late compare to the Philippines.. i miss home though.. but i have to build a home away from home here in africa.. i know God will bless me here..
the first mass... wow, this was an amazing experience.. longer mass but then the most enjoyable one.. lots of singing and dancing.. basta, you'll really enjoy it. God was present in everyone.
the first kenyan food.... it was nice.. a little different on the taste.. the meat was hmmm let me say a little hard.. hahaha... but okay naman.. i love the chapita (don't know the right spelling or pronunciation...).. it's a mixture of flour and water and oil.. it's like the shawarma sandwich but you have stew.. anyway, the food was okay...
now, me and ate ann are hosted by a kenyan sfc..
God is just allowing me to receive His blessings...
Thursday, February 09, 2006
5:06 AM
5:06 AM
pray for us... as we go on mission to east africa..
my musicbox tracks
1. i can only imagine -- i can't imagine God will send me out on mission. i feel excited about His plans for me there. I pray that He will use me in all ways. Walking with Jesus is amazing.
2. ikaw lang ang mahal - an OPM song that touches my heart in every way. it expresses my feelings on love and loving.
3. my father's heart - my missionary song. im trying to please God in all ways of my being. doing His will... and praying for abundance and grace.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
4:08 AM
4:08 AM
good mawnin.....
i can just imagine breakfast like this.... strawberries, pancakes, sarap!... oh i'm still dreaming.. good morning.. a day to go before leaving.... mwah!
i can just imagine breakfast like this.... strawberries, pancakes, sarap!... oh i'm still dreaming.. good morning.. a day to go before leaving.... mwah!
Monday, February 06, 2006
6:44 PM
6:44 PM
following Him
the best thing that we can do to please God is to follow Him. follow His will not only through our mind or heart but also through witnessing. through doing the will. ive also been guilty. guilty of putting all the words into my mind and into my heart but then i'm not doing it. i'm not witnessing. i'm not inspiring people. maybe pride comes in our hearts that keeps us from allowing God to enter into our whole being.
work gets into us. and we forget to listen.. to completely listen to what God wants us to do. to find that place where we can be totally alone with Him. talk to Him. what is His message to you, to us, to the world?
in one way or another, we find ourselves so caught up by desires of this world. our passion. but what is God's passion for us? He has. and He is a very passionate God. He is as awesome as ever. No word could ever describe the total feeling of being in love with the Almighty.
we just need to follow. to directly follow what He wants us to do. Cling to Him. Depend on Him. Total detachment from the world. Suffer for Him. and let Him mold us into the person that He wants us to be. Denying of oneself for the sake of the call. for the sake of His call.
see see how God is blessing me.... that caramel frap is just an inch of the blessings that God has given me these past few days...
i just can't stop talking about His gifts, His love, His abundance. and i know more will come in the next days and in the next years..
things that i can't wait to see::
the best thing that we can do to please God is to follow Him. follow His will not only through our mind or heart but also through witnessing. through doing the will. ive also been guilty. guilty of putting all the words into my mind and into my heart but then i'm not doing it. i'm not witnessing. i'm not inspiring people. maybe pride comes in our hearts that keeps us from allowing God to enter into our whole being.
work gets into us. and we forget to listen.. to completely listen to what God wants us to do. to find that place where we can be totally alone with Him. talk to Him. what is His message to you, to us, to the world?
in one way or another, we find ourselves so caught up by desires of this world. our passion. but what is God's passion for us? He has. and He is a very passionate God. He is as awesome as ever. No word could ever describe the total feeling of being in love with the Almighty.
we just need to follow. to directly follow what He wants us to do. Cling to Him. Depend on Him. Total detachment from the world. Suffer for Him. and let Him mold us into the person that He wants us to be. Denying of oneself for the sake of the call. for the sake of His call.
Friday, February 03, 2006
7:05 PM
7:05 PM
see see how God is blessing me.... that caramel frap is just an inch of the blessings that God has given me these past few days...
- i rode the "kalesa" which is my first time actually.. awww shame on me... (don't laugh)
- went to tagaytay with my family just to drink coffee.. fog all over
- food food food...
- He is just more than enough in providing all for me
- my family is here.. more time to hug and kiss them... and to tell them how much i love them so much
- and... i have a green toothbrush.. haha.. color matters.
i just can't stop talking about His gifts, His love, His abundance. and i know more will come in the next days and in the next years..
things that i can't wait to see::
- how God will be blessing my family with abundance
- how God will be blessing Iloilo and fill it with love
- how God will be blessing the CFC community and use it to unify the Philippines through Gawad Kalinga
- how God will be using the youth to conquer the world for Him
- how the people will kneel down before God as they worship Him
- how families will be growing as missionaries and evangelize more people
- how all people will be pure and clean before God
- how everyone will be doing the will of the Father just to please Him and only Him.
