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PRAYER SHIELD NETWORK TOUCHES LIVES WITH PRAYER, SHARING
In the past year, 2009, the Prayer Shield Network of PCEC continued to touch lives among different sectors of society in different areas of the country.
PSN, led by Sister Lucy Aquilino, ministered to police officers during a retreat at the Batasan Hills Baptist Church in Quezon City last November 14. The 25 officers in attendance shared their experiences including challenges and pressures connected with their work. They also showed their willingness to be guided in their prayer and spiritual lives. The PSN team shared the love of God and the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus, to which six officers responded by declaring their acceptance of the Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. The host church committed to follow-up the police officers and provide spiritual nurture to them.
In Bacolod City, PSN held a spiritual retreat at the Bacolod Evangelical Church last December 19 to 21, together with the church hosts. The series of bible studies (sharing of the word) as well as sharing of experiences and prayer led to spiritual awakening of the participants (numbering from 34 to 90 in different days), including the church pastors and workers. They confessed their negligence and shortcomings in their discipleship and nurturing ministry, and asked for forgiveness from God and from each other. They thanked God for the opportunity to renew their spiritual vows and ministry calling. The PSN also reported reconciliation among family members and healing of sicknesses, as well as transformation of attitudes and character, as a result of the retreat. “The Holy Spirit surely came unto them and empowered them,” the report further said.
The same reawakening and revival was experienced in Malolos City, Bulacan when PSN conducted its prayer shield training and retreat last December 4, attended by 90 church workers and members.
The Kairos Intensive Course in Seoul, South Korea was held for the first time on Nov. 23 to 27, 2009 and was attended by 18 Korean national mission leaders. It was hosted by Han Chulbo, Mission Korea director, and Won In Kyu, Secretary-General of Global Partners. The sessions were conducted by Max Chismon, Kairos international course director and head of Living Springs International, and Dr. Rey Taniajura, Kairos course coordinator. The course was conducted to prepare for the planned translation of Kairos into Korean. Some of the participants would be supervising the translation through their respective mission organizations.
While in Seoul, Dr. Taniajura also
explored possible partnerships in church planting in the Philippines and
in mobilizing Filipino-Americans in the US to participate in the Filipino
diaspora missions movement. Last Nov. 29, he also spoke at a combined
worship service of two Filipino congregations in Gungpo district in Seoul.
Earlier in November, Dr. Taniajura presented a paper on: “Incidental
Missions: A Philippine Case Study,” in a consultation of Asian missions
leaders in Bali, Indonesia. The event was hosted by the mission commission
of the Asian Evangelical Association (AEA), of which he is a member of
the executive team (headed by Dr. Bambang Sudijanto). The paper focused
on the need to mobilize Filipino Overseas Workers (OFWs) to do intentional
mission, not just a mission incidental to their regular work.
Sixteen (16) women went on a tour to Israel last Nov. 4-11, as part of the fund-raising efforts of the Women’s Commission (WC).
The pilgrimage aims to have a deeper appreciation of God, a deeper understanding of His Word, and a greater resolve to live for Him.
The group, led by WC Chair Mrs. Estrellita Tolentino and member Mrs. Merlyn Guillermo, testified that their journey has helped establish and deepen their relationship with one another. They had their reunion and Christmas party last Dec. 9, and will gather again on Feb. 4 for the birthday celebration of one of the participants.
Below are some of their testimonies:
“Napakalaking kagalakan at kahalagahan ito sa buhay ko na di ko malilimutan dahil nakatapak ako sa bayang sinilangan ng Panginoong Hesus, my Lord and my Savior” – Rosalina Villamayor
“It's an unforgettable event in my life, a memorable experience that adds color and meaning to my spiritual life. I learned also to love the Jews and to pray for them. And I treasured the group of new friends God gave me.” – Murida Crisostomo
“(It) was so overwhelming and unbelievable that me and my wife walked in the land where the Lord Jesus Christ walked…I will always treasure these things in my heart as long as I live, and (I will) keep the desire to worship and serve Him more for the glory of His name.” – Ptr. Danny Amalin
Promise Keepers Philippines, PCEC's Men's Commission held its Annual Convention on Nov. 21 at the Word of Hope, Proj. 7, Q.C.
Titled “Sex, Money and Fame”, the convention aimed to give special exposition to the “three common issues” that destroy a man’s life in his various roles in his family, his faith, his leadership roles as a Pastor and/or as a businessman, etc.
Ptr. Steve Sonderman, Ptr. Vince Burke and Ptr. Clem Guillermo served as the distinguished speakers of the event.
"Sex is the one whereby men are most shameful or guilty about. (It) causes men to lose their job, families, and lives..." said Sonderman in one of his lectures.
Burke gave a similar statement, "Faith and Finances go together. Generous people are, rarely, ill mentally people. God gave us two hands, one for receiving and another, for giving."
"There is a kind of popularity that runs counter to Christianity", "yet, there is God's acceptable popularity.." "Do your best where you are because it is there where God will give you a 'name'."
Bro. Wilson Go shared part of his life in a testimony in confirmation to what all the speakers have said.
One participant said, “I appreciate what PKPhilippines is doing. They helped us discuss in the open. Sex, Money and Fame are the secret issues of men that we cannot even discuss among ourselves. Now, because of what PKPhils brought to us, we can talk about it in our men's group. I wish there will be more conferences like this. It is a big help" (Ptr Joy, XLYF Ministry).
Also, Steve Sonderman discussed on Leadership Essentials last Nov. 20 and How To Effectively Minister To Men on Nov. 23. He discussed about the principles of Christ-like servant leadership, building high-impact ministry teams, principles for developing leaders and principles of ministering to men. Leaders that came to these events went home with renewed passion to reach men for Christ.
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