What Are You Thankful For?
Last July 27, the church celebrated its 100 and 9th anniversary.. it is appropriate and right, therefore to support and partake in the Thanksgiving Anniversary of the Church thru a special worship service.
In reflection - this meaningful experience must be shared, not only from within but as well as to everyone specially to you, as a listener of this podcast.
Our team compiled some publicly curated posts on soc med like Facebook and instagram about the church member's thoughts on what they are thankful for.
We shall read verbatim these posts as a way of sharing, reflecting, and savoring the beauty and inspiration being brought by what it means to be a member of the Church of Christ.
Sister Wilminia Dumaop
Happy 109th Anniversary dear brethren! 🇮🇹✨
With Thanksgiving as we celebrate the victories of the church, I remember my journey as a convert. It’s been 18 years since I started listening to God’s words.
There had been so many challenges along the way. Choosing what is right is not always easy.
To get stronger, I decided to become an officer in the church.
Being an officer in the church is indeed the best decision I made. It taught me so many things. We always pray for a “wise heart”. This lead me to my husband. My Kawikaan 19:14. ☺️
Our life together flourished with grace. What we have today is more than what I asked for in my prayers.
God’s love indeed continue to manifest in our life. The growth of our family is the testament to that. For all of this, without any doubt, we will always remain steadfast and thankful to our Lord God. ⚓️❤️🙏🏻
#INC109
#DistrictofSingapore
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Brother Anthony Taberna
At Iglesia Ni Cristo, Templo Central — Isang maligayang bati sa lahat ng mga Kapatid sa Iglesia ni Cristo sa buong mundo. Happy 109th Anniversary po. Salamat sa Panginoong Diyos dahil tayo'y nakapananatili sa karapatan. Nawa'y matupad sa atin ang dakilang layunin ng Tagapamahalang Pangkalahatan na tayo'y makarating sa pagtatamo ng kaligtasan sa harap ng mabigat na mga pagsubok na dinadaanan. Kaya malinaw ang tagubilin sa atin sa pagsamba ngayon - "Maging handa kayo at magpakatatag sa inyong pananalig. Magpakatapang kayo at magpakatibay (I Cor. 16:13 MB)"
#AkoyIglesianiCristo #IkinararangalKo
#INC109
#PurihinAngPanginoon
#OneWithEVM
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Brother Jeremy Pasamonte
Ano man ang mangyari sa atin Biyaya man yan o Pagsubok lagi tayong Magpasalamat sa Ama 🇮🇹
Happy Anniversary Thanksgiving! 🇮🇹
#INC109🇮🇹
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Sister Rowena Sibulo
Happy 109th Anniversary dear brethren! 🇮🇹✨
As we celebrate the victories of the church, I remember my journey during those many times in my life while performing my duty as a Light of Salvation (LOS) officer in Ecclesiastical District of Australia East.
It was in 2013, when a worst flood happened in Bundaberg, our house was in an island and no other mode of transport could passed through our suburb. We waited for about a week to clear some of the roads to be passable for vehicles. The city of Bundaberg was separated by the Burnett River that connects by 2 major bridges, and due to the damages caused by the floods, we had to travel 2 hours around to get to the other side of the city, normally only 5 minutes. During that time, it was a must to get around so we can attend the worship service.
“We need to believe in, trust in and rely on what God can do for us” based on Jeremiah 17:7 Amplified Bible.
There was also a time in my life when I had to choose my duty over a great opportunity to get a job offer in United Kingdom. When I got inspired by the message of our beloved Brother Eduardo V. Manalo to help in the intensive works of propagation in villages. An Aid for Humanity in the island of Vanuatu was held in January 2020, as an LOS officer it is very inspiring to be part of this propagational works. Before I decided to accept a job offer in UK, I decided to stay for a month in Vanuatu to help out, then Covid-19 came and all international ports of entry were closed and shut. I was stuck in the islands of Espiritu Santo and Port Vila, but I was confident that moment that our Lord God allowed me to stay there so to help our brethren in the intensive works of propagation. We visited villages and educated them how to look after themselves during the pandemic. Thankfully, with God’s loving mercy, during the 5-month of my stay, the islands were Covid free and zero case. Indeed, it continues to manifest in our life the love of our Almighty God and our Lord Jesus Christ to all the true servants who continue to faithfully fulfil their duties. With humility, we will always remain steadfast and firm in our divine election we receive. 😇❤️🙏🏻
#INC109
#DistrictofAustraliaWest
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Brother Dave Solitario
Sabi sa teksto:
Ang Pag-Asa ng isang Iglesia Ni Cristo ay itinutulad sa isang ⚓️ SINIPETE.
Matatag at hindi natitinag.
Ang atin namang Paksang Diwa: Kailangan tayong Sumampalataya, Magtiwala,
At UMASA.
PAG-ASA. Pansinin po natin itong salita sa lahat ng napagdaanan nating mga paksang-diwa, mga leksyon at mga awit na inawit natin.
Mahalagang magkaroon ng matibay na Pag-Asa sa isang Iglesia Ni Cristo, dahil alam natin na tatanaw tayo sa magagawa Diyos kapag kapag tayo ay nasa matinding kahirapan. Sa mga pagkakataon na para bang tayo ay nag-iisa, Aasa tayo sa tulong ng Diyos na makakasama natin siya.
Minsan hindi ko narin maisip na pagkasiyahin ang oras ko sa career na Content Creator, pero laging pinagpapauna ko ang pagtupad bilang organista ng aming Lokal. May mga pagkakataon na sinakripisyong ang ilang mga opportunities na lalo ko sanang ika-sikat at ika-yaman pero pinili ko parin tumupad ng tungkulin.
At hindi ko nga ito pagsisisihan dahil alam kong sa pag-tupad ako napapayapa. Dito ako hinubog at pinalaki, ito yung kayamanan na hindi ko ipagpapalit.
Sabi nga po ng isang Pangulong Diakono namin sa lokal si Ka. Jaime Maclang sa akin, ay basta tumupad lang ng tumupad. Papalitan naman lahat ng Biyaya.
After multiple video shoots, gigs and
TV Apperances, nakakapagpabahagi parin ng talento ko sa pagpeperform sa mga kalapit distrito, pero higit sa lahat;
Mang-aawit at Organista sa aming Lokal, at isang taon nang boluntaryong naglilingkod at tumutulong sa INC Music Department.
Sa Tulong at Awa ng Diyos at pagmamalaskit ng Namamahala.
Wag tayo mawalan ng Pag-Asa. ⚓️
#INC109
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Othello
First! We still have our life and strength -- I get to nurture my faith and continuously believe in the power of a divine being-Him as the God Almighty. I had always been inspired to return the praises of thankfulness espcially during the Anniversary Thanksgiving Day of the Church.
Life and strength are two powerful components of a the human race. Life itself is fleeting, precious and at the same time wondrous. Strength -- which drives our physical being to function day by day, and in another context, Strength -- which allows our fervor within our minds and heart to continue moving onward, daily in this journey.
Once these two are gone - we are left with nothing, non-existent, "lifeless" if but for a better phrase. Therefore life and strength are important to us - without these, how can function? It is just right, to be thankful to Him… it is just right to extol The Almighty God.
Secondly, the election that I am still a member of the Church of Christ.
You know some people are saying that we should not settle for less on the things we acquire in this life particularly those important things, services, moments that make us happy, friendships, groups we belong to, or anything that matters to us and close to our hearts.
And if we will reflect on our spiritual journey and it's affiliation, ASK this - are you nourished to where you belong in your spiritual community?
I would truly speak with conviction that yes, I am nourished, and kept on flourishing as a member of the church, and as a human being sojourning in this world.
~Othello
image courtesy of Brother Michael Johnson Rapote
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