Stories from the Slums
Beyond Justice
Beyond Justice
By Winston V. Pinzon
This is a true story about justice, but it is more than justice. It is better than justice; it is Of-God.
His name is Jury Bright, son and only child of Pastor... more»
Hope under grey skies….
“It started with a heavy downpour”, recalls one of the MMP staff. The MMP team that goes to Wawa can testify to the heavy typhoon rains that morning of June twenty-third; the weather was not in... more»
Quicksand and Fruit Cocktail
Serving the poor with Jesus is like half-drowning on quick sand while eating fruit cocktail.
One year and seven months had already passed since in our church planting located in Las Pinas garbage... more»
Halang Naic, Cavite Team – August 2018
Ministry Highlights
THE GREATEST JOURNEY LESSON
Last month, July 7, 2018, we distributed shoeboxes. As OCC Operation Christmas Child (OCC) ministry continues, the Word of our God is being preached to the children from ages 10 to 14 through TGJ The Greatest Journey (TGJ) lessons every Sunday after Praise and Worship, we gather these kids.
TGJ is a 12-lesson program having 3 Parts.
1. Ang Dakilang Maylikha
2. Ang Dakilang Regalo
3. Ang Dakilang Pagsunod
Ptra. Kate and Ptra. Berna were the teachers of TGJ. We will be having a Graduation – Day of Recognizing and Appreciating the TGJ Kids attendees, and this will be the last part of TGJ Program.
CHRISTIAN LIVING
This August we have started our Discipleship Training Program and we named it... more»
Baras Rizal Area- August 2018
Ministry Highlights
All by HIS grace and mercies!
We visited our Pastor’s wife who was rushed in the Morong Hospital and been confined for almost 6 days because of Hypertension. I have been able to preach in behalf of our pastor who is taking good care of his wife at the hospital. Our team went and prayed for their family. We also went in our Silent Retreat in Tagaytay.
I am attending training from August 28 – Sept 2 in Kuala Lumpur the name of the Project is Armastus. I am with 11 people from different countries.
Ministry Plan for September
• Continue the review of the ALS learners and be able to prepare them for the upcoming ALS examination on October 2018.
• Pay a visit to our target new ministry area.• Continue to do... more»
Rosario Cavite Team – August 2018
Ministry Highlights
Sister Irma F. Sonido, 60 years old, wife of Pastor Ruelito Sonido, our partner in Muzon, Rosario Cavite, joined us in our feeding program in poverty stricken families in the areas, but we call the place “dreamland”. She was stroked last April 3, 2018, it was her 3rd attack but God is merciful She survived. God gave her a chance to serve Him, she was in therapy for a month and through that experience she appreciate every movement she made progressively but after those session she still have a hard time using both of her legs.
She was a volunteer teacher in our feeding program. The place for where we had feeding was not established yet, we temporarily sheltered in a small chapel. The was wet and very uncomfortable... more»
Buhisan Cebu City Area-August 2018
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT:
Church Building Construction. Praise the Lord! The church building is almost done! As of August 31, 2018, we finished the roofing of the church and continues filing of hallow blocks for the walls. We are also blessed with the people in the community who are continued to volunteer. As the church building construction continues, we see how happy and glad our church members are. Last Saturday, the mothers group and youths conduct general cleaning in the church as their service for the Lord. The church is praying for additional funds for the completion of our church building here in Cebu City.
Worship Celebration. Praise be the Lord! We are able to conduct worship every Sunday. This month, there are four new worshipers... more»
Taguig Team- August 2018
Ministry Highlights
Acquired lot for the Church building. Jesus said to Peter in Matthew 16:18, “..and on this rock I will build my church.” Our team would say, upon this dumped God will build his church. Finally, by the grace of the Lord we are able to buy the 100 square meter corner lot intended for the church building of Christ Jesus Our Life Church (CJOL). In the photo we have representatives from CJOL, our partner church headed by Rev. Onie Avante, CJOL National Director, Pastor Larry Timones, CJOL South Coordinator and Pastor Hosannah Pabalan, partner pastor. Lot owner Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Alma Pagolong. They are also the man of peace in the community. In fact, Alma Pagolong accepted Jesus Christ in her life and currently a... more»
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