God is Alive Christian Ministries

Church Update February 2011

2011-02-02T15:00:00.000+08:00

To my beloved Brethren,

Just this night, the turn over ceremony & induction of the new AMMNE Officers was held @ the God Is Alive Temple. About 150 persons, consists of Pastors, Chairmen of Pastoral Associations, Denominational Heads, Bishops & other leaders & workers came to this special event of the NUEVA ECIJA Body of Christ.

It gave us deep joy that they have chosen the Temple for the venue of this event. We all know that the house of God was built for the very reason like this one, for the use of all His servants & children. A place of worship and prayer, a place for godly training, study & celebrations. A place of refuge & salvation. In the said event, your humble servant, was chosen to minister the message & to officiate the induction ceremony & prayers.

Everyone who attended was so glad and surprised and stood in awe and appreciaton of the beauty and splendor of God's house, as they entered the sanctuary, many say that they feel God's presence all over the place, HALLELUJAH!!!... Many fellow ministers were so excited to take pictures of themselves at the altar of God's house. Thank You Lord that You have chosen us to be caretakers and stewards of Your house! Thank You Lord that You have led our hearts to participate and contribute in the building of Your awesome house.

As of the present, we have planted some ornamental plants at the front outer court entrance, with bermuda grass, a colorful pavement, and added a few lights at the gate. More plants along the pathway to the backyard going to the comfort room. Just a few months ago all the windows were completed with aluminum and glass. And just a few weeks ago the side gates were now completed with colored-glass doors. All the doors are now completed. And its completion was because God used all of you to take part, the Lord moved you to have this burden and desire, the zeal for God's house to be built. But not just to be simply built, but to be built complete, beautiful and awesome, because we all know that this house is not any man's house but the house of the Lord, and it should be awesome!

Last October 2010, we completed the payment of the church building, it seemed so impossible few years ago, in the natural, it could not be done, but we believe, we trust, we know our God, "with God nothing is impossible". And truly you are part of this miracle, because God used you to be His channel.Thank you so much.

And now, there are still other areas that needs to be continued to be fully complete. Up to 2012, we still need to pay RCBC bank for the lots of God's temple. Around P15 thousand per month. The mezzanine floor also should be tiled as soon as possible, depending on the financial blessing that may come. A friend pastor, who is a part-time construction contractor offered to tile the mezzanine for P32 thousand, stairs included. The pastor's office, the library, the conference room & upper room for prayers will be situated at the mezzanine by the time it is completely tiled. Praise the Lord!, last December, a sister from Hong Kong suddenly offered to donate an aircon for the church office.

The whole church lot is now almost complete with gravel, sand and soil, thanks to the city mayor's office that gave 40 trucks of back fill soil and sand for just P15 thousand pesos. Though we still need another 30 trucks to fill up all areas. By the time all the grounds are filled, we can begin to build a simple classroom and playground for the little children in the community especially for the Badjao Tribe kids living around the temple as neighbors, remember ''you shall love your neighbors"...and we can start also the kitchen and dining rooms, that are under the care of our ever-faithful Women's Ministry.

May this report and update, encouraged your heart, that what you contributed was not wasted but all used for the glory of God, for the fulfillment of everything that God planned and desired.

Dearest brethren, may you continue to pray and serve the Lord. This year 2011, is the "year of overflow and of running over" as Psalm 23:5 says. The requirement for you to receive the overflow is simply to always be in the Lord's table, the table He prepared for you and me, and with the cup that is for you.

The Lord bless us and use us always,

Rev. Ferdy Y. Gonzalez

GIA Central Senior Pastor

Church Update October 2010

2010-09-25T10:59:00.002+08:00

Sept 14, 2010

To the beloved Brethren, Update for the month of October 2010

This whole month of October ang ating month-celebration ng 23rd anniversary ng God Is Alive Central Church Cabanatuan City. Ang tawag natin dito ay OCTOBER FESTIVAL.

On the 1st Sunday ay GIA-Word Feast, whole day seminar & teachings; 2nd Sunday ay GIA-MuzikFest, launching concert na rin ng ating album; 3rd Sunday ay GIA-Lympics or Sportsfest; 4th Sunday ay GIA-Got Talent; & 5th Sunday ay GIA-Giving & Feeding para sa talagang mahihirap at dukha. Dito sa Giving & Feeding ay nag alok ang mga kapatiran sa GIA Hongkong na magpapadala ng mga kung ano ano na maipapamigay sa mga dukha, galing daw sa mga amo nila na gustong tumulong, marami ring mga chinese na may busilak na puso. May kung ilang sako rin ng mga used clothing at kung ano ano rin ang ipinadala ni Sis Marian Colorado galing sa Little Merry Hearts School, project nila ito to help the needy na ipinadaan sa atin. Yung malaking baul na ipinadala rin noon ni Sis Sabel Ong ay marami pa ring hindi naibibigay ay magagamit din natin ngayon.

Paki-dagdag nyo rin sa prayer na matambakan ng lupa ang buo nating lote dito sa temple, para magamit sa sportsfest at buong october celebration activities. Mayroon din tayong Food-Feast sa isang gabi nito...bar b cues at pot lock at bonfire at praise & worship, outdoor. Lahat ng activities natin sa October festival ay may kahalong evangelism para maakay natin ang maraming ligaw na mga tao...Isang bagay pa this last Sunday ay isinilang ang God Is Alive Umiray, Aurora Church...Praise the Lord forever!!!

Thank you so much, All for the glory of God,

Bsp Ferdy Gonzalez
GIA Central Philippines

A Message by George Carlin

2010-04-08T15:10:00.000+08:00

This message was found on one of the spam mails but the content seems worth posting.

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbour. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...

Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember to say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

Image source from here.

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Message from Reverend Ferdy Gonzalez

2010-03-07T21:18:00.003+08:00

Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 8:35 PM

Beloved Brethren,
Tuloy ang pag ikot ng mundo at pag agos ng panahon, isang pasko na naman at bagong taon ang lumipas at dumating. Hindi natin maiwasan na alalahananin ang lahat ng nangyari ng 2009, mga ginawa natin at mga ginawa sa atin ng iba....mga prayers at good desires natin na tinugon ng Panginoon. Sinusukat din natin yung pagtaas ng antas ng success na ating naabot sa 2009...success na may kinalaman sa mission na pinagagawa sa atin ng ating Panginoon, at syempre maaalala natin ang mga tao at mga pangyayari na ginamit ni Lord na makatulong at naging mga kabalikat natin sa gawain ng Diyos. Sa Kaharian ng Diyos nag set up si Lord at nag pre appoint sya ng team at partnership para magtulong-tulong sa katuparan ng ibat iba Nyang mga plano at layunin. Tuloy tayo at walang dapat maging hadlang. ...John 4:34. Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. Sinabi rin ng Panginoon "watch & pray"...be alert, discern the situations, understand the times..." maraming mga natural calamities at earthquakes, naka prophesy ito na mangyayari (Matt 24) earthquakes in various places...our role as sons of God ay lumago to become servants of God, hanggang maging soldiers of God...hindi tyo dapat matakot Jesus will come to deliver us from the wrath that will come to earth, & God did not appoint us to wrath but to salvation (1 Thess 1 & 5)...Jihn 14 says I will go to prepare a place in heaven, when everything is ready, I will come again & receive you to Myself, so that where I am you will be there also...These are the 4 major points of our faith= JESUS DIED,...JESUS LIVES,...JESUS REIGNS,...JESUS WILL COME AGAIN...habang wala pa si Lord, nandito pa tayo sa mundo to become servants & soldiers of the Lord...we all have work & mission to fully accomplish.....kapag natapos ang isa project ni Lord meron uli at uli at uli, hanggang dumating Siya...dapat tayong matuwa kung patuloy na may pinagagawa sa atin si Lord ibig sabihin tayo ay kinalulugdan nyang mga alipin, dahil kung hindi sisante na tayo sa Kaharian Niya...Sa Acts 12 & 13, ay nag report si Pablo at Silas bumalik sa headquarters pagkatapos nilang ma accomplish ang misyon o project at doon sa kanilang pagsamba at pananalangin ay nangusap uli ang Holy Spirit at nagbigay ng panibagong misyon sa kanila kayat sumunod muli at humayo...ang mga misyon ay kaugnay ng pinaka layunin ng Diyos, iligtas ang mga ligaw na kaluluwa at dalhin ang mga tupa sa kawan at tahanan ng Panginoon.sila'y alagaan at sanayin at at gawin ding mga lingkod at sundalo ng Diyos...at iyan ang patuloy nating ginagawa at pinagsisikapan gawin ng ating church dito sa Pilipinas. Kaya't nawa ay patuloy tayong magbalikatan at huwag magsawa sa bagay na ito. Gawin natin ng kumpleto, buong puso at masagana ang mga nais ng Diyos. Rev 22 Narito akoy madaling darating, at dala ko ang mga gantimpalang ipagkakaloob sa bawat isa ayon sa kanyang mga ginawa." Gawin natin ang lahat sa paraang ikaluligod at ikararangal ng Diyos, gawin ang lahat dahil mahal natin SIYA....Sa kasalukyan tuloy ang ating pag aalabga sa mga tupa, tuloy ang pangangaral at pagtuturo sa ibat ibang lugar,malayo at malapit, pag abot sa mga dukha at mga maliliit na bata na kapos sa edukasyon at materyal na bagay, tuloy ang pagtulong sa mga nakabilanggo, at pag abot sa mga kabataan, mga pagsasanay at pag re -recruit ng mga maglilingkod sa Panginoon...tuloy syempre ng mga pagsamba at mga prayer warriors sa dakilang gawain...Sa ngayon nga pala last week ng Feb at at 1st week of March ang ating 23rd church anniversary celebration, dahil nagtitipid tayo sa ngayon dahil sa mga bayarin ay minabuti namin na pagsabayin na ang family day outing at anniversary celebration simple na lamang sa isang resort sa March 20, kasama nito ang ating water baptism...we are commanded to "preach the gospel, he who believes and is baptized will be saved..." ...At sa darating na April 29 to May 9 ay hinilingan ako ng gawain natin sa God Is Alive Hong Kong na dumalaw sa kanila for reinforcement at encouragement sa kanila, maganda ang nagyayari sa kanila lumalago at umuunlad, syempre kaakibat nito ang mga suliranin kaya dadalawin ko sila, isasama ko ngayon ang aking maybahay para makapasyal naman siya at maka kain ng pansit doon.Please continue to support our work here in your prayers and everything that the Lord is leading you to do...WE WILL TOGETHER CONTINUE TO SHOUT TO THE WORLD THAT JESUS SAVES!, JESUS HEALS!, JESUS PROVIDES!, JESUS EMPOWERS!......MATTHEW 24:14 " & THIS GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM SHALL BE PREACHED INTO ALL THE WORLD AS A WITNESS TO ALL THE NATIONS AND THEN THE END SHALL COME"...THIS IS OUR WORK AND DUTY UNTIL HE COMES.

All for the love & glory of God,
Ptr Ferdy Y. Gonzalez

Effectiveness

2010-03-07T21:02:00.002+08:00

A giant ship engine failed. The ship's owners tried one expert after another, but none of them could figure but how to fix the engine.

Then they brought in an old man who had been fixing ships since he was a young. He carried a large bag of tools with him, and when he arrived, he immediately went to work. He inspected the engine very carefully, top to bottom.

Two of the ship's owners were there, watching this man, hoping he would know what to do. After looking things over, the old man reached into his bag and pulled out a small hammer. He gently tapped something. Instantly, the engine lurched into life. He carefully put his hammer away. The engine was fixed!

A week later, the owners received a bill from the old man for ten thousand dollars.

"What?!" the owners exclaimed. "He hardly did anything!"

So they wrote the old man a note saying, "Please send us an itemized bill."

The man sent a bill that read:

Tapping with a hammer...... ......... ........ $ 2.00
Knowing where to tap.......... ......... ...... $ 9, 998.00

Effort is important, but knowing where to make an effort makes all the difference!

Temple Dedication and Ordination as Bishop

2009-11-03T16:02:00.004+08:00

Beloved Brethren,

Kumusta uli? Nakalipas ang All souls day, naalala natin ang mga mahal sa buhay na hindi na natin kapiling ngayon...Pumapasok sa isip natin minsan na talagang kahit tayo man ay darating sa ganoon, lilipas din ang ating katawang lupa...Ang pinakamalaking tanong lamang ay ano, paano at saan natin ginugol o gugugulin ang ating buhay ngayon na pinahiram sa atin ni Lord...

Lahat ng nasa atin ay hiram, kapag naging tapat tayo sa hiram at pansamantala at panglupang mga bagay ay bibigyan tayo ng talagang atin at tunay na kayamanan na pangwalang hanggan ang kahalagahan...Lahat ngayon ay panglupa lamang walang madadala sa langit, ngunit kung pamamahalaan at gagamitin natin ng ayon sa kalooban ng Diyos ay nag iipon tayo ng tunay na kayamanan.(Read Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 16:10-13)...Lahat tayo ngayon ay parang mga apprentice at nasa probation period na siyang batayan kung ano ang ating magiging role, reward, at responsibility sa Kaharian ng Diyos. Sabi sa Hebreo 9:27, "it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement.."...ibig sabihin: ONE LIFE, ONE DEATH & ONE JUDGEMENT.

Binigyan tayo ng buhay at hanggang ngayon ay buhay pa, ibig sabihin ay gusto pa tayong gamitin ni Lord. (read Joshua 14:6-13) Si Caleb ay nagsimulang gamitin ni Lord ng 40 years old, at siyay napakalakas at napakatapang, peak of his strength ang 40, after 45 years, sya'y 85 years old na, the same strength, the same faith, the same heart pa rin for the Lord, ready & willing to fight for God..& is very much willing to "wholly & fully" follow the Lord... sabi ng mundo kapag 30 plus years ka na ay pahina na lahat sa iyo...pero kapag nagpakatapang tayo, sumunod ng buong boo at nagtiwala ng buong buo kay Lord, 40 years old is the peak of your strength...Mga kapatid nag uumpisa pa lang tayo sa dakilang paglilingkod natin sa dakilang Diyos, may tinanggap tayong dakilang misyon....Kung ako po tatanungin I am aiming for 120 years ng buhay ng paglilingkod sa Diyos, tulad ni David, Moses, Abraham at iba pa...kaya lang kung wala na mga ka partners ko at ka team work na tulad ninyo, parang kulang na...magpakatapat at magpakatapang tayong lahat...

Nakakamangha talaga ang biyaya ng Panginoon, at ito'y mamamalagi sa atin habang tayo'y nabubuhay, 'surely goodness & mercy

& unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, & I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever...ini attach ko po dito ang ilang pictures nung nakaraang dedication at ordination at attach na rin ang song & lyrics ng kantang Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone...Purihin ang Panginoon sa Kanyang kabutihan sa atin, na bagamat tayo'y tao lamang hindi perpekto, minahal niya tayo at patuloy na ginagamit...Hallelujah!!!

Hanggang dito na lang muna. . . More pictures can be viewed here.

All for the LOVE & GLORY of God,

Rev.Ferdy Y. Gonzalez

God Is Alive

Present Update God Is Alive Philippines

2009-10-20T01:22:00.004+08:00

Beloved Brethren,

Ano ba ang ating akmang masasabi sa mga kalamidad na nangyari sa nakaraang mga linggo? at hanggang ngayon ay may mga naka amba pa rin na mga bagyo na darating, hindi basta bagyo mga super typhoons...maraming nasalanta at naging biktima ang bagyong Ondoy, mga mahihirap at mayayaman, kahit mga christian churches ay maraming na apektuhan, yung 2 church chapters natin sa marikina na pinamumunuan nina Pstr Nelson Anastacio at Pstr Orlan Reyes ay lumubog pareho at ang mga kagamitan ay nabaha...mapapabuntunghininga tayo, pero, sabi ni Lord Huwag tayong matakot, huwag tayong manghinawa, huwag tayong mag alinlangan, huwag tayong sumuko, huwag tayong huminto sa pagsamba at paglilingkod at pananalangin sa KANYA,"in everything give thanks for this is the will of God FOR YOU in Christ Jesus."...sa ngayon ay naka recover na sila, nakapagpadala tayo agad ng tulong sa kanila...more than 10 sacks of clothing, boxes of food, voluntary financial contributions from various persons, inabot yata ng P7,000.00 at mula sa GIA board para sa mga pastors na affected sa Metro Manila ay P30,000.

Napakaliit na halaga ito kumpara sa mga nawala...nung unang bugso ng kalamidad ay nakasama pa ang inyong lingkod sa relief distribution at evangelism na rin sa OPeration blessing (700 Club arm para sa ganitong mga sitwasyon) at ang David Stockwell Evangelistic Association. Nung panahon na iyon maraming natulungan at maraming tumanggap kay Lord. Pero syempre napakalawak at napakarami ng talagang nangangailangan ng kaligtasan at tulong....pero hindi pa tapos, super thypoon Pepeng naman sa North & Central Luzon, affected naman ang GIA church chapters at mga magsasakang mga members, sa GIA Asingan, Pangasinan, GIA Bautista Pangasinan, GIA Tarlac, at GIA Narvacan Guimba...hindi talaga tayo dapat tumigil sa pananalangin at paggawa ng gawain ng Diyos...at ngayon ay may nagbabanta na namang super thypoon uli...Huwag tayong padadala sa anumang nagyayari, tuloy tayong magtiwala at gumawa ng mga nais ng Panginoon...nanawagan uli tayo sa mga kapatid para makatulong naman sa mga affected sa North & Central. Ang GIA Board ay magpapadala ng kaunting financial aid sa mga GIA churches na affected tig P3thou man lang...pinuntahan namin uli ng aking asawa ang aparador at tumingin pa ng pwedeng maipamigay, mga barong na hindi ko naman nagagamit, pwede yon dahil marami rin namang mga pastors ang na apektuhan sa North Luzon...

Sa kabila ng lahat, dapat lamang na ituloy ang ating paglilingkod, pagsamba, pagpapasalamat, pagbibigay luwalhati sa ating Panginoon.dapat mapanatili ang galak sa Panginoon, hindi naman po dahil hindi tayo nakikiramay sa mga nasalanta kundi nagtitiwala tayo na "all things work together for good to those who love God & are called according to His purpose"...

Kaugnay nito, nais ko rin pong ipabatid na itutuloy po natin sa October 24 ang Temple dedication at ang ordination as bishop ng inyong lingkod. matagal na itong naka plano at ilang beses na nga pong na re schedule...itutuloy na po natin ng may pasasalamat at pagluwalhati sa Diyos...sana'y nandito tayong lahat sa araw na ito, sa darating na sabado na po...Sa ngayon ay konti na lang at mapipinturahan na lahat, loob at labas ng temple, marami na ring mga improvements, nagpahakot po tayo ng 22 trucks na lupang panambak para hindi bumaha at para playground ng mga bata, garden at parking spaces ng mga tricycle at bisikleta at syempre ilang kotse at van at tri-bike.

Kanina ay nag invite sa isang dinner treat ang mag asawang Eric & Jane para sa mga pastors ng GIA Central church together with the pastors ng outreaches, dahil kahapon ay Pastor's Day. Sa aming food fellowship ay nagkatuwaan na magpatak-patak para bumili ng tiles para sa 2 comfort rooms ng temple, kaya ito'y ihahabol din para sa Sabado.

Nakakagalak at talagang nakaka encourage na marami ding may burden at heart sa house of God, tulad ni David, ni Solomon, ni Nehemiah, ni Ezra, at mrami pa, at kasama ka na roon. May mga laborers, mason, painters, engineers, piyon, welders, carpenters, craftsman, designers, dressmakers, cooks, servants na boluntaryong tumulong sa paggawa ang iba'y nagpa bayad pero sa maliit na halaga lamang. Ang ating working contract kay Lord ay hanggang sa muli nyang pagbalik, at dapat ay matapos natin ng tama, napapanahon at excellent ang overall project ng Panginoon na ibinigay sa atin.

Tayong lahat ay katiwala o pinagkalooban o pina hawak ng lahat ng uri at antas ng resources na gagamitin sa mga proyekto na galing sa Diyos.

Huwag manghihinawa, huwag magsasawa, huwag uurong o matatakot, tapusin natin lahat, tiyak ang gantimpala.

"Well done good & faithful servant, you've been faithful over a few things, you will now be ruler over many things, enter into the joy of your Lord."

Glory to God,

Rev Ferdy Y. Gonzalez -God Is Alive Philippines

Dedication of the Temple of God's Glory and Ordination

2009-10-07T14:15:00.014+08:00

Bishop Ferdinand Y. Gonzalez wish to say thank you to the following. . .

God Is Alive Christian Ministries Organization, AMMNE, CCMF and other Ministerial Associations for supporting and considering him worthy to be ordained as Bishop.

The Ordaining Council for taking time to pray and bestow upon him God's anointing.

The Temple and Ordination Sponsors for their valuable support:

Mr and Mrs Tony and Millet Manahan

Mr and Mrs Ruel and Edith Capule

Mr and Mrs Jesus and Charo Arocena

Mr and Mrs Rafael and Nemia Maglalang

Mrs Loi Ulpindo

Mr Benee Cullado

Mrs Mila Sta Romana

Mrs Isabel Ong

God Is Alive Central Church, you have been so helpful, loyal and faithful.

Thank you and God Bless you . . . .

Committees and Department Management

Over-all gathering Manager

- Ptra Jane Manucdoc

Food and Drinks Preparation and Distribution

- Ptra Arlene Apuan, Bro Norman Apuan, Bro Cris Flores and Women's Ministry

Temple Arrangers, Peace and order Keepers

- Bro Erick Manucdoc, Bro Sonny Morelos and Team with Men's Ministry

Ushering and Entertainment

- Ptra Tessie Costales, Bro Tony Buelo, Ptra Olive De Luna, Team

- All Pastors and Leaders

Computer and Music

- Ptra Connie Belza, Sis Abby Montes and the whole Team

Files, Papers, Certificates, Documents

- Ptra Marylane Padilla

Finance, Love Gifts and Honorariums

- Ptra Olive De Luna and Sis Irma Santos

Cameras and Videos

- Ptr Harold Dumo, Ptra Vicky Santiago

- Bro Apolinario with Friends

TO SERVE, TO SHEPHERD AND TO STRENGTHEN: God Is Alive Organization; the Body of Christ; and the Group of Independent Churches in Nueva Ecija.

October 24, 2009, 2pm @ God Is Alive Temple

Central Terminal, DS Garcia, Cabanatuan City

Copy of the program can be downloaded here

Church Update September 2009

2009-09-03T23:29:00.002+08:00

Beloved Brethren,

Thank you so much for all your support, in prayers & finances. Attached in this mail are the latest photos of the house of God so that we may have joy together in serving the Lord & building Him a house...let us be like King Daid, the man after God's own heart

Reminder:The dedication & blessing of the house of God will finally be on October 24, 2009 Saturday 3pm (it was first sheduled on Sept 19 but needs to be re scheduled to Oct.). We are expecting around 300 guests & visitors all in all. Together with this dedication is the ordination as bishop for the GIA oragnization, for he body of Christ in Nueva Ecija & for the independent churches in Nueva Ecija. We will be having around 7 (seven) other bishops officiating the whole ceremony.

Please let us all continue to pray for its completion & that the glory of the Lord manifest & be seen & experienced by all not only on that day but through all the time we worship &

gather & serve the Lord our God & Father. Let us be partners with God & preach the Kingdom of God as long as we are alive. To live is Christ & to die is gain.

THank you

Rev.Ferdy Y. Gonzalez-God Is Alive Forevermore

{Scripture meditation" 2 Samuel 7; 2 Chronicles 2; Ezra 7"}

Dedication of the House of God and Ordination as Bishop

2009-07-25T14:03:00.001+08:00

Beloved Brethren & Fellow Servants of God,

The Temple of God's Glory (God's House/God Is Alive Central Church Cabanatuan City) is set to be dedicated on September 19,2009 Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm...This is a very great celebration, we are praying & expecting for God to move miraculously on this day...Thank you so much for having you as a partner for accomplishing great things for God.. As it is stated, "Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God... " Only a few Christians step in this level of faith & courage to do great exploits for God's glory, so we made the step to build Him a house & it will be dedicated soon.

This cannot be done without you thank you so much,let us all have joy that we will be rewarded by the Lord in many ways because of this ...However, there are still parts in God's house that are not yet complete, but it is almost done....We still need your prayer support on this until that date comes...prayer will move God for sure, God just wants to see that there are people who cares & truly desirous to glorify Him...God looks at the heart.

Within the same date & celebration is my ordination to be the Bishop of the organization God Is Alive & the body of Christ in Nueva Ecija, I would like you to also know that I did not aspire or worked out for this title, but many fellow pastors & ministers & leaders & various chairmen of pastoral associations in the province and also the Provincial Association of Pastors & Churches (AMMNE) encouraged me to enter into this level of function not only for the denomination but also for the whole body of Christ in Nueva Ecija.One of the reasons is because i have served as the President & Chairmen of AMMNE and CCMF for many years and times in the past and had been instrumental in the establishing of unity and structure of the One Body of Christ.

Two months to go, please continue to pray for God's work...That everything we do and say glorifies the Lord....

This is just an update & prayer request.Thank you so much.

By faith and by Love,
Rev. Ferdinand Y. Gonzalez
God Is Alive Forevermore

Forgiveness:Putting God Over Our Emotions

2009-04-03T08:42:00.004+08:00

Forgiveness

Once upon a time two brothers who lived on adjoining farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious rift in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed without a hitch. Then the long collaboration fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.

One morning there was a knock on John's door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenter's toolbox. "I'm looking for a few days work" he said. "Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and there. Could I help you?"

"Yes," said the older brother. "I do have a job for you. Look across the creek at that farm. That's my neighbor, in fact, it's my younger brother. Last week there was a meadow between us and he took his bulldozer to the river levee and now there is a creek between us. Well, he may have done this to spite me, but I'll go him one better. See that pile of lumber curing by the barn? I want you to build me a fence -- an 8-foot fence -- so I won't need to see his place anymore. Cool him down, anyhow."

The carpenter said, "I think I understand the situation. Show me the nails and the post-hole digger and I'll be able to do a job that pleases you."

The older brother had to go to town for supplies, so he helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day.

The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring, sawing, nailing.

About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job.

The farmer's eyes opened wide, his jaw dropped.

There was no fence there at all. It was a bridge -- a bridge stretching from one side of the creek to the other! A fine piece of work handrails and all -- and the neighbor, his younger brother, was coming across, his hand outstretched.

"You are quite a fellow to build this bridge after all I've said and done."

The two brothers stood at each end of the bridge, and then they met in the middle, taking each other's hand. They turned to see the carpenter hoist his toolbox on his shoulder. "No, wait! Stay a few days. I've a lot of other projects for you," said the older brother.

"I'd love to stay on," the carpenter said, "but, I have many more bridges to build."

[ Author Unknown -- from: Chuck Crenshaw, via Bill Champion ]
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Anger is a killing thing: it kills the man who angers, for each rage leaves him less than he had been before - it takes something from him. (~Louis L'Armour)

“The worst-tempered people I've ever met were people who knew they were wrong.” (~Wilson Mizner)

“Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret. “(~Ambrose Bierce)
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Sa aking minamahal na kapatid, kay Kristo Hesus....Spirit of peace be upon you!

I am not saying things here because I want to tell you what to do ,or ,that I have wisdom you don't have...I am sharing words of love- that come from the Lord! I am doing this out of love...as I love my husband, my children, my nanay, my tatay, and so I love my kuya and my only sister, also my love is for my brother-in-law and my sister-in-law ,and to all the people God gave me to love.....Above all these, because I love God........

A message from the God of Peace:

Every people has the desire to be appreciated, to be great, and to be respected. But greatness should not be equalled to perfection, for there is no one who is perfect. And because of the imperfection, every one should be humble. All have shortcomings, all make wrong choices, all have inabilities…All are not good enough to be truly called “great”. Greatness equals humility, and humility equals courage. It takes lots of courage to say, “I am sorry….I am wrong.” But it is not an act of foolishness nor a sign of weakness. Only a strong person can take his pride off and put it down on the ground. The low tone of voice doesn’t decreases someone’s greatness, nor loss his honor; but he eventually earn much respect…On the other hand, in anger, one can’t accomplish anything, but only brings disasters- to himself and to others. Faults should not be magnified , nor the emotions it made the heart to feel. As the need for a single fire to be extinguished immediately, so is the same with anger; if not, it will destroy everything on its path. The word “Sorry” also means, “I am not the best”…and… “I need help”. Putting down one’s pride, is like stepping down the long stairs, unlocking the door, welcoming those who hurt you, and then climbing the stairs again- but this time, together! There is joy when we say “I am sorry”, because there is freedom from the hurts & bitterness. Practice saying kind words-words of appreciation, words that bring peace and build people. Don’t open your mouth if evil words are to come out. Consequently, freedom from anger brings abundance of forgiveness. Forgiving bridges gaps and restores relationships. When someone says “I am sorry”, you should be saying the words, “I forgive you”.

I pray for you- a humble heart that forgives and loves again!

with love and sincerity,
Charo
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“The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, honor and life.” (-Proverbs 22:4, NASB)

“Because if you forgive people their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”(-Matthew 6:14, ISV)
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"A man who is at the top is a man who has the habit of getting to the bottom."(- Joseph E. Rogers)

Humility means to understand the self and through that to understand others as well. Humility is the attitude where a person is not attached to his or her opinion and feelings. Humility is the most natural expression of truth. It helps in better understanding of truth. Humility is the basis for maintaining self-respect. Humility does not mean bowing down and being subservient to others. Humility allows you to see benefit in everything. Developing humility brings a lot of comfort and ease into your life.(-Innerspace-)

“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” (~Lewis B. Smedes, "Forgiveness - The Power to Change the Past," Christianity Today, 7 January 1983)

Shalom!

When God Says "No" ; Better Things From God

2009-03-30T17:04:00.003+08:00

What if God says "No"? But why?

"God always answers our prayers, but sometimes the answer is no."
(~Author Unknown)

"Prayer may not change things for you, but it for sure changes you for things. "
(~Samuel M. Shoemaker)

Sometimes, what we prayed for is not answered as we expected, or not answered at all. In His time, God has better things to give for us...As we begin to ask something from God and wait for it, we develop an attitude of patience and humility. We need to appreciate how God changes our attitudes, not only when He grant us what we wish for. And also, let us thank God even when He says "no" to our prayers...God's "no" means that He has better things to give us, but we have to wait! And trust His perfect will for us!

The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.
-Psalm 138:8 NLT-

Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
-I Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV-

Pastor's Message

2009-03-25T16:10:00.001+08:00

Beloved Brethren in Christ & Partners in the Kingdom of God,

All glory belongs to God! All blessings & abundance, honor & wealth comes from God our Father...

I would like to give thanks to our God & to you for supporting in many ways the work of God here through the years.

We are in the ways of victory, saving & discipling souls for Christ...we are advancing with strentgh & courage...we are living in faith & doing the works of ministry...In God's grace & power we are blessed....We must not stop praying & doing & obeying the will of our Master....Temptations & hard & heavy challenges come our way but the more we must be courageous....we must not stop loving, worshipping & serving our Lord....

As of now, we still have to ask for continous prayer & financial support, even if there are financial needs at present we dont stop doing the work of God or reaching out for people...but now we need to use this opportunity for your support...since we are still paying in installment the temple (church building)quarterly, & the lots monthly.....before this month of March ends, we have a responsibility to pay P150,000....aside from that we plan to hold the inauguration of the Temple of God's Glory on September 13, 2009...I hope you are here on that date....We are praying & believing God that the temple will be completed, the paints, the essential facilities, classrooms, quarters, ceilings, floor tiles, & we are believing it will be air con.....Ths is not luxury this is God's glory....We start poor, but we must not end poor but glorious & victorious & successful & fruitful...this is God's appointed destiny....but all the children of God must work together & love the Lord & His church together...With this e mail are sets of photos of ministries & activities here all for the glory of God....

Thank you so much All for the love of God,

Pastor Ferdy Y. Gonzalez

GIA President & Senior Pastor

New Churches (GIA Tarlac and GIA Canada) Support in Prayer

2009-03-18T14:08:00.000+08:00

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Provincial Jail Ministry 2009 using the Catholic Chapel inside

2009-03-18T14:01:00.000+08:00

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Christmas Gathering GIA Board & Central Cabanatuan & GIA Marikina Scenes

2009-03-18T13:49:00.002+08:00

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Making A Difference Through The Power Of The Tongue

2009-03-06T09:19:00.004+08:00

Making A Difference

Her name was Mrs. Thompson. As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children a lie. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same. But that was impossible, because there in the front row, slumped in his seat, was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed that he didn't play well with the other children, that his clothes were messy and that he constantly needed a bath. And, Teddy could be unpleasant. It got to the point where Mrs. Thompson would actually take delight in marking his papers with a broad red pen, making bold X's and then putting a big "F" at the top of his papers. At the school where Mrs. Thompson taught, she was required to review each child's past records and she put Teddy's off until last. However, when she reviewed his file, she was in for a surprise.

Teddy's first grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is a bright child with a ready laugh. He does his work neatly and has good manners. He is a joy to be around,"

His second grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is an excellent student, well liked by his classmates, but he is troubled because his mother has a terminal illness and life at home must be a struggle."

His third grade teacher wrote, "His mother's death had been hard on him. He tries to do his best, but his father doesn't show much interest and his home life will soon affect him if some steps aren't taken." Teddy's fourth grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is withdrawn and doesn't show much interest in school. He doesn't have many friends and he sometimes sleeps in class."

By now, Mrs. Thompson realized the problem and she was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when her students brought her Christmas presents, wrapped in beautiful ribbons and bright paper, except for Teddy's. His present was clumsily wrapped in the heavy brown paper that he got from a grocery bag. Mrs. Thompson took pains to open it in the middle of the other presents. Some of the children started to laugh when she found a rhinestone bracelet with some of the stones missing, and a bottle that was one quarter full of perfume. But she stifled the children's laughter when she exclaimed how pretty the bracelet was, putting it on, and dabbing some of the perfume on her wrist. Teddy Stoddard stayed after school that day just long enough to say, "Mrs. Thompson, today you smelled just like my Mom used to." After the children left she cried for at least an hour.

On that very day, she quit teaching reading, and writing, and arithmetic. Instead, she began to reach children. Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. As she worked with him, his mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he responded. By the end of the year, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class, and despite her lie that she would love all the children the same, Teddy became one of her "teacher's pets."

A year later, she found a note under her door, from Teddy, telling her that she was the best teacher he had in his whole life.

Six years went by before she got another note from Teddy. He then wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in his whole life.

Four year after that, she got another letter, saying that while things had been tough at times, he'd stayed in school, had stuck with it, and would graduate from college with the highest of honors. He assured Mrs. Thompson that she was still the best and favorite teacher he ever had in his whole life. Then four more years passed and yet another letter came. This time he explained that after he got his bachelor's degree, he decided to go a little further. The letter explained that she was still the best and favorite teacher he ever had. But now his name was a little longer -- the letter was signed, Theodore F. Stoddard, MD

The story doesn't end there. You see, there was yet another letter that spring. Teddy said he'd met this girl and was going to be married. He explained that his father had died a couple of years ago and he was wondering if Mrs. Thompson might agree to sit in the place at the wedding that was usually reserved for the mother of the groom. Of course, Mrs. Thompson did. And guess what? She wore that bracelet, the one with several rhinestones missing. And she made sure she was wearing the perfume that Teddy remembered his mother wearing on their last Christmas together. They hugged each other, and Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson ear, "Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for believing in me. Thank you for making me feel important and showing me that I could make a difference." Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back. She said, "Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didn't know how to teach until met you."

[ Author Unknown ]

*Warm someone's heart today...Remember that wherever you go, and whatever you do, you have an opportunity to change someone's outlook in life... Do it in a positive way.*

"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit"
(Proverbs 18:21)

Motivation can come from someone's encouraging words or good examples. Some people are motivated by inspiring words and actions; and sadly, some people are motivated by the bitter words or experiences they had. The tongue, which is just a tiny part of the human body, can be so powerful enough to build or wreck someone's life. The wrong words we spoke are many times are the harsh ones- we spoke it because we are angry or we are hurt too; or, because we make judgements first without knowing and understanding the person. We failed to say the right words because we fail to listen more and feel more...Everybody is experiencing his own share of life's difficulty. He or she is just the same as we are- in need of help and encouragement, and in need of a friend. Someday, somehow, whether by intention or not, words we spoke will leave a mark on that person's life...a scar- a painful mark that may cause him to live in bitterness and failure...or, it can shape a thankful heart that will lead him to happiness and success. Learn to listen more and feel more...

Today, start using the power of your tongue to build someone's dream..encourage a friend, your husband or your wife, your kids,your mother or father, your officemate, and everyone! and remember...how you say it..matters most- say it with tones of concern. Make a difference in someone's life today!

Beware: Doing Things In Haste!

2009-03-06T08:40:00.003+08:00

"Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. "
(~St Francis de Sales)

Have you ever experienced making a decision or doing things in a hurry, because there was no much time left? Well, I am an expert on that! Hahaha! When everything is to be done in its last minute, many things go wrong than accomplishing things the right way. First of that, is the stress that goes with the hurrying up. I can't help myself being angry because I must do things in just a snap of my finger. And at times, I say words that are unpleasant to the ear,and so, I had created another stress for another person who heard it ; So the "hate feeling" began to spread. Another bad effect of hurrying is that, you forget so many things. When going somewhere, you might left something at the house ,or drop something on the road. Or if the hurrying up is for making a decision, other important details to consider are left out, thus making a wrong decision. Things made in a haste, often create disasters. So what is my point in saying these things? Beware of doing things in a hurry!( I have to remind myself a thousand times about these things-because I am always guilty of this!)I wish you the best of today, though busy and tired, may the spirit of calmness be with you!

Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
(Psalm 27:14 NIV)

It is the best time to pray and listen to God's voice, when things might seem to be short of time...and when you think that you don't have the time to pray...then, more is the need to seek God's help, because in hurrying up, the devil's ways are more likely to succeed! Seek wisdom from God. Beware of making things in haste because they often go to waste!

Social Action by Women's Ministry (food and used clothing distributed and the Gospel)

2009-03-03T12:38:00.002+08:00

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Evangelistic Concert with Mike Hanopol Pinoy Father of Rock Dec2008

2009-02-25T11:31:00.005+08:00

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Water Baptism and Family Day 2008

2009-02-12T20:17:00.003+08:00

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The church celebrated its Family Day and Water Baptism last November 2008 in Laur Nueva Ecija. Additional pictures of the event can be viewed here.

I wish you enough . . .

2009-01-17T18:34:00.001+08:00

Recently I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure.

Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said "I love you and I wish you enough."

The daughter replied, "Mom, our life together has been more than enough.

Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom."

They kissed and the daughter left.

The mother walked over to the window where I was seated.

Standing there I could see she wanted and needed to cry.

I tried not to intrude on her privacy but she welcomed me in by asking
"Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?".

"Yes, I have, "I replied. "Forgive me for asking but why is this a forever good-bye?".

"I am old and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is the next trip back will be for my funeral" she said.

"When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say 'I wish you enough'.

May I ask what that means?".

She began to smile. "That's a wish that has been handed down from other
generations. My parents used to say it to everyone".

She paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail
and she smiled even more.

"When we said 'I wish you enough' we were wanting the other person to
have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain
them". Then turning toward me she shared the following as if she were
reciting it from memory

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.

I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.

I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit
alive.

I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.

She then began to cry and walked away.

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate
them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them.

TAKE TIME TO LIVE.....

To all my friends and loved ones, I WISH YOU
ENOUGH.....

Latest Overall Update on the House of God

2008-09-25T14:53:00.004+08:00

Dear Brethren,

Napakabuti ng ating Diyos at tiyak ang Kanyang mga pangako...nakakamit ang kabuuan ng mga layunin at pangako ng Diyos ng mga punong puno ng pananampalataya at pagtitiwala at pag-ibig, kapag nag aalinlangan ay kinakapos,...naaabot at nararating ang buong tagumpay ng mga matatapang at masisipag na humakbang sa pananalig at at matibay na pagtuon nga paningin sa kaluwalhatian ni Hesus, kapag namali ng tingin at nahiwalay kay Kristo ang layunin, lulubog at malulunod....tiyak na mamumunga ng marami ang mga taong akahandandang mag sakripisyo at mamatay sa sarili,tulad ng isang maliit na binhi na kailangan mahulog sa lupa at mamatay, tsaka pa lamang talagang mamumunga ng marami para sa Kaharian ng Panginoon...kung lagi nating ibababa ang ating sarili at laging itataas Si Hesus, at ang kanyang kaluwalhatian, tiyak na ilalapit Niya ang maraming mga tao at masaganang pagpapala...habang patuloy nating ginagawa ang gawain ng Diyos, ang paghayo, pagliligtas, pagdidisipulo, pangangalaga sa mga tupa ng Panginoon, pasamba at pagluwalhati sa Kanya, susunod ang mga himala at lahat ng uri ng pagpapala.....ang lahat ng ito'y hindi malilimutan ng mga taong tunay na nagamamahal sa Panginoon, ito'y nakatanaim ng malalim sa puso ng isang tunay na anak at lingkod ng Diyos...ang buong pusong pagsunod dito ay kaligayahan sa lahat ng mga tagapagmana ng kaharian ng Diyos at mga handang instrumento na laging nagpapagamit sa Diyos...may iba pa bang tunay na kabuluhan ang buhay na ito kundi ang mahalin, sambahin at paglingkuran ang buhay na Diyos? wala na po...wala tayong dapat pagsisihan sa paglilingkod sa Kanya, walang dapat panghinayangan.

2 ang pangunahing suliranin ng mundo:

1. ang mga tao'y ligaw at nasa kasalanan, kailangan nilang maligtas, at mabayaran ang kanilang mga kasalanan, ginawa ni Hesus ang pagbabayad at pagliligtas, gawin natin ang ating bahagi dito.

2. ang mga tao'y lupaypay at nangangalat, tulad nila'y mga tupa na walang pastor, Si Hesus ang Pastor, ngunit kailangan ng maraming mga gagawa sa kawan ng Panginoon upang magturo, magpakain, gumabay at mag alaga ng maraming mga tupa...iniwan ang 99 na tupa upang hanapin ang nawawalang 1, dahil ang 99 ay ligtas at naiingatan sa kawan, ang kawan ay ang church o house of God, spiritual at natural...gawin natin lahat ng pinagagawa ng Panginoon, magligtas at mangalaga atr lahat ng mga kailngan na nakapaloob dito...ang mga magkakatulong ay tatanggap ng gantimpala dito at doon sa piling nga Panginoon.

Facts and Figures connected to the house of God:

*The Project Temple started about the early to mid 1990's

*Throughout the many years we raised gradually through you ang many brethren's help up to the present around P1.4 million pesos...all these are properly recorded & audited and reported....Praise the Lord!..we are just simple church with simple pepol as members, but God blessed us and used each of us

*around P800,000.00 for the church buildind remains unpaid & needed to be paid in installment for 2 years

*around P800,000.00 also needs to be paid for 2 years for the lots....

*a plan for solving this need is by dividing the big piece of the need to many little pieces...here it is:

*we need at least 65 persons who love the Lord to contribute at least P1,000.00 /month for 2 years (24 times)...

*we need 12 persons who will contribute at least P2,000.00 for 2 years.

*we need 30 persons who will give at least P500. for 2 years.

If these materializes, there'll be no more difficulty, pati mga unfinished parts ay makukumpleto, look at the ants not only that they save early for the rainy seasons, they as groups and teams and partners carry the big load, the big piece together...hawak kamay sa tagumpay...kyang kaya basta sama-sama...lahat ito para sa Kanyang kaluwalhatian at karangalan at kapakanan ng Kaharian.

Huwag po sanang tayong ma-offend...Magtulong tulong tayo sa prayers, every victory and success starts and ends with prayer and worship.

Pastor Ferdy Gonzalez

God Is Alive Philippines.

First Evangelistic Raffle Concert

2008-09-25T14:34:00.005+08:00

Last August 6,2008 was the first evangelistic raffle concert with Brother Philip Salvador as guest. We also had Brother Dennis Roldan to preach in church the Sunday prior to the evangelistic concert who is now also brother in christ.

The next evangelistic raffle concert will be on December 10, 2008. We are planning to invite other artists who had great transformation experience with the Lord. Options that we have would be Dulce, Kuh Ledesma, or Mike Hanopol of Juan Dela Cruz Band . . . It would be a great experience to be with Mike Hanopol playing inspirational and spiritual music.

Thank you so much for supporting our church. We will always pray for you that God may bless you at all times . . .

God bless you always . . .

Ptr Ferdy Y. Gonzalez

God Is Alive Philippines

Stop Complaining...Be Thankful!

2008-09-07T18:45:00.004+08:00

The Hares And The Frogs

The Hares once gathered together and lamented the unhappiness of their lot, exposed as they were to dangers on all sides and lacking the strength and the courage to hold their own.

Men, dogs, birds and beasts of prey were all their enemies, and killed and devoured them daily: and sooner than endure such persecution any longer, they one and all determined to end their miserable lives.

Thus resolved and desperate, they rushed in a body towards a neighbouring pool, intending to drown themselves. On the bank were sitting a number of Frogs, who, when they heard the noise of the Hares as they ran, with one accord leaped into the water and hid themselves in the depths.

Then one of the older Hares who was wiser than the rest cried out to his companions, "Stop, my friends, take heart; don't let us destroy ourselves after all: see, here are creatures who are afraid of us, and who must, therefore, be still more timid than ourselves."

Sometimes we think we are the least significant person on earth...and we used to say "kawawa naman ako" or "buti pa sila...We are so overwhelmed with problems that we fail to see the other side of it...Yes,you may experienced being so downed...no self confidence..felt abandoned by everyone..or even asked, "why me,Lord?" How about seeing the bright side of it- instead of questioning and doubting God's plan for you...ask yourself, "what did God wants me to learn out of this situation?" No one is exempted from the trials of life. God feels your pain. He knows all your desires...Problems come and go...Pains and blessing always come together. Be thankful for everything- the good things and the bad things, because they both mold you to a better person. It is like saying, "no pain=no gain". Learn to trust God and not to question His "wonderful plans" for you. Count your blessings...stop complaining...Focus on yourself- on the things you "have", and on things you "can" do! Natatandaan ko pa yung kasabihan nung bata pa ako...Do your best, and God will do the rest!God is always in control-only if you let Him be the "driver" of your life! Ang sabi nga sa Bibliya....The Lord says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you." (Psalm 32:8 NLT)
I am sure there are so many things you should be thankful for,only if you look at the bright side!

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
—1 Corinthians 10:13