June 2012 Prayer Letter

Discover the Language

Today, I challenged 1 Ateneo student to be our Key Volunteer (KV) in this campus. Please pray for positive response by Friday. I have another meeting with two pKVs on Friday. May they respond positively too. As we continue to get to know Ateneo, explored different places/buildings like dormitories and students' meeting places, we were able to share the gospel using "5 words" just to know their spiritual journey. Two of my teammates, asked their cell phone numbers after the gospel presentation but they refused to give their numbers. But after my other two teammates left for another appointment, Jojo & I stayed behind and continued with an informal conversation with them. Then we asked, "From what provinces are you?" They, replied, "Davao", "Pampanga", "Cebu".... More informal discussions followed. Until we asked them of the possibility of gathering all the Cebuano's and Ilonggo's who are staying in the dormitories. We got their numbers too. Hmmm, I think it's helpful to know the 'tribes" of Ateneans that will surely connect to one another and build deeper community in Christ. In tne heat of "English" discussions, discovering who speaks Hiligaynon or Cebuano or Bicolano language brings us to a sense of community that we are coming from one place or culture. My reflection: Discovering the language of Jesus helps us get connected deeper in love with God and with one another for His glory. Go Blue Eagles!

A Unique B-day!

A Blessed Birthday to you..Divina, my palangga (a hiligaynon word for "beloved").

Divina means beloved. She's indeed an expression of God's love - a woman dearly loved by Him even long before he met and loved her.

Her usual b-day celebrations are done with extended families, teammates in the ministry and friends. This year is another unique way of celebrating it with joy in the Lord for His goodness and faithfulness. After the church service, we left for SM Sta. Mesa (nearer to our apartment) and went directly to her favorite hair saloon. Well, obviously it's about beauty maintenance. I think, that's the greatest gift that I could offer this year. With the demands of our growing two kids, Dana 3 y.o.and Ardi on his 6th month, you would imagine for sure how challenging the situation is. So, I'm affirmed that I have given her the best gift this year, haha. 

While she was enjoying her own time alone inside the saloon, daddy had his hands on with the two kids - the boy is on the stroller and the girl is holding his other hand- strolling in the mall. After a few minutes, oooops, the boy is crying! He must be hungry! Oh, I needed to feed him. Mommy was not yet done. It's good that we brought her bag that contained Ardi's steamed sayote, hehe.

After an hour or so, we brought Dana to her own "fun activity area" while Ardi was sleeping on his stroller. Then we went our way home.It's a happy, blessed b-day, Divina Gilaga Ganaba!

Last Saturday with GMA Artists

I had a good interaction with the young artists of GMA 7. We talked about Wealth Management. This is part of their Professional Development Module. And there's this open door for PCCC's Artist in Touch Ministry to work closely with the Talent Managers and the Artist Handlers so we can coach these young artists. I personally enjoyed my coaching time with the four gentlemen (product of Star Struck V) who are doing regular shows on Party Pilipinas.

What's next? Let's see. But the goal is, we can have an ongoing Life Coaching with them.