by Rev. Bing Canlas
(This weekly guide to prayer may be used by an individual for personal daily devotion or by prayer groups in retreat)
February 8-14, 2010
Theme:  God’s Word… In Us
I. Opening Prayer
Our heavenly Father, we your humble children invoke your blessings on us.  We adore you, whose name is love, whose nature is compassion, whose presence is joy, whose Word is truth, whose Spirit is goodness, whose holiness is beauty, whose will is peace, whose service is perfect freedom, and in knowledge of …

by Mighty C. Rasing

I got involved with the School for Christian Youth Development (SCYD) when I was still in high school. I would say that this school was very influential in developing my leadership in the church, in my school and in my personal development. I also developed a lot of friendships and important connections by participating in this school.
The School runs for three years. It’s like going to a Bible School for teenagers. You get to study about the Bible, how to lead bible studies, how to lead group dynamics, …

By Danny Hernaez

Greetings!
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness…” (Romans 8:26)
Have you ever been in a situation that seemed like such a mess you simply couldn’t make sense of it? Like trying to straighten out a tangled necklace, you wonder how in heavens’ name did all these knots get kinked and twisted and pulled so tight. And in the midst of trying to untangle a knot on one side you inadvertently form another on the other end. It is frustrating when this happens with a piece …

by Rev. Bing Canlas
(This weekly guide to prayer may be used by an individual for personal daily devotion or by prayer groups in retreat)
February 1-7, 2010
Theme:  God, our Source of Strength
I. Opening Prayer
Almighty and everlasting God, in whom we live and move and have our being, you created us for yourself, so that our hearts are restless until they find rest in you.  Grant to us such piety of heart and strength of purpose that no selfish passion may hinder us from knowing your will, and no weakness …

By Danny Hernaez

“Today salvation has come to this house … For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” (Luke 19:1-10)
So what’s the purpose of the church? Over the years, we have oscillated back and forth between two different perspectives: The church exists to be a fortress for the saved to call each other away from sin and toward God. And, the church exists to be a front porch for the lost to come and meet God and find a home with him.
But which is …

by Rev. Bing Canlas
(This weekly guide to prayer may be used by an individual for personal daily devotion or by prayer groups in retreat)
January 25-31, 2010
Theme 5:  God’s Word…With Us
I. Opening Prayer
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden.  Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

-The Collect, the Book of …

by Victor A. Violenta, Jr. & Cristine C. Atrero
Zambales District celebrated with a Thanksgiving Assembly at San Antonio Youth Center last 21 November 2009. The theme was “Pasalamatan Ang Dios Na Pinagmumulan Ng Pag-asa.” Bishop Lito C. Tangonan was the guest preacher, and over 500 members  attended. This was also in line with the district’s vision to establish a local church in San Antonio, Zambales. It is the only town in the province that does not yet have a United Methodist Church. The activity started with a …