By Danny A. Hernaez
Greetings!
I am sure you played a game called Clue when you were a child. It is the classic whodunit board game! Poor Mr. Buddy’s been murdered in his own mansion. Who could have done it? How? And where? With six suspects, six possible murder weapons and nine rooms in the mansion, there are hundreds of possibilities, and plenty of clues to investigate! It is a mystery every time you play. Like the game, life is also a mystery with hundreds of possibilities. Each day is filled with …

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)
March 8-14, 2010
Theme:  Succor Amidst Suffering
I. Opening Prayer
O God, you manifest to us in truth, in love, in wisdom, in justice, and in love.  Join us in this time of prayer and devotion, that we may feel the wonder and joy of your presence, and by the power of your Spirit, lead us into a joyous encounter with the Son.  In …

By Danny A. Hernaez
Greetings!
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness’.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
If there is one thing that is consistent throughout Scripture, it is this: God calls people when they are not ready. God will never call you into service when you think you are ready. This is intentional on God’s part.
And, you can be sure when God calls you, you will have similar responses as Saul did when he was called to be the first king, or …

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)
March 1-7, 2010
Theme:  Love Amidst Longing
I. Opening Prayer
God of love and life, we come before your mighty and awesome presence.  In the middle of a sea of humanity we feel the pangs of longing.  We discern our need for your indwelling.  Be with us, Lord, and bless us with your Spirit.  In the name of Jesus we pray.  Amen.
II. …

by Danny A. Hernaez
Greetings!
“For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:12)
I love Stacie Orrico’s song “Don’t Look at me.” She sings, “Don’t look at me if you’re looking for perfection. Don’t look at me, I will only let you down. I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction. Don’t look at me, look at Him.”
These lyrics remind me of a resounding theme I noticed recently in Mark 15:9-10, Matthew 23:1-39 and Luke 18:9-14: leaders who shined …

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 22-28, 2010
Theme:  Ministry and Sacrifice
I. Opening Prayer
Our Heavenly Father, open our hearts, minds, our very senses and being, through the power of the Holy Spirit to allow us to perceive your presence in our midst.  Prepare us for this hour of devotion in the name of Jesus.  Amen
II. Passage of Praise     Psalm 27
III. Daily Bible Readings:
February 22, …

By Danny Hernaez

Greetings from Frisco TX!
Just as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us – see that you also excel in this grace of giving. (2 Corinthians 8:7)
Dr. F. W. Meyer once commented on this verse, saying, “Probably there is no greater test of our true religion than our behavior in giving. How few, comparatively, give in proportion to their income! How few give systematically! How few have learned the joy and luxury of giving, so …

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 15-21, 2010
Theme:  God Forgive Us, Your Children
I. Opening Prayer
O God, in mystery and silence you are present in our lives, bringing new life out of destruction, hope out of despair, growth out of difficulty.  We thank you that you do not leave us alone but labor to make us whole.  Help us to perceive your unseen hand in the …

by Rev. Sonny T. San Pedro
Ang lobo ay isang tuso, salbahe at maloko na hayop. Sa maraming lugar gasgas na gasgas na ang lobo sa pagganap ng mga karakter na nabanggit. Sa kabilang banda, ang tagak ay hindi naman kasing sikat ng nauna, tinitignang patpatin, mahina at walang ka porma-pormang ibon. Minsan ang dalawang ito na magkasalungat ang katangian ay nagkaroon ng hindi malilimutang karanasan sa isa’t-isa. Nagsimula ito ng yayain ng lobo ang tagak sa isa di umanong espesyal na hapunan, kung saan ang lobo ay naghain ng isang …

by Danny Hernaez

Greetings!
“The person that serves you like a servant is the greatest person among you. Every person that makes himself better than other people will be made humble. Every person that makes himself humble will be made great.” (Matthew 23:11-12)
Humility is a greatly under-emphasized quality among humans.
We don’t know what it means. We don’t know how to appreciate it. We don’t know how to do it. And we are not all that sure we want to have it.
Culturally we’re much more drawn to the energetic, dynamic, charismatic, crowd-drawing leader. …

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 …

Pacita UMYF and Sound.Proof (Pacita UMC’s own Multimedia Ministry) bring you their Valentine’s young people special. Watch it live on Pinoy Metodista TV!  Join us on 20 Feb 2010 from 5 to 9 PM.

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 …