JIL-Church Area 17 hits 17th Year

By Arlene Bulala


“ One Mission...One Vision for which we are called and chosen …for which a church is built …

a church has given birth to another until a JIL Church Area 17 is born .”

A prelude to the beating drums, striking lyres and pounding cheers that fired the
Jesus Is Lord ( JIL) - Area 17 17th year.

Go winners, go !

JIL Parañaque church presented its four chapters: San Martin, Sun Valley , Sucat and Quirino including the satellite church– Doña Soledad. Inclined with the theme “Win the Prize” (Philippians 3: 13-14), Pastor Joey Crisostomo, the Guest Speaker , emphasized that a Christian must win the heaven’s gold medal in a race. This race , as he explained, refers to the Christian life that involves the ups and downs in serving God but still pursues through God’s unfailing strength. He exhorted that Christians are runners in this race and in order to win is to run with passion , with focus and with determination. He encouraged each of God’s children to persevere. Never quit! “Ipinapangako nyo ba … that you would still continue the race?”, as the Speaker challenged the Pastors.

Ptr. Gilbert Macades said that this year's theme is continuance of the previous theme (Philippians 1:6) where Christians life is compared to a race. An Olympic set-up highlighted that as Christians we should not only finish the race but also win the prize– doing God’s purpose in our life with flying colors. To prophetically conclude the celebration Pastor Jeric Magallanes, JIL Parañaque ’s Pastor-in-Charge , together with the Pastors of the different chapters, lead the congregation in an oath taking declaring the God’s victory.

The 17th anniversary was aired last Sunday, Dec. 02 at 6:00 in the morning at GMA 7, and likewise at 12 midnight of the same date at QTV 11.

Published on INCENSE Vol.I, Issue 3, December 2007

JIL SV MINISTRIES INVITE YOU

Women’ Group

By Apprezah Joy Ratuita

This group aims to encourage women to participate actively in all women’s activities that enlighten and impart the teachings to their families.

Persons In-charge
Coordinator: Jean Ratuita
Asst. Coordiantor: Madelyn Villasin
Secretary: Heny Consumo
Treasurer: Yolly Lorena

Plans
To have weekly gathering for bonding
To have a livelihood program
To have health and scholarship programs

Activity
Fellowship every last Saturday of the month

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the lord is to be praised”
( Prov. 31:30)

Join the women’s group for fun, sharing and worthy endeavor !

SINGLE KA PA BA?

Ni Raquel dela Torre

Ang Christian Single’s for Christ (CSC) ng JIL Sun Valley, sa pamumuno ni Heny Consumo, ay patuloy na nag-aanyaya sa lahat ng singles na magamit ang buhay para sa Panginoon at makapaglingkod sa ikaluluwalhati ng Kanyang pangalan.

Nilalayon ng CSC Sunvalley na magkaroon ng mga activities tulad ng sportsfest, tracksgiving , house to house visitation at regular gathering.

Kaya halina at sumali sa CSC Sunvalley upang maranasan ang tunay na kagalakan ng pagiging single sa pamamagitan ng tapat na pagkakaloob ng sarili sa Panginoong Hesus.

Children Ministry

The children ministry of JIL Sun Valley with its coordinator, Sis. Minerva del Prado, believes that training the children at their young age has a great impact when they grow up. This is one of the principles she follows as she teaches the children in Sunday school. She envisions the children to be involved in the ministry in the future.

Be a part of the children ministry in honing the future leaders and ministers of the church!

“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.”
(Prov.22: 6)

Evangelism through Follow-up

By Gina Roquel

The follow-up theme, headed by Sis. Ludy Lorena evangelizes through attendance-monitoring, house to house visitation and tracks-giving.

Activities
Operation Blood Pressure
Fun Run/Walk for a Cause

We will keep you posted with other upcoming project.
Join us in delivering God’s goodness to our brethren.

Security of the Saints(SOS)

By Oscar Mendoza

Bro. Richard Ortega heads the SOS team. The group functions as protector of God’s worshippers. Its present activity is a seminar on fire prevention techniques, disaster management, bomb discharging and others. The speakers are from the NBI intelligent unit .

Be a shield. Be an armor of God’s Knights!

JOIN THE SOS !

Published on INCENSE Vol. I, Issue 2, September 2007

GUSTO KO MAGING...

“Gusto ko pong maging Pastor”...gaya ni Pastor Joemer”
-Erve Clyde Ronquillo /8 yrs old

“Gusto ko po sumali sa Music Ministry upang aking mapuri at mapaghandugan ang Panginoon Hesus. Ibigay ko sa kanya ang aking buong puso at buong himig para matuwa siya sa akin."
-Jhaylord Jurado/ 13 yrs old

“Nais ko mag-pastor upang magamit ang buhay ko.”
-Aiziah Del Prado /7 yrs old

“Gusto ko pong magamit sa Dancing Ministry.”
-Micah Deborah Amora /9 yrs. old

“Gusto ko mapaglingkuran ang Panginoon Hesus sa pamamagitan ng pagmamime."
-Jay James Castelo 9 yrs old

“Nais Ko paglaki maging magaling na mimer.”
-Carl Michael V. Castelo /11 yrs old

“Ang gusto ko ay sa Ministry ng Panginoon. Ako ang Tutugtug ng base guitar.”
-Eduardo Baldon 13 yrs old

“Nais ko maging Pastor bilang pasasalamat sa lahat ng kabutihan niya.”
-Joshua Abrigo /8 yrs Old

“Gusto ko sumali sa Music Ministry at matutu ng Base at Lead guitar para makapaglingod sa Panginoon. Maraming salamat po sa Panginoon”
-Edgardo Baldon /14 yrs old

Published on INCENSE Vol.I, Issue 2, September 2007

JESUS YOU ROCK OUR WORLD

Published on INCENSE Vol. I, Issue 2, September 2007

By Elena Echevarria

FEATURING: KRISTIANONG KABATAAN PARA SA BAYAN

The KKB is designed by God’s perfect and wonderful love. We aimed to testify the good news to fellow youth especially to the unbeliever. Jesus wants us to be the salt and light of this world so grab the opportunity to be a part of this mission.

MISSION:
To inspire the youth to live for Christ and to offer the prime years of their lives in service to God and country.

VISION:
A dynamic youth movement transforming young people worldwide through the full gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ for righteous and excellent leadership in the church and nations.

CORE VALUES:
-Yielded to God
-Outstanding service to others
-Unity
-Trustworthy
-Holiness

KKB-SV STAFF

Coordinator: Roy Jasper “Rj”Villasin
Secretary: Elma Nicol
Follow-up: Jhoy “MJ” Nunag
WLT/Music JAM's Bus. Admin/ Ways & Means.: Zerrah Del Prado
Multi-media Coor.: Ezekiel Del Prado
Music VIA: Grettel Lorena
Junior WIN: Jhondel Lorena
Dance: M.A Manalo
Ushering: Roxanne”Straw” Roquel
Medical: Jerame Manalo
Assistant: Grettel Lorena
Lovelyn Tilodia: Jhoy “MJ” Nunag
Arts & Design: Elena Echevarria
Journalism/ Education: Arlene Bulala

JILSV CHURCH KICKS 12TH YEAR TODAY

By Arlene Bulala

Jesus Is Lord Church Sun Valley Chapter celebrates its 12th anniversay with the theme "Excell still More" (Phil.4:8) today, September 16, 2007.

The theme, as revealed to Ptr. Joemer Cahayon of JILSV Church, shows that there is nothing more gratifying than serving our God in a highest level as we continually grow in
knowledge of Him.

" Finally brothers whatever is true, whatever is noble whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praise worthy, think about such things . " (Phil.4:8) is Paul's exhortation to Philippians. Paul emphasizes that we have to give God something He truly deserves-something with excellence.


Building the House of God

JILSV Church started when God called Ptr. Domingo Aguilar , presently JIL San Martin de Porres Church Pastor, to serve Him through cell grouping . These cell groups gave birth to a church -JIL Villa Paraiso Chapter. The first thanksgiving service was held in September 4, 1994. After a year, the church formally celebrated its first red letter day.

Facing the challenges

The church encountered a lot of challenges as it continually served God in the past fruitful years. One of these was persecution. Many people criticized the good news it intended to impart.
There were also insufficient number of workers who could respond to all evangelistic activities and other ministerial events. Moreover, unstable financial status had altered the church to perform its mandate more efficiently and effectively.

Moving out for excellent service

Aspiring for a greater service to God, Villa Paraiso Church moved out to reach more people. When the church held its fourth year in Nassons building which was along the access road, the service continued on Sundays until it decided to settle there the following year.

Excel still more

Today, JILSV Church has approximately 200 attendees each Sunday and an increasing number of cell groups. It continually undergoes trainings and seminars to grow more in Christian life and to fulfill the purpose in which God has built it. Ptr. Noemi Aguilar reiterated that this church has witnessed God's greatness and faithfulness and “ to excel still more " is how we want to respond to it.

Published on INCENSE, Vol. I, Issue 2, September 2007

YOUNG PEOPLE ON PRAYER

Released on INCENSE Vol. I, Maiden Issue, July 2007

Prayer is more than a habit, or a ritual but it is a longing to draw near more and more to the maker, healer, counselor, and savior of our soul. And if you want to experience GOD more pray with your heart and not with your mouth.”

- Grettel Lorena

“ I often define prayer as the ‘secret place’ why? For me, it’s a place where no one can see you, no one can hear you, except God. It’s a place where God and I meet, make heart to heart talks, and it’s a place where I explore the beauty of the Lord. Whenever I feel alone, overjoyed, when confusion and question rises I just enter the secret place….After a talk to God, I’m fully charged again, restored, strengthened , and overtaken by His beauty. I’m just so amazed of what it can do in our lives.” “Make it a habit to go to secret place everyday. Prayer empowers.”

-Zerrah Del Prado

THE WORSHIP TEAM

Released on INCENSE Vol. I, Maiden Issue, July 2007

BY: Yasmine Felix-Alcordo

We are blessed every Worship service and other activities as they evoke the presence of the Holy Spirit with their angelic voices and spirit filled moves. Yet, many of us don’t realize their aspirations, struggles and how vulnerable they are. In this first issue, Incense would like to introduce you the Worship Team.

Worship Leaders
Sis. Lanie - Coordinator
Sis. Grettel - Organ/Piano
Sis. Zerrah
Sis. Heny
Sis. Madelyn
Sis. Ethel
Bro. RJ V.—Guitar

Back –ups
Bro. Francis, Bro. Nato, Bro. Rufino, Bro. James, Bro. Alex (Audio), Sis. Joy (Projector)

Instrumentalists
Bro. RJ C. –all around
Bro. Orly -base guitar
Bro. Marvin -acoustic guitar
Bro. Ezekiel -drums
Bro. Johndel -drums

Interview
YFA: Do you have a theme or verse as a guide for the music ministry?
Grettel: We follow a principle which is Worship the Lord as if is the last.
YFA: What is your favorite bible verse?
Grettel: 2Sam. 24:24; I will not offer to the Lord that cost me nothing.
YFA: Favorite Bible character?
Grettel: David, because he is a man after God’s heart. I want also to be a daughter after God’s heart.
YFA: As one of the original members of the music ministry, what can you say about the ministry now.
Alex: more improved, quality in voice blending and mas spiritual rooted na ngayon.
YFA: What difficulties you encountered sa ministry?
Alex: Sarili, yong Jona’s syndrome, takot or ayaw tumayo, minsan family at trabaho.
YFA: What is your aspiration for the team?
Madelyn: Unity among members. Sana hindi lamang every Sunday but also in cellgroup nagsama-sama ang music ministry.
YFA: What do you think are the needs of the ministry that should be attended to?
RJV: More passion in worship. Hindi lang sa instruments but more spiritually talaga.
YFA: Sino naman favorite Bible character mo and why?
RJV: Si Job kasi inspite of trials, he still obey and trust God.
YFA: What are your plans for the ministry?
Marvin: Priority maayos ang mga equipments and recruitment of new members.
YFA: What can you say about the ministry as a whole?
Marvin: Ok naman, we have good coordination, we export musicians to other chapter sobra
YFA: Marami na pala kayo, why do you still need to recruit.
Marvin: Para magamit ang talent ng iba, at hindi naman lagi kami nasa music, someday iba naman. Music is a continous learning process. So dapat may improvement.
YFA: As a coordinator, do you have future plans or activities?
Lanie: We have a plan to hold a concert soon after anniversary or early next year. The benefits will go to uniform, dancing, training and other extra expenses, para pamilya ang nasa music para din to help sa financial needs ng members.
YFA: Other activities?
Lanie: More bonding, practice na sama-sama.
From the Pastors and Workers:
YFA: What can you say about music ministry?
Ptr. Domingo A.: A big improvement. Malaki ang improvement at nakakablessed sila. I pray na patuloy silang ganun kasi sila ang nangunguna sa Gawain.
Ptr. Joemer C.: Our music ministry has high “Potential” of serving God in a higher level, first class worship team.
Veron: As a team, there is unity. Siguro strive more na lang sa spiritual aspect.
Gina R.: Ok naman, anointed ang worship team, kaya lang minsan hindi sila nakakaflow sa leading ng Holy Spirit and Pastor.
Jean R.: Sana hindi sila nalilate.