Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Bito Church - December 2010
A couple of months ago, a worker was installed in Bito, Malita and we're all carefully observing the progress of the work there. Bro. Ben Negre's wife, Sis. Beth, joined him in Bito to aid in the work there. She accompanies him during house calls and specializes in teaching youth and kids in the church.
A few weeks ago, Bro. Ben had to be brought back to Davao due to a knee injury he incurred during his stay in Bito. Sis. Beth, along with Sis. Wylie Ann "Nene" Mariano, then faithfully took up the work there in order to hold the people who come to church but are unable to keep up the services.
When Sis. Nene had to come back to Davao for a few days due to a death in the family, four young people were sent out to aid Sis. Beth in the Sabbath programs.
While there are still only few adults present during the church service, there was a fair number of youth there who actively help Sis. Beth to the best of their abilities.
Sis. Gladys and Bro. Joseph with the youth who aid Sis. Beth in Bito church
The service went well. During Sabbath School, Sis. Ruth Mae Canonero talked about giving praise and thanks to God. The lesson was conducted by Sis. Gladys Laguardia. A member of the church, Bro. Boni, also shared his knowledge on health by giving a short lecture about the digestive system. For the Divine Service, Bro. Joseph Baldemor spoke about giving the heart to Jesus. In the afternoon, Sis. Jaylyn Esperanza gave a follow-through to Bro. Boni's lecture by elaborating on the digestive system and how it can be better cared for.
Before heading back to Davao, we visited an active church member who was sick and thus couldn't make it to the Sabbath program.
The endeavor in Bito needs much work and much prayer. Please include this work in your prayers.
A few weeks ago, Bro. Ben had to be brought back to Davao due to a knee injury he incurred during his stay in Bito. Sis. Beth, along with Sis. Wylie Ann "Nene" Mariano, then faithfully took up the work there in order to hold the people who come to church but are unable to keep up the services.
When Sis. Nene had to come back to Davao for a few days due to a death in the family, four young people were sent out to aid Sis. Beth in the Sabbath programs.
While there are still only few adults present during the church service, there was a fair number of youth there who actively help Sis. Beth to the best of their abilities.
Sis. Gladys and Bro. Joseph with the youth who aid Sis. Beth in Bito church
The service went well. During Sabbath School, Sis. Ruth Mae Canonero talked about giving praise and thanks to God. The lesson was conducted by Sis. Gladys Laguardia. A member of the church, Bro. Boni, also shared his knowledge on health by giving a short lecture about the digestive system. For the Divine Service, Bro. Joseph Baldemor spoke about giving the heart to Jesus. In the afternoon, Sis. Jaylyn Esperanza gave a follow-through to Bro. Boni's lecture by elaborating on the digestive system and how it can be better cared for.
Before heading back to Davao, we visited an active church member who was sick and thus couldn't make it to the Sabbath program.
The endeavor in Bito needs much work and much prayer. Please include this work in your prayers.
Prison Ministry Thanksgiving Program (DCJ-Annex)
Our ministry includes a weekly visit to the Davao City Jail Annex to bring the truth to inmate brothers who cannot come to hear it in church. Three or four of our brethren in church give the inmates Bible studies and messages of encouragement. We also try to alleviate their situation by providing for their material needs wherever possible and prudent.
As we cannot meet their material needs on a daily basis, we have made it a point to have more of the brethren visit them at least twice a year and bring them such humble gifts as soap and toothpaste - simple everyday items that are most precious to the inmates, especially those who have had no visits from family or friends.
Last December 9, we paid them this visit and brought them a simple meal of tofu, pancit, and fruits. We also gave them soy milk.
We also handed out certificates to those who were most active in the Bible Study Program.
The DCJ-Annex is only one of the three divisions of the city jail that we minister to. In the following weeks, we will also be holding special programs for the inmates of the Main Prison and the Ray of Hope Village (women division).
As we cannot meet their material needs on a daily basis, we have made it a point to have more of the brethren visit them at least twice a year and bring them such humble gifts as soap and toothpaste - simple everyday items that are most precious to the inmates, especially those who have had no visits from family or friends.
Last December 9, we paid them this visit and brought them a simple meal of tofu, pancit, and fruits. We also gave them soy milk.
We also handed out certificates to those who were most active in the Bible Study Program.
The DCJ-Annex is only one of the three divisions of the city jail that we minister to. In the following weeks, we will also be holding special programs for the inmates of the Main Prison and the Ray of Hope Village (women division).
7th Nahisulat Na Anniversary (Kidapawan Leg)
The drive to Kidapawan took almost three hours from Davao City. Stopping only for a quick lunch by the road, we pretty much enjoyed those three hours.
We arrived at the DXCA Charm Radio FM station early afternoon, took a few group photos, and then set out to do what we'd gone there to do: hand out literature and invite people to our humble medical mission.
This missionary endeavor was open to all ages. That Sunday afternoon saw groups of kids as young as eight, early teens, late teens, young adults, middle-aged men and women, and the elderly trace the streets of Kidapawan armed with bundles of flyers on Sabbath and health. There were also toddlers who, while too young to join in the tract distribution, were old enough to get started on service.
Later in the afternoon we all came back to the radio station, each enriched with experience and happily welcomed the people who came out to avail of the free medical services. We also gave out free herbal medicines.
At 6:30 pm, Nahisulat Na went on air live from Kidapawan City and, according to feedback sent to us through SMS, blessed the audience with songs of praise and encouragement.
Do pray that as we enter our eighth year, the Lord will work even more wonderfully through this radio program. :)
November 28, 2010
We arrived at the DXCA Charm Radio FM station early afternoon, took a few group photos, and then set out to do what we'd gone there to do: hand out literature and invite people to our humble medical mission.
This missionary endeavor was open to all ages. That Sunday afternoon saw groups of kids as young as eight, early teens, late teens, young adults, middle-aged men and women, and the elderly trace the streets of Kidapawan armed with bundles of flyers on Sabbath and health. There were also toddlers who, while too young to join in the tract distribution, were old enough to get started on service.
Later in the afternoon we all came back to the radio station, each enriched with experience and happily welcomed the people who came out to avail of the free medical services. We also gave out free herbal medicines.
At 6:30 pm, Nahisulat Na went on air live from Kidapawan City and, according to feedback sent to us through SMS, blessed the audience with songs of praise and encouragement.
Do pray that as we enter our eighth year, the Lord will work even more wonderfully through this radio program. :)
November 28, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Angel Sings with Joy
At Royal Valley, we always try to make room for the younger ones to share their talents in church, thus preparing them for greater work. We like to make them feel comfortable in the ministry so that when they're older and better prepared to understand the special truths for our time, they can shine as bright lights reflecting the glory of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Recently, our talents seem to be getting younger and younger!
Here, nine-year-old Faith Joy Aguda sings with two-year-old neice, Lovely Angel.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Nahisulat Na Radio Program 7th Anniversary (Davao Leg)
This entire month of November we are celebrating the seventh year of our radio ministry. It's been seven years since we first aired Nahisulat Na (It is Written) in Davao City, and five years since we started the hookup program in Kidapawan City. The past seven years saw many changes for the program and with the changes, a lot of growing for the members of the Royal Valley Free SDA Church.
In the radio program, church members have learned to unite and support one another through the diversity of gifts that God has given to the church - some through gifts of knowledge, others through gift of speech, some through gifts of music, and others still through financial support.
May the good Lord continue to use this radio ministry for His closing work. :)
In our blue shirts that declared the first angel's message, we filled the radio station and offered songs of praise, thanksgiving, and encouragement.
On the 28th, we will be broadcasting live from DXCA in Kidapawan City. do come back for updates on our activity there. God bless you. :)
In the radio program, church members have learned to unite and support one another through the diversity of gifts that God has given to the church - some through gifts of knowledge, others through gift of speech, some through gifts of music, and others still through financial support.
May the good Lord continue to use this radio ministry for His closing work. :)
In our blue shirts that declared the first angel's message, we filled the radio station and offered songs of praise, thanksgiving, and encouragement.
On the 28th, we will be broadcasting live from DXCA in Kidapawan City. do come back for updates on our activity there. God bless you. :)
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Hold Fast: the Royal Valley Free SDA Church Campmeeting 2010
The recently-concluded camp meeting was a definite success. Themed "Hold Fast," it highlighted the pillars of the Seventh-day Adventist Faith in a free and open discussion, the essentials and essentiality of prayer, the discovery and nurturing of spiritual gifts, and the proper presentation and representation of the truth. There was also an evaluation of individual spirituality and efficiency of the current ministries.
During the morning and evening devotionals, messages of encouragement and inspiration were shared by elders and workers, and the youth were very eager to share their gifts of song.
On Sabbath, Elder Leve Catubigan talked about the purging of secret sins from every individual so the church can receive the full blessing from the Lord.
During the morning and evening devotionals, messages of encouragement and inspiration were shared by elders and workers, and the youth were very eager to share their gifts of song.
On Sabbath, Elder Leve Catubigan talked about the purging of secret sins from every individual so the church can receive the full blessing from the Lord.
RV Teens rendering a song during a morning devotional
a band of brothers: young workers also sharing their gifts of music
Royal Valley Women's Ministry
the congregation during one of the activities
we had a larger attendance this year than during the previous campmeeting
Click on the following links to listen to some of the songs rendered during the campmeeting:
If you have a Facebook account, you may view more of the photos from the campmeeting by following these links:
Monday, September 20, 2010
Camp Meeting
Yes, it's soon time for the second of our two yearly camp meetings.
It will be on October 26-31. Mark your calendars and free up your schedules.
This time, we're holding it at our camp site up in San Miguel, Arakan, North Cotabato. Some of our brothers are now working on building a new kitchen since we lost the old one to a fire sometime back.
We're looking forward to a much larger attendance than before and would be delighted to have you there.
For more information, please contact us.
It will be on October 26-31. Mark your calendars and free up your schedules.
This time, we're holding it at our camp site up in San Miguel, Arakan, North Cotabato. Some of our brothers are now working on building a new kitchen since we lost the old one to a fire sometime back.
We're looking forward to a much larger attendance than before and would be delighted to have you there.
For more information, please contact us.
Royal Valley Free SDA Church
c/o Nahisulat Na, PO Box 81228 Davao City, Philippines
+63 82 297 3084
+63 999 745 6345
+63 905 595 9123
royalvalleyfreesda@gmail.com
Monday, September 6, 2010
Fellowship at Bito Church
On August 28, we once again made the trip to Malita for our monthly fellowship there. Brethren and sisters filled our blue jeep before the sun was up on Sabbath morning, arriving in Bito church just in time for breakfast before Sabbath School began.
As always, we had the warm support of the brethren from Pangian church. We were also blessed to have with us a couple of brothers from the SDA Reform Movement who also shared their knowledge, especially in the line of prophetic events.
Representatives from the different churches shared how they go about God's work in their locality. Lunch was wonderful, especially as the brethren continued to discuss Bible subjects and natural methods of healing.
Speakers for the Sabbath included Bro. Benhur Negre, Bro. Roger Laguardia, Sis. Gladys Laguardia, and Bro. Randy Akyatan (SDARM).
We look forward to the next fellowship, which will be on September 25 at Pangian Church. God bless us all.
As always, we had the warm support of the brethren from Pangian church. We were also blessed to have with us a couple of brothers from the SDA Reform Movement who also shared their knowledge, especially in the line of prophetic events.
Representatives from the different churches shared how they go about God's work in their locality. Lunch was wonderful, especially as the brethren continued to discuss Bible subjects and natural methods of healing.
Speakers for the Sabbath included Bro. Benhur Negre, Bro. Roger Laguardia, Sis. Gladys Laguardia, and Bro. Randy Akyatan (SDARM).
We look forward to the next fellowship, which will be on September 25 at Pangian Church. God bless us all.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Uniting in Giving to the Cause of God
The past couple of weeks have been busy ones for the members of the church. We had our usual rounds of ministry: Bible studies, visits to the city jail, visits to the sick and needy, prayer meetings, and Sabbath. But apart from the usual, we also had something rather fun and special to do: raising funds for our church building project!
Some of the brethren donated fruits from their trees, so a bunch of us went over to harvest the fruits. The fruits were then delivered to other brethren who then sold the fruits to their friends and co-workers.
Two of our sisters also went about taking ID pictures for students and donating the income to the church building fund.
The rest of the brethren, while unable to help in these special efforts, gave what they could in the form of pledges.
Little by little, our church building fund is growing and growing. With every penny and every moment and every drop of sweat devoted to the support of God's work, the church is coming closer and closer to achieving the goal of setting up a house of worship.
Best of all, it is very inspiring to see the brethren working together, each giving what he can, all sharing in the dream, in the work, and soon, in its success. In God's perfect time, we will not only have a church building, but also to worship in it a people united in the love and labors of Christ.
If you desire to help us build God's house, do contact us:
God bless us all.
Some of the brethren donated fruits from their trees, so a bunch of us went over to harvest the fruits. The fruits were then delivered to other brethren who then sold the fruits to their friends and co-workers.
Sis. Risha and Sis. Dina placing lanzones fruits in boxes
Bro. Brian up in a mangosteen tree
The rest of the brethren, while unable to help in these special efforts, gave what they could in the form of pledges.
Little by little, our church building fund is growing and growing. With every penny and every moment and every drop of sweat devoted to the support of God's work, the church is coming closer and closer to achieving the goal of setting up a house of worship.
Best of all, it is very inspiring to see the brethren working together, each giving what he can, all sharing in the dream, in the work, and soon, in its success. In God's perfect time, we will not only have a church building, but also to worship in it a people united in the love and labors of Christ.
If you desire to help us build God's house, do contact us:
Royal Valley Free SDA Church
c/o Nahisulat Na, PO Box 81228 Davao City, Philippines
God bless us all.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Birthday Bash with the Kids of Sitio Libas
April 11, 2010 was a day of happiness for the children of Sitio Libas, Waan, Ma-a, Davao City. With the month's birthday celebrants (Sis. Dina, Bro. Joesan, Sis. Anchie, and Sis. Joy) in the lead, the brethren of Royal Valley Free SDA Church gathered the children to the Sitio center, taught them songs, and told them stories about Jesus.
the Royal Valley Youth gave a rendition of "Jesus Loves Me" with a set of Angklong, Indonesian musical instruments
we handed out packed lunches
and take-home treats, to boot.
tracts were also handed out to the neighboring houses
the day's activities made the prayer meeting that evening even more blessed.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Malita Fellowship
For three months now, the brethren of Royal Valley Free SDA Church have been fellowshipping with two churches in Malita - Pangian and Bito. The monthly fellowships, held on the last Sabbath of each month, are conducted as part of our joint efforts to revive the church in Bito and also to help nurture the church in Pangian.
The three churches have agreed to hold the fellowships alternately in Bito and in Pangian. The brethren of Royal Valley then make the three-hour trip from Davao City to attend the fellowship and share in the worship and study.
Please continue to pray for these three churches to prosper more in the grace of God and in the knowledge of His truth.
The three churches have agreed to hold the fellowships alternately in Bito and in Pangian. The brethren of Royal Valley then make the three-hour trip from Davao City to attend the fellowship and share in the worship and study.
Please continue to pray for these three churches to prosper more in the grace of God and in the knowledge of His truth.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
6th Summer Camp Meeting: Prepare to Meet thy God
After weeks (and even months) of preparation, our 6th Summer Camp Meeting finally came and passed - but not without leaving a trail of priceless blessings.
From April 20 to 24, each of the friends and brethren who came to the meeting was blessed with inspiring messages on health and spirituality. The members of Royal Valley Free SDA Church gladly welcomed the guests who arrived from all over Mindanao. The largest representation came from the church of Pangyan, Malita, Davao del Sur led by Bro. and Sis. Ben Tanyo. They were mostly young people who shared their gift of song and friendship. There were also representatives from Mati, Governor Generoso, Digos City, Valencia, and Kipilas.
On April 21, Pastor Patrick and Dr. Diane Herbert arrived to greatly increase the blessings afforded by the daily meetings. Dr. Diane shared valuable information on health including stress management, dealing with infection, and the importance of Vitamin C for the body. Pastor Herbert started by expounding on the theme "Prepare to Meet thy God," stressing on the significance of wasted moments and unfulfilled duties when we finally face life's record. He ended with a series of lectures on Christian love, courtship, marriage, and family life.
Pastor Herbert also encouraged the brethren to look beyond the horizon, aspire for greater spiritual gifts, and labor diligently to broaden the work of the Lord.
On Sabbath afternoon, six individuals were baptized.
The radio program on Sunday was also made special by the presence of Pastor and Dr. Herbert who gave the spiritual and health lectures.
We continue to pray for each of those who attended the meeting and for God's workers the world over.
From April 20 to 24, each of the friends and brethren who came to the meeting was blessed with inspiring messages on health and spirituality. The members of Royal Valley Free SDA Church gladly welcomed the guests who arrived from all over Mindanao. The largest representation came from the church of Pangyan, Malita, Davao del Sur led by Bro. and Sis. Ben Tanyo. They were mostly young people who shared their gift of song and friendship. There were also representatives from Mati, Governor Generoso, Digos City, Valencia, and Kipilas.
On April 21, Pastor Patrick and Dr. Diane Herbert arrived to greatly increase the blessings afforded by the daily meetings. Dr. Diane shared valuable information on health including stress management, dealing with infection, and the importance of Vitamin C for the body. Pastor Herbert started by expounding on the theme "Prepare to Meet thy God," stressing on the significance of wasted moments and unfulfilled duties when we finally face life's record. He ended with a series of lectures on Christian love, courtship, marriage, and family life.
Pastor Herbert also encouraged the brethren to look beyond the horizon, aspire for greater spiritual gifts, and labor diligently to broaden the work of the Lord.
On Sabbath afternoon, six individuals were baptized.
The radio program on Sunday was also made special by the presence of Pastor and Dr. Herbert who gave the spiritual and health lectures.
We continue to pray for each of those who attended the meeting and for God's workers the world over.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
6th Summer Camp Meeting
Prepare to Meet Thy God
6th Summer Camp Meeting
Royal Valley Academy, Bangkal, Davao City
April 20-24, 2010
There's grass to be mowed, floors and grounds to be swept, chairs to be arranged, firewood to be stacked, electrical wiring and water piping to be installed, a temporary kitchen to be set up, and pretty much more in between. Preparing the venue is scheduled to last until early Tuesday morning when we will be expecting the first batch of participants to arrive. The camp meeting will formally open Tuesday evening.
We have invited our brethren from different churches and congregations. We are also very thankful that God is blessing this camp meeting with the arrival of Pastor Patrick Herbert and Dr. Diane Herbert from the Gilead Institute of America.
Themed "Prepare to Meet Thy God," this camp meeting will be packed full of spiritual and health messages that are essential for every Christian living in these last days.
The camp meeting is open for everyone interested, including you. We will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Royal Valley Academy has been very kind in allowing us to use the classrooms to accommodate the participants. Registration is free.
Do come, and bring your family and friends with you so they too can share in the blessing.
For inquiries, you may reach us through royalvalleysda@gmail.com or through mobile number +639215363460.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Celebrating Our First Year at the Ray of Hope Village
Yes, it's been a full year since we first started our ministry at the Ray of Hope Village, the female division of the Maa City Jail.
What started out as a humble endeavor by our sisters turned out to become one of the church's most active, most effective ministries. Over the past months, we've studied the Bible with these inmates and learned songs with them. We have also gotten the chance to visit the families they themselves could not visit. All throughout, these visits became golden opportunities for us to share Jesus. And as we learned more about the different lives of the inmates, the more were we inspired to reach out to them, bringing with us the graces of our bountiful Father.
During the anniversary program on March 21, we listened as inmate after inmate spoke of how much our humble ministry meant to them. Sometimes in tears, they told of how their lives are being changed by the entrance of God's word in their hearts. With grateful handshakes and warm smiles, they thanked us for ministering to their needs, both spiritual and material. And we could not have been more thankful that God used us as His instruments.
Yes, we'd like to tell you about the little gifts we brought for them, and about the food we shared with them, and about how many of us were there that day. But what we'd most like to tell you is that when we reached out to them so that Jesus could touch them through our humble hands, we ourselves were touched.
May God continue to prosper our labors as we work for and with Him.
What started out as a humble endeavor by our sisters turned out to become one of the church's most active, most effective ministries. Over the past months, we've studied the Bible with these inmates and learned songs with them. We have also gotten the chance to visit the families they themselves could not visit. All throughout, these visits became golden opportunities for us to share Jesus. And as we learned more about the different lives of the inmates, the more were we inspired to reach out to them, bringing with us the graces of our bountiful Father.
During the anniversary program on March 21, we listened as inmate after inmate spoke of how much our humble ministry meant to them. Sometimes in tears, they told of how their lives are being changed by the entrance of God's word in their hearts. With grateful handshakes and warm smiles, they thanked us for ministering to their needs, both spiritual and material. And we could not have been more thankful that God used us as His instruments.
Yes, we'd like to tell you about the little gifts we brought for them, and about the food we shared with them, and about how many of us were there that day. But what we'd most like to tell you is that when we reached out to them so that Jesus could touch them through our humble hands, we ourselves were touched.
May God continue to prosper our labors as we work for and with Him.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Let It Rain!
On February 10, 2010, we paid the Davao City Jail Annex a little visit to deliver five (5) galvanized iron sheets.
The roofing in the small Annex Worship Hall had so many holes in it that we were pretty sure meetings during the rainy season were very uncomfortable.
photo taken December 21, 2009. see the many holes? and it's their library too.
The warden happily received the GI sheets. The inmates were definitely happier. They can now comfortably study God's Word with our Jail workers, rain or shine.
But they don't know that we were the happiest of all. It's always a delight to be able to help our brethren.
And the GI sheets came with a wall clock, too!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Sunday Sunshine: All We God's Children
From time to time, we'll be sharing in this blog personal insights and creative attempts made by members of the Royal Valley SDA Church for the inspiration and encouragement of all.
The following is taken from a blog post dated August 10, 2006.
Still we stand together in a friendship rare and true,
Bound by truth and spirit, love and service too.
Our joys are all doubled, our sorrows cut in half.
We make a little heaven by our friendship, by our love.
While waiting for our Father, our commission we'll fulfill.
We'll work side by side, obey His perfect will.
We'll overcome together, though it be flame or flood.
We'll help one another grow in the love of God.
And we'll be standing together before the throne of God.
We will walk hand in hand on the heavenly sod.
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The youth in my church are very dear to my heart. They are like a second family to me. We have been through a lot as a group. After all these years, they are now to me like brothers and sisters, and the dearest of friends. I love them a whole lot because they give meaning to the phrase "family of God". I value them because it is not always that I can find friends with whom I can build a Christ-centered relationship.
For the youth at church, thank you so much for the times together, good and bad. I hope to make more memories of you, and of us. I will keep thanking God for you, and praying that He will see each of us through.
I wrote this for us all.
ALL WE GOD'S CHILDREN
We came together, different we may be,
Yet we lift our voices in a single melody.
Here we stand together, a family in God.
As brothers and sisters, one in Jesus' blood.
For the youth at church, thank you so much for the times together, good and bad. I hope to make more memories of you, and of us. I will keep thanking God for you, and praying that He will see each of us through.
I wrote this for us all.
-o-
ALL WE GOD'S CHILDREN
We came together, different we may be,
Yet we lift our voices in a single melody.
Here we stand together, a family in God.
As brothers and sisters, one in Jesus' blood.
All we God's children, bound by His love,
Born of His Spirit, bought with His blood.
We will grow ever upward, walking in the light.
We are near one to another, when we all are near to Christ.
Born of His Spirit, bought with His blood.
We will grow ever upward, walking in the light.
We are near one to another, when we all are near to Christ.
Still we stand together in a friendship rare and true,
Bound by truth and spirit, love and service too.
Our joys are all doubled, our sorrows cut in half.
We make a little heaven by our friendship, by our love.
All we God's children, bound by His love,
Born of His Spirit, bought with His blood.
We will grow ever upward, walking in the light.
We are near one to another, when we all are near to Christ.
Born of His Spirit, bought with His blood.
We will grow ever upward, walking in the light.
We are near one to another, when we all are near to Christ.
While waiting for our Father, our commission we'll fulfill.
We'll work side by side, obey His perfect will.
We'll overcome together, though it be flame or flood.
We'll help one another grow in the love of God.
All we God's children, bound by His love,
Born of His Spirit, bought with His blood.
We will grow ever upward, walking in the light.
We are near one to another, when we all are near to Christ.
Born of His Spirit, bought with His blood.
We will grow ever upward, walking in the light.
We are near one to another, when we all are near to Christ.
And we'll be standing together before the throne of God.
We will walk hand in hand on the heavenly sod.
All we God's children, bound by His love,
Born of His Spirit, bought with His blood.
We will grow ever upward, walking in the light.
We are near one to another, when we all are near to Christ.
Born of His Spirit, bought with His blood.
We will grow ever upward, walking in the light.
We are near one to another, when we all are near to Christ.
-o-
I hope you like it, and may we live the life of the blessed...
God loves all of you and I do too.
God loves all of you and I do too.
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Friday Favorite: "These Last Days" Bible Study
Lately, we have been receiving lots of requests for Bible studies. Most of these requests come from young people. It delights us endlessly to know that so many young boys and girls are showing interest in growing more and more in the knowledge of our God.
In the school where Bro. and Sis. Catubigan work, a group of 20 students are asking for Bible study sessions. Sis. Catubigan is now trying to arrange schedules to accommodate as many students as possible.
For these Bible studies, we use as our guide Pastor Ken LeBrun's "These Last Days," and we find it truly helpful. Its focus on the events of the last days sets everything in perspective for the young students who are living in the time of those events.
Since we started using "These Last Days" as Sabbath School Lessons for our Earliteen Class, many have come up to us to set up schedules for regular Bible study sessions.
This revival of interest in God's Word among our youth inspires us all the more in our service. It is our continued prayer that the Lord bless these young ones that they, as well as we, may keep growing and growing in the light of His truth and love.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Happy New Year!
2010 is finally here and we're wishing everyone a very happy new year.
the past year has been the busiest for the Royal Valley SDA Church - a year filled with activities and projects that the Lord has graciously blessed with success.
up to the end of last year, the members have been busily going about the business of serving and teaching.
on december 25 and 26, we paid Ilang Church (Tibungco, Davao City) a visit as they were hosting a youth fellowship there.
Sis. Risha Catubigan stressed the importance of thorough heart-searching and self-examination. She also conducted a special activity that aimed to help youth find out their strengths and weaknesses.
A couple of weeks later, some of these youth came to visit us at Royal Valley to spend the Sabbath afternoon with us.
Bro. Bruce Palange gave a lecture on the effects of too much sugar in the body. He also gave a message especially for the youth.
The following is a song performed by the Ilang Adventist Youth during their visit.
"Come Higher" - the perfect watchword for the dawning new year. :)
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