Six More Reasons to Thank God

The brethren of Royal Valley SDA Church are excited for a lot of things. It's difficult not to be excited these past months. Each week seems to bring with it something new, something to look forward to, something to be really really excited about. These are just a few things:

(1) There'll be a youth camp held in the camp site in a few weeks' time. Bro. Brian Palangi of the Ilang Church have asked if they could use our camp site for a camp meeting designed especially for youth. According to Bro. Brian, around 70 young people are expected to attend. So it's just good that we've got Reason-to-be-Excited #2;

(2) A bulldozer's just been to the camp site to make a couple really good improvements. It's now easier to get there. Road's wider and flatter. If the warm weather keeps up, we could actually bring cars and motorcycles and trucks right in front of the church building. that means no more tired, worn, muddy feet during fellowships there. well, at least not on sunny days. and because we all want a look-see, we're all heading up there right after Reason-to-be-Excited #3;

(3) One of our sisters is getting married to a fine young man. Sis. Jenefa Atchicoso is tying the knot this Tuesday, December 8. We're all very happy for her and we all keep praying for health and happiness and blessing for her and the family she'll be building with Bro. Fred Toledanes;

(4) The church vehicle will be ready for use soon soon soon. After undergoing a lot of renovation, the church jeep will finally be good to go. It's blue, it's shiny, and it can carry around 30 people. We were hoping to use the jeep for the trip to Kidapawan last Sunday, but God has been saving it for a better plan. If He wills, we will be able to use the jeep this Sunday for the Prison Ministry. A blue jeep to carry the blue girls! Our thanks to the gracious people who have made this instrument of the gospel possible;

(5) Speaking of the Prison Ministry, we'll hold a year-end special gathering there come December 18, 20, and 21. The Welfare Ministry will be handing out soap, toothbrush, and toothpaste to the inmates along with good food that the brethren will prepare. And there'll be singing and preaching as well; and

(6) 2010 is here. We're all truly grateful for 2009, but who isn't glad and thankful that our Good Lord has been blessing and guiding us through all these passing years. And more importantly, the close of each year and the beginning of another brings us closer and closer to the advent of our Redeemer.

For the Christian, there's always something new to be thankful and happy about. The graces of the Lord are new every morning. In everything, let the name of the Lord be praised!