Every Saturday we have Prayer Breakfast in our church... Right after interceding for the world, the nation and the brethren, foods will be served... Wanna join us? Just come every Saturday, 6:00 AM at Blessed Hope Christian Church International, 17-7th Street, Cagayan de Oro City. 


Oh look at the mouth-watering mango, it's so yellow! as yellow as the shirt of our brother :)

God is indeed so amazing in creating us. The intricacy is indescribable, beyond our comprehension. At the progress of my pregnancy, I can already feel him move! He is kicking! Yes indeed, I can already barely see it with my two eyes how my tummy moves every time he makes a move! I am so excited. Though I can already feel the weight but the fact that he moves made me glad enough knowing that he is there within my womb lying comfortably... just waiting for the time that he will finally be out into this world...

Are you having a hard time with your eyes? If your vision is no longer as clear as before then maybe it's now the time for you to adopt some changes. You can wear correctional eyeglasses or better yet you might as well use coloured contact lenses to keep up with the latest trends. Just make it sure that you follow the application instruction properly to avoid any problem. With coloured contact lenses, you are not only in fashion, you can also be more comfortable than wearing thick prescription eyeglasses. Pick your right color then that will best suit your personality.

These are the Guevarra ladies, Ms Hannah Rosal (in pink) and the sisters, Ricsan Mae and Michelle Guevarra. These Amazing Trio are cousins and all of them are really talented. This was taken during our bonding moments at SpringView Resort in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental last Monday, August 29, 2011.

Thank God it's Friday!

I want to think positively today while recollecting the events from the past week... This is just a continuation from the previous week (of course!)

Let's start from Saturday (since I ended up reminiscing on Friday last week)

Saturday- My Hubby took a day off from the church activity. We stay the whole day in my mother's house per advice by his personal doctor (none other than, yours truly :). His condition gets better already. We just watch the live coverage of the Golden Float and Drum and Bugle contest on television (It's our city fiesta celebration). I am looking forward to a long vacation since there is no work on Monday and Tuesday.

Sunday- We went to church and proceed to my sister-in-law's house for lunch right after taking some pose before the camera (that's what we usually did after the service:). We thought we could already load our things to our supposedly new location, however, the place was not vacated yet, according to the house owner. I was truly dismayed during that time. We still have to wait until September 8 (a  day before my 30th?). Oh before I forgot, it's our 4th Monthsary! We had dinner at Izzy's Cafe then we spend the night at the church.

Monday- It's Monday and still we have no permanent place to stay, so frustrating indeed. Instead of thinking too much about our situation, hubby and I decided to go with our brethren on a get-together at Spring View Resort. Well, we really have so much fun. At least it relieves us from stress (for a while).

Tuesday- Hubby and I went to the mall. We had a food trip! We had pizza slices, beef siomai, black tea and zago! We enjoyed the moment while watching the kids playing rides. We then proceed to my sister-in-law whose son celebrated his 11th birthday.Then we spend the night at my parent's house.

Wednesday- Back to work indeed! and I was late :( Hubby and I decided to find another place to stay but still to no avail. But we are still trying to seek help from our friends. We spend the night at the church.

Thursday- Am not feeling well. I threw up to a very unlikely place and it's really embarrassing. Good thing I have my very supportive co-teachers who assisted me. I dismissed my class early I just gave them an assignment to work on for the next meeting... Hubby fetched me in school. We spend another night at the church.

Friday- Yah it's already Friday and still we have no permanent place to stay... I am looking forward for another week better than this week... hopefully. I don't wanna come to a point where in I will give up praying as well (God forbids!) And I should end up here

What a long week indeed with full of struggles and challenges. I am still thankful that we're able to survive... There has a lesson to be learned with what we have experienced... Yes, a valuable lesson to be learned.

How about you, my friend? How's your week? Share it with us at Friday Fragments and link it to Half-Past Kissin' Time.

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We came to a point in our lives wherein hope is seems out of sight. No matter how much we tried to remind ourselves that everything will be okay, still the anxiety within us remains.Lately I have so many concerns that I almost forgot to remember God's words: Be Still.

Sometimes, our human nature overpowered us even if we knew for a fact that God will never forsake us. The faith that we once have sometimes diminish because we haven't received an immediate answer to our prayers.

How To Remain Still In The Midst Of Troubles?


It's difficult indeed. Much more if the faith that we have for God is not that strong. Our anxieties grows even more when the situation seems so unfavorable for us. The questions like : What shall we do? How can we overcome this? Where do we go from here? and the likes, these are the questions that will weaken us little by little.


But God never fails us. His Words will forever hold true. We just need to strengthen our faith on Him. Being anxious will just mislead us to falter away from the truth. Above all, it will just hinder us to receive more blessings from God on the right time, at His appointed time.


Be still, knowing that we have a BIG GOD.


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These great crowd here are the Amazing Choir from one of our Church Lighthouses. They represents Kauswagan Lighthouse during our Church Anniversary. I consider them amazing because they were able to render such a wonderful songs with their great voices. Most of them are members of our Praise and Worship Team anyway so there's no doubt about it... ;)
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This is a hand painting beautifully done. I took this picture from Xavier Estates Sports and Country Club during our Church Anniversary Celebration. I am so fascinated with paintings because I am a frustrated painter so all I can do is appreciate others' workmanship...

Isn't it so lovely?

Well the calendar says that the first day of the week is Sunday, therefore I could start recollecting this week's happening with positive vibes:

Sunday: It was our Church's 25th Anniversary and at the same time it is our Executive Pastor's 40th++ birthday. We have it celebrated at one of the prestigious hotels in our place. It's pretty obvious that everyone was really having fun including delegates from our daughter churches. However, it rained so hard that night that transportation in going back home is quite difficult (for us who don't have wheels).

Monday: My hubby and I didn't report for work and planned to spend the rest of the day resting. I am not feeling well at that time too (cough and cold). However, a sudden turn of events unexpectedly happen. We need to have an emergency exit from our place for valid and considerable reason. Instead of having a restful day, it was quite stressful packing all our belongings and thinking of a place to transfer to and means of transportation for all our things. I was also given a chance to bid good bye to our dear friend, Blackie. It rained so hard again in the afternoon, good thing it was only for a shorter period of time (answered prayer). There was also a problem about the place where we are supposedly staying, they no longer have it for rent so we have no other choice but to leave all our things in one of the vacant rooms in our church(for free without baggage fee :). We went home to my mother to stay for a night and it was also her birthday.


Tuesday: I was late in coming to the office. My other's place is quite far and it took almost 30 minutes to travel. I haven't recovered yet from my present dilemma but i lift it all to God. I know He will never forsake us. We are more like vagabonds with no permanent place to stay. Carrying our big traveling bag, we went to my mother-in-law to stay there for a while. She also negotiated the owner of the room where we are going to stay though the room will be vacant until Saturday. She paid for the One month advance, one month deposit payment.


Wednesday: Same set-up we went home to my hubby's mother and spend another night there. Hubby is not feeling well.


Thursday: Hubby is not feeling well he did not report. I went home alone. We are still staying with his mother.


Friday: His condition gets worst. He still reported for work...


This week may not be that good for us but we are still hopeful for a wonderful experience for the days to come... I am still positive that everything happens for a reason. We may not understand it now but I know God will reveal it to us... There might be a lesson that He wants us to learn... God is watching us anyway ;)


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I just did.

Absolutely his color isn't BLACK. However, his name is BLACKIE, it rhymes with my name Jackie. He is every household's friend. He easily gets along well with, well, humans and it truly amazes me. The first time we saw him was when he stand outside our gate one night when we arrived home and playfully wagging his tail. He acted as if we are his owner. My husband told me that if a dog acted like that he is a friendly dog and he likes your company. I was hesitant at first because he was quite big and I am afraid he might bite me. We fed him that night and alas he is a vegetarian dog! or was he just so hungry that time. From that time on he became our regular visitor. However, last Monday he visited us again. That was the time when we packed all our belongings getting ready to move out. As if he can sensed that we are leaving, Blackie never leave my side. He just followed wherever I am going and he keeps on wagging his tails. I redirected him to his food but he seems to refused my offer. I talked to him assuming that he would understand what I am saying. I tried to push him away but he just won't let go. Wow, this dog is indeed so amazing. He might not able to perform tricks in front of me but his sense of attachment really amazes me. I deceived him by going outside the gate so he would follow me and ran back inside and close the gate. That was the last time that i saw Blackie.

Honestly, I miss him.

Bishop Bong surrounded with gorgeous ladies ;) oops, David was there! lol!

The journey was made possible because there was a man who obeyed the calling of God. There was a man who persevered and served God and influencing others to do the same. This man is just an ordinary man but God took Him from the worldly crowd and made him into what He is now. His victorious journey of faith begun 25 years ago, he was 25 years younger then. He overcome all the challenges because he fully trusted on God's faithfulness and sovereignty. 

His journey hasn't ended yet... The journey still continues...

Blessed Hope will still rise for the next generation to come...

And the man who started it all will continue to shine and will continue to serve as salt and light for others. He will continue to touch others lives... He will continue his journey until God will make His final appointment to be with Him in heaven...

Bishop Bong continue the legacy and the journey that you have started...

Continue to be a blessing to all of us!

to Blessed Hope brethren, Congratulations for the perseverance!

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The message is indeed very clear: We should wait for the will of God. No matter how much we direct or redirect our life, God's plan and purpose will still prevail.

Lately, I am into a situation wherein I was really caught by surprise. We never expected it to happen because we thought that everything is already in order. However, God prevails His plan (at least I managed to acknowledge it now that indeed it was His plan). I may not have fully understood it at first but He slowly revealed to me the reason why. I truly understood the situation it just so happened that I am unprepared and absolutely surprised. However, God is still in control of everything. I always told myself that whatever circumstances we are in, it shall all come to pass. I can sense that it really will.

We only have to learn to listen to His still small voice so that we can fully grasped His plan for us.

God bless everyone. Have a Word-filled Wednesday!

Beautiful flower decoration

with my huggy

I am back! This time, in tune to the week long celebration of the Silver Anniversary of our Church, the Blessed Hop Christian Community Church International, I am so proud to feature the workmanship of one of the leaders of the Church, Ma'am Mye Gaane. She used to be the Chairman of the Decoration Committee because of her exceptional talent. I wasn't able to take pictures on what she did to the stage. The background on the second picture was my piece of work as well. The XXV is a collage of pictures which shows the perfectly captured activities of the church for the past 25 years...

Glory to God for His faithfulness!