Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)
"Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
Life Application:
We have all done things for which we are ashamed, and we live in tension of what we have been and what we want to be. Because our hope is in Christ, however, we can let go of past guilt and look forward to what God will help us become. Dont dwell on your past. Instead grow in knowledge of God by concentrating on your relationship with Him now. Realize that you are forgiven, and then move on to a life of faith and obedience. Look forward to a fuller and more meaningful life because of your hope in Christ.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
Bro Bong/Sis. Babes Ocampo
BIBLEGATEWAY
"The Will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you."
"Declare ..."
"Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. for great is the Lord and most worthy of praise..."
(1 Chronicles 16:24, 25)
(1 Chronicles 16:24, 25)
Declaration of Faith
1. Holy Scriptures - 2 Tim. 3:16-17
2. The Eternal Godhead - 1 John 5:7-8
3. The Fall of Man - Romans 5:12
4. The Plan of Redemption - John 3:16
5. Salvation through Grace - Ephesians 2:8-9
6. Repentance and Acceptance - 1 John 1:9, John 1:12
7. New Birth - John 3:3
8. Water Baptism & the Lord's Supper - Ro. 6:4, 1 Cor. 11:23-26
9. Baptism in the Holy Spirit - Acts 2:4
10.The Gifts and Fruit of the Holy Spirit - 1 Cor. 12:4-6
11.Divine Healing - James 5:14-15
12.The Second Coming of Christ - 1 Thess. 4:16-17
13.Tithes and Offerings - Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:8
2. The Eternal Godhead - 1 John 5:7-8
3. The Fall of Man - Romans 5:12
4. The Plan of Redemption - John 3:16
5. Salvation through Grace - Ephesians 2:8-9
6. Repentance and Acceptance - 1 John 1:9, John 1:12
7. New Birth - John 3:3
8. Water Baptism & the Lord's Supper - Ro. 6:4, 1 Cor. 11:23-26
9. Baptism in the Holy Spirit - Acts 2:4
10.The Gifts and Fruit of the Holy Spirit - 1 Cor. 12:4-6
11.Divine Healing - James 5:14-15
12.The Second Coming of Christ - 1 Thess. 4:16-17
13.Tithes and Offerings - Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:8
"Prayer"
Jesus Christ said: "ASK AND IT WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU; SEEK, AND YOU WILL FIND; KNOCK, AND IT WILL BE OPENED TO YOU." - Matthew 7:7 NKJV
I believe that prayer is one of the most powerful things on Earth! "Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them." - Mark 11:24
This is because: "The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers." - 1 Peter 3:12
Now, these verses do not mean that everything we pray for we will get, however do mean that if it is God's will for us, our prayer requests will be answered the way we wish! After all
God knows what is best for us, and sometimes what we pray for would end up hurting us in the long run.
So trust in god's judgment, after all only He knows the future!
Therefore always: "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. and pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ. Pray that we may proclaim clearly, as I should." - Colossians 4:2-4
Also know: "We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. We continually remember before our God and remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our hope in our Lord Jesus Christ." - 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
I believe that prayer is one of the most powerful things on Earth! "Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them." - Mark 11:24
This is because: "The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers." - 1 Peter 3:12
Now, these verses do not mean that everything we pray for we will get, however do mean that if it is God's will for us, our prayer requests will be answered the way we wish! After all
God knows what is best for us, and sometimes what we pray for would end up hurting us in the long run.
So trust in god's judgment, after all only He knows the future!
Therefore always: "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. and pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ. Pray that we may proclaim clearly, as I should." - Colossians 4:2-4
Also know: "We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. We continually remember before our God and remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our hope in our Lord Jesus Christ." - 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
Who is your friend?
Are your friends bringing you down?
Your companions are like the buttons on an elevator. They will either take you up or they will take you down.
The Bible says, "He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm." - Proverbs 13:20 NIV
A scorpion, being a very poor swimmer, once asked a turtle to carry him on his back across a river. "Are you mad?" exclaimed the turtle. "You will sting me while I'm swimming and I'll drown."
The scorpion laughed as he replied, "My dear turtle, if I were to sting you, you would drown and I would go down with you. Now, what would be the point of that? I won't sting you. It would mean my own death!"
The turtle thought about the logic of his argument for few moments and then said, "You're right. Hop on!" The scorpion climbed aboard and halfway across the river, he gave the turtle a mighty sting.
As the turtle began to sink to the bottom of the river with the scorpion on its back, it moaned in dismay, "After your promise, you still stung me! Why did you do that? Now, we are both doomed."
The drowning scorpion sadly replied, "I couldn't help it. It is my nature to sting."
STUDY THE CHARACTER OF A PERSON BEFORE YOU MAKE THEM A FRIEND. THE STAGE ON WHICH THEIR CHARACTER PLAYS IS GOING TO BE YOUR life!
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The Celebration - 17th Anniversary
What an awesome God we have!
Saturday, 7:00 a.m. as delegates from Toronto 1 & 2 Churches getting ready to go to the promised JIL Praise Valley Canada Campsite, the 3 yellow busses were filled with the people of God in uniform: The Cari Group in Orange or Amber Color–symbolizes Christ as the Glory of God (Ezekiel 1:28; 2 Cor. 4:6; Rev. 21:23); The Tulabot Group in Yellow- describing the color of gold (Ps. 68:13); The Flancia Group in Green-a symbol of natural growth and life (Eze. 17:24; Isa. 15:6); The Uclaray Group in Comouflage- a soldier uniform; and the Ocampo Group in White-the color of purity, righteousness, heavenly and victory (Ps. 51:7; Matt. 17:2; Rev. 6:2). What a beautiful sight!
We arrived at Oak Lake campground just before the pouring of the heavy rain. A head count of 210 people gathered together inside the huge white Prayer Tent for the welcoming and orientation by Ptr.Imelda Cari, with all our bags, not a single word of complaint was heard. All were inspired as well with the warmth greetings from Ptr. Rose Gonzales.
“Grabe! Ang ganda ng lake!”, people said. And I looked around, I saw faces in awe, in excitement! Finally, they are stepping on the ground that God rewarded His children as a result of their prayers and obedience. Little children’s faces and eyes were well focused on the beautiful lake to the humongous trampoline, pedal boats and kayaks. In their minds, “when are we going to play in the water?”
Finally, before the lunch time, the rain stopped! Amazing how God really moves! He gathered His children in the Prayer Tent for prayers and orientation. God is really in control! Halleluiah!
The love, unity and cooperation were displayed during the setting up of tents. Like one big family working together. Having fun! Taking so much pictures!
No time was wasted! While some were having their fun games, 18 precious people of God were having their water baptism. Oh, to share, even the animals want to be baptized! A water “hog” came swimming in our front that almost got frightened everyone thinking it was a snake! We were laughing hard that we almost forgot that we were doing the “water baptism”.
The big night came. The campground was lighted with a huge bonfire. Cheering and presentations from every group was enjoyable! All were declared winners! Ptr. Bong Gonzales inspired us after with God’s Word. We had so much fun that we do not want to end up the night!
In the quietness of the evening, while inside our tents, we could hear almost everything: the wind blowing the leaves of the trees, even the unexplainable languages heard on different tunes from those who were fast asleep.
God loves His children! Sunday morning, some got up as early as 3:30 a.m. taking showers, preparing breakfast and for the final event of the anniversary celebration. In pajamas and blankets, the campground was filled up with natural beauties. Everything seemed very organized! I myself was amazed! More than 200 people, behaving in camping!
Around 9:00 a.m., children of God started to come out from their tents…in flowers! It looked like Hawaii is in Canada! The day was so gorgeous! Some people were seated and standing both inside and outside the Prayer Tent for the Sunday Service. Ptr. Nicanor “Bong’ Gonzales inspired us again, first with his personalized talk, the message on the “Your Kingdom Come” .
Before the final departure from the campsite, little children as well as their parents and friends requested if they could go for their final dip and swim for the day! And the gate to the lake was opened. No one else seems happier than the little ones. What a wonderful privilege and opportunity to be able to enjoy the goodness of the land because of God’s amazing love!
And by 3:30 p.m., everyone was packed and ready to go home!
We thank God for His marvelous works! We thank God for His mighty, awesome presence on that place! We thank God for all the partners in prayers, in finances and in kind. Truly, as we put our trust in Him, He will do greater things! Many good things happen always to His people as we put our confidence in Him! “But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him”- Jer. 17:7
It is a declaration that indeed, knowing with all our heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord our God gave us has failed. Every promise He has for the JIL people has been fulfilled. Not one has failed. (see Joshua 23:14)
The 17th Anniversary Celebration of the Jesus Is Lord Church, Ontario Chapter is a special one, because not only it is celebrated separately by church group in 6 weekends, it is celebrated also on the combination of a perfect (1) and excellent (7) numbers, and on the 7th month (July). Praise the Lord!
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Sis. B. Ocampo
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The JIL MVV
JIL Mission:
"to bring all peoples to the Kingdom of the Living God regardless of race, color, nationality, and religious affiliation through the saving, healing and delivering knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ."
JIL Vision:
"A Glorious Church evangelizing and discipling Filipinos, then all the peoples of the world through teaching and preaching the full Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ."
JIL Core Values:
1. Passionate love for God
2. Love & Compassion for others
3. Integrigty
4. Faithfulness
5. Excellence
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
JIL12 Vision:
"To win souls and make disciples."
JIL 12 Goal:
"To make every believer a leader."
JIL 12 Vision Values:
- Seeing the world through God's eyes
- Reaching the Lost
- Discipleship
- Leadership Development
- Multiplication
- Building Relationship with God and in Cell Groups
- A Vision to Succeed
JIL 12 System:
* The Ladder of Success (4 Pillars of the Vision)
- WIN
- CONSOLIDATE
- DISCIPLE
- SEND
"to bring all peoples to the Kingdom of the Living God regardless of race, color, nationality, and religious affiliation through the saving, healing and delivering knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ."
JIL Vision:
"A Glorious Church evangelizing and discipling Filipinos, then all the peoples of the world through teaching and preaching the full Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ."
JIL Core Values:
1. Passionate love for God
2. Love & Compassion for others
3. Integrigty
4. Faithfulness
5. Excellence
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
JIL12 Vision:
"To win souls and make disciples."
JIL 12 Goal:
"To make every believer a leader."
JIL 12 Vision Values:
- Seeing the world through God's eyes
- Reaching the Lost
- Discipleship
- Leadership Development
- Multiplication
- Building Relationship with God and in Cell Groups
- A Vision to Succeed
JIL 12 System:
* The Ladder of Success (4 Pillars of the Vision)
- WIN
- CONSOLIDATE
- DISCIPLE
- SEND
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