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Showing posts with label Doulos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Doulos. Show all posts

3/3/09

Post E Grads and Net Fest Gathering (1-3-2009)



Okay, last Sunday was a really busy day for me. I went to church with my little sister to attend the first service, after that, I drove her home and went to church again for the "Post Encounter Graduation" I lost count of the number of graduates, but I was happy to know that some of my friends are still on race. I can't believe I can now enroll for the School of Leaders! Anyway here are some of the pictures of the event.

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A fellow brother sharing his life with us. What a victory!

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Kuya Darwin praying for my brother Ace.

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Spectators attended the informal but special event too!

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12-3 pm Batch

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3-4.3pm Batch

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Kuya Jay with his newly grad disciple.


Then the NET FEST!!!!

So what's with net fest? Well, net stands for network. I am under Pastor Jhun's network of soon-to-be-leader but an active, passionate history maker and a MADOCSONS (The Seed of the Nation who Nurse the World!)

Well, Net Fest is like a get-together of all my brothers and cousins from different campuses. It was a nice event because I met a lot of new people who are under the same network. "I never knew some of the people I now were under the same net", I appreciated the gathering for this because I am now more specific in my prayers that we would meet 2000 cells in 2010.

Pasto Jhun shared a wonderful message for the men that day. It's about pleasing God which started by asking ourselves on how to please the Lord. The key verse was Hebrews 11:1-6. Specifically on the last verse which states,
"...And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."
Pastor Jhun taught us that in pleasing the Lord. One must know;

1. That God exists...
  • In believing that He exists, I must know that I am no accident, I am someone capable of doing good so I am commanded to bring the best in me because I believe in Him. I must excel on my devotions because I believe He exists and I love to earnestly seek Him.
2. In believing that He exists, one must have a conviction.
  • James 2:19 tells us that even Demons believe in one God and they even shudder. But we are different, though we must fear the Lord, we must also have a conviction in His path and words. This is something Demons cannot do.
3. In believing that He exists, one must refrain from his self.
  • We all know that sin blurs out faith in the Lord. Sin makes us feel guilty, and little by little it consumes our faith and we gain space to doubt. We also know that being a Christian no longer lives in the old self but in the new being which is crucified in Christ. I learned a lot through this, most especially the fact that I must bear hardwork because I have faith. (Sipag dahil sa pananamanpalataya) It saddens me to say that even though the Philippines is labeled as a Christian nation, I doubt it if God will see it that way. This is one of my reasons why one Christian should bear out his faith... Many of them think they are, but their words doesn't coincide with their actions. So I encourage you my brethren, please act out as if it was your last.
Lemme' give you a hug!

So anyways, here are some of the pictures of the gathering.


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Our beloved and cool youth pastor - Jhun Montano

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Fellowship mode na

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He's busy taking down notes of his new friends.

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Ice is pointing out his newly met friends.

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Kuya Aton is doing the same too!

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Kuya Mon being introduced by Pastor Jhun

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5 out of 12: The others are out to buy foods

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The UE tribe

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A real man prays!

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A great man isn't measured by his physical capacity but in the purity and the shout of his heart. -3739
PS Here are my ten new friends.
  1. Dale
  2. Jon
  3. Kaylord
  4. Philip
  5. Ojon
  6. Mikko
  7. Michael

argh!!! I can only remember seven.

Anyway...
Greetings from 3739!
Salutations de
3739!
인사말에서
3739!

*Some of the photos were taken by Rusty and Kuya Aton.

2/23/09

Attn: To All Bookworms!

Hahaha! I'm no bookworm but then I'm quite a reader if the author got me attached with his writings. So what's this calling-the-attention of those who love to read? Well, I am happy to announce that Doulos will be back for Manila. The boat will dock at Pier 13, behind Manila Hotel from March 6-30, 2009 after that, she will journey towards Kaohsiong, Taiwan. Remember, Doulos will retire next year so this will probably be the last time you'll get to board the 'World's Oldest Ocean-Going Ship still sailing'.

Did you know that I've been waiting for this since January? Oh what pain! The fam has decided to drive to Batangas thinking she was there. Only to find out she was docked at Bacolod City. Now the wait is almost over. The last time I went to visit her was when I travelled to Batangas. I bought a lot of cheap books, 3 for 100 CD's, and 5 for 100 Cassette tapes (which I haven't opened yet ) But the best part of the Doulos is the experience, I bought so many books of different subjects and I wasn't able to finish reading them all. Haha...



Anyway...
FACTS YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE SHIP I TRULY LOVE!

  1. She was built in 1914, only 2 years after Titanic.
  2. She is called the Doulos which is in Greek as 'Servant'
  3. She's been in service as a cruiser ship, cargo ship,and a floating book store.
  4. She was previously been known as the SS Medina, the SS Roma, and the MV Franca C.
  5. She currently holds the biggest floating library in the world. Normally there is somewhere around 3000 to 5000 books on the shelf and half a million in the hold.
  6. She will retire this coming 2010 and will be replaced by the much anticipated Logos Hope.
  7. She is owned by the German charity Gute Bücher für Alle (Good Books for All).
  8. She is carrying 330 volunteers from 50 countries.
  9. In the past 30 years, she has sailed to more than 100 countries, welcoming 21 million visitors onboard.

Plus, did you know that there were many miracles happened at the ship during her service? When you get the chance to visit the ship, try to look for the book entitled 'Doulos'.

Here's a short clip about the Doulos.


BOOKSHOP OPENING HOURS
Tue - Sat: 10 am - 10 pm
Sun - Mon: 2 pm - 10 pm
For more details: Please call 0908.621.53.62
Entrance fee: P10.00

TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD WITH DOULOS (OPEN DAY)
Saturday, March 7, 2-5 pm
Sunday, March 15, 2-5 pm
Entrance fee: Free

INTERNATIONAL CAFE - Enjoy a relaxed evening of music, drama, and dance in a cafe setting. Meet the crew from this United Nations!
Sunday, March 8, 7-9 pm
Entrance fee: P50.00


Mga ka-cell: I got some discount tickets and a free boarding pass courtesy of wildSONS.