JIL Singapore, 17th Anniversary, 2007
9th of September, 2007, Sheraton Towers. Six months of preparation lead to this day of celebration. As God has again revealed Himself to the worshipping hearts of this congregation, the aura of reverent amazement to Jesus filled the air. A rainbow of eternal hope embellished the cloudless skies of souls in need of God’s mercy and grace.
The production team is all set; every little details have been put in its rightful place by the diligent ministry groups. The administrative team has done a great job of putting up a great program; the groups of intercessors have spent time marrying their knees to the ground. Prayers, tears, exhaustion, sleepless nights, joy, silence. Countless enough to write a whole chapter of what was involved in preparation for this day, but one thing could not be left out. One of highest importance, that amidst all of the corporate efforts to put up an organized event, there is One who sits on His throne saying “Here comes the apple of my eye!” As if He sets a time to gather His angels to witness a group of believers, maybe amounting to a thousand that day but before the heavenly architecture of God is only a speck of dust. Yet, in His throne, God is so much excited to see young people, old people, professionals, mothers, fathers and children gather and shouting Jesus’ fame. Worshipping God as He covers this earth with His glory. Telling the world that Jesus loves them.
“Here they are to worship me”, Jesus says to His angels. “Yes they will never know how much it will cost to see their sins in my cross, but they called upon me and here they are to say that I am their God” Jesus continues to speaks about His worshippers.
It is already 1 in the afternoon; the guests slowly took their seats. The program began with an introductory voice over, followed by the Philippine National Anthem led by Sis. Thessa Tepase. Not long after, the JIL Singapore worship leading team took the stage with a passionate hunger and thirst. “Praise the Lord!” Everyone is at their feet, the dancing generation turned their time of waiting into raising of hands, shouting out loud and thumping of feet. All for the glory of their Creator, all because they love the One who first loved them.
The usual routine of the program went through, Bro. Paul Palis and Sis Hazel Guiling did a great job as emcees. Sis Mae Ignacio, the wife of our guest speaker from Australia, Pastor Jerry Ignacio, exhorted tithes and offering to the congregation and afterwards, one of the highlights of the program is the launching of the KKB Singapore, after a short avp, they rendered a live band performance, All for Love and I Am Free. These young people not only looked good on stage with their colorful outfit, they poured out their hearts for this one great opportunity to worship God. The fruit of long months of rehearsals were not only evident on their songs but on the desire of their hearts that sang louder than their instruments and voices.
The guest speaker is the JIL Worldwide Ministry Director for Asia Region 3 and the Resident Pastor of JIL Australia. It was a short, yet very inspiring message. Anchored to the theme in Daniel 11:32b; But the people who know their God shall be strong and carry out great exploits, His message revolved around the truth of how much we know of God that would determine how we will see things, how it would affect our future and how much of Him would be revealed to us.
“You are created by the Creator therefore you are creative” What a magnificent statement. Since we are created in the image of God, there is that something in us that is part of what God is, the one thing that would make the difference is; How much do you know of your God? Would that be enough for you to be strong and carry out great exploits?
Pastor Norlyne Gagarin, the Resident Pastor of JIL Singapore was still in Algeria yesterday so a video of his greetings was projected on screen. And you could definitely feel how much this great servant of God loves his flock so much, his words speak completely how his heart has been always praying for these fruits. How God alone has been the center of His agenda that from the early years in Botanical Garden, His flocks grew to two Sunday services at the Royale Hotel.
Bishop Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva, Sis Dory J. Villanueva and Rep. Joel Villanueva sent their greetings which were read by the emcees.
Among the highlights of yesterday’s event was the pantomime presentation of the KKB, a song number by Bro. Jess Lampasa and Sis Thessa Tepase.
The event was followed by a dinner fellowship at the same venue with other special guests, Pastor Rey Navarro and wife, Bro Ricky Sanchez who rendered two inspiration songs.
It was a great day indeed. It was not about how the people grew tired, all wanting to go home and call it a day. It was a picture of excited believers, ready for the next big thing for God. Bro Arnold Francisco, threw a few words to me before I went home, “This is a long year for us, more events to come”
Praise God for the great opportunity to sing to Him, to give to Him, to live out loud for Him. A life resolved to God would have great faith to leave the results to Him. Yesterday’s event resulted to one clear thing that was etched in everyone’s heart...
The greater praise of His greater glory!
See you on the 18th year celebration.
9th of September, 2007, Sheraton Towers. Six months of preparation lead to this day of celebration. As God has again revealed Himself to the worshipping hearts of this congregation, the aura of reverent amazement to Jesus filled the air. A rainbow of eternal hope embellished the cloudless skies of souls in need of God’s mercy and grace.
The production team is all set; every little details have been put in its rightful place by the diligent ministry groups. The administrative team has done a great job of putting up a great program; the groups of intercessors have spent time marrying their knees to the ground. Prayers, tears, exhaustion, sleepless nights, joy, silence. Countless enough to write a whole chapter of what was involved in preparation for this day, but one thing could not be left out. One of highest importance, that amidst all of the corporate efforts to put up an organized event, there is One who sits on His throne saying “Here comes the apple of my eye!” As if He sets a time to gather His angels to witness a group of believers, maybe amounting to a thousand that day but before the heavenly architecture of God is only a speck of dust. Yet, in His throne, God is so much excited to see young people, old people, professionals, mothers, fathers and children gather and shouting Jesus’ fame. Worshipping God as He covers this earth with His glory. Telling the world that Jesus loves them.
“Here they are to worship me”, Jesus says to His angels. “Yes they will never know how much it will cost to see their sins in my cross, but they called upon me and here they are to say that I am their God” Jesus continues to speaks about His worshippers.
It is already 1 in the afternoon; the guests slowly took their seats. The program began with an introductory voice over, followed by the Philippine National Anthem led by Sis. Thessa Tepase. Not long after, the JIL Singapore worship leading team took the stage with a passionate hunger and thirst. “Praise the Lord!” Everyone is at their feet, the dancing generation turned their time of waiting into raising of hands, shouting out loud and thumping of feet. All for the glory of their Creator, all because they love the One who first loved them.
The usual routine of the program went through, Bro. Paul Palis and Sis Hazel Guiling did a great job as emcees. Sis Mae Ignacio, the wife of our guest speaker from Australia, Pastor Jerry Ignacio, exhorted tithes and offering to the congregation and afterwards, one of the highlights of the program is the launching of the KKB Singapore, after a short avp, they rendered a live band performance, All for Love and I Am Free. These young people not only looked good on stage with their colorful outfit, they poured out their hearts for this one great opportunity to worship God. The fruit of long months of rehearsals were not only evident on their songs but on the desire of their hearts that sang louder than their instruments and voices.
The guest speaker is the JIL Worldwide Ministry Director for Asia Region 3 and the Resident Pastor of JIL Australia. It was a short, yet very inspiring message. Anchored to the theme in Daniel 11:32b; But the people who know their God shall be strong and carry out great exploits, His message revolved around the truth of how much we know of God that would determine how we will see things, how it would affect our future and how much of Him would be revealed to us.
“You are created by the Creator therefore you are creative” What a magnificent statement. Since we are created in the image of God, there is that something in us that is part of what God is, the one thing that would make the difference is; How much do you know of your God? Would that be enough for you to be strong and carry out great exploits?
Pastor Norlyne Gagarin, the Resident Pastor of JIL Singapore was still in Algeria yesterday so a video of his greetings was projected on screen. And you could definitely feel how much this great servant of God loves his flock so much, his words speak completely how his heart has been always praying for these fruits. How God alone has been the center of His agenda that from the early years in Botanical Garden, His flocks grew to two Sunday services at the Royale Hotel.
Bishop Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva, Sis Dory J. Villanueva and Rep. Joel Villanueva sent their greetings which were read by the emcees.
Among the highlights of yesterday’s event was the pantomime presentation of the KKB, a song number by Bro. Jess Lampasa and Sis Thessa Tepase.
The event was followed by a dinner fellowship at the same venue with other special guests, Pastor Rey Navarro and wife, Bro Ricky Sanchez who rendered two inspiration songs.
It was a great day indeed. It was not about how the people grew tired, all wanting to go home and call it a day. It was a picture of excited believers, ready for the next big thing for God. Bro Arnold Francisco, threw a few words to me before I went home, “This is a long year for us, more events to come”
Praise God for the great opportunity to sing to Him, to give to Him, to live out loud for Him. A life resolved to God would have great faith to leave the results to Him. Yesterday’s event resulted to one clear thing that was etched in everyone’s heart...
The greater praise of His greater glory!
See you on the 18th year celebration.
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