AUGUST 2023 ANXIOUS for NOTHING SERIES at HLM

ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING

His Life Ministries August 2023 series

Main Verse: 
Philippians 4:4-7 NKJV
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 

Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Series Overview 
When one considers the future, one may experience a range of emotions, including excitement and anxiety. When you think about what the next day will bring, you can't help but feel excited about finally achieving your goal. On the other hand, being worried about the future is not the only possible feeling you may have; yet, it is the feeling most people have whenever they consider the future. 

Because of the unpredictability of the world, their answer is logical and makes perfect sense. 

No one has seen the end, and nothing stays the same for long.

In light of these many factors, the unpredictability of the future is the primary factor contributing to feelings of anxiety. Living in the here and now while keeping one's eye on the future may encourage a person to consider various concerns regarding the future, including whether or if reconciliation is still possible. I've got a lot of dreams and aspirations for myself, but I'm not sure if I'll ever get there. 

Is there even a remote possibility that my family may one day be reunited? 

I can't help but wonder if God still has my wedding in mind for the future.

 
Anxiety affects everyone differently. 

Remembering that some people face problems that others can't see is crucial. 

If you don't realize you're anxious, it's hard to make decisions and focus. 

It's hard to decide if you don't know you're eager. 

While it is of the utmost significance to recognize that future events are not beyond our control, it is also helpful to understand how worry affects our day-to-day lives. Giving it control of our lives will eventually deprive us of the joy we were accustomed to having. It will cause our expectations to be called into question. And by submitting to their authority, we invite sadness and depression into our lives.

And this brings us to the crux of our August series, "Anxious for Nothing." 

It seeks to determine the source of worry and, more importantly, to provide us with a biblical understanding of the topic. The series will not in any way downplay a person's physical makeup's role in their anxiety. However, its primary objective is to equip every person who hears it and believes in Jesus Christ with the ability to confront and overcome worry by employing the Word of God as their primary and most effective weapon. And in this way, one will understand what it is to live confidently in a chaotic world.

Commentary on Philippians 4:4-7 

(from workingpreacher.org)

The passage before us (Philippians 4:4-7) comes in the context of an awareness that some of those who have not only begun well but have journeyed well and struggled for the gospel now appear to be having second thoughts. Perhaps they are counting the cost of following Jesus, hesitating, and even contemplating turning back.
Perspective, purpose, and pressing on
Earlier, Paul has reflected on his own experience and has shared vital factors in what it means to "stand firm" (Philippians 4:1). Paul has had to change his perspective on life, now acknowledging that he considers all things as loss compared to the great value of knowing Christ (3:8). 

Paul's central purpose is now that he should know Christ and ultimately to attain to the resurrection from the dead (3:10-11). And third, Paul emphasizes the need to 'press on' (3:12, 14) 'for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.'

"Stand firm"
Now, Paul directly addresses the believing community in Philippi and encourages them to "stand firm in the Lord in this way" (Philippians 4:1). In particular, he addresses two women, Euodia and Syntyche. These two women have "struggled … in the work of the gospel" (4:3) alongside Paul, but now Paul has had to encourage them to "be of the same mind" (4:2), that is, to commit themselves again to follow his example" — found in chapter three — to "stand firm." Many commentators assume that Euodia and Syntyche have disagreed with one another and that this is the fundamental issue Paul is addressing. But the context suggests that it is far more likely that they have stepped back from the challenge of discipleship, and no longer hold to the principles found in Paul's example of perspective, purpose, and pressing on.
So, for those struggling in discipleship; for those who are reconsidering their commitment to walk the way of Christ, and those who no longer want to take up their cross daily and to love regardless of the cost, what does our passage have to say?

First, hold on to the joy to be found in God (Philippians 4:4). 

Paul specifically encourages all ....

PRAYER GUIDE HERE

August 2023

Prayer Points

1

PRAY that our PREACHING and TEACHING series for August will bring healing and deliverance in Christ for those who are suffering with ANXIETY.

2

PRAY for a Special Ministry that will arise at HLM, a ministry that will help those who are struggling with 

Mental Health Issues.

3

PRAY that during our SWE and Life Group Meetings, ANXIETY disorders will be addressed and wellness in Christ Jesus will be made manifest.

4

PRAY that FAMILIES will be a help and a blessing to other FAMILIES undergoing hardships in life.

5

PRAY for stories and TESTIMONIES of  breaking free from anxiety with the supernatural help of God be shared 

and documented.

6

PRAY for our Nation the Philippines and her Elected Officials who are BELIEVERS to be bowing down to Biblical righteousness without fear or anxiety.

7

PRAY for the On-Going BUILDING PROGRAM we have at the Julius Hall.

8

PRAY for REVIVAL and for HARVEST EVANGELISM and INTENTIONAL DISCIPLEMAKING to take place

in all our NETWORKS.

TRY TO BREAK the 200 Barrier _ YOU CAN DO IT _ IF

 

8 Reasons Most Churches Never

Break the 200 Attendance Mark

- why churches don't grow -

BY Carey Nieuwhof

Please understand, there’s nothing wrong with being a small church.

I just know that almost every small church leader I speak to wants his or her church to grow.

I get that. That’s the mission of the church. Every single day, I want our church to become more effective in reaching one more person with the hope that’s in Christ.

So why is it that most churches never break the 200 attendance mark?

It’s not:  NO Desire.

Most leaders I know want their church to reach more people.

NOT A lack of prayer. Many small church leaders are incredibly faithful in prayer.

NOT Love. Some of the people in smaller churches love people as authentically as anyone I know.  NOT Facility. Growth can start in the most unlikely places.

Let’s just assume you have a solid mission, theology and heart to reach people. 

You know why most churches still don’t push past the 200 mark in attendance?

You ready?  >>>> They organize, behave, lead and manage like a small organization.

Think about it.

There’s a world of difference between how you organize a corner store and how you organize a larger supermarket.  In a corner store, Mom and Pop run everything, Want to talk to the CEO? She’s stocking shelves. Want to see the Director of Marketing? He’s at the cash register.  Mom and Pop do everything, and they organize their business to stay small.

Which is fine if you’re Mom and Pop and don’t want to grow.

But you can’t run a supermarket that way.

You organize differently. You govern differently.

There’s a produce manager, and people who only stock shelves.

There’s a floor manager, shift manager, general manager and so much more.

So what’s the translation to church world?

Here are 8 reasons churches who want to grow end up staying small:

1. The pastor is the Primary Caregiver.

Honestly, if you just push past this one issue, you will have made a ton of progress.

When the pastor has to visit every sick person, do every wedding, funeral and make regular house calls, he or she becomes incapable of doing other things. That model just doesn’t scale. If you’re good at it, you’ll grow the church to 200 people and then disappoint people when you can’t get to every event any more. Or you’ll just burn out. It creates false expectations and so many people get hurt in the process.  The answer, by the way, is to teach people to care for each other in groups.

2. The leaders Lacks a Strategy.

Many churches today are clear on mission and vision. What most lack is a widely shared and agreed-upon strategy. You vision and mission answers the why and what of your organization. Your strategy answers how. And how is critical. Spend time working through your strategy. Be clear on how you will accomplish your mission and don’t rest until the mission, vision and strategy reside in every single volunteer and leader.

3. True leaders Aren’t leading.

In every church, there are people who hold the position of leadership and then there are people who are truly leaders (who may not hold any position in your church). Release people who hold titles but aren’t advancing the mission and hand the job over to real leaders. Look for people who have a track record of handling responsibility in other areas of life and give them the job of leading the church into the future with you.

If you actually have leaders leading, it will make a huge difference.

4. Volunteers are Unempowered.

Sure, small churches may not have the budget to hire other staff, but you have people. Once you have identified true leaders, and once you’re clear on your mission vision and strategy, you need to release people to accomplish it. Try to do it all yourself and you will burn out, leave or simply be ineffective.

Empower volunteers around an aligned strategy and you will likely begin to see progress.

5. The Governance team Micromanages.

If you need permission every time you need to buy paper towels or repaint an office, you have a governance issue. Most boards who micromanage do so because that’s where most people simply default. You need a board who guards the mission and vision and empowers the team to accomplish it and then gets out of the way.

This post on governance from Jeff Brodie is gold.

6. Too Many Meetings.

I led a church with a grand total of 50 people in attendance. We had 16 elders. Overall, the church was in evening meetings 2-3 times a week. Why on earth would a church that small need to meet that often? I eventually repurposed most of those meetings to become meetings about vision and reorganization. We also cut the number of elders down. Now, although we have a much bigger church, I’m only out one or two nights a week (and then mostly for small group). If you’re going to meet, meet on purpose for the future.  Free up your time so you and your team can accomplish something significant.

7. Too many Events and programs that lead Nowhere.

Activity does not equal accomplishment. Just because you’re busy doesn’t mean you’re being effective. If you check into most small churches (remember, I was there…I’m not judging, just being honest), there are a lot of programs that accomplish little and lead nowhere. Stop them. Yes people will be mad. Even have the courage to cut some good programs.

Good is the enemy of great. Then go out and do a few great things.

8. The pastor suffers from a desire to Please Everybody.

Many pastors I know are people-pleasers by nature. Go see a counselor. Get on your knees.

Do whatever you need to do to get over the fear of disappointing people. Courageous leadership is like courageous parenting. Don’t do what your kids want you to do; do what you believe is best for them in the end. Eventually, many of them will thank you. And the rest? Honestly, they’ll probably go to another church that isn’t reaching many people either.

I realize the diagnosis can sound a little harsh, but we have a pretty deep problem on our hands.

And radical problems demand radical solutions.

What have you seen that helps churches push past attendance barriers?

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THERES ANOTHER SET OF IDEAS FOR BREAKING THE 400 to 800 BARRIER :-)

MISSIONS SUNDAY every 5th SUNDAY _ AND ALWAYS

 

TODAY is MISSIONS SUNDAY at HIS LIFE MINISTRIES

TODAY

today

TODAY

TODAY

not during just on "that" 5th SUNDAY .... but EVERYDAY!

His Life Ministries is MISSIONAL and must be THAT.

We carry JESUS presence wherever we are ....

Today (that FORMAL 5th SUNDAY) we are given an opportunity to be involved in reaching and touching the world with the gospel of Jesus thru our Missionaries and Evangelists.
YOU CAN BE ONE TOO!

Give with a Vision of Missions.
Give with a Vision for continuous Missions.
Give with a Vision to Fill the Earth with the Glory of Christ.

Give because we LIVE TO GIVE, that's our MISSION:  Give our HEARTS, our LIVES, our TIME, our ALL in all to JESUS for His sake and the GOSPEL.

We will now receive offerings to reach the world ... to reach campus students ... to reach the lost ... that they may know the only One who can set them free ...

Lets PAUSE to see a GLOBAL VISION taking place wherever we are.
Lets now PRAY to prepare for a move like never before ....

PRAY ...

Lets now joyfully GIVE ... (standard instructions) ...as we hear 

this SPECIAL NUMBER (of song) ....

CLICK ABOVE TO HEAR THE SONG ...


OUR HEART

Our heart our desire
Is to see the nations worship
Our cry our prayer
Is to sing Your praise
To the ends of the earth
That with one mighty voice
Ev'ry tribe and tonnegue rejoices
Our heart our desire
Is to see the nations worship You

Heavenly Father
Your mercy showers
Down upon all people
Ev’ry race upon this earth
May Your Spirit pierce the darkness
Break the chains of death upon us
Let us rise in honest worship
To declare Your matchless worth

There is no power
That for one hour
Can withstand the greatness
Of Your Word on tonnegues of faith
So we're bold in intercession
Claiming all of Your possessions
Praying now that every heart will bow
Before You Lord in praise

George T. Searcy | John Chisum

MISSIONS SUNDAY POSTERS in the PAST

OLD NEWSLETTERS EXCERPTS 

on A MISSIONS SUNDAY

FORM FROM THE PAST

THOUGHTS on the FATHER HEART of GOD

Invited to share on this idea:  FATHER HEART of GOD at ACM was a delight and a joy!

This took place last MONDAY, July 24, 2023, at 6 pm attended by around 40 different youths from different churches!  It was an honor to be among these renewed people, ready to bring the FATHER'S HEART to their peers!

HERES some of the thoughts shared during the SESSION.  

Praise the LORD as well for Bro Greg Magracia and Bro Kervin Gaw who were resource speakers with me during this event. They shared very insightful and experiences regarding this TOPIC.
HALLELUYAH!

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What Does the Father Heart of God Mean?
 NOTES / OUTLINE BORROWED FROM ANNA HARRIS

• Jesus was the nice one and God as being distant and angry. 
• We usually talk to Jesus, but not to God the Father. 
• The God we have been introduced to was seen to be cold, distant, harsh, OT stories of judgements therefore judgemental. 
• The message that God was upset with humans and Jesus protected us from his anger was also an idea that we caught up along the way (wrong way)

• WE HAVE TO THEN BE LEARNING TO SEE God as a kind and loving father AS WE WALK with JESUS and the HOLY SPIRIT who will make all things clear.  
• The HOLY SPIRIT will lead us to call HIM "abba father"

• WHAT DOES THE Father Heart of God really mean?
• Why Do Some Think God the Father is Mean?
• Many people see Him as a distant God who is in the sky, with a white beard, and looks down on us in judgment. Where did this image come from?
• TERTULLIAN, an early Christian writer known as the “Father of Latin Theology,” he was a brilliant attorney and writer, and he was the first writer to use the Latin word for Trinity in his writings
• Tertullian saw God the Father as a judge and Jesus as our defense attorney. He originated the idea that Jesus saved us from God’s wrath. His ideas have been passed down through centuries of church history, which is why so many people still see God the Father as a harsh judge today.
• If you think about the atmosphere of a courtroom, the judge often seems authoritative, stern and unapproachable. It’s hard to relate to a scary judge, but it’s easy to relate to Jesus, who was both human and God and was known to be loving and kind. Plus, Jesus paid the ultimate sacrifice for us, so it’s easy to understand why He is worthy of our love and affection.

• GOD the Father then is seen as a God who is harsh, cold and stern.
• It’s hard to feel close to Him, or want to have a relationship with him. 
• This is the opposite of how our relationships with him are supposed to feel. 

• NOW Let’s take a look at what His true character as a Father is like.
• What is the Father Heart of God?
• God the Father’s true nature is as a loving Father who wants good things for us. 
• For years, the church has taught that Jesus is the one who saves us, which is true. However, when you only have a relationship with Jesus and not the Father or the Holy Spirit, you miss out on the fullness of God.
• John 14:6 says: ​”Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.’”
• If Jesus is the WAY, then there must be a destination. His ultimate goal was to tear the veil between us and the Father and lead us into God the Father’s loving embrace. That is what the Father heart of God is all about. 
• In the next verse, Jesus says: “If you really knew me, you would know My Father. From now on you do know Him.” John 14:7
• Jesus was sent to be a reflection of the Father and lead the disciples to Yahweh. He also modeled what it is like to have an intimate relationship with God as a Father; Jesus even called him Papa. 

• How to Know God as a Father?
• If you’ve grown up thinking of God the Father as distant and angry, it’s hard to immediately think of Him as a loving and gentle Father instead. It takes time and revelation to understand the depths of His love for you as a Father, but it is available to everyone.
• We can understand more about this revelation from Jesus’s words in the book of Matthew: “All things have been handed over to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.” Matthew 11:27

• God the Father must be revealed to our hearts. It is not enough to read that He is a loving Father and understand. We must allow His love into our hearts to begin to understand the depths of it. 

• Why is it Difficult to Experience This Revelation?
• Another major roadblock to experiencing God’s fatherly love is that not all of us have good relationships with our earthly fathers. It is common for us to project our views about our earthly fathers onto God our Heavenly Father. So, if you saw your earthly father as angry, distant, disinterested, abusive, etc. then it’s likely that you will see God the same way. Sadly, many people grow up fatherless, so it’s not uncommon for many to think that God is uninvolved in their lives completely. 
• The revelation of the Father’s love may feel difficult if you aren’t familiar with it, because how can we grasp something we’ve never experienced? The good news is that we can experience God’s love in a real, tangible way. Experiencing that love heals the wounds of growing up fatherless or with a father you weren’t close to. God the Father wants to have a relationship with you and be an active part of your life.
• In John 14:18, He says that He will not abandon us as orphans. In 2 Corinthians 6:18, He says, “And I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

• Receiving the Father’s love
• God’s fatherly love is always available to you. I encourage you to pray and ask God to reveal Himself to you as a Father. Ask Him how He sees you as his precious daughter or son. 

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JOURNAL after a time you walk alone .... asking God the HOLY SPIRIT to reveal more and more to you the HEART of FATHER GOD .... 

Write ..... (THIS IS YOUR ASSIGNMENT)

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Isn't it great to know that FATHER GOD FROM HEAVEN is volunteering and declaring that HE IS THE FATHER TO THE FATHERLESS?  Will you now receive HIM to be such.  WILL you let HIM FATHER YOU?

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SUPPLEMENT STORY: Father to the FATHERLESS

Connecting, Communicating for Conversions THOUGHTS

1

The FOUR GOSPEL Truths.

CLICK HERE FOR THE MILLION MANDATE

2

The ENGEL SCALE.

This SCALE was developed by James F. Engel, as a way of representing the journey  

from NO knowledge of God, through to SPIRITUAL MATURITY as a Christian believer.

The model is used by some Christians to emphasize the process of conversion and the various 

decision-making steps that a person goes through in becoming a Christian.

ANOTHER LOOK ....

KNOWING THAT THERE IS SUCH AS "scale" of progression, HOW will we prepare as we enter NON Christian Families, Districts around the world in Missions?

3

The WBTS Process at HIS LIFE MINISTRIES.

in and thru the NETWORKS* WBTS

a constant ONCE a YEAR or more NON SUNDAY Campaign for this:

WIN 

- promote the basic sharing of the GOSPEL and ENGAGING the world around them through various Evangelistic Tools such as ALPHA and related COURSES for all, the Four Gospel Truths and etc.

BOND 

- to regularly LAND people in Standardized Small Groups (Life Groups) -- these are groups not just meeting BUT making disciples through the Vision of 12 in partnership with our LGL+ Courses.

TRAIN 

- call everyone to know the price to pay for "pastoral leadership", to be Life Group Leaders (while others become INTERCESSORS, ASSISTANTS, MINISTRY LEADERS and etc through other training Modules)

SEND 

- deliberately sending people to be MINISTRY Leaders and MISSIONSIONERS or MISSIONARIES to different Campuses, Companies, Communities, Cities and Countries.

LIVING by FAITH _ Support of PASTORS

WE ARE SO THANKFUL!

WE ARE SO BLESSED!

Our Pastors and Families are BLESSED!!!

Do you KNOW HOW our PASTORS and Workers are SUPPORTED at HLM?
It's by FAITH and EXCELLENCE in Productivity!!!

1
Allowances
THATS THE MONTHLY FROM THEIR CONGREGATIONS

2

Partners
THATS FROM VISION PARTNERS both STATIC and REGULAR

3

KBL

KASAL WEDDING

BLESSINGS of Children Homes Properties

LUBONG or "LAMAY" grief ministries

4

EXTRAS
    LOVE GIFTS

    The JOSEPH FUND General ASSISTANCE to WORKERS
    SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
    SPOUSE'S INCOME

    OTHER SOURCES

5

PROPERTIES | INHERITANCES to their account and etc BEFORE coming into FULL TIME MINISTRY

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WE at HLM are also covered with Government Compliance Benefits and ETC

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MORE NOTES....

1

Allowances 
SINCE from the CONGREGATIONS they serve, the Pastor MUST GROW their CONGREGATIONS WELL.  Their ALLOWANCES are also based on HOW THEY HAVE INVESTED in YEARS, STUDIES, and EXPERIENCE, and etc. 

2

Partners
SINCE from Friends and Partners, is dependent on their RELATIONSHIPS and Connections. 

They may even receive MORE HERE from their ALLOWANCES. 

3

KBL

KASAL WEDDING

BLESSINGS of Children Homes Properties

LUBONG grief ministries

and SINCE
these are on requests (EVENTS), they must be ready to SERVE WELL!!

4

EXTRAS
SINCE in the form of:

a. LOVE GIFTS

b. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

c. SPOUSE's INCOME

d. OTHER SOURCES

THIS ONE IS BY FAITH and their LEVELING UP IN LIFE'S JOURNEY.

5

INTO "their ACCOUNT" before coming to Full Time Ministry.

HalleluYah 💯

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Are VISION PARTNERS SUPPORT declared via ADMIN?
THE ANSWER is yes!!!
But KBL and EXTRAS are usually NOT.

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WHAT ABOUT MISSIONS SUPPORT?

It seems that it is not found above the LISTING.

ANSWER:  MISSIONS SUPPORT are for MISSIONARIES and NOT PASTORS.  

There comes a time that a MISSIONARY becomes a "PASTOR" as he or she is supported by 

the LOCAL GROUP he or she has formed.  This develops over TIME (probably 2 to 3 years to 4).

The support of the MISSIONARIES:  100 percent .... then diminishing 75%, 50%, 25% .... 0%.

THE SUPPORT SYSTEM ABOVE then comes into FULL OPERATION ....

Doing a New Thing knowing that Nothing is New Under The Sun

Church Health.
True Growth.
Aggressive Harvest.
AND
More Inconveniences for 

The Cause of Christ!

a photo from across Fort Santiago, INTRAMUROS.
Taken 2022 by JR and Trixie with Trina 

How To Break the 

200 Barrier in these MegaCities work of HLM?

*MegaCities Manila Cebu Iloilo Cagayan de Oro

A

Add New Schedules 

(CCCCC -- all kinds of churches).

AND

Launch Evangelistic Small Group Gatherings (LGs, ALPHA, FAMILY Courses).

B

Send more Laborers AND Teams into these HARVEST Fields with a GOAL to Relationally engage and bless People.

C

Raise more Resources 

(Funds and Materials) to Equip and Train People that we have who are Hungry for People Ministry.

D

Help out to Acquire or Lease a FACILITY that's stable for USE (a center, a guest house and center, venues that are near populated areas, land property).

E

TRANSFER a productive excellent PASTOR and FAMILY with a TEAM to these places VIA migration.

F

PRAY for Revival.

G

DREAM once more and this time BIGGER!

HIS LIFE MINDANAO - our dreams and more

This is a COMPILATION of ideas and thoughts 
for HIS LIFE MINDANAO!

THEY will turn 18 years old 

this OCTOBER 2023!

• ACQUIRED lately a great Center for gatherings and trainings!
• MINISTERS actively in Campuses around CAGAYAN de ORO Universities and Campuses.
• COMPLETED the NETWORKS of His Life Ministries for DISCIPLESHIP and LEADERSHIP Production. 

This is amazing!

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YEAR 2014 at BOTOYS

Cagayan HIS LIFE is pastored by TEAM RAYMOND and ELLEN JAMORA. 

This is covered by BISHOP Glenn as a Coach, Consultant and Collaborator of ideas in the VISION.

THE TEAM is composed of:

• Raymond Jamora
• Jiv Lapiz
• Jeremiah Pacudan
• Rey Labial
• Daniel Cuyno\
• Gab Balili
• Christian Pajo
• Daniel Cuyno

• Ellen Jamora
• Paula Lapiz
• Rianne Balbon
• Johannie Taypin
• Mona Cuyno
• Mia Edrolin
• Raven Ranises
• Jenny Cabanducos
• Aileen Adem
• Laura Nob
• Claire Furog
• Marian Tan
• Esther Labial
• Crystal Aranas