The ALIVE Participative CHURCH for ALL

In an HLM CATCH UP CHURCH worship gathering, each person may contribute something to edify the group, such as 

-- a song, 

-- a teaching, 

-- a revelation, or 

-- an interpretation of a message in tongues, as described in 

1 Corinthians 14:26. 

This verse emphasizes the PARTICIPATORY nature of worship (contra CONCERT PROGRAM LECTURE type CHURCHES), where everyone has a Role in Building UP the CHURCH BODY! 

The concept of 

"each one has a song or testimony verse" is rooted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, which states: "When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation". 

This verse highlights that 

EVERY MEMBER of the congregation is ENCOURAGED to PARTICIPATE in WORSHIP, not just by listening, 

but also by actively CONTRIBUTING SOMETHING of VALUE. 

== This is an HLM Core Value ==

Thus we are a Life Group Church!!

IMPORTANT:

It takes a WISE 

and SENSITIVE 

Local On Site Lead Servant Leader to execute this.

HalleluYah 💯 

Some Call this the

"Body Life Church"

I tag it as HLM "Catch Up Church" 

where Relationships in a Group Community is HIGH and yet can simply be DONE anytime, anywhere, by anyone :-)

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Related ....

Church ALIVE is when 

ALL are honored and granted an opportunity to use their GIFTS and PARTICIPATION ...

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ON CEBU

June 22 2025*

Hello There!!

We are Creating The Small Group/s 

Connect SET UP!!

LAUNCHING The "Catch Up Church" FORMATTE in HLM METRO CEBU tomorrow ....

HalleluYah 💯 

--

JR&RC&TEAM

-- 

I praise the LORD for 

Bro Ranty S. Camponion and TEAM of Life Group Leaders CEBU activated tomorrow :-)

THE Catch Up Church 

-- we LISTEN TOGETHER

-- we PRAY for One Another 

-- we THANK the LORD TOGETHER for the MEAL set Before us

-- we GROW TOGETHER

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His Life Ministries 

METRO CEBU's Venue 

for Celebrating JESUS on a Sunday ....

proclaiming the FORGIVENESS of sins and Living a Life in the FREEDOM of the Spirit for the Glory of Father God ....

Sundays 4pm --- join us!!!

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#Prayer

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#ReachingCAMPUSES

#DisciplingFamilies

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Connected & Aligned KEYS TO LEADERSHIP SAFETY

BORROWED FROM MICHAEL FRAM

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Being Connected & Aligned is A Source Of Safety & A Blessing!

For the life of me I can’t fathom how some “Leaders” act like Lone Rangers still in our day of 2025!  (Just running around not connected, accountable, or in relationship with anyone) 

This behavior is just so dangerous!

Sadly we have seen so many Big Name Leaders over the last several years, even some very recently, have great falls, because of this very thing. I believe every Leader needs three level as of relationship, which provide safety and blessing when they are in place.

Number One 

- every Leader needs a local house or fellowship that they are an active part of. Today, sadly we have some itinerant ministers that only attend church when they are ministering somewhere. They have no local church family. Nobody is meant to not be part of a family of Believers! I believe that God has ordained the local church fellowship and family and everyone needs to be part of one. Even though I travel quite a bit, I am still committed to a local church family, and actively involved in it! 

Number Two 

- every Leader needs relationships with other local Leaders. There is a safety in the accountability to having “iron sharpen iron” within one’s local region. Just like with the local church so it is with the local region, no one should be an island unto themselves. There is safety and a blessing being connected to other local leaders! We must come to the place where we realize that we are not competing with one another, but rather completing one another.

Number Three 

- every Leader needs relationships with other National Leaders, (those outside of your local region) (whether this be through a fellowship, movement, network, or denomination) (but to be honest most denominations bring bondage as opposed to freedom). 

There is something to be said for being connected to those that think like you! There is also safety and blessing with being connected to other National Leaders.

You might ask me: 

“Mike, are you actually connected in all three areas, or are you just talking theory?” No, I actually live these things! 

Localy, I am a committed member to CrossRoads Worship Center pastored by Anthony DiGregorio. He is my Pastor! 

Even though I function as an Apostle in the Body, when I am not out ministering somewhere else, I am there supporting this local fellowship with my time, talent, and treasure.

I am in relationship with other local Leaders in the state of NJ. Quite a few to be exact, and have been laboring for many years to be a bridge builder to bring leaders in NJ together. If you want references, you can talk to Apostle Kathy Bichsel, Apostle Kelly McCann, Apostle Everett Kelly, Prophet Evans Pierre, and Prophet Margie Grotto Fleurant.

I also have relationships with other National Leaders, serving on the Senior Council of The Love & Unity Movement Global headquartered in California having a National and International reach. Currently at this writing, I am one of a member of a Council consisting of 11 Leaders. There is safety and a blessing being accountable to the rest of the Council.

I am not one of those Preachers that preaches it but doesn’t live it! I have been protected and blessed by being aligned and in relationship at all three levels. I can honestly say that you will be too! So, fellow Leader, please heed my admonition and align yourself accordingly! It is a source of safety and a blessing!

BY

Michael Fram 

Leveling Up Bible Studies

Part of This Bible Studies JOURNEY 

is ....

A
To have completed 

READING the Book of Ephesians*

B
To have answered Questions 

regarding the BOOK of Ephesians*

C

To have memorized at least 4 Main

Verses in the Book of Ephesians*

D
To be in a Bible Covenant Group and FINISH the Course

E

To create a GC within this BS Campaign period (make sure to include in your GC your Tribe Leader and Campaign OIC)

F
To Attend a SURVEY COURSE FORMAT of the said Book:  LIVE with a Master Teacher or a VIDEO endorsed by our LTS DEPARTMENT

G

To graduate and receive a CERTIFICATE of Completion on SOTMA DAY --- "State of The Ministry Address" of HLM 🌐

COVENANT FORM

Blessed Families

Blessed Family
Finding Joy in Obedience
2025 june Series

In this fast-paced, jam-packed, scheduled world of almost nonverbal communication caused by the misuse of technology in our daily lives, families may struggle to maintain harmony, instill values, and nurture strong relationships. Despite these challenges, returning to our spiritual roots becomes increasingly essential. The Bible's teachings and wisdom are invaluable for figuring out things like family relationships, parental duties, how to solve problems, and a lot more.
 
The goal of this series is to restore God's original design for families. The "Blessed Family" series, taken from this portion of the Book of Psalms, clearly identifies the focus, which is on the blessings associated with a family that is devoted to God. This title highlights the benefits of a family that fears and obeys God. This also implies that your family's blessing will be connected to the prosperity of the city.

Psalm 128 1-4
1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him. 

2 You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. 

3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. 

4 Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the Lord. 

5 May the Lord bless you from Zion; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.

Kick Off Week

(June 01, 2025)
A Blessed Family
Birthday Sunday

Psalm 128:1
1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him.
This highlights the benefits of obeying God, showing it as a route to happiness and rewards rather than hardship. The concept of obedience, which refers to the pleasant, caring, and supporting atmosphere inside a family, including a fruitful wife, children as olive shoots, and a prosperous existence, is the key that unlocks the blessings mentioned.
Other References
Psalm 127:1-2 by faith we allow God to build our family His way. Watching over our family as we walk in obedience to His principles.
This also suggests that while rising early and staying up late to toil for food may seem productive, true rest and blessing come from trusting in God's provision and guidance
Children are gifts and reward from God, they are not just the result of procreation, but a valuable gift from God. They are seen as both an inheritance passed down and a reward for faith and obedience



WEEK 1 

(June 08, 2025)
A Flourishing Family
Communion Sunday

Psalm 128:2
2 You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.
This is a simple and direct emphasis on God’s blessings bestowed upon a family, focusing on prosperity because of a God-centered family. In the Bible, flourishing is defined as a condition of healthy, thriving growth and development, especially about one's relationship with God. An abundant and spiritual life, marked by fruit production and the experience of God's graces, is just as important as bodily well-being.
Other References:
1.  Ecclesiastes 5:18-19 NIV
18..."that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot. (Add verse 19)
2. Galatians 6:7-9
This t emphasizes the idea that present actions shape future outcomes. In essence, it highlights the principle of cause and effect. (2 You will eat the fruit of your labor ;)

WEEK 2 

(June 15, 2025) 

Father’s day special

AN Ideal Family

Life Group Sunday

72DaysOfRevival

BS CAMPAIGN PRESENTATION

Psalm 128:4

4 Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the Lord.

This topic is more focused on the blessing of the father who fears and honors the Lord. While often translated as "fear," it is more accurately understood as reverence, respect, and awe for God. It's about recognizing His power and authority and aligning one's life with God's will. 

This verse also shows us that the family blessing flow starts from the father to the rest and to the man. This reminds us that nothing can make up for our success in any field that can cover our failure at home. Our greatest asset is strong family ties. This is the measurement of your true success. 

Father’s Declaration:

Joshua 24:15

“But if you are unwilling to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD.”

WEEK 3 (June 22, 2025)

A FRUITFUL FAMILY

Facility Sunday

Psalm 128: 3

3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; 

your children will be like olive shoots around your table.

This topic focuses on blessing the father who fears and honors the Lord. While often translated as "fear," it is more accurately understood as reverence, respect, and awe for God. It's about recognizing His power and authority and aligning one's life with God's will.

 

This verse also shows us that the family blessing flows from the father to the rest and the man. This reminds us that nothing can make up for our success in any field that can cover our failure at home. Our greatest asset is strong family ties. This is the measurement of your true success.

Genesis 2:18 God has designed wives to help their husbands become all that God intends for them to be.

Ephesians 5:33 A call for the wife respect of your husband, encourage him by being his number one fan.

Titus 2:4 Wife to love your husband.

More to follow.

WEEK 4 

(June 29, 2025)

A MISSIONARY FAMILY

Missions Sunday

Psalm 128:5

5 May the Lord bless you from Zion; 

may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.

This implies that Zion, the place of God's presence and dwelling, will be the source of God's blessings to His people, especially those who fear Him. This shows that the believer wants to enjoy the positive things that happen in Jerusalem, both spiritually and materially. This also suggests that the blessing of your family will be connected to the city's success. 

By exposing your children to mission.

By modeling as supporter for missions.

By being a model to your neighbors.

What's a LIFE GROUP?

 a LIFE GROUP is a small group meeting of 4 to 6 or more people at HLM that has a GOAL of making a complete JESUS-KIND of a Disciple .... Meeting Weekly and LED by a Trained Life Group Leader ....

Our HLM LIFE GROUPS will soon spearhead the BS BS Campaign!

This is a NON SUNDAY, 

NON SERMON Campaign!

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MAY 2025 HLM

MAY 2025

May 1 Honoring Our Workers

May 6 JR is Back from Sabbatical

May 7 Praying for The ELECTIONS at the BGC // NGC 5am

May ___________________________

     Vision Casting for BS BS

     LW Introduction

     YX CAMP Preparations

     Preparing for LTM System // MTM

     Staff Development Training 

     Manila Center Transfer

     Cebu preparing for RE-LAUNCH

     

      

FINDING GOD IN DIFFICULT TRANSITION
His Life Ministries May 2025 

Sermon Series

Main Verse:
Exodus 15:13 GW “Lovingly, you will lead the people you have saved.
Powerfully, you will guide them to your holy dwelling.

Series Overview:
Meeting God in our lives is nothing new. 

Most of us have learned to expect to find God in our daily routines, predictable activities, and special occasions. What we do not always remember is that God is with us in the messy stuff, too, like career changes, household moves, shifting patterns in family life and relationships, or future planning. It takes a lot of physical, emotional, and psychological work just to keep up with the demands that transitions can make on us; being spiritually present at the same time can be almost impossible.

The truth is everyone has been through transitions in their lives. 

During the transition, we meet various difficulties that can challenge our perspective, faith in God, and character as individuals.

So, the essence of our May series is to deepen our trust in the Lord’s goodness and hope in His unfailing faithfulness as we welcome the reality of life’s transition.

A note on Exodus 15
Exodus 15 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Exodus and the whole Bible, as it marks the transition from the deliverance from Egypt to the journey to the promised land. 

It reveals God’s character and purpose for His people, as well as their response and responsibility. 

It shows that God is not only a God of liberation but also a God of formation. 

He rescues His people from bondage and teaches them to trust and obey Him in the wilderness. 

He displays not only His power and justice but also His grace and compassion. 

He not only defeats His enemies but also prepares His people for their inheritance. 

Exodus 15 is a chapter that invites us to join in God's praise and worship and to learn from God's testing and provision.

Chronological Journey of Israelites in the Wilderness

1. Departure from Egypt and the Journey to Mount Sinai:
• Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, crossing the Red Sea and entering the Sinai Peninsula.
• They camped at Elim, a place with 12 springs.
• In the Wilderness of Sin, God provided manna and quail to sustain them.
• At Rephidim, they fought against Amalek, and Moses struck a rock to provide water.
• The journey culminated at Mount Sinai (also known as Mount Horeb), where God gave the Ten Commandments.
• The people spent a year at Mount Sinai, constructing the Tabernacle.

2. The Time at Mount Sinai:
• The Israelites received the Ten Commandments and established a covenant with God.
• They built the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary where God would dwell among them.
• Both obedience and rebellion marked this period, as the people sometimes struggled to follow God's commands.

3. The Wanderings towards the Promised Land:
• After leaving Mount Sinai, the Israelites continued their journey, facing various challenges and tests of faith.
• They camped at Kadesh-barnea, where Moses sent spies into the Promised Land, but the people rebelled against entering the land.
• Due to their disobedience, they were forced to wander in the wilderness for 40 years, with only Joshua and Caleb from the original generation surviving to enter the Promised Land.
• The journey also involved avoiding conflicts with Edom and Moab and eventually crossing the Arnon River.
• Finally, they reached the Plains of Moab, where Moses viewed the Promised Land from Mount Nebo before his death.

WEEKLY TOPICS | EMPHASIS | SYNOPSIS

MAY 4 | Birthday Sunday

Kick-Off Topic: 

Finding God in Difficult Transition

Verse: Exodus 15:13 
The main verse for this series is considered by some of the Bible scholars as the oldest oldest song in the world. After having been delivered from great danger, the Israelites sang with joy! The people God has redeemed have confidence for the future. In light of what the Lord had done in rescuing Israel from his enemies, there was no question that he would be able to carry through on his promise to take them safely into the Promised Land. And it gives us essential lesson that can strengthen and motivate us to face life’s transition, no matter how difficult it is.
Two things we can learn from the main verse that will enable us to find and trust God when difficult transition hits us: His love will lead us, and His power will guide us.
When God’s unfailing love and his might are combined, there is no reason to doubt that He will be able to keep his promises. If God had such a character but did not have the might to carry out his good intentions toward his people, his character would be of little value to us. The good news is that He has both a loving character and all power.
At times, transition creates excitement and at times it evokes fear. Most of the time it is challenging and other times, it can be difficult. But be assured in His unfailing love - He will lead you every step of the way. Be confident in His might - He will guide you through the journey.

MAY 11 | Communion Sunday & Mother’s Day Special

Week One Topic: Trusting God when Transition Becomes Distressing 

Verse: Exodus 15:22-26
One of the problems they encountered as the wilderness journey started was the lack of water. With the large number of people and livestock coming out of Egypt (see 12:37–38), the inability to find drinkable water is a significant problem (15:22–23). Also, how their response was a demonstration that they don’t trust God enough, even they have witnessed and experienced His power.
And the same can be true to us all. How easy it is to grumble and complain too quickly, specially when transition becomes distressing. Distressing in a sense that in that transition, extreme worry, sadness, pain, exhaustion, or weakness with strain or trouble, are more obvious that peace, joy, wellness, rest, and strength. When this happens, not only we complain immediately, but we also long for instant gratification and relief.
In contrast to their unbelief, Moses cried to the LORD to deliver the people from their distress. the LORD showed him a log. In response to Moses’ cry for help, the Lord intervenes by causing the 
water to become sweet. And this teaches us one important lesson when transition happens: God wants us to run to Him for guidance, comfort, purpose, and understanding.

MAY 18 | Lifegroup and Divinity Sunday

Week Two Topic: Believing God when Transition Becomes Displeasing

Verse: Exodus 17:1-6
This time the people, reacting to Moses’ leading them to a waterless site, quarreled with him or laid a charge against him. So intense was their reaction that Moses thought he was about to be stoned. They doubted that God was really with them or cared for them, and they demanded that he prove his presence and care. Again, the people complained about their problem. The trouble with the Israelites was that they had hard hearts that would not submit to the Lord, so they rebelled against His will.
This shows that normally, when are exposed to problems and transition becomes displeasing, and worst are not believing God enough, tthey usually want to do unreasonable things that could only make the situation worse. One should not forget that God uses difficulties to stregnthen our faith and mature our character.
Our verse today suggests two reasons as to why, at times, transition becomes displeasing; our heart is hard toward God, and we would not submit to His guidance and leading. Therefore, believing God when transition becomes displeasing is to understand His heart for us -everything He does is for our good no matter how painful situaton is.
Be encouraged that in this account, despite the people’s extremely negative response to their circumstances, once again the Lord responds graciously for that is who He is.

MAY 25 | Facility Sunday | Week Three

Topic: Relying on God when Transition Becomes Demanding 

Verse: Numbers 11:10-17
The whole people and their most senior figures complain about the difficulties of the journey to Canaan; by implication they are also complaining about Moses’ leadership and God’s promises. This pattern matches the problems of the journey from the Red Sea to Sinai.
The Israelites complained, and then Moses complained. But God responded positively to Moses and negatively to the rest of the people. Why? The people complained to one another, and nothing was done. Moses took his complaint to God, who can solve any problem.
Many of us are good at complaining to each other. However, do not make life miserable for others just because things are not going the way you would like. All of us go through trying times and uncomfortable circumstances. Remember that how you choose to respond will affect more people than only yourself. Choose to model a great attitude. Be compassionate, and work to encourage others rather than weighing them down.
More importantly, jutst like Moses, we need to learn to take our problems to the One who can do something about them - and this is what it means to rely on God when transition becomes demanding.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. https://medium.com/@coulter.daniel/bible-study-exodus-15-
a56d8a880d8a#:~:text=Exodus%2015%20is%20a%20pivotal,His%20people%20for%20their%20inheritance.
2. https://ministry127.com/christian-living/overwhelmed-a-moses-moment
3. The Land Between by Jeff Manion
4. https://www.franciscanmedia.org/st-anthony-messenger/finding-god-in-lifes-transitions/
5. The Swindoll Study Bible
6. Wiersbe Study Bible
7. NLT Study Bible
8. Life Application Study Bible

Finding God in Difficult Transition May 2025 series prepared by Pastor Baughart Sison 

How Do I Know My Life Group is MAKING Disciples?

We meet, sit, eat, teach, talk, pray!

REGULARLY.

A N D   ....

We see CHANGES happening in our lives!

We pray, we bless, we give, we worship, we fish more and more people for God.

We see that EACH one has a QUIET TIME, STUDY TIME and a MINISTRY TIME!

We see that EACH one affects their SPHERE of LIFE (the secular made holy).

We see that EACH one is intentionally moved from one LEVEL to the NEXT LEVEL with the GOAL of making HIM OR HER a Life Group DISCIPLESHIP Leader as well.

We use our CROSSCOURSE©️ curriculum to plot out this JOURNEY.

We see people being unleased and released.

We see both QUALITY and QUANTITY Growth in our LIFE GROUP.  

OUR LIFE GROUP becomes 

a 🎯LEAD GROUP, where many of us (if not ALL) are already LEADING OTHERS in the PATH of Discipleship.

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FINAL NOTE AND 

Most IMPORTANT of All:

There must be an INTERNAL Move of the Cleansing Sanctifying Power of the Holy Spirit --- where Healing, Freshness, Power and Purity is POURED OVER AND OVER resulting in repeated "baptisms" and continual FILLING of the Holy Spirit where the FRUIT of the Spirit is MANIFESTED.

Spiritual Check LISTS are in the Word of God ---- The Fruit of the Holy Spirit Below and More:

The "fruit of the Holy Spirit" refers to the characteristics and virtues that are produced in the lives of believers who are empowered by the Holy Spirit. 

These fruits are a result of living in alignment with God's Spirit and are not merely a list of behaviors but a reflection of God's character. 

G A L A T I A N S

CHAPTER 5:16fd

Keep in Step with the Spirit

16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 

17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. 

18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 

19 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 

20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 

21 envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 

23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 

24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. 

26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

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Ezra focuses on religious reform and the reading of the Law, while Nehemiah emphasizes the practical work of rebuilding and the restoration of Jerusalem's physical structure. 

Both books highlight God's faithfulness in fulfilling his promise to restore Israel. 

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Exodus 18ff & Mark 3:13ff ORGANIZATION par Excellence!

These Two Passages of Scriptures 

are MY FAVORITE as an Administrator-Leader, enjoying it's TWISTS and TURNS.

It dawned on me JUST TODAY that

Exodus Chapter 18 is more of MANAGING well a VAST Number of People that ALREADY exists!! 

Led by 10's 50's 100's etc to a 1000!!

While Mark 3:13ff is to GROW Servant Leaders who will pastor and influence a MULTITUDE who are YET to COME.

Exodus 18 begins with a Million People, while Mark 13 begins with a 12!

In Mark 13 --- THEY will ONLY COME when 1HEALING, 2DELIVERANCE, 3CASTING out of Demons, 4Teaching and 5Preaching NON STOP is a passion PERFORMED by the SENT-OUT ones.  

As they REACHOUT and win more and more SINNERS to the KINGDOM of God 

--- THIS is when they truly bring in the HARVEST!

THEN and ONLY THEN .... can they now employ the "Managing Well" of a VAST NUMBER of People BECAUSE the HARVEST is so BIG!

At His Life Ministries this 2025, Our 12,000 People GOAL is POSSIBLE not by Exodus 18 but by the Mark 3:13ff spirit -- learn from the authority and anointing of JESUS then GO in the power of that CALL!

Let's CELEBRATE the CALLING GOD has for us all ....

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Mark 3:13-14 esv

The Twelve Apostles

13 And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. 14 And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach 15 and have authority to cast out demons. 16 He appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter); 17 James the son of Zebedee and John the brother of James (to whom he gave the name Boanerges, that is, Sons of Thunder); 18 Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot,[b] 19 and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.

Exodus 18 nkjv

Jethro’s Advice

18 And Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses and for Israel His people—that the Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt. 2 Then Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, took Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her back, 3 with her two sons, of whom the name of one was [a]Gershom (for he said, “I have been a [b]stranger in a foreign land”) 4 and the name of the other was [c]Eliezer (for he said, “The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh”); 5 and Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, came with his sons and his wife to Moses in the wilderness, where he was encamped at the mountain of God. 6 Now he had said to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons with her.”

7 So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, bowed down, and kissed him. And they asked each other about their well-being, and they went into the tent. 8 And Moses told his father-in-law all that the Lord had done to Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, all the hardship that had come upon them on the way, and how the Lord had delivered them. 9 Then Jethro rejoiced for all the good which the Lord had done for Israel, whom He had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians. 10 And Jethro said, “Blessed be the Lord, who has delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians and out of the hand of Pharaoh, and who has delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians. 11 Now I know that the Lord is greater than all the gods; for in the very thing in which they [d]behaved proudly, He was above them.” 12 Then Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, [e]took a burnt offering and other sacrifices to offer to God. And Aaron came with all the elders of Israel to eat bread with Moses’ father-in-law before God.

13 And so it was, on the next day, that Moses sat to judge the people; and the people stood before Moses from morning until evening. 14 So when Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he did for the people, he said, “What is this thing that you are doing for the people? Why do you alone [f]sit, and all the people stand before you from morning until evening?”

15 And Moses said to his father-in-law, “Because the people come to me to inquire of God. 16 When they have a [g]difficulty, they come to me, and I judge between one and another; and I make known the statutes of God and His laws.”

17 So Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you do is not good. 18 Both you and these people who are with you will surely wear yourselves out. For this thing is too much for you; you are not able to perform it by yourself. 19 Listen now to my voice; I will give you [h]counsel, and God will be with you: Stand before God for the people, so that you may bring the difficulties to God. 20 And you shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do. 21 Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. 22 And let them judge the people at all times. Then it will be that every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they themselves shall judge. So it will be easier for you, for they will bear the burden with you. 23 If you do this thing, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all this people will also go to their place in peace.”

24 So Moses heeded the voice of his father-in-law and did all that he had said. 25 And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people: rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. 26 So they judged the people at all times; the hard[i] cases they brought to Moses, but they judged every small case themselves.

27 Then Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went his way to his own land.

Vision of 12

The "Vision of 12" is NOT 

A VISION of Numbers* !!! 

It is a VISION of Movement and Mileage through careful making of DISCIPLES of JESUS.

The His Life Ministries 

Vision of 12

IT STARTS HERE

by Pastor JR™️

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The "12" STAGE

- Forming of Primary 12 

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The "144" STAGE

-Everyone Forming 12 

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The 1728 STAGE

-VISION Down the Line 

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The 20,736 STAGE

-The Vision Continues 

"A Church Based 

Intentional Christian Discipleship 

with 

Quality and Quantity in Mind"

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from 

Pastor JR's POINTERS™️ ....

the word "DISCIPLES" we know, 

BUT BUT BUT BUT do we know the word "MAKING" ? ? ? 

I believe this is what we LACK 

-- the MAKING portion :-) 

LET'S MAKE LIFE GROUP LEADERS ! ! ! #makinglifegroupleaders

Describing 

--- ALL OF US ARE so so so GOOD in this!

Making 

--- THIS is what we need TO just DO!

HLM Life Group Leaders are TASKED:

-- to care for people

-- to count people

-- to coach people

-- to counsel people 

-- to catapult people to being DISCIPLE-MAKERS and Leaders using their Gifts, Talents and Influence.

It's NOT ABOUT "MEETING"!

It is about MAKING ✓

Making Disciples --- JESUS SAID.

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"WHO will I MAKE 

as a DISCIPLE of CHRIST?"

"Who will be NEXT?"

 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO ANSWER 

THESE QUESTIONS?

ARE you willing to write a NAME beside it?

◾Who will I prepare to PREACH?  

◾Who will I prepare to TEACH?  

◾Who will I prepare for MARRIAGE?

◾Who will I prepare for CASTING OUT DEMONS?

◾Who will I prepare to pass SCHOOLING?

◾Who will I prepare to be a CAMPUS DIRECTOR?

◾Who will I teach to do S.O.A.P.?

◾Who will I unleash to do a HOME BIBLE STUDY?

◾Who will I prepare to be a SMALL GROUP LEADER?

WHO? WHO? WHO? WHO? WHO?

👣 I will not "entertain" them, 

rather I will equip them.

👣 I will not hold on to them, rather I will empower and unleash them.

👣 I will have to know their GIFTS, PASSION, SKILLS, PERSONALITIES, EXPERIENCES, and DREAMS and HELP THEM ENTER their DESTINIES!  LEAD THEM TOWARDS their DESTINIES!

#iAMaWILLFULdiscipleMAKER

#ImustBEGINwithSOMEONE_WHOisNEXT

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The most common IN EVERY NEW WORK is the START, is to START .... but do we know how to CONTINUE and FINISH?  

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FINISH WELL and service well and maintain well and see it CYCLE on and on WELL?

Every church does A START.

BUT talking about "THE NEXT" .... ONLY A HANDFUL HAS a 

Vision for DISCIPLESHIP and Mileage!

A VISION for DISCIPLESHIP and MILEAGE 🏍️🏁🏎️🏇

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WHY NOT THINK and PLAN Movement?

WHY not go the extra extra extra MILE .... for Mileage sake!

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in the Scriptures, pastoring and disciple making is likened to 

MOTHERING & FATHERING.  Spiritual Parenting.  

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Get your 3 now!

Get your 12 now!

12 is more than a NUMBER.  

It is a commitment of a RELATIONSHIP.

You can probably handle 

3 or 13 or 15 .... WHY NOT?

Being with them towarsa their HIGHEST POTENTIAL in God....

COMMIT to their success and maturity.

Make them strong in the LORD!

Be a FATHER .... MOTHER.... Spiritual Parent .... TO THEM!

DO NOT BE 

just a LABORER but a LABORER in the Household of FAITH ....

HOUSEHOLD implies "family" 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

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HAVE A 

Vision of Discipleship

Vision of Multiplication

Vision of Development

Vision of Unleashing 

(the photo of a dog in Bacolod ILLUSTRATION)

Vision of BIRTHING

Vision of WORLD DOMINION

A VISION!!!

VISION of MILEAGE ....

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Join a LoveGod-MakeDisciples CONFERENCE soon!!

#LGMD

#MILEAGE

#HLM12_144

NETS to CATCH some FISH EVENT

WHAT'S the "NETS TO CATCH SOME FISH" Event at HLM?

Some call it The BIG CATCH EVENT!

-- it can be Done by ONE NETWORK.

-- it can be DONE COLLABORATIVELY by all NETWORKS!

*Network of MEN, WOMEN, YOUNG PROS, YOUTHS, CHILDREN.

The most Important thing is to GO OUT and ReachOut to People and Bring all you can in to a SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY EVENT.

NOTE:

A "Big Catch" church event, often referring to the "Miraculous Catch of Fish" in the Bible, is a metaphor for a CHURCH EVENT at His Life Ministries that results in a large number of people being reached, converted, or positively impacted, representing a significant spiritual harvest VIA OUR NETWORKS!!

When the NETWORKS at HLM WORK in Faith and Obedience .... Then we will truly experience a MIRACULOUS CATCH 

From Luke 5:4-6, where Jesus instructs Simon Peter to "Put out into the deep, and let down your nets for a catch" after a night of fruitless fishing, resulting in an abundance of fish that nearly breaks their nets. 

How To Have One?

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Pray.

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Plan.

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Have an Excellent Preparation of Welcome by NETWORKS!!!

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INVITE All You Can.

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LIST NAMES and Pray for them to COME.

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Organize a CAR POOLING where people Get People from Point to Point.

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Request Each Committed Person in our Group to Bring One or More Friends to our EVENT.

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Get Everyone Who have NOT GONE TO CHURCH for a Long time come and join

us for this Special Big Catch Event.

INVITE LIKE CRAZY!!!

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Prepare Well.
Get Excited.
Upgrade EVERYBODY.

Have Contagious Faith.

THROUGH NETWORKS !!!

HalleluYah 💯

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MORE HERE ....

Tip

Borrowed

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Inviting Visitors

Start inviting both online and in-person. 

Personal invitations go a long way when it comes to inviting someone to church. Did you know that 8 out of every 10 people would say yes if a friend invited them to church?  That is a huge opportunity to reach people in your community with the love of Jesus. 

One of the best ways to make a personal invitation is with postcards (UPGRADED FLIER) Postcards are an effective way to invite people to church because they are eye-catching and contain all of the information that people need to know about your event. With everything being digital nowadays, people love getting a Personal NOTE OR CARD and this is a great way for your church and event to stand out to people. 

It does not stop at Postcards! We have door hangers, targeted social media ads and other invite materials to choose from. Now all you need to do is pick which product is right for you and start inviting!

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BORROWED FROM BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY™️

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Related Article CELEBRATION ETC

Sabbatical Serendipity SHALOM 2025

Thoughts 

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65th VENUE ....

I am envisioning for 

another "M" "M"

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"Marriage Enhancement Nights - Date Out" 

as a VENUE at least ONCE or TWICE A YEAR ....

"MENDO"

--- we have the BEST LOVELY PLAZA for Photo Ops

*sharers will be our COUPLES TEAM

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"Money Trading Business Plan" IDEA for Future FUNDING (with a HUMANITARIAN TOUCH).

For 65th MINISTRIES and more ....

☝️☝️

Have INVITED CHURCH Groups in the Name of UNITY to USE our CENTER for SWC

☝️☝️

ORGANIZE an HLM EAST Group of Congregational Meet Ups and NSEWAN Groups as well and CATCH CHURCHES with Strong Relational Community Emphasis

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More Thoughts 

👥🎎👫🤼

The ULTIMATE GROUPS Seminar

-- All kinds

-- Kingdom kind

-- Exploring kinships

👥👇🌐

GPS

Gather Process Scatter IDEA 

for the BODY of CHRIST

.... will interject this on a LGMD Conference 

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MM_100_16_2027

• Transfer Rental Office North to Central??
• Where? Makati or Pasig? 
• Why?
• Must be with ROOM and CR!
• PLACE for STD Manila and More.

APPETITE -- APRIL 2025 SERIES

Week 1

- Intro: Appetite

What is an appetite and why it is very powerful?

ap·pe·tite | ˈapəˌtīt |

noun 

a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food. However, it is not just merely about food but other physiological needs. Like obsessions, ambitions, and desires. 

Our everyday walk includes satisfying these appetites without us obviously knowing about it. Examples are appetite to be important, appetite to successful, appetite to love and to be loved, appetite for happiness and satisfaction.

These appetites are not necessarily evil, but if it is consumed in a wrong way, it can destroy your life and future. 

Take Esau for example. Because of his appetite, he traded his birthright including his inheritance and future. 

We should be aware of these appetites so that we will not going to make a wrong trade of our God-given destiny.

We know more about the following:

Week 2 

- What do you crave for?

For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.

1 John 2:16 NLT

Every creature in this world has a craving. We all have cravings and we crave for different things every single day. Some of us crave for ice cream, pizza or fried chicken. Some of us crave for success and fame. While some of us crave to earn a huge amount of money. Having cravings is not bad at all, in fact they drive us to move, to strive and work in order for us to get those cravings.

But the thing is, what do we crave for? What are the things that we are longing to get or have?

This is the question that we have to ask ourselves. The feeling of “craving” is not bad at all, because we are created that way. It’s natural in us, it’s innate in us. But we must be very careful of what we crave for. 

The Bible, is very clear of the cravings that if we are not careful, will lead us to sin and death. These are:

1. The Craving for Physical Pleasure

2. The Craving for Everything we see

3. The Pride in our Achievements and Possessions

Though there are times, that it seems that we are about to give in to our cravings, I have a good news, you can control your cravings! Don’t let your cravings control you, control your cravings for God has given us a spirit of self-control (2 Tim. 1:7)

In this topic, we should evaluate ourselves. Does our cravings lead us to sin, or does our cravings lead us to God? Is the very thing that we crave for make us work to be better or does it lead us to distraction and misery? Does our cravings control us or do we control our cravings?

Week 3 
-  Are you satisfied? 
Every person in the world wants to know what will make him or her happy. We’re all desperately seeking for the person, place, or thing that will meet our expectations, needs, and wants. What will truly satisfy the desires of our heart?
It is evident now in our society that our desires are unending. Whatever is the trending in the fashion world, the beauty standards, fame or popularity, travel and relationship goals and the list will go on. We want to have it all so that we will be satisfied and would fit-in in the society. But the reality here, when we come to our senses are we satisfied? Are we happy? temporarily yes, but it won't last long.
The Bible is full of glorious promises of satisfaction such as:
A. Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35)
B. For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things. (Psalm 107:9)
No good thing is withheld from us and all things work together for our good. Living in light of these truths proclaims to a discontent world that Jesus is better than anything the world has to offer. As we look to Jesus to make us truly happy, we also proclaim to a world in need that only Christ can truly satisfy. (Desiring God, 2015)



Week 4 

- Are you hungry for more? 

After knowing that what the world offers can never satisfy us, we will never overcome our hunger. However, there is one exception; it is only through God that we can find the satisfaction that we need. The satisfaction we can receive from God can never be given by the world, but can only be found in Jesus.
Take for example the story of the Samaritan woman encountering Jesus. Before she met Jesus at the well, she was looking to be satisfied in the wrong places, until Jesus showed her that He was the life-giving water she needs. 
We have to understand that Jesus is the life-giving water that can satisfy and through Him, we can be contented regardless of what the world is offering/serving us. 

Jesus is our Satisfaction.

CHILD DEDICATION GUIDELINES

His Life Ministries

Child Dedication 

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Purpose of Dedication

Dedicating a child to the Lord doesn't secure their salvation. We believe children are already under God's saving grace up to an age of accountability known to God in each case. 

Rather, Child Dedication is an opportunity for the Parents to:

-- Gratefully recognize and affirm that their child ultimately comes from and belongs to God, and is a gift entrusted to their care for just a time 

(Psalm 127:3, Proverbs 22:6)

-- Surrender their child to God's will for his or her life above the parent's own plans (1 Samuel 1:27-28)

-- Dedicate themselves as parents to model godliness and raise their child in accordance with God's instructions found in His Word 

(Psalm 78:4-7 and Ephesians 6:1-4)

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Requirements 

for Participation

While God's ideal intention for 

child-rearning is a two-parent home, involving a father and mother, He works redemptively and effectively in all types of family situations, as we place our faith in Him and seek to live according to His ways.

An authentic dedication to raise children by modeling and instructing them in Christian faith and life requires certain guidelines for those who would participate in the dedication ceremony.

In general, those dedicating a child should be living a Christian life and have significant (if not primary) responsibility for raising the child, along with the following:

-- Babies and children through age 5 are eligible for child dedication (if you desire to dedicate an older child, please speak with a pastor about your situation)

-- If both father and mother are participating, they need to be married and living together,

-- Single parents need to have at least partial custody of and/or regular legally sanctioned involvement in the child's life

-- An unwed mother or father needs to talk with a pastor beforehand to discuss their situation

-- Grandparents or relatives raising a child need to have legal custody or guardianship.

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If you have questions about any of these guidelines or other possible situations, please talk with a pastor.

BORROWED FROM 

His Place Community 

Church

ADAPTED BY

HLM for Child Dedication Guidelines PURPOSES

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Call 4412561 His Life NACIONAL Office to Book an Event

EQUIP and INFLUENCE The SPHERES

A DREAM

 

MARCH end times living SERIES 2025

The MARCH 2025 SERIES

PRAYER POINTS

1

PRAY THAT THIS SERIES WILL BE 

GOD’S INSTRUMENT FOR ALL OF

US TO BE AWAKENED AND LIVE 

WITH A SENSE OF URGENCY 

AND TO SHARE THE GOSPEL’S 

MESSAGE DAILY

2

PRAY FOR THE SPIRIT OF INTENTIONALITY, SO THAT 

EVERYONE WILL BE 

SALT AND LIGHT WHEREVER 

THEY ARE PLACED BY THE LORD

3

PRAY THAT WE WILL LIVE OUT 

OUR MISSION AND PURPOSE 

AS WE INTENSIFY OUR PERSONAL 

AND CORPORATE PRAYER LIFE

4

PRAY FOR THE NATIONS, ESPECIALLY VIETNAM THAT THE LORD WILL PREPARE THE HEARTS OF THE VIETNAMESE PEOPLE AS OUR MISSIONARIES ARE PREPARING TO BE DEPLOYED IN THIS NATION

5

PRAY THAT WE DO EVERYTHING 

IN THE TRUTH OF GOD'S WORD, FOR US TO SERVE AND WILL HAVE A DEEP LOVE FOR UNSAVED SOULS

6

PRAYER REQUESTS: 

OPEN .... for Prayer Requests Made Known;

OPEN .... for Family, City, Nation;

OPEN .... for Disciples, Life Groups and Life Changing Activities.

 

END-TIMES LIVING 
His Life Ministries March 2025 Series 

Main Verse
1 Peter 4:7-11 TLB 
7 The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore be earnest, thoughtful men of prayer.8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love makes up for many of your faults. 9 Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay for the night.
10 God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings. 11 Are you called to preach? Then preach as though God himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies so that God will be glorified through Jesus Christ—to him be glory and power forever and ever. Amen.

SERIES OVERVIEW
Global events like climate change, political chaos, more natural disasters, economic problems, a loss of morals, and other things show that things have become more difficult. You might wonder, "Are we getting close to the end?" For those who believe the end is near, how should they live? For this matter, our March series is entitled END-TIMES LIVING. 

Taken from the book of 1 Peter 4:7-11, this series aims to provide a framework for living as the end draws near - living with a purposeful prayer life, a commitment to live with deep and constant love, and living a life that is committed to full of service and stewardship of the gifts, talents, and abilities that He entrusted us. 

Considering the end will help one live sensibly; moreover, our way of living changes significantly when we accept the reality of life's end. It forces us to review our decisions, assess our way of life, and act immediately as required. In these challenging times and as the end draws near, build your prayer life and never get weary of showing love. While we long for the soon return of our Savior Jesus Christ, look for opportunities to serve and serve well! 

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1 Peter 4:7-11  CONTEXT
The context of these verses is that Peter wrote this passage to highlight how to live and be committed as Christian Bible Believers as we await the coming of the Lord anytime. Despite the sufferings and tribulations that they are experiencing in following Christ, they will stay committed and have the attitude to be faithful in prayer, love, and acts of service. This shows the unwavering commitment of a believer or follower of Christ to endure and obey Him until the day of His return.




WEEKLY TOPIC | SYNOPSIS | EMPHASIS

March 02, 2025 | Kick- Off | Birthday Sunday

Topic: END-TIMES LIVING: 

Living in the light of the End

Verse: 1 Peter 4:7-117  The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore be earnest, thoughtful men of prayer.8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love makes up for many of your faults. 9 Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay for the night. 10 God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings. 11 Are you called to preach? Then preach as though God himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies so that God will be glorified through Jesus Christ—to him be glory and power forever and ever. Amen.

Peter is writing to Christians who suffer for Jesus' sake and those who have taken on Christ's attitude that hardships for God's cause are part of our purpose as His people. He now offers a perspective that is both encouraging and a warning: It's almost over. 
So, living in the light of the end gives us the mindset and attitude of how we live our lives in awaiting our coming Savior and King—Lord Jesus Christ. We genuinely live for Christ in our prayer life, in how we love and respond to one another amid persecutions and sufferings, and in serving God with an unwavering commitment and faithfulness. 
Peter reminds all Christian believers to live obediently and expectantly in the light of Christ's return. He also reminds us that Christ's return could be any moment, so we must maintain a proper eternal perspective and pursue holiness in all we do. 

March 09, 2025 | Week One  | Communion Sunday

Topic: END-TIMES LIVING: 

LIVING WITH PURPOSEFUL PRAYER LIFE 

Verse: 1 Peter 4:7 7  The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore be earnest, thoughtful men of prayer.
Peter writes that the end of all things is near or "draws near." Everything necessary for history to come to an end has already happened. Messiah has come, lived, died (1 Peter 3:18), been resurrected (1 Peter 3:21), and ascended back to His Father where He reigns now over the universe (1 Peter 3:22) and is ready right now to judge all who live and have ever lived (1 Peter 4:5). Along with the other New Testament writers, Peter affirms that we are now living in the last days or end times. So, what is the proper response to this awareness that the end of all things is near? Panic? Isolation? Indulgence in pleasure-seeking?

Prayer is at the top of Peter's list of things he wrote in his letter. It signifies that prayer is essential in waiting for the Lord, to be watchful and prayerful, to be ready for His coming, and to endure the sufferings while waiting. It reminds us to have a mind focused and eyes fixed on God rather than ourselves and what is happening around us. Instead, believers must be self-controlled and sober-minded, devoted to prayer to maximize their usefulness in God's kingdom.

March 16, 2025 | Week Two  | Lifegroup and Divinity Sunday

Topic: END-TIMES LIVING: 

Living with Deep and Constant Love 

Verse: 1 Peter 4:8-9  8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love makes up for many of your faults. 9 Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay for the night.
According to the previous verse, loving one another is also the right thing to do when you know that the end is almost here. Believers should strengthen their bonds with one another because the Day of the Lord could arrive at any moment. As a reflection of God's grace and a means to overcome shortcomings and build unity within the church, these verses also stress the significance of Christians actively and deeply loving one another, displaying this love through hospitality and service, particularly during difficult times.
Therefore, to live with deep and constant love means to forgive, overlook past hurts, and build each other up when we fall. Living with a deep and constant love for others also testifies that one is living in the light of the future. 



March 23, 2025 | Week Three | Facility Sunday 
Topic: END-TIMES LIVING: 

Living with Sincerity to Serve 

Verse: 1 Peter 4:10-11  10 God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings. 11 Are you called to preach? Then preach as though God himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies so that God will be glorified through Jesus Christ—to him be glory and power forever and ever. Amen.

Peter continues describing how Christians should live in response to the knowledge that the end of all things is near. In this verse, Peter says we should take a different view from others about anything we might call "ours." First, he implies that we must see whatever we have as a gift from God. After all, we have nothing which God has not given to us. Second, we should see whatever we have been given as an opportunity to serve other Christians. In other words, we should not view anything "ours" as off-limits for serving other believers.
So, sincerity to serve overflows from a heart that understands love and understands that the use of our spiritual gifts is not to gain recognition for ourselves but to bless God’s people. By having this attitude, God is glorified. 

MARCH 30

MISSIONS SUNDAY 

LIVING WITH THE PURPOSE OF GOD FOR THE LOST

Mission Sunday 

2 Peter 3:8-9 NIV

8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 

9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Understanding and embracing that our days are numbered changes how we view life and live. 

It encourages us not to be reluctant but intentional and to do what must be done now. 

In the Christian faith, the Imminent Return of Jesus Christ should push a believer to be prepared daily and be MISSIONAL.

Our verse this Missions Sunday reminds us that God’s seeming delay in bringing about the consummation of all things is a result not of indifference but of patience in waiting for all who will come to repentance. 

In the last days, scoffers will say that Jesus is never coming back, and that Judgment Day will not come (see verses 3-4). 

Peter dispelled their claims. 

He told them the world is temporary. God created the world decisively. The flood shows that God is not passive with history. Peter said we await the universe's flaming destruction. 

Finally, God does not count time like humans do; therefore, the apparent 

delay is not a postponement. 

A thousand years are like one day to him (Psalm 90:4), and people can repent before Christ's return.

So, we must not sit and wait for Christ to return, but we should realize that time is short, and we have important work to do. We must do the job God has called us and believe He will return as promised.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
https://bible.org/seriespage/i-peter-4
https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-general-epistles/first-peter
https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/1-peter-4/
www.bibleref.com
End-Times Living, His Life Ministries March 2025 series, prepared by Pastor Rolyn Gumban