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 ....

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

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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 

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The ULTIMATE GROUPS Seminar

-- All kinds

-- Kingdom kind

-- Exploring kinships

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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

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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

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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

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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