Friday, April 24, 2026

APRIL 2026 Series Semons

April 26, 2026
Facility Sunday
Topic: Steadfast love of God 
“you will finally know me as the Lord”



The steadfast love of God is strong, dependable, and beautiful in every way.

Psalm 100:5 NLT
For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.


NOTES ON HOSEA 2:19-20
Literary Context

Hosea 2:19–20 is located in a section of restoration following judgment. Earlier in chapter 2, God confronts Israel for spiritual unfaithfulness and idolatry. Israel is portrayed as an unfaithful wife who has abandoned her covenant with God. However, beginning in verse 14, the tone shifts from judgment to hope as God’s promises to allure, restore, and renew His relationship with His people. 

The message is very clear that God wants to be known intimately, and He has provided the means for this to happen by showing us His steadfast love.  

A steadfast person is someone committed, devoted, dedicated, dependable, reliable, steady, constant, trusting, firm, and unwavering. 

Veres 19-20 function as the climax of the restoration promise, where God declares a renewed covenant relationship. 

Historical Context
The prophet Hosea ministered during the 8th century BC to the northern kingdom of Israel. During this period:
Idolatry and Baal worship were widespread.
The nation experienced moral and spiritual decline.

Political instability and foreign alliances weakened the nation.
The metaphor of marriage would have been powerful because covenant faithfulness was a central value in Israelite society. God uses this imagery to illustrate how Israel had violated their covenant relationship with Him.

Cultural Context
In ancient Israel, betrothal was more than engagement. It was:
a legally binding covenant a commitment requiring faithfulness the first stage of marriage

By saying “I will betroth you to me forever,” God is declaring a renewed covenant commitment with His people. This imagery emphasizes intimacy, exclusivity, and loyalty.


Theological Themes

Covenant Restoration: The passage reveals that God is willing to restore a broken relationship with His people. Israel had broken the covenant, yet God promises to establish a renewed and lasting relationship. 

God’s Initiating Grace: The repeated phrase “ I will betroth you” highlights that restoration is initiated by God. The people do not restore the relationship themselves; God graciously acts first. 

Divine Character: The covenant is characterized by five attributes: righteousness, justice, steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness

These attributes reveal the nature of God's covenant relationship.

Intimate Knowledge of God: The phrase “you shall know the LORD” points to a personal and relational knowledge of God, not merely intellectual awareness. This knowledge involves trust, obedience, and fellowship. 

Key Themes

Faithful Love (Hesed) – God’s covenant loyalty is steadfast even when Israel is unfaithful.

Covenant Restoration – God promises to restore Israel into a right, covenantal relationship.

Divine Initiative – Restoration comes from God’s action, not human merit.

Relational Knowledge of God – The ultimate goal is intimacy: “you shall know the LORD.”

Contemporary Application: This passage speaks powerfully to modern readers:

God remains faithful even when people are unfaithful.

God’s love seeks restoration rather than abandonment.

The ultimate goal of faith is knowing God personally.

In a world where commitment often weakens, Hosea 2:19-20 reminds us that God’s covenant love is enduring and faithful. 

Summary Insight

Hosea 2:19-20 reveals that God’s covenant love is steadfast, restoring, and relational. In a faithless world, God’s faithfulness is unshakable, drawing His people into intimacy with Him and inviting them to experience His mercy, grace, and enduring love. 

Songs for the April 2026 Series 

Reckless Love – Cory Asbury (Bethel Music)

Goodness of God – Bethel Music/CeCe Winans

How Deep The Father's Love For Us – Austin Stone/Various

King of My Heart – Steffany Gretzinger

This Is Our God – Phil Wickham

Holy Forever – Chris Tomlin

Love Of God – Brandon Lake & Phil Wickham

For God So Loved – We the Kingdom

Good Good Father – Chris Tomlin

All For Love – Hillsong United

Radical Love – Victory Worship

Build My Life – Pat Barrett

When I Say Your Name – Victory Worship

You are Holy – Hillsong

Faithful Love in A Faithless World, His Life Ministries April 2026 Series

Monday, March 30, 2026

HOWs at HLM EQUIPPING LTS LED


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APRIL - MAY 2026

will be Train-Delegate-Inspect MONTHS at HLM Congregations outside Metro Bacolod.
This is in relation to the TOUR of Duty CALIBRATION edition of JR.

We see Effective Leadership taking place as 
WE DO SIMPLE TRAINING MODULES for all our Apprentices.

TRAINING on ....

🔺How to Share the Gospel ONE on ONE 
and in Large Settings, 
🔺How to Pray and Visit People 
in their Homes, Work Places, and time of Need,
🔺How to Lead Prayer Meetings both 
F2F and ON-LINE,
🔺How to do a Pastoral Prayer at 
an HLM Worship Service,

🔺How to Use the CrossRoads Booklet 
and Disciple People via the Accountability Card,
🔺How to Prepare someone 
for the CROSSOVER Weekend,
🔺How to LEAD in Worship and Praise 
and into the Presence of God,

🔺How to Do Child Evangelism 
and DISCIPLESHIP towards Serving Others,
🔺How to Run a DVBS exceptionally,
🔺How to Run ALPHA for Youths and Adults,
🔺How to Do the Marriage Course,
🔺How to Prepare Pre-Couples for their Wedding,

🔺How to Prepare for Short Term Missions 
and How to spend the next 12 Days bearing fruit,
🔺How to Promote and Procure more 
resources for the expansion of HLM Facilities,
🔺How to consistently have VPs,

🔺How to Start a Church and Give it away,
🔺How to Have a His Lambs Children's Church WIN BOND TRAIN SEND,
🔺How to Start and Sustain an honest to goodness Discipleship Small Group resulting to New Small Group Leaders,
🔺How to Identify, Incorporate and Initiate INTERNSHIPS in all Networks,

🔺How to start Tithing (from an OT practice and growing towards CHARIS-GIVING (a New Testament generosity Act,
🔺How to ADMINISTRATE and do excellent Financial Management,
🔺How to Form Your 12 and see them 
Do it themselves in 9 Months!! 

🔺How to Interpret Scriptures via IBSM 
and the Genres,
🔺How to Teach and Preach not in a Boring way,
🔺How to Do the Read, Answer, Discuss 
call on The Book of Revelation ....

🚩 AND MORE via MISSIONS MOVE ....

At HLM there must be a Requirement of TRAINING people before DELEGATION of tasks, this will ensure SUCCESS, productivity, and growth!

Let's Make Disciples of CHRIST.

As we DELEGATE to reliable people what to do, it involves empowering and entrusting others with responsibility, NOT JUST OFF-Loading work.
 





This HLM process typically involves a "Training Triangle" of 
▶️explaining, ▶️demonstrating, and ▶️holding others accountable.


Let's GO Train-Delegate-Inspect and THEN CELEBRATE !!!

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Regarding the NEW HLM Training Modules:

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We are to do OUTPUTS (consistently) by really:

-- Calendaring it.
-- Choosing a person / team to Champion it.
-- Classifying it to be an HLM Non-Negotiable.

#TeachingAndTraining
#TeachingTOKNOW
#TrainingTODO

Saturday, March 28, 2026

FROM SPHERES to SUNDAY Worship CELEBRATION

Lets continue to be 
LIGHT AND SALT in the CITY, in the WORLD and in the SPHERES of SOCIETY.

We must abound here.  
We must have a STRATEGY here.  
We must be so so BUSY over here in the KINGDOM push - engaging more and more people.

We must SCATTER!
We must GATHER (not on a SUNDAY yet, but within the SPHERE of our INFLUENCE)  

A rts
B usiness
C ivics and Sports
D iscovery and Science
E ducation
F amily
G overnment
H ealth
I nmates
J obless


HLLC His Life Learning Center AND more to OTHER HLM SITES soon









A dream to see a DAILY connect 
with PARENTS, FAMILIES, YOUNG COUPLES with their Children under TRAINING.



HLLC is one of our moves in the WIN* DEPARTMENT.  
We engage the world via their love ones -- their children.
Children are like WET CEMENT --- and must be FORMED, CRAFTED 
and GUIDED before it is too late.  
Thanks for HLLC.


* WIN --- engages the world around us with the GOSPEL.  It is to REACHOUT to PEOPLE.



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HLLC 
is a Small School.
Small schools offer advantages like
1PERSONALIZED learning, 2a STRONG SENSE of COMMUNITY, and 3ENHANCED student engagement, 4LEADING to better academic and social-emotional outcomes, as well as 5STRONGER teacher-student and teacher-parent relationships.



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HLLC 
His Life Learning Center
a
MINISTRY of His Life Ministries.
-- volunteers are welcome 
-- scholars are welcome
-- endowments are welcome



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TEACHING // TEACHERS 
QUOTES:

“I touch the future. 
“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.”
“Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.”
“Teachers can change lives with the right mix of chalk and challenges.”


We are LOOKING for
Volunteers!!
Could be for a Month, A Quarter or what ever you have to OFFER ....


ONE of our 
RESILIENT and On-the-Top MINISTRIES -

-- HLLC (NOW going 19 Years and counting) and growing too ....

NEEDS those who DESIRE these:

-- we reach young minds (K-6)
-- we engage families
-- we provide opportunities for new passers of the TEACHING PROFESSION

-- we offer free education to all PASTORS CHILDREN
-- we celebrate simplicity and respect
-- we DID PRODUCE fine gentlemen and ladies 
(Mr TIME Testifies)
here at
HLLC PHILIPPINES.



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VOLUNTEERS May Serve:

-- during LUNCH Time
-- this SUMMER SCHOOL SCOP2026
-- VBS
-- at ALPHA TIME
-- in Bible Study TIME
-- during GAMES Time
-- at CHAPEL Time 
-- in PARENTING Courses
-- during LEARNING and TOURS




(Singing, Scouting, Sports, Swim, Stage, Speech, Street Smart) as a Mentor and COACH.

It's ALWAYS Amazing to be part of the LIVES of Families with Children. 

PRAY to be part of the VC 





Praise the LORD for the JOY and Strength and Wisdom of God 
working within our LABORERS in the School HLLC ....
DISCUSSED below ....  

THE FOLLOWING were MENTIONED today (March 27 2026) and thoughts of TODAY 
as we continue the Ministry of our Small School to a LARGER ONE SOON!

A
Summer Enhancement Classes.
MAY 2026

B
VBS 
Vacation Bible School with HIS LAMBS CHILDREN'S CHURCH.
APRIL 2026

C
JUNE 8 2026 School Opening for SY 2026-2027.

D
LESS Books to NO BOOKS curriculum MOVE. 
(using "TABLET" on line learning)

E
DepEd Requirements:
NEED of Principal with MASTERS.

F
Increase in SALARIES considertation.

G
CONSIDERING High School soon.
ONE YEAR AT AT TIME.

H
Who will STAY for Next School Year.

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Social Media Promotions.
MUST BE ACTIVE

J
Inquiries for ENROLEMENT.

K
Payables on Government Compliance and Past Obligations

L
ROLE of TEAM IMPROVEMENT .... From President to Chaplain to Staff to Ground Staff and Consultants and Volunteers

M
Consider SCHOOL of TOMORROW start up from PRE SCHOOL.

N
More IMPROMENT MEETING .... On April 8 9 10 2026



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HANDBOOK
HIS LIFE ACADEMY* (proposed in the past as this name HLA)

His Life ACADEMY
Handbook


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HLLC HISTORY:
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His Life Learning Center started as a vision and a dream of His Life Ministries to have a                      Christ-centered school.
Through a series of events drawn together by divine providence, this dream became a reality on the 18th of June, 2007. Our temporary venue is at the Second Floor, West Wing, Robinsons Place, Bacolod City, Negros Occ.

In the Women’s Network, a small group started a feeding program in a public school. 
This was an effort to promote the vision of HLM in evangelism.                    
The intermittent meetings with the Head of Ministries evolved into regular ones, hoping to touch base with the Compassion Ministry.

In the summer of April, 2007, a member of that small group was privileged to attend a seminar in Manila in Early Child Development Program. This seminar was conducted by the Mission Ministries of the Philippines. MMP is a Christian Ministry founded by Stewart & Cory de Boer with the mission of giving the urban poor of the Philippines, an education that could ready them for life and qualify them to enter Ivy League schools. Their consultants are graduates of the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.They have postgraduate studies, authored ECD books and has a track record of accomplishments.

Indeed, God moves in a mysterious way that is truly and wonderfully amazing. 
He took ordinary people from their comfort zones into extraordinary circumstances. 
He seemed to simply fit all the parts of  the puzzle together.
It has not been easy due to time constraint, but it has been rewarding. 
The journey of HLLC has tested and strengthened our faith.
We thank God for the people He has brought into our lives, for the support, encouragement and teachings, for believing in the “God Room” faith.

No person can take credit for the progress HLLC has made. 
To God be all the glory and the honor. 
For the Lord is not moved by our needs, He is moved by our faith.  
Like a precious pearl handed down as a legacy from generation to generation, this is one that we can pass on with love.  For all in life is transient, only dreams and visions endure……





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VISION STATEMENT:
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To provide a Christian and holistic education for generational leadership.


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MISSION STATEMENT:
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We believe that every child is precious and unique, made according to the image of God.
Every child has a God-given gift that makes learning a treasure of self-discovery.


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OBJECTIVES:
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1. To instill Christian values in line with the vision of  His Life Ministries.

2. To apply a holistic approach (spiritual, intellectual, emotional & physical) in developing the Filipino child.

3. To implement an innovative system of education and prepare the Filipino child to meet global challenges.



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ENROLLMENT Policies:
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1. The child is considered officially enrolled when the school requirements are all submitted, settled and registration fees are paid.

2. A minimum of (P500) five hundred pesos will be required as reservation fee, and will be 
non-refundable upon cancellation. However, it will be considered as part of the registration fee upon enrollment.

3. Tuition fees can be paid monthly,  (every third Monday of the month) quarterly and                       
a ten per cent (10%) discount for an annual payment.*

4. All fees are paid to His Life Learning Center will have receipts registered with the BIR.

5. Requirements for enrollment are the following:

a. Birth Certificate

b. Two (2) pieces of 1x1 picture

c. Data on enrollment form

6. Requirements submitted for enrollment become part of the school records and cannot be withdrawn              after registration.

7. Reminder of payments will be given every first week of the month.

8. There is no refund for partial attendance of the student during the month and quarter. A student enrolling in the middle of the school year will have to pay registration and monthly fees.



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CLASSROOM POLICY:
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1. Non-enrolled siblings are discouraged to sit-in with the student.

2. Parents, nannies and guardian are not allowed inside the classroom. A one (1) week period of adjustment will be allowed in the toddler/nursery level.

3. It is strongly advised that the child be fetched immediately after dismissal by the authorized parent/guardian.

4. Uniform is required during classes except Wednesdays, which is “Self-expression Day.”Everyone is expected to wear their complete school uniform within two(2) weeks from the opening of classes.

5.The child is advised to bring his/her own snacks and lunch. Junk food is not recommended.

6. Teachers are available for consultation and other important business, but not during class hours.

7. The teachers assume responsibility in teaching, assisting and taking care of the child inside the classroom.

8. Punctuality is a virtue to be developed , parents are advised to bring the child to school on time.

9. An excuse slip signed by either parent or guardian will be required for absences during class.



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Elementary Classroom Policy
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1. Students must arrive 10-15min before the class starts.

2. Students raised their hand first and wait for their names to be called before answering

3. Playing in between classes is prohibited. Students are not allowed to bring toys during class hours.

4. During recess and lunch time eating inside the classroom is not allowed.

5. Student should ask permission before going to the comfort room.

6. Silence in the classroom must be observed.

7. Observe cleanliness during and after classes.



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PROGRESS REPORT:
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1. The child is not given a numerical grade in Early Child Development. However, narrative descriptions of the child’s performance are reflected in the Progress Report Card. Students are evaluated through the use of the portfolio. The portfolio is an assessment tool organized  to evaluate the total growth and development of your child. Included in the portfolio are the child’s record of attendance, sample of the child’s work, assessments, written comments on the emotional .There will be a monthly evaluation and quarterly assessment of the child’s progress and the parents will be informed by the teachers.

2. The student’s progress is communicated in both written (monthly evaluation and  Quarterly Assessment) and oral (Teacher – Parents Conference) forms.



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1. HLLC reserves the right to in still discipline in an impartial and justifiable manner. Corporal punishment, like spanking can only be implemented with the knowledge of the parents and by the President of HLLC.

2. Labelling, unnecessary ridicule and other form of verbal abuse toward a child is strictly forbidden.

3. Observations/complaints by parents/teachers must be addressed in written form to the Administrative Officer.

4. HLLC requires reimbursement or payment for damage, destruction or misappropriation of school property.

5. Holidays, emergency warnings and suspension of classes due to weather conditions will be adhered to as guided by DepEd memorandum.

6. Parents are encouraged to participate and monitor their children’s progress. HLLC strongly recommends that parents attend regular parent-teacher conferences.

7. HLLC notices will posted weekly on the assignment/communication notebook of your child and on the  Bulletin Board.

8. Parents and guardians are required to go with their child during field trips.

9. All students must be present during Recognition Day, Family Day and Presentation Days 
in school and in church.



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MOVING – UP CEREMONY
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This is the culminating activity at the end of the school year where every child will receive meritorious awards and recognition according to their different abilities.

Friday, March 20, 2026

Bible Study 2026 REVELATION



JOIN us as we 
-- READ 
-- ANSWER
-- DISCUSS The Book of REVELATION 🔭


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We are now recruiting 
ORGANIZERS, 
MOBILIZERS and 
CREATORS of New Small Groups for Bible Study 2026 on The Book of Revelation!

To Kick Off Soon!!!

Let's Get all to 
1 READ Alone
2 ANSWER with Someone
3 DISCUSS in a Small Group
AND
4 GRADUATE with a Power Worship Celebration all BASED in the Book studied :-)



---- we need Organizers for Other Churches 
(Non HLM)

---- we need Organizers in the 
ABCDEFGHIJ spheres 
AND MORE !!!


Let's Bring the Word of God to the WORLD 🌍

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GOAL: 
1000 People OutSide 
Metro Bacolod

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ADD:
Tshirts For All soon Available ....

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GRADUATION:
With Meals:

Grains & Bread: 
Barley, wheat, and sprouted grain bread are staples.

Fruits & Vegetables: 
Figs, grapes (or raisins), pomegranates, olives, apples, dates, melons, cucumbers, leeks, and onions are commonly mentioned.

Protein & Dairy: 
Lamb, goat meat, beef, fish (with fins and scales), eggs, raw goat milk, and cheese.

Fats & Sweeteners: 
Olive oil is primary, with honey used as a natural sweetener.

Herbs & Spices: 
Coriander, parsley, and various herbs are used. 




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