Pulpit To Pew

STRAIGHT FROM MY HEART
BY: Rev. Arnel C. Tan

Let me express my thanks to all of you prayed for our trip to Singapore last July 17-22. The Lord has touched the hearts of many of our Singaporean brethren at Queenstown Baptist Church. I have also the chance to pray and meet with the staff and leaders of the Singapore Baptist Convention, and a special time of prayer with the local Pastors. We also have the privilege of meeting and praying with the pastors and deacons of Queenstown Baptist Church. It was also a joyful chance to meet our young couples is now in Singapore. Bren and Dianne Chua truly blessed our hearts. Let us also be reminded to always wait upon the Lord in prayer, and not be in a hurry to do things our way.

Last week our church mission started under the leadership of Pastor Bobby Narcisso, along with joyful volunteers. They fed the school kids of Bolton Elementary School, the fed 62 students. My heart is overwhelmed because this is not just an activity of the church, it is a ministry birthed in prayer. Remember that our challenge is not about giving money or being a volunteer our challenge is to bring this matter to prayer and from there listen to the Lord. We are committed to feed the kids for the next 6 months. I ask you to be prayerful about this and connect with Pastor Bob for more details.

Our next batch of baptism is coming soon. Pray about this and look for Pastor Felix Ambingan for details. Let us prayerfully ask God to touch hearts of those who want to be baptized into the membership of Davao Chinese Baptist Church. The Lord is doing something only He can do during our prayer meetings. It here that we as God’s people call upon the Lord, together we pray and listen and spend time to know God more. Hope to see you on Wednesdays and Fridays 6-7pm. Everyday the church is open from 5am to 6pm for those who want to spend time in prayer. Just register your name to the guard on duty.

Finally we said goodbye to Lalai and his son as they are now bound for the USA. We are thankful for her unselfish ministry in music and with the young professionals. It was a special time for fellowship as I officiated the wedding of John and Juvy last July 29, at Sea Urchin Restaurant. Let us remember John and Juvy Dafielmoto in prayer as they start their journey in marriage. As we end the month July and enter the month of August let us find our reminders as have our communion today. Let us also remember the wisdom of living in godly contentment.

May we truly worship and honor the Lord today.