BCI Cambodia Updates (January and February)

E12 Sunday

September 28, BCI held its quarterly E12 Sunday where a small program was held to celebrate the milestones of God's E12 discipleship program. Sister Sally Recerone and Sister Marlyn Valdez hosted the said program. The E12 leader (men) and E12 leader (women) offered two special numbers. Brother Arman Tuazon and her daughter, Sister Joy Tuazon, shared their testimonies regarding the blessings that they received when they started their respective discipleship program. Some prizes were also awarded to the E12 group with biggest offering, most fruitful E12 and the E12 with the most members.

Pastor Eugene talking about the importance of discipleship

Special number from men. (L-R) Brothers Paulo, Dan, Son, Ptr. Russell, Den, and Bal

Testimony from Brother Arman

Special number from women. (L-R) Sisters Sharon, Jasmine, Cathy, and Sarah

Testimony from Sister Joy

During the awarding ceremony

Sister Cathy with her disciples

Thank you to Sister Sharon's E12 for preparing our delicious lunch.

Youth Assembly: Five Love Languages Part 2

Last September 28, part two of youth assembly "Five Love Languages" was held. Ninety-five youth and young professionals from Marikina, Cogeo and San Mateo attended the said event. The program was hosted by Ate Sassy Recerone and Clowie Adecer. To break the ice, Kuya Son Tuazon and Kuya Bon Principe facilitated the charades game where every one enjoyed acting out each words. Ate Joy Cedillo and Ate Alyssa Lagmay sang "Always Enough" for the special number song number. 

During the ice breaker

Special number

Based on Dr. Chapman's book the The 5 Love Languages, Pastor Russell discussed about the different ways of showing our love to others. They're as follows: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. Every person feels uniquely loved in one of these ways. According to the concept, the way you feel loved is also the way you show love. For example, if Words of Affirmation is your love language, a positive verbal gesture like "Good job!" will inspire you more than receiving expensive gifts. Pastor Russell said that theses languages aren't solely for romantic relationships but translate to friendships and parent/child relationships, too.

The questionnaire

Bookmark souvenir!

The audience were asked to answer a one page questionnaire so that they will learn their love language. They were also given a bookmark as a souvenir of the educational talk. Ate Kate Paragas' E12 prepared the yummy merienda.

Pastor Eugene's Birthday

The birthday boy

An advance celebration of Pastor's Eugene's birthday was held after worship service last September 14, 2014. The program was hosted by the energetic duo, Bro. Ramon and Sis. Emma. At the first part of the program, Sunday school children, young people, WOW and AMEN gave Pastor Eugene their gifts and letters of appreciation.

Representatives of different ministries extended their birthday greetings to pastor and shared how he touched their lives. The kids offered a song number while spelling out pastor's name and giving a corresponding adjective that describes him. E-ncouraging, U-nderstanding, Good-looking, E-nergetic, N-ice pastor, E-xcellent. Young people sang "Gintong Panahon." Selected members of WOW and AMEN sang "Standing" with angelic voices.

Everyone was surprised, including the ones performing, with the last presentation. Pastor's family, Sis. Sahlee with their 5 beautiful daughters were asked to give a special number for him. After a few minutes of deliberation, they sang "Finding Faithful." Pastor Eugene joined them and sang with them the last part of the song.

Pastor singing with his family

Pastor Eugene while blowing his cake

Lastly, Pastor thanked the congregation for their greetings and gifts for him. He said that he was deeply touched to know that he was truly loved. But more than the material blessings, he encouraged everyone to partner with him regarding our most important mission in life, discipleship.

Batch Deuteronomy Baptism

Here's another set of newly baptized believers, Batch Deuteronomy! Last September 9, 2014, Pastor Eugene and Pastor Russell officiated the baptism of seven people who decided to follow Jesus at Woodridge Heights Clubhouse, Tumana, Marikina City. The variation in their ages shows that following Christ knows no limits.

Thoughts For Thursday

He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.

Ecclesiastes 3:11

Youth Assembly: Five Love Languages

Last August 24, a youth assembly was held entitled, "Five Love Languages." It is based from the book with the same title by Dr. Gary Chapman. Eighty youth and young professionals from Marikina, Cogeo and San Mateo attended the said event. The program was hosted by Ate Sassy Recerone, Ate Nica Salva and Ate Ariane De Guzman. Selected Gratitude members, kuya Denden, kuya Dan, kuya Kyle, kuya MJ, ate Hany, ate Sassy, and ate Nica, gave an acoustic song number. Kuya Son facilitated the charades game where every one enjoyed acting out each words.

Pastor Russell is the speaker that afternoon. He divided the discussion into two parts; Understanding the Ways of the Youth and Unveiling the word of the Youth. Stay tuned for part two that will be discussed next month. That afternoon, he discussed about "love" as the most fundamental building block of the parent-youth relationship.  

Romans 5:8King James Version (KJV)

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Youth playing charades

See you next month. To God be the glory!