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IN
THIS ISSUE:
From the Head Servant
by Bro.
Pete Lapid
SPECIAL FEATURE:
Messages
By Bro. Bo Sanchez
Our Faith
By
Fr. KJ Veeger, MSC
Surabaya Corner
By Ramon Martillano
Place of Refuge
By
Philip Yuson
Sharing
By
Fred and Beth Manibog
Here's
the Latest
By
Tintin Magbitang
Sharing
By Carolle Bautista
God
Answers Prayers
By
Beth Manibog
The Children's Ministry
By Tintin Magbitang
Sharing
By Nenette Dizon
Saint for the Month
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- PROFILE
OF THE
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GENESIS
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
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SHARING
 
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Back in the Philippines,
when I
(Beth)
was still new in the renewal, I’ve always been reluctant to commit
myself to the community. I had a feeling that once you join a
community, you will be tied up to its activities and that the
responsibilities are enormous. Back then; I thought that being in a
community is a burden.
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As I grew in my
spiritual life, I have learned that a community offers countless
opportunities to bless and be blessed, to care and be cared for, to
love and be loved, to share both in triumphant and lonely moments. It
is so amazing that in the community you will find sincere people who
are always willing to listen. The community also offers a wonderful
opportunity to extend God’s blessings to others and to receive His
blessings in return. It is in the community that we experience the
true sense of love and caring from people who make up the community -
these same people provide the support structure in building up one’s
faith.
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We am blessed
that God brought us to Indonesia. God really led us to this Community
- Genesis. This is God’s instrument to bring about a change in our
wrong notions about community life. Our family has experienced the
overwhelming joy of being part of this Community. We personally
developed a sense of responsibility.
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Being shy and
timid, it was a struggle for me
(Beth)
to lead a group,
much more speak before an audience. God used the Community to help
build up my self-confidence and carry out the ministry He has for me.
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There are no
dull moments here, but not all times are encouraging though – for
there are also periods of discouragement. Indeed, a perfect community
is nowhere to be found on earth. Praise God, our Community is no
exception. But it is thru the imperfection of this Community where we
see God’s hand working in us. We help each other overcome our
weaknesses drawing us together closer to God -- an opportunity to
develop a wonderful and strong relationship with God and with the
people whom He has called together in a Community. Aside from our
family, I am assured that the Community is equally concerned with our
well being both physically, more so spiritually. There is no place
where one can find real love and care than in a Community. I am happy
and thankful, that our family are blessed to be part of Genesis.
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As we celebrate
our 7th Year Anniversary, we would like to thank the leaders of our
Community most especially Bro. Pete Lapid, our head servant, who never
gives up on us, whose commitment and dedication in loving God is an
inspiration for us to fulfill the mission God has given us.
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- Praise God
for His countless blessings channeled through our Community!
For comments, suggestions or ideas,
Write us: Jl. Bacang No. 20 Kebayoran
Baru, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia
Call us: (6221) 720-3824
Fax us: (6221) 662-7384
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