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Cover
Page
by Bro.
Pete Lapid
The
Father Speaks
by Fr.
Siegfrid Binzler
SPECIAL:
Place
of Refuge
By
Philip Yuson
Sharing
By
Tintin Magbitang
Our
Faith
By Fr.
KJ Veeger, MSC
Surabaya
Corner
By
Ramon Martillano
Sharing
By
Carolle Bautista
Here's
the Latest
By
Tintin Magbitang
Reflection
Homily
by
Fr.
Martinus
God
Answers Prayers
By
Beth Manibog
Saint
for the Month
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The month
of September has been activity filled as we have come to the last month
of our Empowered Christian Living Seminar (ECLS). Genesis members and
the ECLS participants have been eagerly waiting for this month to come.
For the
past Friday mornings now there has been a small group of non-working
Genesis members led by Sis. Beth Manibog, who meet at different houses
for Intercessory Prayer. This is just one group of prayer warriors who
pray for the intentions of the Community and for special prayer requests
received during the week. For those who wish to join, please contact
with Sis. Beth Manibog, or you can email any special prayer request to
gabriane@cbn.net.id.
 Sis.
Nenette Dizon delivered a talk on “Christian Service”. The talk was
related to the “Parable of the talents” where the master entrusted his
possessions to his servants, giving each one of them five, two or one
talent according to their abilities. These talents refer to everything
the Lord gives us including time and treasure. We are mere stewards,
not owners. We are not to keep God’s gifts but use them to build up
Christ’s body, the Church. Our service is the expression of our love for
God. And the quality of ourservice depends on how well we know Jesus.
 Husband
and wife team Bro. Alfred and Sis. Pinky Torres gave the final ECLS talk
on “Call to Community” where they introduced Genesis, as a Community, to
the participants. They explained why it is important to be a member of a
Community since it is difficult to live and grow in faith without the
support of a group. They also mentioned how members of Genesis care and
support one another through the Care Groups, spiritual formation
programs and other related activities. Part of the talk was a testimony
by me and my husband, Andy, on how the Community has changed our lives
by giving us a family in Jakarta, allowed us to be of service to God,
providing for our practical needs, enriching our children spiritually,
and improving our prayer lives. Sis. Let Bravo also shared how she has
grown spiritually in Genesis, gained friendships and helped her through
her trials.
And
finally on September 28, we came to the highlight of the ECLS, the
Dedication Day. Bro. Percy Cabauatan led a very powerful worship for
this joyous occasion (he must have been inspired after watching the Don
Moen concert with some members of the Music Ministry earlier in the
week).
Bro. Pete
Lapid gave an introduction on the relevance of the Dedication Day,
particularly the Covenant of the Community. This was followed by a
simple candle light ceremony where everyone read their Covenants- with
new members taking their oath and old members renewing their
commitment.
And as we,
the old members, widened our hearts to those He added to our number, we
all greeted the new members by singing “Welcome to the Family” and
giving then small tokens on this unforgettable event. Most of the new
members were so inspired and joyfully, others tearfully, expressed their
response to the Community. Once again, we have witnessed the work of the
Holy Spirit among the different speakers, the dedicated DGLs (Discussion
Group Leaders), the other Genesis members behind the scene, and most
especially the participants, as we concluded this year’s ECLS. Indeed,
“He who began a good work in us will bring it to completion”
(Philippians 1:6).
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