Posted in GYMN News on July 29, 2008 | 4 Comments »
“Boracay is a tropical island located approximately 315km (200 miles) south of Manila and 2km off the northwest tip of the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations.” ~Wikipedia
It’s where we held our mid-year planning and retreat,
Posted in Reflections on July 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
My heart was overwhelmingly grateful to God from this trip. Did I tell you that we went to the elephant show, snake show, silk farm, to one of the best resorts in Chiang Mai, Traditional Khantoke dinner and many more!? Yes, wow!
Traditional Khantoke Dinner
Posted in Reflections on July 21, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Several years ago when I was about to go on my first mission trip, a pastor gave these words. He said,
I know that you intend to bless people during this trip but be assured that in this trip you will be more blessed by those you will minister to.
His words are still true even for [...]
Posted in Reflections on July 14, 2008 | 9 Comments »
This post was written by Louis Mark Plaza, GYMN trainer and volunteer.
When I told my co-workers that I’m leaving for Manila in a week, they asked me what I will do there. I told them that I’m invited for a special dinner and so they laughed and jokingly added that maybe I should eat my [...]
Posted in Reflections, Trainings on July 10, 2008 | 11 Comments »
Psalm 96:3-4
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
he is to be feared above all gods.
Who would have thought that my next assignment is to teach in Thailand and Cambodia! Yes, He allowed me to go out. It was my first time to [...]
Posted in Youth Connection on July 7, 2008 | 5 Comments »
…only those who persevere get to see the view from above, a breath-taking view, of the entire city and the sea beyond. There is an analogy to this story in our youth ministry. There, the journey is called fellowship and the narrow pathway is accountability.
