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RMJAN - MAR 2009 VOLUME 1 - ISSUE 1

Y OUR S TORY F OR H IS G LORY

Journey of the Kings Daughterourney of the Kings Daughter

D O MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN ???D O MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN ???

Mission Possible in UE

PLM FIREBRANDs, Morethan a Survivor... Making a difference...

FROM STRUGGLES...

to VICTORIES...

THRONEoF GRACE

THRONEoF GRACE

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Jesus Reigns Ministries Sanctua

811 J. Nakpil St. Malate Manila

Igs(Interest Groups)

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Journey of theKings Daughter

Your Story For His Gloryour Story For His Glory

9Jasmine Lintag, former staff of the YouthMinistry, testifies that an abundant life isone that is being lived for God's glory.

Letter from theeditor3

Are the JRM Youth obedient to God?Do they recognize God's delegatedauthority?

All I could say is that we must neverstop planting seeds, whether it is asmall seed or a big one.(Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23)

Mission 12.13.084Are you more

than a Survivor?:More than a Survivor: Persevere.Live. Make a Difference.If a person knows a very importanttruth, deciding to share or not to shareit could mean life or death to another.

Throne of Grace122Prayer Requests with detachableprayer request slip.

A Muy ImportanteMandamiento144

He rewards those people who arereally willing to change and those whoseek Him persistently with all theirheart.

Shine Jesus Shine in 2009More than a Resolution...

Purpose DrivenYear

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Connect...Satellite.Outreach.Provincial.155

Song of Saints from Angelo Alcantaraof Bagong Silang

From Strugglesto Victories166

That is how it works. Desperate prayerswere uttered for the people who werereached. And this is what matters most:HIS Glory!

Miracles still

happen...

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I knew right there and then that onefailing grade would disqualify me eventhough my annual family income wouldcause me to be the top candidate.

Bonus

FunPage...199

Mind gamessuch asRebus andSudoku.

Carnal Finalityis not the Finale188

Poem written by Joseph Abdullah

Statement ofFaith200

Mission and Vision of JRM YouthLink


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Welcome to the first come-back issue of the JRM Youthlink. Wepray that every edition of this magazine would serve its purposein this generation.

Every youth encounters troubles in some points of his/her life.Some are allowed by our Lord Jesus to cause pruning and achanging in character for us to become more Christ-like. Butthere are those that are self-inflicted through disobedience andunwillingness to submit to God. The two words are ofteninterchanged, but they are actually essentially different.Disobedience deals with not doing the things one is asked to do while unsubmission defines to one's unwillingness to obey. John Bevere further explains in his book Under Cover that

obedience deals with our responsive actions toward authority and submission deals with our attitude towards authority. Its inthe latter where most of us miss it.

Isaiah 1:19 (ESV) says, If you arewilling and obedient , you shalleat the good of the land (italics mine). God's promises aretrue. However, most want the blessings of God but few want therequirements of the blessing, as quoted from the pulpit.

I will leave two questions which, I hope you wouldnot take as condemning but rather challenging.First, are the JRM Youthobedient to God? Ands e c o n d , d o t h e y r e c o g n i z e G o d ' sdelegated authority?

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LASTDECEMBER6, 2008, during a meeting in my NSTP class, the class agreedon having a Christmas party the following Saturday. As the president of the class, I volunteered to take care of the event. I was thinking of kuyaKent to facilite a program that would not only entertain the class butwould also highlight Christ and present the true meaning of Christmas. Icontacted Kuya Kent and asked for his help. Well, with no hesitations, hesaid yes. We brainstormed many times and rackedour brains when alone to come up with a solidprogram. And by God's grace, we had. Kuya Kent askedsome sponsors to help in funding the raffle and theprizes that he had planned to give during the party.People gave without hesitation. I want to thank them.

We spent nights praying and interceding so that the upcoming eventwould have a solid foundation. If we will do it without prayer it would bein vain the Christmas party will just be another activity of no eternalvalue. It would mean nothing to my classmates and to us. This is God'sactivity, not ours, I thought.

The night before December 13 2008, Ate Tin told Kuya Kent that shewants to go with us and support us in this mission. So, we all agreed to

meet.

December 13, 2008

IT'S FIGHT DAY! The waiting time was kind of exciting and long but fine(laughs). I, together with Kuya Kent andAte Tin, arrived in the university at past 1o'clock. We were thrilled when wepassed by the guardhouse. The guardsdidn't question us or called our attention.We talked with my professor regardingthe program and we received a 'go signal.

After introducing K.K. and Ate Tin to theclass, they took the floor. We played

Joseph Abdullah

Mission 12.13.08

( )This isGod's activity,not ours,I thought.

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games like charade-pass-the-message, jumbling the Christmas Seasonphrase, and I thank God for your life because . . . fill in the blanks. Weall had fun during the game. Prizes were given to the winners.

After the games had ended, weproceeded with our program. Kuya Kentshared the true meaning of Christmas andthe reason for the season. My classmateswere very attentive and they listenedeagerly to what he was saying. Thank Godfor His anointing upon Kuya Kent. He didn't

have mental blocks and shared things fromhis heart without hesitation. Afterwards,we rendered song numbers. Actually hewas supposed to sing just one song but myclassmates requested for another so hesung again. It was great and meaningful.Then, after having our 'eating session'done, we gave the floor to our professor forher remarks. We closed the party with aprayer which I led and greeted everyone a "Merry Christmas!" Afterwhich, we said our goodbyes. So that's almost everything that hadhappened in the party. We hope that God would use this kind of event toreally establish His kingdom in our universities and workplaces.

All I could say is thatwe must never s topplanting seeds, whether it

is a small seed or a big one.Always remember, seedswhen planted on good soil(Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23),would most likely sprout.And never be discouragedw h e n s e e d s a r e n ' tsprouting. Why? Becauseyour act of planting for thekingdom of God is never inva in in His eyes (1

Corinthians 15:58, Colossians 3:23-24). May God bless you and keep you.Just abide in the vine so that you may have a life that is abundant andoverflowing not just physically, but also spiritually. And may the fire inyour heart, the very life that is in you be so contagious that it would leadothers to draw near to God. God bless you!

Mission 12.13.08 CONTINUATION...

CHARADE-PASS-THE-MESSAGE

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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. - Early

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springsup; do you not perceive it? - M.J.R.C.

Fixing my eyes on Jesus.Starting the year right- starting it with Him.

Challenge yourself.Colossians 3:23 In whatever you do, do it wholeheartedly to the Lord not unto men.May the Lord bless you more Now is the time to take our Scriptu- Jun Bejer

Discipline in a matured manner! Tama na pa - cute!- Boy Lokos

Under Cover , written by John Bevere,exposes the subtle yet rampant tacticsthe enemy uses against believers: thefailure to recognize and properly relate toDivine authority. With practical, personalexamples and strong, biblical foundation,this book reminds us that the kingdom ofGod is just a kingdom, ruled by a King,where there is order and authority.

ARE YOUUNDER COVER?

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THE YOUTH IS the most prophesied yet the most attacked generation of this time. Not onlyfrom the pulpit that pronouncement is made, one could see the truth in those words in

today's society. The media attest to the deterioration of moral values which were oncecherished by the earlier generations. Moral corruption becomes rampant as Christianvalues are scoffed at and decadence applauded. These and other misleadingworldviews brought confusion to the youth. What is life? Where do all these things lead to? Why on earth am I here? What is the purpose of life?

Jasz Lintag, former staff of the Youth Ministry, testifies that an abundant life is onethat is being lived for God's glory. Any other lifestyle leads to emptiness andmeaninglessness. She tells how serving God through the youth ministry could besomething that could be treasured forever.

Jasz shares her life, experiences and lessons with the JRM YouthLink.

YOURSTORYFORHISGLORY

Journey of theKing's Daughter

YouthLink: How did you come to knowthe Lord?

JasZ:YL: When and why did you join the JRMYouth Ministry? What made you stay inthe team?

JasZ:

to do so by your own strength. Grace iswhat will sustain you so you will not fall.

My conversion testimony is not likethe other testimonies which muse over avery flawed past/life since I was veryyoung when I came to know the Lord.

Still, I would say that it was full of God'samazing grace. I accepted Jesus as my I was connected to JRM through thepersonal Lord and Saviour when I was only PUP JRM Campus Ministry. My heart for10 years old. That was on July 6, 1991, lost souls intensified all the more whileSaturday, at around 3 in the afternoon. serving in the campus. I knew college lifeGod used a Baptist Sunday School would only happen once and I thankedteacher. Since then I never lose the sense the Lord for giving me the chance to growof God's presence in my life. Every phase there. Then I decided to commit and joinin the journey is a step to knowing Him the JRM Youth Ministry. It was during thatmore. It was grace amazing because time that the new generation of youth

despite of my human weaknesses and my leaders was about to be appointed. Theheart that is sinful by nature, God new JRM Youth Ministry began in 2001preserved my life so that I could live it not after More to this Life Youth Camp. Iaccording to the pattern of this world. I became one of the youth staff.believe that God's abundant grace is What made me stay and give myavailable not just when you have already younger years to the youth ministry? Ifallen into an act of sin. It is an stayed because I want to give glory to Godeveryday experience of standing firm on by being part of the amazing things He'syour convictions despite your limitations doing in this generation.8


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YL: What are your experiences in theYouth Ministry? What lessons did youlearn?

JasZ:

YL: Where are you now in your journeyof faith? What is God doing now in yourlife and what is He teaching you?

JasZ:

YL: What were the contributions of theYouth Ministry in your growth as aChristian?

JasZ:

YL: What is your biggest dream/visionthat you want to do for Him?

JasZ:

to God's sovereign will, following yourleaders, loving and accepting your co-workers, leading the younger, and servingall. When you seek to glorify God aboveall, His vindication will be upon you andI'll never forget the Youth Camps,you're on to the next level in the school of trips to Bicol and Nueva Viscaya, Youthbrokennessa life you will neverS e r v i c e s d a n c e s a n d D N Gexchange for anything less, a life that isConferencesthey're really memorable.worthwhile.

My first task as a Youth Staff was toI left the Youth Ministry and joinedspearhead the Convergence nights the

the JRM Mission team in 2006. Why? ToYouth services. It was indeed a difficultgive way to the emerging leaders so theyyet fulfilling task. There were manywill have their chance of being used bylessons and disappointments along theGod in a greater way. But did God moveway but they only made your heart trustme out? I guess not. I was appointed asin God's sovereignty all the more. It isone of the DG 1st Gen leaders to disciplevery rewarding to see young peoplethe female youth. I kept on arguing withdevelop a lifestyle of worship. Then IGod to remove me from that post, until Ibecame the Training and Developmentrealized that it was the season Godhead. It was crucial because discipleshipwanted me to have at that time. Theis the heart of the JRM Youth Ministry. Oh,Youth Ministry never left my prayers sincehow I miss those times in the youthI was always there to speak in youthministry working hand in hand with co-gatherings and attend DNG Conferences.youth leaders and seeing emerging

leaders mature in their faith. I am happythat my strength as a young person wasmaximized in serving God (I was part of ACTS, head of the 1st JRM Youthnewsletter, activity here and there).You will only experience those activities

I am now here in Australia withfor a season until God asks you to move tonothing but the call of God inside myanother level. At the end of the day,heart. I believe that He would bring mewhat's important is not what you'veinto a new level of service for His name'saccomplished, but what God hassake. Currently, I do not have friends,accomplished in transforming your heart.immediate family, mentors, pastors, anddisciples beside me to tap my back andjust be there. I only have God and Ibelieve He is enough. There comes a time

when you have to l eaveeverything especially yourcomfort zone to be able toCut off the youth ministryencounter the best things in lifefrom my life's biography and Iwhen and where you and God canwould not have the dreams andconquer everything.visions that I have now. I would

not be Ate JasZ as you haveknown me.. I can say that in ourlives we are all enrolled in the school of brokenness at different levels. However, Igot serious with this schooling during the

In the deepest part of my heart, Itime I was in the Youth Ministry. For me,know God has a big dream for me as Heglorifying God means dying to self,has for everyone of us. I pray that I will beforgetting your own opinions even whenvery sensitive to the leading of the Holyyou think they are right, learning to yield

I only haveGod and Ibelieve Heis enough.

I only haveGod and Ibelieve Heis enough.

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Spirit so that whatever God's plan for meis, it will come to pass. JRM Australia is abig dream and bigger still is how somedaythe church can reach out to buildorphanages and scholarship foundationsto help the poor in the Philippines. Pleasegive this youth magazine and testimonyto me when you hear that I already forgotthese dreams. Let not the things of thisworld ever sway me. Let me always bereminded of Isaiah 55: 10-13.

Selfless faith. Think about theprivilege of having your responsibilitiesthan your rights. Youth Ministry issomething you can never go back to whenyou're already old and have other responsibilities in life . It happens onlyonce in a lifetime. And if you give yourstrength to it without reservation, youwill treasure Youth Ministry forever.While being a leader, be a servant. Even

diverse personalities and differentwhen you sometimes feel alone, fight theopinions. But I guess learning to be agood fight of selfless faith. Before leavingservant and not just a leader is a key tothe youth ministry, make sure you have akeep the unity in the team. It is verylegacy you will leave behind. May all whoimportant to realize that each of you haswalk behind you find you faithful.

a gift that you can contribute to thesuccess of the ministry.Forgiveness is vital. Iremember the saying that

Prayer, humility beforerelationships don't thrivethe Lord, and staying closebecause the guilty areto those who walk closely punished but because thewith God are essential toinnocent are merciful. Youbecome a successful leader.can overcome any challengeThere can be no greaterin the ministry as long as the

driving forces than love and devotion toleaders' hearts and lives follow the heart

Jesus, seeking to give God the highestof God. There comes a time when you glory, and partnership with the Holyhave to move forward individually to beSpirit.able to help others because you cannot

be all stocked in one place. Christian lifeis a personal walk with God that eachindividual must face. The group alwaysconsists of individuals and each member'swalk with God contributes to the team's

If you are reading this youthsuccess in facing challenges. We all have

YL: Your message to today's youthleaders.

JasZ:

YL: Message to the JRM youth and tothose outside the Ministry.

JasZ:

Isaiah 55:10-13 10As the rain and the snow

come down from heaven,and do not return to it

without watering the earthand making it bud and flourish,so that it yields seed for the sower and

bread for the eater,11so is my word that goes out from my mouth:

It will not return to me empty,but will accomplish what I desireand achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

12You will go out in joyand be led forth in peace;

the mountains and hillswill burst into song before you,and all the trees of the fieldwill clap their hands.

13Instead of the thornbush will grow the pine tree,and instead of briers the myrtle will grow.This will be for the LORD's renown,for an everlasting sign,which will not be destroyed."

Youth Ministry is something you can never go bwhen you're already old and have other responsibilit

Youth Ministry is something you can never go bwhen you're already old and have other responsibilit

relationships don'tthrive because theguilty are punished

but because theinnocent are merciful.

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King's daughter. However, I also havefull control of your life, then someoneregrets in my life I could haveelse is controlling you and you areworshipped, prayed to, and served mymissing a lot of great stuff in your life.King more than I did in the past years.Think about it. Mark down your life'sMy heart echoes the prayer of DavidLivings tone , Lord , send meanywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. Sever any tie but the tie that binds me toyour service and to your heart.

goals which will then provide you with

the measuring stick you need todetermine whether attractions anddistractions are legitimate orillegitimate.

This magazine will not be able tocontain all the experiences I had as a

YL: Final words:

JasZ:

Lord, send me anywhere,only go with me.Lay any burden on me,only sustain me.

Sever any tie but the tiethat binds me to your

service and to your heart.JRM YOUTHLINK NOTE

Jasz Lintag, 27 years old, is anAnalyst Programmer in TOWERAustralia. She was raised up inSta. Cruz, Laguna where she firstserved the Lord in a localchurch. Last year, she went toAustralia to start fulfilling thebig dreams God has placed in herheart. She is a constant mentor,confidant and inspiration to theyouth and to the not-so-youth inthe Jesus Reigns Ministries.

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This time Lord my prayer is that my heart would really desire Your supremacy in all thingsthat I would r e a l l y g r a s p t h e

meaning and beauty of a life that is being lived for your glory. May I never be committed to a cause only to a Person.May I never have an alliance with anyone I only want You and the things that You want.

Dad, You can see the depths of my heart.

You can see the evil intent, selfish motives, pride, hypocrisy, O Lord You know the evil that lurks within me. I'm so sorry for all those thingsWould You O Lord incline my heart to You, make me so devoted to You that the things which are not of Your kingdom would become trivial.Shape my heart in such a way that its desires could only be satisfied by You alone. Lord, all I want is You! All I really want is You! You are my heart's desire and it is You that I want because my soul is made for You.However, there are times that my heart would run after those things which I think w o u l d g i v e m e satisfaction. But Dad,I want to say now, my heart is Thine! It is for You alone, its joy could only be found in You.

Would You please strengthen my heart,that whenever i t would crave for the wrong thing, it would still have the courage and faith to go back to its true delight and that is You Lord. You are my exceeding joy! Lord You are! And I am Thine, I am Thine!

their passion to glorify Pray for the upcomingGod by reaching the lostDNG 2009 (Disciplingand d iscip l ing thethe Next Generation).believers increase andGod has more in store'infect' other Christians.for this generation. WePray for Kuya Boyettepray that young people and the youth staff whowill catch the fire andlead young people.live a life that is notMany of them arelesser than that whichalready working and areGod wants to give tos u b j e c t t o t i m ethem. Pray that thisconstraint. Pray thatevent will serve as athey will be sustainedbreeding ground forby God's strength andr a d i c a l C h r i s t i a nthat they will be able toleaders who will turnshepherd the youth asthis nation upside downthey fulfill the callingfor His glory!

and the ministries given Pray for the Youthto them by the GreatConvergence (youthShepherd.service). This is one

venue whichGod reallyuses to reacho u t t h eyouth of thisgeneration.

Pray for theConvergenceTeam prayfor wisdom,strength andHis anointingto be uponthem. May

O my God, incline your ear and hearFor we donot present our pleas before you because of ourrighteousness, but because of your great mercy.Daniel 9:18

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How different the world would look, howdifferent the state of our nation would be, if there were more sanctified priestly

souls! These are souls who have the power

to bless, for they intercede with sanctified hearts. They never begin their daily time of intercessory prayer without having first brought to the cross all that is unholy in their lives, so that their old

self can be crucified there with Jesus, the sacrificial Lamb. - Basilea Schlink

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LAST FEBRUARY 21, 2009, PLM Firebrands(PLMF) held its campus harvest event at the

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM)Gusaling Intramuros AVR1 with the theme MoreThan A Survivor: Persevere. Live. Make adifference. The event kicked-off with KentResurreccion as the host. The students fromdifferent courses and year levels broke the ice withMoshi-moshi and I'm Here because You'reHere games. After watching the film The Climb,Jeff Lintag shared God's word. The guests werevery receptive. Why are we here? We are here becauseof you, he tells them. Each one had the chance tospeak up and be led in prayer through the smallgroupings. Consolidators also reinforced what hadbeen said by the speaker about having a relationshipwith the Lord Jesus Christ. Every person in theroom witnessed the mighty move of God startingfrom the preparations and even more during the

gathering itself. All were blessed and hadexperienced joy and gave their utmost praise to God.

If a person knows a very important truth,deciding to share or not to share it could mean life ordeath to another. This generation is the mostpromised yet it is the most attacked one as we canquote from the pulpit. These are the very reasonswhy the truth of salvation through Jesus Christ isbeing shared especially among the youth of today.Campus ministries bring light to the places wherelife is perceived to be purposeless. PLMF and thewhole campus Firebrands pray that the seed thatwas planted in the students' hearts would reallygrow, all for the glory of God. God's blessing beyours!

More Than A Survivor: Persevere.Live. Make a differenceSaturday, February 21, 2009, 3:00-5:00pmGusaling Intramuros AVR1Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

Campus ministriesbring light to the places wherelife is perceived

to be purposeless.

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A Very Important Commandment, that is. Anecessary in the growth of a Christian. You will notpastor of ours reminded me one of those verses lastgrow if you continually embrace the darkness whichChristmas vacation and I realized that it would costSatan had set forth in your life. You have to breakme and others dearly if it will be disregarded. Afree from the bondages of old sins you're still havingcloser look at the two verses in the second book of pleasure with because it's not glorifying God and itTimothy chapter two would reveal that they areis keeping you from growing. If you are willing to beinterconnected even if they are words free from the bondages yet stillapart. Verse 19 says that everyone who find yourself defeated becauseconfesses the name of the Lord must turn they overpower you, PRAY! Beaw ay f ro m w i ck ed n es s . Th a t honest with God, talk to Him, pourpronouncement is the foundational truth out your heart, and cry out. Askof verse 22 which commands young help from godly leaders in yourpeople who confess the name of the Lord place or in your church. Godto flee the evil desires of youth rewards those who earnestly seek

These truths are echoed in John Him. He rewards those people8:12, When Jesus spoke again to the who are really willing to changepeople, he said, 'I am the light of the and those who seek Himworld. Whoever follows me will never persistently with all their heart.walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'Living in bondage is not hard. It is very hard.Therefore, it necessarily follows that if one is living aIt's like running in a race with handcuffs andlife that is based on the Word of God, that personshackles. You want to run with all your strength yet'will never walk in darkness' since darkness cannotyou cannot because of the weight and sin which you

mingle with the light. So you must check your life.still carry. Hebrews 12:1-2 teach us what to do:Are you living it according to God's Word or have youTherefore, since we are surrounded by such a greatadapted the lifestyle of the world around you? Letcloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything thatus remind ourselves to continue reflecting the lifehinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and letwhich best fleshed out God's word the life of Jesusus run with perseverance the race marked out for us.our Savior. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter

Fleeing from the evil desires of youth or inof our faith, who for the joy set before him enduredother words, fleeing from youthful lusts, isthe cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the

A M UY IMPORTANTE

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19Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscLord knows those who are his, and, "Everyone who confesses the nameturn away from wickedness... 22Flee the evil desires of youth, and purs

faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a p2 Timothy 2:19 & 22 (NIV)

Remember, as you pursue these things

in your life, the reward is not the applause or praise

of the people around you or anything else but God Himself

Remember, as youpursue these things

in your life, thereward is not theapplause or praise

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A M UY IMPORTANTE M ANDAMIENTO CONT ...

Satellite.Outreach.Provincial.Connect...Let this BE our prayer to GOD

May our souls long for God like the deerthat pants for running water. That's the

life that we have in Jesus the Authorand the Finisher of our faith, the Alphaand the Omega, the beginning and theend!This is our prayer for the youth in JRMBagong Silang and for all the youth in theentirety of Jesus Reigns Ministries.

We break the walls of spiritual immaturityand the lack of hunger in prayer and in theWord of God, in Jesus' name!

- Angelo Alcantara JRM Bagong Silang

Lt this BE our prayer to GOD

right hand of the throne of God. pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace. This isTherefore, since we are surrounded by such anot an instant makeover though. These things

great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everythingspring forth as you continue to be faithful in yourthat hinders and the sin that so easily entangles,devotions with God reading and meditating Hisand let us run with perseverance the race markedWord, worshipping Him in spirit and in truth, beingout for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author andhonest with Him (He already knows anyway),perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before himstaying humble before Him and allowing Him toendured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat downwork in you. A willing, seeking, humble and honestat the right hand of the throne of God. heart delights God.

Throw off your baggage and fix your eyes on I hope that you memorize or do something toJesus. He endured the cross because of the joy thatremind yourself of these verses throughout the year

was set before him. Likewise, you can endure all the2009 and that you will be able to grow as youhardships if you can see the joy at the end of the racecontinue to live a life that is in the light. Remember,which will far outweigh all the adversities you'reas you pursue these things in your life, the reward isexperiencing today. Allow the Holy Spirit to work innot the applause or praise of the people around youthe dark side of your life. And through God's help,or anything else but God Himself!

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We all know the rule 45-10- saying, it means 45% for the45 that is always quoted by our p r e p a r a t i o n , 1 0 % f o r t h edear pastors. The campus harvest presentation and 45% for followevent held in our university proved up. That is how it works.

that it is true. Desperate prayers were utteredThe event that happened last for the people who were reached.

February 21 at the Pamantasan ng We were so blessed and thankfulLungsod ng Maynila (PLM) is a because at the end of that day, weproduct of pure faith. From the believe that HE was smilingplanning to technicalities, from because of the souls we havethe preparation to the souls reached. And this is what mattersreached. I can say that the most: HIS Glory! I'd correctcharacter of the PLM Firebrands myself, that wasnt an event, thatwas really tested by this, and thank was Gods movement which hasGOD for that. From the very started ever since in our campus.beginning of the dream up to the We believe that there is more!!!last minute before the event I would like to acknowledgestarted, our patience, trust and some "angels" whom God has sentfaith in God were really stretched. to us. The PLM Firebrands giveI wont go into too much details on their warmest appreciation to thehow it was done. I can only say JRM family for all the support and

that GOD is our Great Provider and prayers, to the Youth Ministry forHIS plans are higher than ours. I the unending encouragement andremember all the meetings, to the Campus Ministry for theconversations and efforts we all trust and generosity.had shared. But GOD is alwaysfaithful. And without His Spirit, it We can do all things throuwas all impossible.

CHRIST who strengthens us!!!Back to the rule that I was CHRIST

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nother First Fruit Offering since July 2008. That month, anhad passed last February 1. upperclassman approached me alongFor students like me, it

Awith our college registrar and told me

would mean a stretch of faith to give that there's this scholarship grant thatout a few thousands of your allowance. is given to one graduating studentIt was in my heart to give part of my from each of the 15 dental schools insavings for the summer camps aside the Philippines for financial assistance.from a sum of money equivalent to one I expressed my desire but I asked, Ateweek of allowance. The night before may grade requirement ba? Theythe offering day, I admit that I had the nodded and I knew right there and

dilemma whether I should give this then that one failing grade wouldmuch. Suddenly, someone sent me a disqualify me even though my annual100 pesos cellphone load. It was family income would cause me to beapparently one of my patients who the top candidate. So I told them,gave me a gift through my mobile Sayang ate, hindi na ako pwede dyan. phone. I accepted the gift because I When they left, a tickle in my heartknew it was God's favor. It was the go caused me to pray, Lord, gusto ko pa posignal that I'd been waiting from God sana ng isa pang scholarship for next semto decide whether I should give that pero kung di po talaga ako pwede dun, okamount or not. The following day, I lang po. Thank you for the joy. Pero, I'mgave the full amount as an offering and willing to wait. (wink wink). TheI remembered my Colgate Scholarship desire was already in my heart monthsapplication last January 14. I just asked before January 2009 when the deanGod quietly, Panginoon, kamusta na po asked me to come to her office and toldkaya yung scholarship application ko? me about the scholarship and that sheFebruary na po pero wala pa. Pero sige would recommend me for it. As forlang po. Whether I receive it or not, thank me, this is another God's miracle and you for the hope, joy and encouragement. favor. I received a letter in the secondGod knew that I longed for this grant week of February about the awarding

The blessing has long been prepared even before the receiverNow I have more to share... Thousands of it for God's kingdom

Ianne Gomezanne Gomez

Miracles still happen

Miraclesstill happen

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of the scholarship only to find out that missions, youth ministry, campusit was approved and sent 4 days before ministry and the like. Though we

the day of the First Fruit Offering! tighten our belts because of theHow great is our God!!! The blessing f i n a n c i a l c r i s e s , m y f a m i l yhas long been prepared even before the continuously receives blessings fromreceiver's heart became right. Now I the Lord in many ways. Jesus hashave more to share... thousands of it, always been our Great Provider andfor God's kingdom even if I'm still a His words always stand true to thosestudent. All glory and honor to who will obey and believe. Jesus.

When I became a Christian, one Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in thefundamental lesson I learned is giving Lord and He will give you the desiresto God's kingdom. I learned that God of your heart.wants to bless His children eventhrough finances. The Bible says inMatthew 6:24, No one can serve twomasters, for either he will hate the oneand love the other, or he will be

devoted to the one and despise theother. You cannot serve God andmoney. More so, the enemy, Satan,doesn't want us to give to the Lord because he knew that God has apromise of blessing to those whocheerfully give (see Malachi 3:10). So Idecided to make my finances serve the

Lord. It also serves as a training before Igraduate and enter into the corporateworld. I wanted my heart to be fullysubmitted even in this matter becauseWhere your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matthew 6:21) .This is practically true in terms ofinvesting your money in a business or a

stock. You will be tracking where yourmoney goes, how does the companymake it grow, how much interest isyour finances gaining, and so on. Yourheart will be inclined to where yourtreasure is and I wanted my own to beinclined towards God's work like

Miracles still happen cont...iracles still happen cont...

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Carnal Finality is not the Finale

Joseph Abdullah

So Many PeopleCreated by One God

Different Plans, Different WillsDifferent Ways

One Purpose, One Destiny

So Many Choices to Choose from,But One Prevails All

In Search for True MeaningSo Many Plausible Things are PresentBut Only One Triumphs

So I Say It's about GodGlorifying Him, Choosing Him,Praising Him, Worshipping Him,

Letting Him Be the Lord of Our Lives,Being with Him, Serving Him,

Loving Him, Letting His Will be Done

And So to End,In search for every significant thing in Life,

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STATEMENT OF FaithTATEMENT OF Faith ANDRIANNEANG GOMEZ

EDITOR -IN-CHIEF

RACHELLYEBAN NAVARROASSOCIATE EDITOR

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MA. C ECILIAGABRIELESCARIOCIRCULATION MANAGER

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their faith on the person of Jesus Christ.

OUR VISION:To see young peopleradically transformed into global

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We believe that the eternal son of Godbecame man, without ceasing to be God,having been conceived by the Holy Spirit andborn of the Virgin Mary, in order that He,the Lord Jesus Christ might reveal God andredeem sinful man

We believe in the fall of man, incurred notonly physical death but also spiritual death,which is separation from God.

We believe in the salvation of man, that man'sonly hope is through the shed blood of JesusChrist the Son of God.

We believe in sanctification, that it is an actof separation from that which is evil, and ofdedication unto God.

We believe in the Church and its Mission,that the church is the body of Christ, thehabitation of God through the Spirit, withdivine appointments for the fulfilment ofher great commission.

We believe in the blessed Hope which is theresurrection of those who have fallenasleep in Christ and their translationtogether with those who are alive andremain unto the coming of the Lord.

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Heavenly Father, I know that I have sinnneed Your forgiveness. I believe that Y

the Lord Jesus Christ died for me on the I am willing to repent and turn from my now by faith invite the Lord Jesus to comy heart and life as my personal Saviouam willing, by Your grace, to follow an

Him as the Lord of my life Amen