LBC Choir Easter Cantata 2013 presents "Three Days"

OK, I have been able to upload videos and pictures from the recent Loakan Baptist Church Choir Easter Cantata 2013. Below are the videos set in order I hope.....

Before hearing God's Word, the "Hallelujah Quartet" sings a song number. Singers are Aljon Chiday, Elmer Berbano, Charlie Dagusen and Rowelito Talawan

In this video my father preaches about the reason and message of the season, speaks in mixed language and dialect hopefully whoever hears will understand


The Cantata Proper:










Below are some pictures taken from the cantata itself

The Plea for All Man to Hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ

What more words shall express to give you more and clear understanding, that no self-effort shall save man but only by Faith in Christ Jesus?

Though Faith in itself have many forms, for even demons believe in God and tremble(James 2:19-20), but the Word of God has not left us without clear understanding and revelation.. The Word declares that the evidence or fruit of one's Faith in Christ is seen on his actions or his life... One who says to trust and put their Faith in Christ is true to his words if seen in his own life.... Now if you might ask why "only faith in Christ Jesus?" Because it is only through Christ, (one) through being born of a virgin birth means he did not carry the curse of sin that was brought by ADAM (the first man); (two) He Who IS righteous, holy and one Who NEVER sinned all through out His life in this world; (three) suffered, condemned and died for the SIN that He did not commit; (four) even God, the Father Himself, poured His Own judgement to His own Son (Isaiah 53:10); (five) He who was dead is now alive forever more, declaring then, that the payment of sin is now Final and Forever secured... Now therefore, just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the dessert (Jn. 3:14) and that anyone who looks upon it, will be healed from the venom of snakes, So it is for the Son of Man, Jesus, that whoever looks, believes, put their trust on Him shall be saved...

"For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved ([a]delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God;" - Ephesians 2:8 (Amplified Bible)

"Agos ng Tubig"

This is a song I still remember, heard it first from Manong Jephun when we were still attending the AFC... He sang it as a song offering before the message and it had a great impact in me hearing it... This song is actually by Isagani Licerio and was previously included on an Album called "Papuri." Further than this, I like the effect of the guitar strumming of it.. it is also quite a relaxing and time of reflection-kind of song... Talk about guitar-playing, I think I'm one of those frustrated-guitar players... hehehe! anyway enjoy the song as I copied and linked from a youtube link of the song.



"Agos ng Tubig"

Intro: (E - G#m - A - B7)

Stanza I
E              G#m           A9           E/G#
Agos ng tubig sa batis ay lumalagaslas
A                  E/G#          F#m                A/B
Sa mga bato sa tabi, ito'y humahampas.
E           G#m                   A9                 E
Batis na walang tigil sa pag-agos na kung saan
A                      E/G#           F#m         B7       Intro
Marami ang nabubuhay, marami ring namamatay.

Stanza II

Ang Buhay ng mga tao dito sa mundo
ay tulad ng isang batis, umaagos ng kay bilis
Mahirap man kung iisipin ngunit kung 'yong iibigin,
Batis man sa agos mo ay may tuwang namamasdan...

Chorus:
E                G#m    A        E
Agos ng batis at buhay ng tao
A                    E/G#              F#m           B7
Tumatakbong sabay ito sa dagat na ang wakas ang tungo
        E                    G#m                        A                   E
Ang buhay mo'y sa Diyos nanggaling, sa Diyos mo ring itagubilin.
       A                    E            F#m   B7            Intro
Gamitin mong pagpapala sa buhay ng iyong kapwa...

Repeat Chorus

CODA
                E
Iyong Kapwa.

Pray to the Lord of the Harvest...

"And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man."

(Luke 17:26)

What would you do if you were in Noah's shoes? What if, at this time you're reading this article, then, suddenly God told you, He will destroy the earth after a month? What would you personally do? Of course, I'm not saying that such experience would happen again... But just placing one's place in the shoes of Noah, how would you respond? Or, personally how will I respond?

Well, thing is... Christ Himself spoke that there will be such a time of the days of the Noah. Declaring the same or likeness of Noah's time, there will be a big event! The day of vengeance! If you are a Christian, you would know this: The Tribulation Period, The Day of Christ, The Last Day! But if you say,  you don't know anything of this or haven't heard of this, uhm? maybe you better start reading the Bible and if still you can't understand, try contacting me if you like and I'd love to share everything that I know (but of course, first of, I'm not an expert. But I have ideas!). Or you could talk to a knowledgeable bible-believing pastor on this matter.

Anyway, as for us Christians, let us go back to the questions I've asked. Try asking yourself, "What would I do?" In reality and in truth, as Christians, these questions ought to be asked by us daily. To challenge and remind us, why we Christians exist and why the Church exist. It's the main purpose or priority we should live out daily. For if we know that the time is at hand, shouldn't we think more of those unsaved love ones? Are we certain that our family members and friends have truly received Jesus Christ by faith? You see, one of the troubling Christ spoke of are those who profess that they know Him, but in reality Christ doesn't know them (Matt. 7:22-23). But more than this, if we know Christ coming is SO NEAR, wouldn't we do something about it? One probably great thing we would do, is to bring as much as possible many people to know the Lord Jesus Christ! To share the Gospel will be our priority.

Now, those maybe the things we would do? But the real question should be, "Christ spoke of the day of His coming, His return, shouldn't I do something about it?" I know we Christians also need to eat, drink, sleep and work. And I know we are concerned about many things. But thing is, if we truly say we are followers of Christ, won't we give a priority on His command towards us? I'm not saying that we just leave everything we are doing and go 24/7 sharing the gospel to people. It's just that, have we really considered our life becoming an instrument in leading someone to Christ? Have we somewhat personally made our initiation to do something in terms of leading or sharing people the gospel of Christ?

Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying we all are to preach the gospel of Christ (but that would be an awesome possibility, but surely it's not possible because of man's heart). What I'm saying is, have we personally witnessed and took part in sharing the gospel of Christ and not depending on the idea that we've already given our Tithes and offerings and that's enough? Although money is important in the furtherance of the gospel of Christ, but the command of Christ was actually "GO." And the "GO" command speaks of a personal physical body and person being sent to take part of preaching the gospel and His Word.

Thing is, too often, we Christians are being taught that just simply giving in terms of finances or whatever is enough to take part of His work. But don't you think such an idea is over emphasized? When Christ himself said to His disciple:

"Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest." Luke 10:2

The bottom line is, in these great and dangerous times, what the Lord is seeking are people who would take part of His work, in terms of personally and physically doing the work, esp. the harvesting of the fields or the reaping of the souls by them knowing and understanding the good news that is Christ Jesus. In short, Christians that would commit their life in the redeeming of souls that are lost. Because if we truly gave our lives, everything follows, even the heartily giving of support. Surely it sounds too much and just to unreal in these practical days. But if we would think further about this matter, it ends up with the question, "What does God want me to do and will I do it?" or perhaps another question would be "Do I really have an Almighty and Powerful God?"

In a glimpse of all the question, our problems with regards to these matters always point to our own self-doubts. And, indeed, one of the greatest enemies of our soul: the flesh.

Surely our thoughts and mind may be stirred by all the questions poured. But I pray that our minds esp. our hearts be filled by the passion and love for those that are lost. For lo, so many are they and needing the gift of Salvation. Salvation, a simple free gift God is offering but hardly one easily receives it. Why? because so few has the heart and desire to share it. 

Year 2013

Another year indeed! It has been a long while, since I haven't written. Year 2012 has been a long year. Whereas, this year seem to be a fast one but a hard one. Just an opinion. Or a personal hunch with regards to what I may go through, me and perhaps my family.

So much seem to have happened, even now that January seem to end in just a blink of an eye. It's already January 21, 2013, Monday. And, I don't know.... My father started to start services in a new place (speaking about ministry), which is in Gumatdang (as we call it). And now I, most likely will stay behind in Apalan-Guisset, where we have been ministering for almost 3 years perhaps. Although my father, along with my mother, will be joining me once Sunday every month, still... it will be a NEW year!

Now to mention, even I myself will be going through another kind of changes.... Since I already gave my resignation at my work and I'll be out soon after I've trained the people who will be replacing me. It's quite a very weird and unimaginable and filled with (not doubt.. but) Faith... and Trust in God that He is the one in control. Human as I am, I still don't understand why I had to resign, but in the sense of being one called Christian, I believe it was time for me to leave. That and other more reasons though.

Although I must say, doubt still attacks me many times. For I'm left with so many questions. But nevertheless, it is written.. doubts shall come but God's promises maybe much more a glorious one. So often I've heard (although rarely I hear it these days), "Challenge God!" Of course, these words have a great meaning and understanding to those that are indeed His' or God's own child. It's the same thing about the phrase "Ask and it shall be given." The thing is, both phrases means or points only one thing.... FAITH. Of course, the Faith having God as the object of our Faith.

Surely it won't be an easy one, as Christ Himself spoke "The servant is not above the Master." Simply depicting and ensuring, if one is a follower of Christ, then expect the same road or way or footsteps Christ Himself suffered, so will His followers too.

But anyway, that is Christianity. And yet, the question still remains... "What's on 2013?"