The School of Humility By Sis. Eden Pagalunan - Samoy

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1 May 29 - June 04, 2015 For Private Circulation Only Vol. 28 Issue 1029 The School of Humility By Sis. Eden Pagalunan - Samoy Hesitation played like a tug of war in my mind whether I accept my schedule of writing or not, it s not that I had no time nor have no idea about the topic but to write something that you have a little of it or none at all is demeaning. I am still a student in the school of humility in the kinder level in my long years of being a Christian. According to James M. Barrie, Life is a long lesson in humility. It s a long way to finish in this school where Jesus exemplified this character like a sacrificial lamb. The Holman Bible Dictionary defines "humility" as: "A personal quality in which an individual shows dependence on God and respect for other persons." At times, many people are candidate for valedictorian in the school of Me, Myself and I. Jesus admonished not to follow the example of the Scribes and Pharisees. Matthew 23:6-7: They love the best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, "greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, 'Rabbi, Rabbi.' In our put yourself first culture, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking too highly of ourselves. Instead of looking for ways to build others up, we are more concerned to build ourselves up, striving to be the center of attention and putting others down in order to elevate our own reputation, or spend the majority of our time trying to build up our popularity on social platforms. In Philippians 2:3: Do nothing from self ishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves. A Christian reveals true humility by showing the gentleness of Christ, by being always ready to help others, by speaking kind words and performing unselfish acts, which Jesus did exactly. In Romans 12:3 Paul exhorts us: For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think When we approach others with an attitude of true humility, we reflect the glory of God and reveal the nature of Christ. Remember this, it was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels. (St. Augustine) please turn to page 4 CHRONICLE Page 1 Vol. 28, Issue 1029, May 29-June 04,2015

2 May 29 - Bro. Kenneth Tunacao May 30 - Sis. Rosie Aboboto Sis. Tussy Biag Bro. Ludwig Sendon May 31 - Sis. Erna Igaras June 01 - Bro. Joven Bigay Sis. Angelica Zahra June 03 - Luzabelle Kaye Mabansag Thank you for the flowers by : Bro. Ruben Asuncion Malachi 3:10 Bring ye the whole tithe into the store- house, that there may be food in my house, and prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it Pray for: Our PREACHER Pastor Noe Porras Our WORSHIP LEADERS Friday - Bro. Cres Languez Sunday - TOG - Magnification Team Our SONG LEADERS Friday - Sis. Lindsay Dungao Sunday - TOG - Magnification Team Tithes & Offering May 22 (Friday) May 24 (Sunday) Tithes 1, , Offering 1, Mission Others - - Total 2, , Attendance Tithes & Offering As a member of God's family, let us be glad to give back to the Lord what He has been giving us. Our tithes and offering are being used for the furtherance of God's kingdom CHRONICLE Page 2 Vol. 28, Issue 1029, May 29-June 04,2015

3 1. Preachers for our worship services. 2. Safe Pregnancy & normal healty baby for Srs. Len Mamon, Grace Baisac, Cheryl Ramos, Maria Josena Barrocan, Katrina Limjoco and Luisa Pascual Grepal (daughter of Bro. Vic Pascual) 3. Health - Sis Elsa Reforma for continued strength, safety & protection from accidents and injuries. - -> Bro. Ding Biag (Father of Dcn. Richard) for continous recovery from cancer. --> Sis. Dianne Rivera, former TECD member (Sis. of Dave) for continous healing and recovery. --> Sis. Chona (Sister of Sis. Yoly Ramos) - For complete healing and recovery from her operation due the s fungi in her lungs. Prayers also for the family for strength and encouragement. --> Sis. Kris Isabela- healing from her heart ailment --> Bro. Gene Mortel Sr. (Father of Bro. Gene Mortel) for successful eye operation, healing and recovery. --> Ellaine Anne de Guzman (daughter of Bro. Edwin de Guzman) who has undergone operation of her foot nerves. Pray for complete healing and recovery. --> Bro. Rico Bernardo (Father of Dcn. Omar Bernardo), diagnosed with liver cancer. Prayer for continued strength and healing. Most importantly, that he accepts Jesus as Lord and Saviour and He alone heals. --> Sis. Merlyn Gani- for strength as she will undergo operation to remove the cyst on her gall bladder. 4. Job Opportunity for Bros. Marvin Canega, Dan Allen dela Cruz, Srs. Grace Penano, Joanna Marie Orillaza, Barbie Joy Anical and Andrea Mendrano. 5. Preparation and provision for the upcoming Godstruck concert and for PRASIA to be part of it. 6. For Sis. Veronica Orillaza who is currently detained at Sharjah Jail. Please pray for a positive decision on her case. Do you have a prayer request? Please contact: Ptr. Art Andaya Dcn. Vhong Santiago For any Social Concerns (Church Members) Please contact: Dcn. Richard Biag CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES Paolo Aboboto Jieo Castro Lorraine Grace Evangelista Pauleen Grace Bernardo Jezreele dela Victoria and to those who graduated not mentioned here CHRONICLE Page 3 Vol. 28, Issue 1029, May 29-June 04, 2015

4 For the safe arrival of Ptr Jun Castro and family to the Philippines. For the successful operation for Sis Chona (Sister of Sis Yolly Ramos) due to lung fungus. Our jobs that help supply our financial needs and promotes our personal growth. For the daily blessings and grace. Praise God who is our Sustainer, faithful and loving Father. Our Friends, Guests and Visitors who came to worship with us today. To all, may you be blessed as you experience Christ s saving power. Thank you for coming! Our Chronicle staff/writers who faithfully serve their positions. All promises that are yet to be fulfilled in our lives. All of you who are coming to worship, love and serve our King of kings. The School...from page 1 Jesus Christ, the greatest Teacher of Humility, lived His life as the best example as to how to live in humility. Let us take one of Jesus lesson in Luke 14:7-11. To be humble is to take the lowly place: "So He (Jesus) told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them: {8} "When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be invited by him; {9} "and he who invited you and him come and say to you, 'Give place to this man,' and then you begin with shame to take the lowest place. {10} "But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes he may say to you, 'Friend, go up higher.' Then you will have glory in the presence of those who sit at the table with you. {11} "For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." Drop out all your subjects in the school of Me, Myself and I and, be a valedictorian in the school of humility. Ask for the grace to tune out the me, me, me messages of our culture, and focus on giving glory to God by being humble and building others up, instead of ourselves. HEBREWS 4:16 16 Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help us in time of need THRONE OF GRACE MAY 31, 2015 HOST : MAGNIFICATION TEAM CHRONICLE Page 4 Vol. 28, Issue 1029, May 29-June 04, 2015

5 THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH DIASPORA )TECD( hold its Church Worship Service On FRIDAYS, 11:00AM - 1:00PM On SUNDAYS, 7:00-8:30PM All at the UPPER ROOM, Holy Trinity Compound TECD - SHARJAH hold its Church Worship Service On SUNDAYS, 8:00PM - 11:00PM ST. MARTIN S CHURCH, St. Luke s Hall, Sharjah Throne of Grace )TOG( Last Sunday of the month 7:00PM - 8:30PM, Holy Trinity Compound Our 2015 Theme Christ s Calling to True Discipleship Theme for the Month of June REQUIRED COMMITMENT CHRONICLE Page 5 Vol. 28, Issue 1029, May 29-June 04, 2015

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