THE LORD S HARVESTERS

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1 THE LORD S HARVESTERS The Official Newsletter of the Lord of the Harvest Global Ministries ( LOTHGM ) Fruitful Events of Year 2006 (Last Quarter Edition) (www = worship. wisemen. woman from Mindanao) by: LeilaniPeach Nakandakari Who says Christians can't have fun?! A God-filled and fun-filled evening at the Kashiwa Kouminkan Hall last Dec. 24, may best describe the Lord of the Harvest Global Ministries' 2006 Japan Christmas celebration. Going strong for the LORD on its 16th year since its establishment in October1990, LOTHGM, with its local church in Las Pinas City, Phils. (headed by National Coordinator and resident Pastor Noel Francisco), works hand-in-hand with LOTHGM Kashiwa (or Shonan), Saitama-ken, and Gunmaken (shephered by senior Pastor Monty Izon). It is encouraging to know that new churches have also been planted in Tarlac (October2006) under the headship of Pastors Chito Baltazar and Ricky Arcega; Lucban, Quezon (May 2006) with Pastors Angel and Ludy Alivio as faithful overseers; and a developing cell/bible study group in Olongapo City is being visualized to become another church family this These continuous blessing of growth from the GOD Almighty are just some of the big reasons why all members and leaders have joined their talents and efforts to come up with a special Christmas presentation through the gifts of worship, theatrical workshop, and an inspiring testimony of a woman from Mindanao as this year's special guest. Hence, the 3w's that makeup the 2006 LOTHGM Japan Christmas Sarah Balabagan Continued on page 3... Contents: God's Faithfulness to LOTHGM 16 Years of Existence. Krismas ng Gunma.. Kakaiba! Christianity and the World Kay sayang Pasko at Pagsalubong sa Bagong taon ng Zone3 Feeding Program In Cebu ELIJAH INSTITUTE: God s way, all the way! By: Ptr Jose Monty Izon center: Pastor Monty It was one Tuesday morning sometime in June (2006) while checking my s, I was surprised to received an unexpected letter from Dr. Morris Cerullo, telling me that I was one of the 120 carefully selected minister from around the world to be anointed as Elijah (successor of Dr. Cerullo s teaching legacy). He invited me to come at the Inauguration Day of his Elijah Institute on August 30 following the Labor Day World Conference of Morris Cerullo ministries on September 1 to 5, 2006, which was held in Washington DC. He also offered a free stay at the 5- star Washington Hilton hotel w/ meals and money to help me out for my plane ticket expenses. My feeling was like, Wow! Lord, this is unbelievable! I felt humbled by such acknowledgment and invitation especially coming from a world-renowned prophet and evangelist, Morris Cerullo. I rushed to U.S. embassy after receiving a formal letter of invitation from MCWE (Morris Cerullo World Evangelism) via Fedex knowing Continued on page 3...

2 Page 2 Fruitful Events of Year 2006 God s Faithfulness to LOTHGM's 16 years of Existence By: Ramire Rivera Lamentations 3:23-23 It is of the Lord s mercies that we are not consumed, because His Compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy Faithfulness..." Last October 22, 2006 all LOTHGM members and attenders from three churches here in Japan gave thanks and honor to the Lord for His mighty acts and faithfulness toward the church s sixteenth glorious and triumphant years of existence. Unlike the past years church anniversary, the celebration was simple, solemn and yet meaningful. Instead of doing it in a big hall area with a special program like what we usually do in the past anniversaries, this time the church celebrated it like our usual Sunday service program highlighted by special praise & worship songs and thanksgiving prayer from the congregation. The uniqueness of this is that the entire congregation from Shonan, Saitama and Gunma were doing this program simultaneously. Something like you would imagine what the bible describes where all the Christians of the earth are gathered in one place and all at the same time giving praises to Jesus who is coming from the clouds (a marvelous spectacle all Christians are waiting for!). The Pastor s preaching that day illuminated the colorful history of the church and its significant events starting from the day God ministered 16 years ago. This history inspires our spiritual life by knowing how LOTHGM church successfully stands on the ultimate purpose of God to us. Krismas ng Gunma...Kakaiba! By: Regina Alibutod Sarah Balabagan sa Gunma LOTHGM FAMILY Truly God's unfailing faithfulness has manifested itself in very tangible ways since the day when the Lord s ministry started in this church way back in 1990 here in "the Land of the Rising Sun". At first there were some hindrances and fears to respond to the God's call of bringing people back to Christ s family in order to live a Godly way of life. Resting upon God's promise to His faithful servant I will not live you nor forsake you" Hebrews 13:5), the two siblings, Sis. Loi and Sis. Jenna, obeyed and responded to the call with total obedience to Him. From then on, many lost-souls started to return back to God. They continued their noble work until such time they grew in number and the need for workers who would handle the group was recognized. Without any reservations, brother Jose Monty Izon (sis. Loi's spouse) offered his commitment to this call of leadership. Continued on page 4... Disyembre 31, isang di malilimutang pagtitipon ang naganap sa Gunma Isesaki Church. Tunay na kagalakan at pagpapala sa bawat isa na muling magkatipon-tipon ang mga magkakapatid sa Panginoon upang ipagdiwang ang kapanganakan ng ating tagapagligtas at Panginoon na si Hesus. Yes!!! Christmas Part II at Bagong Taong Selebrasyon!!!! Ang Programa ay nagsimula sa pag-aawitan ng papuri at pagsamba bilang pasasalamat sa ating Panginoong Hesus dahil sa Kanyang walang patid na pag-ibig at walang hanggang kabutihan sa ating lahat! Umpisa pa lamang ng programa ay naramdaman na ng bawat isa ang init at pakikiisa ng Banal na Espiritu. At sino ang makapagsasabi, na isang araw ay may isang saradong Islam believer, ang bibisita sa atin at ipahahayag sa lahat na siya ay naligtas sa pamamagitan ng dugo ng ating Panginoong Hesus. Tunay na dakila at kay buti ng ating Panginoong Hesus! Tayo ay kanyang tinawag bilang kanyang mga anak. Sarah Balabagan kilalang pangalan dahil sa kanyang naging kaso sa bansang UAE. Sa murang edad ay kanyang naranasan ang kahirapan ng buhay at matitinding pagsubok na hamon ng Continued on page 5...

3 The Lord's Harvesters Page 3 ELIJAH continuation from page 1.. that I only have one and a half month of preparation. On the way to the embassy, there was a lingering fear and doubt in my mind about U.S. visa approval. I was so concerned, because I was already denied 3 times. So I prayed hard while standing in line a bit frightened. But when the time of the interview came, that feeling was miraculously gone and I begun to speak with confidence. And they (U.S. embassy) granted me a U.S. visa. Hallelujah! I flew on August 28 and since there is no direct flight to Washington DC, I needed to make a transfer in Los Angeles airport and waited there for 6 hours. But God made me busy while waiting. I met this young Fil-Am guy who was also waiting for his next trip. He shared me his life and I shared him Jesus and we prayed. Then he treated me in a restaurant inside the airport and with that, God provided me a free dinner (Glory to God!). It was another 6-hour trip going to Washington DC, so when I reached the hotel I was very tired and exhausted due to lack of sleep. I badly needed a room to rest because it was 2:00 in the morning. But the front desk clerk said that I needed to pay for the room since my free room starts tomorrow. Thank God for His provisions, there were brethren from our church (LOTHGM) who gave me lovegifts so I can be ready for situations like this. Then I heard a man beside me talking to the other hotel clerk that he had no money to pay for the room, he too has travelled for 2 days from West Africa. The Holy Spirit impressed upon to me to talk to the guy, then I learned that his name is Rev. Jones, a director of Soulhunter International Missions and Continued on page4... Ptr.Monty with Continuation from page Hosted by Bro.Jeff (Saitama) and Sis. Lesley (Shonan), the gathering started with an invocation led by Sis.Glo (Shonan). Thanks to our musically gifted team from Saitama and Shonan, worship uplifted everyone's soul to sing and dance for the Lord as we commemorate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father full of grace and truth. -John 1:14,NIV) "Wais men or Wise Men?" This play, which centered on the Lord's free gift of salvation, is a modernized, "Filipinized" version of the Messiah's birth. Written and directed by our senior Pastor Monty Izon, this one-act play showcased the comical talents of Bro.Ramire, Bro.Randy, and Bro.Chris as the three Magi from the east who sought the child Jesus to offer Him gifts and worship Him. (The Visit of the Magi-- Matthew 2:1-12,NIV) In the course of their journey, they met several "unbiblical" characters who were actually biblical counterparts of those personalities found in the nativity story. We have the shepherds of Bethlehem, who in the Philippine modern-day setting, were made into a young Hip-Hop gang who were the first recipients of the good news and were later on compelled to believe that there is hope to those who repent and receive Jesus into their hearts. The gang was Emcee: Sis. Lesley & Bro. Jeff LtoR: Bro.Ramire, Bro.Chris & Bro.Randy as Three Magi played by Sis.Flory, Bros. Gladdy, Denny, and Danilo. The participation of our Japanese brethren (Soeda san and Isaki san) as tourists who became interested with the good news shared by the Magi proved that language is never a barrier especially if ate Glo/ GloSensei (cameo role as herself) is around...always willing to interpret and ready to offer her expertise of the Japanese language. Honto ni subarashiikatta desu ne! Continued on page6...

4 Page 4 Fruitful Events of Year 2006 God`s Faithfulness.. Continuation fron page 2... The faithfulness and goodness of the Lord did not stop there. From a small bible study group it became a congregation. It is because of those committed workers who did not only respond to the call but gave their whole hearts and spiritual gifts for God s glory. Some years later, the hand of the Lord became more evident to this congregation when they acquired a spacious place for worship in a miraculous way. This event put the congregation in the spotlight as the first Filipino congregation who owned a church building in Japan where Pastor Monty Izon became the resident Pastor and still shepherds the flock up to now. The place of worship is now our LOTHGM church. And the rest is history. We can see from this brief history of the church, that God never failed His promise. He never failed to guide and supports the church on its vision to spread His WORD not only here but also to other parts of the world. The proof of this promise is seen in the birth of other sister-churches here in Japan located in Gunma and Saitama-ken; and even in our own country, the Philippines, LOTHGM churches have been established in Las Pinas City, Manila; Lucban, Quezon and in Tarlac. All the good things that has happened to the church 16 years ago and up to now are just the results of LOTHGM members' total commitment to serve the Lord to fulfill the Great Commission for His greater glory alone. Now LOTHGM members are now facing the challenge of the future. Let us seek more of God presence, ask for His leading, as we work cooperatively so that we may achieve more triumphant years. Let us all endeavor to finish the race set before us before the second coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Psalm 117:2 - For great His love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures Forever. Praise the Lord. Everything written in this article is based on my prerogative and the daily experiences I have in following our Lord Jesus Christianity and the World. By: Bro. Angelo In this world, choosing to tread the path of Christianity is like floating in shark-infested waters, hundreds of miles away from land. Given that situation, one false move and the world will pounce on you like shark smelling a drop of blood. It is seriously a much dangerous situation than most Christians think or realize. All our weaknesses, from A to Z, can be found in this world. Name it and you can find it all around you. It caters to the deepest, uncontrollable desires and needs of our flesh. And take heed, they come in attention-catching packages. But the followers of Christ need not be disheartened. Despite all the dangers and threats, the trials, the circumstances and situations that batter us, one name neutralizes all the destructions this world has to offer. Jesus Christ. It is impossible to describe Jesus with just one word. Probably mankind s most brilliant mind cannot configure one adjective to perfectly describe His greatness. In our everyday walk with the Lord, we stray away from Him so many times. During those times, failure is inevitable. And every time we fail, the world breaks us into a thousand pieces. And no matter how hard we try to put the pieces back together, we can t. Not ever. Only He can make us whole again. To everything, He is the answer. Jesus is all we need. ELIJAH.. Continuation from page 3.. that he is also a chosen Elijah like me. And when I invited him to join me in my room his face shined with relief and he was glorifying God as we headed to our room. The next day, we came to this big hall at the basement of the hotel for registration and designation of rooms for all the Elijahs. Since each room is for 2 persons, God led me to share a room with Rev. Gerry Vallo, a Filipino, pastoring a church in Hongkong for 13 years. We shared a lot of experiences together while in our room that edified both of us and enjoyed serving God even more. On day one, we witnessed the unfolding Continued on page 7.. Inside the Elija`s Conference Hall in Washington DC..

5 on from page 2. The Lord's Harvesters Page 5 Welcome tosis.inna's lothgm BLOG: Posted: January 1, 2007 KAY SAYANG PASKO AT PAGSALUBONG SA BAGONG TAON NG ZONE3 FAMILY. Para sa mga bagong dating na gaijin especially mga Pinoy na perstaym maka-experience ng Christmas at New Year dito sa Japan, halos parep a r e h o a n g k a n i l a n g m g a reaksyon..."napakatahimik naman ng Pasko at New Year sa bansang ito!"..."christmas cake sa noche buena?"..."nasan ang queso de bola, puto bumbong atbp...?" At kapag tumagal tagal pa ang pamamalagi mo dito ay tiyak na hahanaphanapin mo ang tradisyon ng paskong Pilipino kaya't salamat sa DIYOS dahil ang mga kapamilya at kapuso sa Zone 3 ay muling nagsama-sama upang bumuo ng isang unforgettable celebration na hitik sa "Pinoy flavor". Doon mismo sa Shonan Kashiwa church ginanap ang Christmas party. Thank you LORD at pinuno Ninyo ng versatile talents and personalities ang Zone 3. Nandyan ang mala-artistang emcees na loveteam for life na sina Bro.Dennie at Sis.Lesley (with baby Leigh on the side!). Tunay na pagpapala ang exhortation ng dynamic Pastor Marlon Catorce coupled with an inspiring praise and worship led by DirekDanny. At ang panimulang panalagin ni Bro.Caloy ang naging hudyat sa pormal na pagbubukas ng gawain. Hindi lamang iyan, bukod sa masasarap na lutong Pinoy na inihanda ng ating mga kapatid na gifted sa culinary arts; naghanda din ng mga nakatutuwang games ang ating magiting na Zone 3 leader na si Sis.Jena. Everyone enjoyed the exciting "Kuarta o Kahon" zone 3 version. Dumagundong ang Kashiwa church sa opening game na "The boat is sinking, group yourselves into...!" Dito po natin nakita ang "unity" sa kanyakanyang pagdiskarte ng ipa-pirate na kagrupo kapag isinigaw na ang numero. Kakabilib ang energy level ng ating Zone 3 boys! Pinag-agawan pa yata si Bro.Gau kaya nagmistulang "Incredible Hulk" sa di inaasahang pagkapunit ng kanyang polo. Sayang at Louis Biton(Vuiton) pa man din daw yun.tsk!tsk!tsk! (koreksyon daw hindi pala signa yun, pulu na may butuns lang, derpor Louis Butuns ) get's nyo ba?! Hindi rin pinalampas ang kasiyahan sa palarong newspaper dance na pinanalunan ni Bro.Erwin. Ang nakaiindak na dance number na pinangunahan nina Sis.Flory, Sis.Kaina, sis.lesley, sis.marian, sis.racquel, sis.rie, at bro.jason ang isa pang nagpasigla sa pasinaya. Nagpaunlak din ng isang 'Hillsong piece' entitle "Believe" ang ating bagong kapamilya at kapuso na si sis.peaches, with the special accompaniment of our praise&worship instrumentalists. At sino ang hindi mananakit ang tiyan sa katatawa kapag napanood ang mga gwapings ng Zone 3 na nag"air-bo" (short for "air vocal" na hayatteru ngayon dito sa Nihon) na sina bro.danny Cea, bro.richard, pastor Marlon, bro. Danilo, at bro.randy. They really brought the house down, 'ika nga. Special recognition were also awarded to Bro.Gau for being so galaugau (joke!3x), hindi po, for being punctual and for being the earliest person to arrive at the party. Pati na rin ang diligence and initiative ni sis.jessa ay pinahalagahan. Sabi nga po ng ating masipag na leader na si sis.jena...hindi magiging victorious and successful ang kahit anumang gawain kung wala ang love, unity, cooperation, and dedication ng bawat Zone 3 member who each contributed his time and effort The Platters of Zone3 to make this gathering enjoyable and memorable for everyone--all for the Glory and Honor of the Living GOD. (Colossians 3:23-24,NIV--Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.) Zone3 Brothers & Sisters Krismas ng Gunma Conti nuati mundong ginagalawan. Ang kakulangan niya sa buhay at masidhing karanasan sa UAE ay nakapagdulot sa kanya ng depression na hindi naglaon ay naging sanhi din ng kanyang nervous breakdown. Siya ay nakalaya sa lahat ng ito at napunuan din ang mga kakulangan dahil sa nasumpungan niya at patuloy na nararanasan ang tunay na pag-ibig ng Panginoon! Ito ay naging inspirasyon niya na ipalaganap sa lahat ang kabutihan na ginawa ni Hesus sa kanyang buhay. Sarah sa kanyang bagong buhay, maaaninag natin na hindi na siya ang dating Sarah! Siya ay nakakilala sa ating Panginoong Jesus sa pamamagitan ni Dulce (bantog na mang-aawit at host ng isang Philippine Christian program). Sa kanyang pagiging Kristiyano ay makikita natin ang liwanag sa kanyang mukha na nagsasabing ang katotohanan ang nagpalaya sa kanya!sa simula pa lamang ng kanyang patotoo ay malalaman na natin na may plano ang Panginoon sa kanyang buhay. Kung ilang ulit na siya ay muntik nang magbuwis ng buhay, ngunit dahil sa may layunin ang Panginoong Hesus sa kanya, gumawa ng kaparaanan ang Diyos upang siya ay maligtas. Nakaka-encourage na marinig sa kanyang mga labi na kahit isang threat sa kanyang buhay ang malantad sa Muslim community na siya ay isa nang Kristiyano, hindi ito magiging hadlang upang ipagpatuloy na ipahayag niya sa lahat na siya y binago ng Panginoon. Patuloy din niyang ipamamahagi ang kabutihan ng Diyos sa kanyang buhay at ipahahayag ang katotohanang walang ibang daan kundi kay Hesus lamang. Sis Sarah Balabagan..isang buhay na patotoo na kahit ano mang pagsubok ang ating maranasan ito ay ating mapagtatagumpayan sa pamamagitan sa ng ating Panginoong Hesus. Napakasarap isipin at namnamin ang pag-ibig na ibinigay ng Diyos sa atin na sa pamamagitan ng Kayang Anak na si Kristo Hesus na ating Panginoon, tayo ay nakalaya at naligtas. Ang 2006 ay natapos na may tunay na kagalakan sa puso ng bawat anak ng Diyos. Sa Panginoon ang Kapurihan! Mula po sa LOTHGM- Gunma church! Pagpalain Nawa kayo ng Panginoon!!

6 Page 6 Fruitful Events of Year 2006 FEEDING PROGRAM IN CEBU (A joint effort of LOTHGM and JIL Church) By:Sis. Miila Kanai Sis Mila Feeding program in Cebu Praise God! Halleluiah! Glory to Jesus! Napakasarap magpuri sa ating Panginoong Jesus sa unang pagdilat palang ng ating mata sa bawat araw na magdaan. Taong 2006 ay hindi ko po makalimutan na minsan ay nagsulat ako sa Prayer request, Evangelism Ministry at inasam ko na magkaroon nang katuparan ang hinihiling kong ito. Setyembre ng taon din iyon mayroon na po akong ticket pauwi ng Pillipinas at mula sa buwan na ito ay inumpisahan ko na pong humingi sa ating Panginoon na gawain sa Pilipinas dahil nais kong magkaroon ng Ministry habang nandoon ako. Buwan ng Oktubre, isang gabi habang pinapanuod ko ang ang isang gawain sa isang Christian Church ay nakatanggap ako ng dalaw sa bahay ko mula sa isang kapatiran na walang iba kundi si Sis Helen at duon ay inabutan nya ako na nase-surf sa Web site ng J.I L Cebu. At habang sabay naming pinanuod ang palabas ay sumagi sa aming isipin na mag ministeryo ako sa Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng isang gawain habang ako ay naroon at ito nga ay magkaroon Food Feeding program sa Cebu. At sa aming napagusapan na iyon ay hindi na ako nagdalawang isip at omoo agad ako sa magandang at makabuluhang gawain na ito. Kaya gabi-gabi ako ay nanalangin sa ating Panginoong Jesus na maganap nawa ang planong ito. a Cebu Naibahagi ko rin sa dalawang kapatiran ang aming plano at nasabi nila na sila ay handang magbigay ng kaunting suporta sa aking gagawin sa Pilipinas (Praise God! ). Hangang sa dumating ang ating panauhin na si Sis Sarah Balabagan sa Gunma ay bigla ko pong naisip na imbitahan siya upang maging panauhin sya sa J.I.L Church doon. At ng ihayag ko sa kanya ang aking plano ay agad syang umuo. At sa pagkakataon ding iyon inimbitahin ko rin ang ating butihing Pastor Monty na kung pwede ba siyang Continued on page Continuation from page 3... Who could ever forget the scene with the Philippine version of King Herod played by Pastor Marlon Catorce. He, very effortlessly portrayed the role of Gob (gobernador), which convinced many that he could actually start his political career if taken seriously. hmmmm...let's wait and see if he will be running in the next senatorial or even presidential elections. The two bodyguards (Bro.Jumbo and Bro.Rusty) also gave life to their roles as Gob's aggressive sidekicks. The next scene with the rebel soldiers played by Bro.Richard, Bro.Daniel, and Bro.Nogi were pretty intense. The action escalated furthermore when the Magi were taken into captivity and were brought to camp to be questioned by Kumander (Bro.Oscar), who happens to be the father of the hip-hop convert (Bro.Danilo). The presence of two hunks/gay rebels (Bro.Danny Cea and Bro.Erwin) gave the scene a humorous twist. Everyone was all the more surprised when a man from the audience (Bro.Jun) went on stage to receive salvation and even joined the participants in the prayer of repentance and acceptance. Unknowingly, he was a part of the act but the scene made its mark as something to be remembered by the crowd afterwards. Finally, all is well that ends well. The Magi found the Holy family with the baby Jesus lying in a manger fulfilling the Old Testament prophesy. There, they worshipped Him and offered Him gifts. Joseph and Mary were portrayed by Bro.CrisRay and Sis.Barbara, respectively; who were husband and wife in real life. Sis.Rose with Bro.Rusty, Bro.Jumby (partly hidden) and Ptr. Marlon as Gob. Bro.CrisRay & Sis.Barbara as Joseph & Mary Continued on page 7...

7 The Lord's Harvesters Page 7 Continuation from page 6 Pastor Monty concluded the production with a beautiful rendition of "What A World It Would Be"; thus, the curtain calls. There were lots of give-aways, parlor games, and a raffle by number was also held to the delight of those who were present during the whole program. Special thanks to Bro.Christian (on guitars) and Bro.Benji ( LOTHGM Gunma-ken, together with the Kashiwa music ministry ), who rendered his original composition "Bagong Damit". Last but definitely, not the least is the much-awaited testimony of a woman from Sultan Kudarat whose life story even captured the Philippine silver screen in the 90's starred by actress/singer Vina Morales. Mrs. Sarah Balabagan-Vergara, now at 27, is an epitome of a refined, confident, intelligent woman who gracefully surpassed the unimaginable trials of poverty, overseas domesticity, violence, and imprisonment. No longer that frail-looking 15-year old girl we have seen in print and media coverage that hit news stands and news programs in 1995; Sis.Sarah fulfilled her dream of becoming a performer/singer/recording artist that paved the way to concert tours, TV guestings, and hosting jobs. She thought that her thriving showbiz career and marriage could mask the pain, the depression, the discontent, and the unresolved psychological repercussions of her fateful experience in UAE. At the tender age of fifteen, she went through that dreadful and unpleasant ordeal of being violently assaulted, convicted, imprisoned, "paddled" repeatedly in place of the previous court ruling of death by firing squad. The local and international media highlighted her plight and she was even given a "hero's welcome" when she came back to settle in the Bro. Allan, Bro. Christian and Bro Benjie sung Bagong Damit Philippines. Everyone felt glad that she was alive and physically well but unfortunately her tormented soul was not healed. She went into episodes of emotional instability and she thought "psychiatrists who give discounts" might give temporary relief from her anxiety. Just before Sis.Sarah's condition could go from bad to worse, GOD our Great Healer, came to the rescue. AteDulce (as Sis.Sarah fondly calls her), a prominent singer/christian program host, introduced her to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Who would think that Sis.Sarah, whose family is a firm believer of Islam religion, would believe and accept Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of her life. The Holy Spirit moved her that she accepted the Lord's offer of forgiveness and salvation. After which, she experienced the joy and peace that no earthly profession or human relationship could ever give. Her newly chosen path to Christianity proved to be a risky decision for she still faces the threat of becoming a pariah of Islam community. Continued on page 8... ELIJAH...continuation from page 4 presided by the man himself, Dr. Morris Cerullo. He also shared the Visions and Plans of the Elijah Institute. And the following 4 days were teachings and preachings of great men of God, who participated in that Labor Day World Conference of Morris Cerullo ministries, especially invited to inspire us.. At the end of the conference, Dr. Cerullo gave us a prayer sheoul made in Israel which we, the chosen 'Elijahs', wore while being anointed with anointing oil. It was one of my greatest spiritual experiences that I will cherish for the rest of my life. From the beginning, God was there all the way! And I know that it is not for me, but for the benefit of the Lord of the Harvest Global Ministries. This March 2007, we will start our School of Ministries under the Elijah Institute. Praise God for all His plans, grace and favors.

8 nuati on from page 7 FEEDING PROGRAM.. Continuation from page 6.. The Lord s Harvesters Is an official Newsletter of Lord of the Harvest Global Ministries (LOTHGM) Published by LOTHGM Media Ministry Contributors: Inna Iwata Leilani Peache Nakandakari Ramire Rivera Regie Martin-Alibutod Angelo Castillo Mila Kanai Adviser: Ptr. Jose Monty Izon TELEFAX lordoftheharvest@lothgm.org Pls visit our website at: By Webmaster Erwin Ancheta pumunta ng Cebu, at purihin ang ating Dios dahil tinanggap niya ang imbitasyon sa kabila ng kanyang hectic na schedule. Ngunit lingid sa kaalaman ni Ptr Monty na may gawain po akong nakaplano doon. At ng ako ay nakarating na sa Cebu ay kinausap ko si Pastor Carlos ng J.I.L tungkol sa pagbisita ni Sis. Balabagan sa kanilang mid-week service at ganoon din sa nais kong magpa gift-giving and Praise God dahil agad syang pumayag sa gawain na ito. Kaya kinausap ko po ang naka assign nang ministry at napagdesisyonan naming na Sabado (January13) ng hapon gawin kaya Thursday palang ay nakahanda na lahat bagamat ng dumating ang takdang panahon bigla pong umulan ng malakas kaya nagkaroon po ng pagbabago sa schedule at mangyari gagawin sabay ng mid-week service. Kaya bigla po akong napasigaw na Halleluiah sa kadahilanan na ang lahat ay na ayon sa plano kasi darating din sila Ptr. Monty at Sis Sarah ng Jan.15, at ang mid-week service ay January 17 ng gabi kasabay ng dedication at maka attend Ptr Carlos introduced Ptr Monty din sila pareho sa gift-giving. May halong kasabikan at kaba ang naramdaman ko habang papalapit ang araw ng gawain. At ng dumating na ang takdang panahon ay laking gulat ko po dahil higit 200 katao ang nagsidating. Si Ptr. Carlos ay syang naging emcee ng programa iyon habang si Ptr. Monty naman ang nagbigay ng Word of God. At Sis. Sarah naman ay bilang guest speaker. Ako naman po ay ipinakilala ni Sis. Balabagan bilang magbahagi ng kabutihan ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng testimony. Pero bago ako umakyat sa stage ay hindi ko po alam ang gagawin dahil sa kaba kaya sabi ni Ptr Monty, Ate magpray muna tayo para maalis yong kaba mo, hehehe! alam ni Ptr ang nararamdaman ko dahil una sa daming tao, tapos sa ibang church pa at hindi sa ating sariling church. Pero ng umakyat na ako sa stage ay nawala ang kaba ko at tagumpay ang testimony ko. Halleluiyah! Glory to God. Nag nagbigayan na po ng mga gift ay may lumapit sa akin na isa ding Kristiano at tinanong po ako kung pwede ba raw akong mag handle ng Bible study? Praise the Lord, another opportunity na naman sa akin, kaya hanggang sa huling araw ko sa Pilipinas ay naghandle po ako ng Bible study sa isang squatter area at maraming uhaw na kaluluwa ang nakarinig ng salita ng Dios. Kaya pinupuri ko at dinadakila ko ang Ating Panginoong...God bless po sa inyong lahat.. LOTHGM FAMILY SPORTSFEST.. is Coming nearer!!! 1 st Week of May at KASHIWA-GYM conti Armed with boldness and courage, GOD is using her mightily as a witness to people all over the world. Through her life story and songs, she is able to lead other people to the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Only way, the truth. and the life. Sis.Sarah is a living testimony that GOD can turn our trials into triumphs. Glory to HIM who makes all things possible! (GOD has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction-- Gen.41:52) PostScript: - Kudos to our unsung heroes...sis.jessa, Sis.Lory, Sis.Donna for looking after our children while everyone is enjoying the presentation. - Applause to our stage decorators--bro.chris and Bro.Caloy. May God bless the work of your hands! - Job well done to our lighting director SisKathy (Saitama). - God is also well-pleased with the efforts of our transportation ministry. Thanks for the car pool! - Acknowledgement for the excellent teamwork of the ushering ministry who maintained order and orchestrated proper movement before and during the congregational activity. Thank you for the kind assistance shown by all ushers. Keep up the good work Bro.Bubut and Bro.Jhun Consul! - May God continue to prosper our selfless sponsors: MAP door-to-door service and Harvest Network -...To GOD be the Glory! Forever and ever..