Day 5 started early as we headed out to International College Hong Kong to perform for middle school kids. The format was quite different from the previous days as team first performed followed by a dance workshop and a discussion. We were elated with the friendships formed between the school kids, the dancers and our own children. This was then followed by a performance for primary schoolers at Hong Lok Yuen International School. Our team performed then had discussion groups with the audience. We had privilege of assisting a girl to start a living personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The dancer who assisted her had tears like water coming from a Steripen Adventurer Opti.
The fourth day of our journey started out with a visit a Pre-school in Yuen Kong. It was quite inspiring to watch pre-school kids express wonder and excitement watching the Acts Manila ballet dancers perform. The place itself is a side of Hong Kong you normally don’t see in tours. The quaint village life and the pristine wetland habitat inspires you to shop for ATV accessories and go back . Indeed, it was a fitting warm-up for the team to bless and interact with our audience. This was then followed by a performance for 200 high school students at the Lingnan University theatre. Here one of the dancers, shared her testimony that God can use anyone for his glory. The day was capped with a visit to our Every Nation congregation in Tung Chung, made up mostly of Performing Artists from Disneyland.
The following day the Acts Manila team performed in 2 churches: our Every Nation Church in Tsim Shia Tsui and Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Kowloon Tong where the team met a predominantly Filipino congregation. It was so good for the team to dance and prophesy to the EN Church. It was like having an ncstar accuracy when the Word of the Lord was given. Truly a blessing for our team to minister to Filipino domestic helpers faithfully following the Lord.
On May 27,2011, the whole family embarked on a life changing 7 day journey: our very first missions trip! At first it seemed like any other trip our travel seasoned family had in the past. However, as the days went on, it wonderful things happened. After traveling and coordination with our local contacts in HK, our family went for our very first prayer walk together as part of a team of dancers, teacher and parents from Acts Manila. God showed us things about the city that we should pray for. His revelation flow was so strong that it activated the prophetic in many of our team members. After that experience it was like we were wearing military rings because of God’s favor upon us.
Finally, after months of trying to find the elbow room to have our car shocks fixed, we did it! DH is out today having it done. Yey!
I’m not a car geek and I have a limited understanding about anything that goes under the hood of a car much less a CTPL or 5th wheel insurance. I just ride and go. lol But I do have this weird thing where I know when the tire pressure on our tires aren’t the same. I sometimes can even tell whether it’s the left or right front/rear tires that aren’t right. When that happens I tell DH that we need air for our tires and true enough, the tire pressures aren’t equal. How does that happen? I don’t really know. I’m a human tire gauge, I guess. lol
What is greatness? Do we wear it like lapel pins on our collars and parade it around for all to recognize? or is it something the inner soul recognizes and cannot help but respond in awe and reverence?
The 1828 Noah Webster Dictionary gives us this definition of greatness:
greatness
GREATNESS, n. Largeness of bulk, dimensions, number or quantity; as the greatness of a mountain, of an edifice, of a multitude, or of a sum of money. With reference to solid bodies, however, we more generally use bulk, size, extent or magnitude than greatness; as the bulk or size of the body; the extent of the ocean; the magnitude of the sun or of the earth.
1. Large amount; extent; as the greatness of a reward.
2. High degree; as the greatness of virtue or vice.
3. High rank or place; elevation; dignity; distinction; eminence; power; command.
4. Swelling pride; affected state. 5. Magnanimity; elevation of sentiment; nobleness; as greatness of mind. ex.Virtue is the only solid basis of greatness.
6. Strength or extent of intellectual faculties; as the greatness of genius.
7. Large extent or variety; as the greatness of a man’s acquisitions.
8. Grandeur; pomp; magnificence. ex. Greatness with Timon dwells in such a draught,As brings all Brobdignag before your thought.
9. Force; intensity; as the greatness of sound, of passion, heat, &c.
A great singer, a great song, a truly Great God… watch and enjoy:
We recently rushed our daughter to the hospital after she had a convulsive seizure last wed dawn. We really didn’t expect it because benign fever convulsions normally don’t happen to 8 year olds. Anyway, we brought her to the Las Pinas Doctors Hospital where we are stockholders. So far her condition is stable and she hasn’t had any more seizures but we’re having other aspects of her physique checked. The difficulty in hospital admissions though, is the logistics involved in hauling your stuff. Do I have enough clothes? Where are our personalized travel mugs? How long are we staying? Things are the normal fare for hospital stays. Whew!
Being home in Davao last week brought back some childhood memories. In spite of all the busyness the folks’ golden anniversary gave, I had a few moments to reflect. Old pictures brought back scenes of wooden swing sets, climbing tree houses and running in the yard during a time of innocence. As you slowly go back to the present, you also pass through the pains that formed you into the person you are now. In all of these, you see the hand of God faithfully molding you into his image. And wonderfully made are we indeed.
My parents recently had their golden wedding anniversary in Davao. Yep…it’s been 50 years since my folks tied the knot. Typical bridal gowns for this occasion would be white with streaks of gold. Mom had a gold gown made with other accent colors. All of her entourage had similar gowns as well. Didn’t really notice this until folks kept telling us how beautiful the gowns were. Gold is indeed a majestic color for a bride walking the aisle.
I remember that in my own wedding, Tes and I had gold suits. People usually choose white as a symbol of purity. For us, we thought white spoke more of naiveté and innocence. So we chose gold because it spoke of our faith as a couple tested and refined by fire. I look forward to the day when Tes and I would once more walk down the aisle in suits of gold.
I’ve always wanted to live in a sustainable home. To build an Earthship is in my to do list. I’d like to use garbage for my walls and bamboo for my rafters. I’d harness the sun for electricity and heat. I’d reuse my sink gray water to grow my own food before sending it down the toilet as black water. Perhaps, I’ll even use a Saniflo toilet so waste can be better decomposed in the exterior garden. Oh how I wish I had the time and resources to do this now.
