Thank You, God!!

by Adora Villanveva

I am grateful to God for the privilege of being part of the Filipino Fellowship. I thank God for giving me this opportunity to be able to worship Christ together with my countrymen, and at the same time serve in this fellowship. Indeed, I have grown in my spiritual walk and have been nurtured in the way of the Lord. I thank God for Brother Eugene and Sister Jane Kwek, and Sister Poh Chean who have been guiding and counseling us through the many bible study sessions. The love, care and concern that they have shown to us is truly inspired by God.

I am truly inspired to continue to serve Him in the next leg of my faith journey when I return home. It is my heartfelt prayer that many more out there will come and join us in this fellowship; that they will experience the joy and love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, just like I did.

My Newfound Family

by Babylyn Artiaga

May God's abundant blessing be upon you, brothers-and-sisters in Christ! I have been very joyful and very blessed since joining the Filipino Fellowship six years ago. Since I joined the FF, the feelings of homesickness have left me. My home is found in this new "family", this "family" who enthrones Jesus as our Lord and Saviour.

Every Sunday, as I come into the Filipino Fellowship family, Jesus will minister to me through the praise and worship songs that I lift up to Him. As I sit at His feet to receive His words, He begins to plough the hard soil and He softens it to make it ready for His imperishable seed to take root. He is the King of my life.

I spend quiet time with Him. I meditate on His life-giving Words. Every year, on my annual holiday home visit, without fail. I will speak forth and proclaim His promises to my family members and friends. Praise the Lord that my mother, my nephew and niece are now born again.

I came to Singapore to seek economic wealth, but I have found more than wealth - I have found God's treasure. I know that God has called us to fulfill His great commission. I will endeavour to be trained and equipped through this family. I have identified myself with God's Kingdom purpose to be an effective missionary in His reconciliation ministry, wherever He wants to plant me. Glory be to God!

My Life As A Christian

by Judith Columna

My initial years as a young Christian were uneventful. When I began worshipping at PLMC, I began to face more challenges and trials. Ironically, I encountered more troubles as compared to the time before I came to know the Lord. "How could that be??”, I would think to myself. Here I am in trouble and there He was not doing anything to help me. Many times, I would “point” accusing fingers at God for the predicament I was in.

However, surprisingly, when Sunday came, I would find myself willingly and happily making my way to meet Him in church.

I know that it was He who let me to church when His words were shared, my negative emotions would just melt away. I sensed His tender care, His love, His touch, His peace, His comfort, His embrace in His closeness. Many times I felt guilty as I had conveniently blame Him for my situation. As I sat at His feet and received from Him every Sunday, He began to teach me and show me more of Himself. His words are always true. The scripture I hold fast to is from Psalms 23 and 121 -- “The Lord is my Shepherd and Helper. He watches over me in my coming and going.”

As a migrant worker, we face many, many ups and downs in our new situation. We leave our family and country and have to embrace a new culture and new work environment in a new land. We have to adapt quickly within a short period of time. We carry a lot of expectations on our shoulders. I am so grateful that our Lord’s yoke is light. I am so grateful that He has given me a good employer.

Not too long ago, I went back to the Philippines. My mother was very sick and we thought we were going to lose her. I asked my mother if she would accept Jesus as her savior. With all her heart she said, "Yes". My mother is still alive today. Although she is bedridden, I continue to trust the Lord for healing for her.

The Lord's promise is in Psalms 121, “I lift my eyes to the hills where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord”, also came true when I was desperately in need of money for my mother's medication. A PLMC member, my fellow countryman, blessed me with $200 out of the blue, the exact amount I was praying for. Thank God for His miracle. God never fails to answer my prayer!

I want to live a life that is always overflowing with thankfulness and always giving thanks and praises to God. I do not know where He will be planting me next but I will live to serve Him. Without Him, I am nothing. I thank Him for counting me righteous and accepting me as one of His children.

I Am Growing In My Faith

by Edna Ruiz

I had never left the Philippines nor my family before. Coming to Singapore and being separated from my family was very daunting for me. I was filled with so much uncertainty and anxiety.

God heard my cries and blessed me with a good employer who is a member of PLMC.Thank you, God, for their kindness and understanding. I have been working with them for the past 8 good years. I am so grateful that, through my employers, I became a part of the Filipino Fellowship.

The Fellowship has given me an opportunity to serve in the praise and worship team. I am growing in my faith journey. He is my rock and the source of my strength.

I know that God has great plans for all His children. He has put me here in Singapore for a purpose. I will continue to sit at His feet, to receive and grow into His likeness. Praise be to our God.