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BATAC Mission Exposure 2008

2008-05-09T12:47:00.001+08:00

Tarlac Campus Ministry - Evangelistic Gathering

2008-01-07T17:53:00.001+08:00

God Really works in Wonders!!!

Last November 27, Tuesday, local holiday for the Philippines, with 3 storms present, was the scheduled date for the evangelistic gathering of Presbeuo Campus Ministry. And a few hours before the call time, an intensity-3 earthquake hit the country and Tarlac as well. Electricity was cut and some of the team got discouraged.

Who says prayer cannot move mountains?

God can show us even in impossible means just how great and mighty He is. After the team did some troubleshooting using whatever there is at hand… together with much much prayer, just as they were to start, electricity came back! All the videos they prepared for that day were used and everything went on smoothly as planned…

Sometimes, things happen to teach us of certain things… and that day, the team learned to trust more in God instead of accusing or getting mad or quitting. They had their own share of funny stories after the event including how each one was calling the electricity provider asking what time it will be back. The team, and their church was so much in awe of God’s power that day.

That very special day, 13 Christians in the campus, including core group leaders, with 10 Student contacts, plus other young people from San Rafael Gospel Church sat comfortably under a beautiful weather (with no signs of 3 alarming storms that time) and a sumptuous snack served by the partnering church. They saw the great support of their local church and are very thankful for that.

Now the team is busy preparing for their well-reserved retreat… and still meeting each other, preparing for their small groups.

But after all the events have quieted… the team sits and ponder more on the greatness of God and the great presence they felt from Him. These are all activities, but through the process, they learned a lot, they felt like they grew up in a way. They still don’t feel worthy, but they feel privileged to do this for the Lord. Aiming more and striving to work for His glory.

Very clearly, with this event, with how natural disasters almost hindered their faith, and with how the Lord turned the events in their favor… GOD IS THE ONLY ONE THAT COULD MOVE MOUNTAINS…

God is bigger than all those… God is greater than all these things… activities come, people move but the greatest effect is the impact in the hearts and minds, towards renewal and transformation of the students of Tarlac University and the YMC Youth Campus Leaders with their Core group Leaders.
All praises to God alone!

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First Ever! Youth Missions Congress!

2007-08-24T14:12:00.000+08:00

If you are involve in youth and or missions ministry

as a leader or teacher in your church, this congress is for you.

The church is not yet fully engaged in missions. One reason is the lack of workers for the mission field. The youth is a majority population in most churches today. Given the proper training and opportunity they could be a potent mission movers with the church.

In this congress:
- They will be challenged to see themselves as part of their churches

and to move along with it

- They will be made aware of possible areas of involvement in the mission program of their

churches through the different workshops
1. Missions Mobilization
2. Missions in the workplace and campus
3. Enhancing Leadership for Missions
4. Developing Missions Curriculum for the Church
5. Prayer for the Nations
6. Program Planning
7. Community Development

Plenary Topics:
1. CHRIST, The Missions Model
2. CHURCH, The Missions Mobilizer
3. CHRISTIAN YOUTH, The Missions Movers

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The Team Up North!

2007-07-02T14:58:00.000+08:00

In Central Luzon of the Philippines lies the province of Tarlac. Landlocked, the province booms in terms of agricultural and sugar production.

They have at least 14 Universities or Colleges which proves that students, young people and the campus battlefield is just waiting for God’s people to come and minister.

The youth leaders of the youth ministry of San Rafael Brethren Church have been praying on ways to enhance their Spiritual gifts and others skills. They expressed to us how the leaders wanted to help the youth learn more. But they need help. They can’t do it alone and knowing that they will soon be the next leaders of the congregation in San Rafael, they are very willing to undergo the training by YMC for Campus Ministry.

After our first meeting with the elders and the possible Campus Ministry Team, the partnership immediately went to action and the youth are thankful to be given the chance to undergo training which they know they could also echo and would be of help to their youth ministry. This they see will help them be as future leaders and will inspire them to deepen their relationship with the Lord. The youth leaders have been praying for this. They said they really wanted to be effective Christians in their field as students and have a part in God’s commission even if they are still young.

The team is composed of Gerymar (Gem), Marlon (Alon), Angel & Grace. Four young individuals wanting to create an impact in their own battlefield. They have already finished their first module training and they are continually praying for strength.

Back to the Campus

2007-05-28T17:43:00.000+08:00

Palawan is known to be the last frontier. This largest province of the Philippines posses large rainforests, mountain ranges, outstanding aquatic life, beautiful flowers, plants and an amazing wildlife.

But at the heart of Palawan, in Puerto Prinsesa, rises the new YMC Campus Ministry team eager to learn new things and pray for God’s guidance in witnessing in Palawan State University and to their other friends.

The team, composed of Eda, Liezel, Shera, Jeff, James and Panpan, recently had their first training module held in their home church in Brooke’s Point Gospel Hall. Facilitated by YMC, the training module tackled subjects like Knowing Yourself, Team Ministry, and Conflict Management. The lessons are the first part of the 1ST Book of the Discipleship Workbook YMC is developing.

Entitled “Facing The Mirror”, book 1 aims to let the team discover themselves in a perceptible level, accepting theirselves, knowing their status before God and to stabilize relationship with the team, the coordinators and with God.

The 2nd Module of Book 1:Facing the Mirror, will be held this June in Puerto Prinsesa as the team prepares to enter their battlefield.

God is truly amazing and continues to work so we should not stop praying. Let us hold hands in upholding the new campus ministry team in Puerto Prinsesa. These kids, zealous and energetic full of love for God needs our support and guidance as they take part in God’s great commission.

Please help us pray for a possible campus ministry team in Tarlac. Remember us in your prayers as we meet with the church leaders and the possible team this coming May 31. May God's will always prevail.

Thank you & God bless!

YMC PRO: Ministry in the Workplace

2007-04-19T15:45:00.000+08:00

Making a Difference in my Workplace

It’s a breezy and bright day in Pranjetto Hills, Tanay Rizal last March 31 when young adults came together for fun, relaxation, reflection, and consultations regarding their joys and trials in their workplace. The delegates were greeted immediately by the wonderful play of sloping terrain and mountains covering the venue for this year’s YMC PRO: Ministry in the Workplace Retreat – Conference.

Everybody had fun describing themselves, their work, and just saying anything they want to say. Brother Raffy Sison of Wycliffe Translators, himself an Aeronautical Engineer and System Analyst in the US before he came to the Philippines to do mission work, reminded us that Spirituality in the Workplace is being in tune with God in anything that we do. Spirituality is not a thing to be done only in church but is the testimony we live, even if we don’t talk, in our own field. Wherever we work or whatever it is we do daily. Spirituality still happens even after we come out of our house.

Everybody came to know themselves in the workplace and outside during our “kapihan session” the first night. No one wanted to end the group sessions. We hear laughter, some even cried over overflowing service of coffee while sharing to the group answering the prepared questions. We were able to open out things about our workplace, our attitude towards our work, and even face the real us during this time. This definitely created a bond among the delegates.

Workshops were a wake up call for each one of us. We came face to face with terms like “Chronic Busyness”, & “Crushing Boredom”, and quoting from Karl Marx, we were all reminded that ‘Work is Pleasurable”. Delegates were asked to go into groups and talk among themselves & report to everyone “What would you do to make your work less of a burden to you.” We learned a lot from each other. Some said that “once a week, we will go to a friend for sharing,” funny yet practical strategy given is “Go & Buy a Planner!” and other serious plans were “to Consider God as your boss!” Isn’t that great?! There was also a lecture about ways to reach out to your battlefield wherever you may be working. Practical reminders and approaches were shared. Things that everyone will always remember to do and could be a part of developing their character at work.

There is, of course, lots of time also for recreation and bonding with each other. Everyone was laughing and challenged during the Team Building activity where teams had to climb the strolling hills, fill bottles with waters, and crawl under hairy vines to collect chicken eggs, as such. And of course, we all went swimming together with some of the kids since some brought their families with them.

The outdoor dinner was very special for us. Imagine dining with the mountains at your back and experiencing its fresh smell. Groups were formed that will help the ministries of ECPM and YMC. The groups formed are the Prayer Network (PN) Group, Development Projects, and Trainors / Teaching Group. They all submitted proposals on how to help ECPM. Please help us pray for these proposed projects.

Overall, everyone had time knowing each other more. Different people with different work backgrounds like nurse, teachers, businessmen & women, computer geniuses, and even counselors, to name as such, had a fun time laughing, eating and really pouring their hearts out during the kapihan and amazingly during the Forum. We spent time, sharing and helping each other. More so, we even explored Daranak Falls before we all head home.

Please help us pray for the people in the workplace. That they may see that God gave their work not just for stability but to use it even more for His Glory. May everyone be reminded that GOD GIVES US PURPOSE, GOD GIVES US REST, and to WORK LIKE WORKING FOR GOD. (R. Magpayo) and that “God’s Favor is not only seen in financial prosperity but in inner peace.”(R.Sison)

Please explore this site. Other important Highlights of the conference - retreat are available just choose from the links placed at the right side of this page.

God bless you more!

New Horizons

2006-10-23T16:04:00.000+08:00

The Lord is showing new heights and horizons for ECPM. All are amazing and unexpected. We at ECPM and YMC are praying that the Lord enable us to grasp only what we can handle and that of which we could give quality.

God might be giving us visions and big pictures but we have to work out the details. We are praying for first steps and guidance.

Most important of all, we continue to pray that His dealings with us are always fresh and alive. That our relationship with HIM in its deepest and truest sense is the most important thing.

Please give us the time and read our prayer list for October (click prayer letter at the left side menu). We believe that everything is possible through prayer and because of how you've all been with us in the Journey.

Thank you very much and we, also, will include you in our prayers.

When Man works, man works
When Man Prays, GOD works!
(Jason Mandryk - operationworld)

Prayer Letter

2006-09-18T02:35:00.000+08:00

Hi Everybody!

we have an update for ECPM in the form of a prayer letter from K.Elvin. please do click on the link at the left side of this page.

we promise to comeback soon with an update on the latest module of the Campus Ministry Team. we all had a great time doing the Training Module 3 in Rainforest, Floodway. we'll upload the pictures soon!!!

thank you and keep praying for ECPM and YMC.

God bless!

2006-09-01T03:09:00.001+08:00

> YMC PRO: Ministry in the Workplace Conference

“Making a difference in my workplace II”
January 26-28, 2007

GOALS

Train professionals find their ministry & be active witness in their workplace
Establish support base for ECPM and be involved in its missions act

The Working Adults & young adults who attended the previous conference have been a part of ECPM & YMC in different ways. We praise and thank God for them as they help uphold the different needs of YMC & ECPM.

God bless you guys!

> YMC Campus Ministry : Establishing Core Group Leaders

Thanks to Palangoy Gospel Church for hosting the 2nd Module! The team was able to establish their vision & purpose statement. The team revitalized their daily meeting for planning with sharing & bonding time as well as ice breakers which they believe will strengthen their friendship and develop their passion as a campus ministry team.

VISION

A healthy And growing Christian community in Campus

PURPOSE STATEMENT

A gathering of Young Leaders, serving as an inspiration to excel academically, growing in God’s words, and leading the campus in intimate relationship with Christ.

YMC Thrust

2006-08-25T03:16:00.000+08:00

Youth in Missions for Christ (YMC) is the mission preparation arm of Emmaus Church Planting Ministries (ECPM). This is a part of ECPM's vision in partnering with the local churches in training believers, in reaching communities and in planting new churches.

VISION
Youth Involvement to various fields of mission

PURPOSE STATEMENT
To explain, expose and experience mission to the youth in the fulfillment of the great commission.

STRATEGIES

Youth Missions Conference
- Organized every two years to educate the youth concerning their significant part in mission and create mission awareness in the local church.
Youth Missions Camp
- Designed to provide hands-on training in organizing evangelistic activity in a particular community based on their needs and the culture.
Short-Term Mission Exposure
- In this exposure, a heart for the lost and a burden for mission could be developed. Meeting Christian workers and seeing their missionary life will definitely bring compelling challenges and inspirations.
Campus Ministry
- Equipping youth leaders in reaching more students for Christ.
YMC PRO: Ministry in the Workplace
- Helping Working Young Adults find their place in the ministry and marketplace