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UNLOCKING THE GATE IN GETHSEMANE

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As we reflect on the Passion of Jesus Christ, we are reminded and enlightened by the depth of His unconditional love for us.   38  Then he said to them,  “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”  (Matthew 26: 38-46) SUMMARY OF THE LESSON: After reading this passage about Jesus’ agony in the Garden  of Gethsemane, I gave a summary of how Jesus was  distressed and overwhelmed by the coming horror of dying on the cross for our sins. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus faced His own overwhelming trial. He knew what lay ahead—betrayal, suffering, and death. And yet, He chose to pray. Jesus carried all the sins of human kind from generation to generation.                       DEEP SILENCE Then, I asked the children, “Is there a word or sentence that touched your heart or helped you see something in a new light?” Suddenly, the room beca...

Following the Bright Star

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“Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:2)       Special Prayer in Los Angeles, CA  LORD, we lift up to You all those who have lost their homes and resources, in LA  county, CALIFORNIA. Please cover them with Your mighty hand, granting them protection and safety. Fill their hearts with hope and trust in You. Shine Your light upon them and draw them closer to the truth of Your Gospel. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi [ a ]  from the east came to Jerusalem   2  and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2: 1-2) After reading the Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12, I noticed the children's curiosity about the Magi, who came from a faraway land in the East seeking to worship J...

Shocking and Painful News

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  Ate Milda is on the left, and she is one of our arts and crafts facilitators. The children were thrilled with their arts and crafts. Thank you and Goodbye I can never forget your smile, your humility, and the joy you had in serving God, Ate Milda. Today, we have lost one of our faithful servants of God in Sunday School group and Vacation Bible School Evangelism in Leyte, Philippines. My heart aches from your sudden passing. You were like a sister to me, and we are sisters in Christ. The children, the VBSE group, and I will miss you deeply. Your loss is great to us, as you were such a gracious person and always so helpful. When we lose a loved one, it's natural to ask countless questions— Why? Why? Why? I find myself asking, "Why did Ate Milda have to die just when our Sunday School Group was growing? We needed her warmth, her compassion, her guiding presence as a facilitator."  I’m sure her husband and children have many questions of their own, too. In moments like this...

Finding your calling and Purpose?

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