OW Series Talk 3 Homecoming

VOLUME 4, ISSUE NO. 3 S. 2018
: Homecoming: All Will Be Good
Bro Bo Sanchez
Bro Aben Garlan
Sis Mariz Engcoy
Sis Carms Laya
THANKSGIVING AND ANSWERED PRAYERS | PHOTOS | ANNOUNCEMENTS | INVITATIONS
CATCH THE NEXT SERIES! SUPERPOWER
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And we know that in all things God works for the
good of those who love him, who have been
called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV)
The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered,
and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master.
(Genesis 39:2, NIV)
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for
good to accomplish what is now being done, the
saving of many lives. (Genesis 50:20, NIV)

TALK 3: HOMECOMING
GOOD OUT OF BAD
FAMILIES were designed to live under one roof.
That is God’s original intention.
But because of economic hardship, we’re forced to separate.
The father or mother flies thousands of miles to work, leaving the children
behind. Whenever I visit OFWs, I always tell them, “If you’re living
away from your spouse or kids, promise me that this is temporary. You will do all you can to go
home next year or two years or three years from now.”
But I also believe that “all things God works for good” (Romans 8:28 GNT)—even this separation.
I pray for your family. May you become more united. May you grow closer to God. May you prosper
in every area.
Today, we finish the story of Joseph, and how God brought good out of all the bad that happened
in his life. May you be empowered today!
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May your dreams come true,
Bo Sanchez
Last Minute
One day, a sick father was on the verge of dying. He had second
stroke attack and was comatosed.
Within two weeks, his wife, kids and grandchildren stayed beside him.
They spent time with him and whispered words – except for one – his
eldest son.
They had conflict for years and there where no reconciliation that
happened.
Within those two weeks, he was trying to survive. The family members
could see it despite the obvious decaying body.
Perhaps he was waiting for something before he finally give his last breathe. Perhaps, he was
waiting for someone before he let go and release.
On the 14 th night, an amazing and heartfelt moment happened. His eldest son arrived home,
gently approached his father on his death bed and whispered “Pa, ako ito…”.
Tears fell down on the eyes of the father. Everybody can tell that he heard those words.
The following morning. The dying father gave his last breathe.
Yes there was grief, but it was comforting to know that reconciliation happened “last minute.”
Friend, do not wait for unwanted things to happen before you forgive. Before you reconcile.
Before you make peace to yourself and with others. Before you decide to care. Before you give
your hug. Before you express your love.
Don’t wait for last minute.
Have a heartwarming Big Day Feast today.
God is with you!
Aben Garlan

LAST WEEK AT THE FEAST
BY CARMS LAYA
Just keep going
It
was in my elementary days
when I was first introduced
to a bicycle, and it was love at
first sight. I told myself I would ride it. After a
thousand falls, I gained many scratches on the
knees, elbows, and sides. I got body pain, and of
course, a load of scolding, hehe. But I just kept
going and kept pedalling. After the hard work
finally, I managed to ride it perfectly! It was
breathtaking, as the wind touched my shabby
cheeks I felt the rush of freedom, and it felt very
good and fulfilling as it brought me to different
places in our barangay.
In life, setting a goal is vital and taking actions for
it is equally important. There may be a few or tons
of setbacks where you would be bruised and
scarred in trying to reach that goal. Regardless,
just keep going because God already plotted everything
for you to succeed and that is 100% guaranteed.
“ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares
the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm
you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -
Jeremiah 29:11
A Reflection by Mariz Engcoy
Thanksgiving and Answered Prayers
ONE BIG MESSAGE: Prepare to
prosper
A wise man thinks ahead. a
fool doesn’t and even brags about it. Proverbs
13.16 TLB
You will always harvest what you plant.
Galatians 6.7 NLT
Apply these Two Lessons To Prosper:
1. Preparation is everything.
Wars aren’t won in the battlefield but in the
training field. Wars are won before the battle
begins.
2. Everything is Preparation.
Your struggles. Ups and downs. Preparation for your
prosperity.
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
1) Preparation includes pain.
2) Preparation is patience.
There are things that does not requires drastic
change but it needs to grow like the baby that develop
in a mother’s womb. Like managing our finances,
Investments are more important than Income.
We need to grow it to make our money grow.
We need to prepare three envelopes
-eternity envelope is where we place our money for
our tithes.
-emancipation envelope is for our investments.
-everyday envelope is for our consumption.
Managing our finances well will help us prosper.
Thank you Lord for all the answered prayers, jobs, happiness, good health, contentment and love. - Raymark Calinawagan
Lord, I thank you for all the blessings that you showered upon me and to my family. Thank you Lord na nakuha ko ug scholarship, na naka
pasar ko Lord. Thank you na arangan na ang health ni Lolo ug Lola Lord. Thank you na safe ra mi always Lord. Thank you na answeran
nako tanan questions sa midterm exam. Thank you Lord na nay niabot sa akong life na maoy magtabang sa akoa, thank you sa akong
family na always nag support ug sa akong friends. – Child of God.
Thank you for great relationships, Lord! J - R. Esclamado
Lord thanks for all the blessings and for the love you have given us. – Charisse Barredo
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