Ministry of Hospitality in our Love Nest

“…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”. Joshua 24:15 We have declared in faith that our dream house will be primarily dedicated to our ministry that we fondly call – Ministry of Hospitality. The structure, the furnishings and other features do not really matter for as long as it’s habitable and the purpose of having it will give glory to God. “Welcome one another, then, just as Christ welcomed you, in order to bring praise to God.” Romans 15:7 For Sim and I, the Ministry of Hospitality is to offer the love of Christ to our guests – neighbors, friends, the brethren, and our respective families who are based in the province. It’s our desire to incorporate everyone into the family, by welcoming them into our doors and hearts and providing them a place where they can be graciously entertained. We are hoping that as we receive guests in our humble home, we will not only meet a need but also share the gospel of Jesus Christ and encourage them in the faith. It was year 2008 when we prayed to God about our desire to build our dream house in the city of pines. It’s not a far-fetched idea since our employment is here. The Lord led Sim to inquire at the Acquired Assets Division of HDMF and voila, there’s this lot located a kilometer away from Marcos Highway. The two-storey house construction (basement and ground floor) began shortly after the New Year festivities in 2012 and wrapped up after six months. Along the way, we met adversities mainly due to budget constraints and we were on the brink of losing heart. But thanks be to God who always powered up our faith every time we get discouraged. On our first day of stay, we organized a mini- blessing party in the form of a bible study with our neighbors and brethren at the Baguio Christian Center. We were all blessed! The house still has a long way to go as far as construction is concerned (pending completion of the second floor and attic) and yet our hearts overflow with hope that God’s will shall prevail in every situation. He is the God that started the work and surely, He will bring it to completion!