Sixth Wedding Anniversary (Newsletter)

Our little friendship that sparked thirteen years ago paved the way to a marriage that is made in heaven but being relished on an earthly plane. Without a pinch of doubt, the working of God’s grace is truly evident in our marriage. We continue to honor God in our relationship amidst the test of time and circumstances. Six years ago, the sacred vow we made before God, our families, friends, and the church will always remind us that God had designed our hearts to love each other as husband and wife… 

 S-I-M's Testimony

 Living a life that pleases the Lord is really a challenging task for every Christian. As I come to appreciate who I am in Christ, I have all the more realized that it’s more than a task, it's in fact a way of life and this embraces all the areas of my life. After six fruitful years of being married to Shem, I am really blessed that God is taking center stage in our marriage. We’ve been through a string of adjustments as a couple but we’re thankful to God for His wisdom and guidance that have always motivated us to carry on. Shem and I have developed a wonderful teamwork not only in marriage but also in the ministry as we continually commit ourselves and at the same time hurdle the challenges in the Programs Ministry at the Baguio Christian Center. Things are equally challenging at work. By the grace of God, I was elevated to a position that required greater responsibility and dedication. There are moments that I find it hard to juggle work, family and ministry assignments but thanks be to God who always inspires me to go on in spite and despite of the circumstances. After fervent prayers, Shem and I are elated to receive God’s answer this year - having a house of our own. We made a vow to the Lord that we’re going to open the house for ministry (ministry of hospitality). As a husband, I’ve been longing to be a father in God’s sweet time and according to His will and good pleasure. There is always something exciting in the life of a person who makes God his firm foundation. Life is far from perfect but a perfect God can always make an imperfect person live perfectly according to His best program. I continually desire that God will increase my faith and make me a better Christian as I live my life each day. Through it all, God is always all-relevant and all-trustworthy! 

 S-H-E-M's Testimony

 God is a God of perfect timing. It is faith alone that will enable us to wait patiently for Him and understand His will for us. When I was young, I take delight in persistently dragging God to answer what I’ve asked for in prayer - in my own terms and forgetting about God’s will for me. But things changed drastically when I got married. God brought my mindset to a deeper level and exposed me to experiences that developed my degree of maturity in dealing with life. More so, God took my faith to an enhanced stage. Sim and I love being together in the journey of life called “marriage”. He is God’s greatest blessing to me. When he came into my life, he put an end to my "search for one true love - a love of a lifetime". He's the answer to my prayer. I am a picture of a blessed and content wife. Certainly, things did not happen overnight. God taught me to learn the art of waiting patiently for His will and perfect timing. Heartbreaking moments come to test our relationship but we are grateful to God and His grace that is continually at work in us. As a wife, it’s not so easy to strike the balance between family, career and ministry. Pressures mount up at work from time to time. It’s not only an issue of work load but also of work relationships. At first, I can’t figure out why things happened in an agonizing way but as time went by God unfolded the thoughts and lessons. In the same way, it’s also completely challenging to serve the Lord through the ministry He has given me and Sim. It’s really by God’s overflowing grace that we get to do our commitment for His greater glory. It’s always my ardent desire to live life to the fullest and this is only possible if I will allow God to direct my path, understand and follow His will for me. Part and parcel of knowing God’s will is waiting patiently for Him and in His perfect timing. God is the driving force behind the success of our marriage. After six rewarding years of being together, Sim and I continue to explore the wonder and the power of this special union we share. To God be the glory! 

 MEMORY VERSES: 

 “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) 

 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33) 

 PRAYER REQUESTS: 

  a little angel who will complete God’s design for a family… 

 successful ministry involvements for God’s glory and good health