Christmas Party 08 Pix

Last night was a wonderful party.... The night started with some singspiration by the Bethany Fellowship quartet (Alvin, Nelson, Imelda, and Anna), message from Dr. Paul, eating of course, awarding for children's costumes, and Identity game prepared by the Young Professional's Fellowship. The importanting is, we had a fellowship, we had fun, and most of all, we were able to praise God.

The game started with representatives from each fellowship to do Hep-Hep-Hooray cheers, with some actions, of course. It went down from twenty four (24) contestants to two final contenders (Cherrie wearing green and Imelda wearing the red sweater). Imelda chi won the Hep Hep Hooray portion to advance to the Identity game.... but sadly she lost the Identity game by making a wrong match. It was Cherrie who later took over and went for the win. 

If you're wondering what the game Identity is... it was inspired from a TV show that was aired a few years back. Basically, we had twelve individuals standing infront pretending to be someone, like an engineer, insurance agent, music lover, computer programmer, and many more. The twist however, is that they weren't portraying the professional role; but were, instead, portraying some certain church individual. What I mean is... Christine (1) was portraying Jill, Ralph (2) was Renee, Min. Sharon (3) was Natalie, Rendel (4) was Amando, Wilson (5) was Robert, James (6) was Carlito, Andrea (7) was Lilybeth, Marktee (8) was Enoch, Jimmy (9) was Bert hia, Kevin (10) was Nelson, Ervin (11) was Glenn, and Johnson (12) was Ptr. Victor. The church was filled with so much laughter when the character matches were revealed. I guess it made alot of sense to many when they realized half way what we were trying to pull. Even Jill was shocked to see Christine playing as her with sooooo soooo much detail.

Anyway..... though it only covers mostly the game, here are some of the pictures that you can enjoy... If I happen to get my  hands on other pictures especially the character matchings, I'll post them here as well.

Joint Christmas Party

Tonight will be the GCC Annual Joint Christmas party. Tickets cost around p250, so I'm reminding all those who bought them to show up on time. It's 6:30pm, please don't mistake it for the regular 8pm fellowship. This is due dinner being included and a fun game prepared by our dear brother JP,  besides the program.  PCIBL [that's the basketball team] members are given a free pass, so you can just walk in any time you want. Also, it's supposed to be a COSTUME celebration. Well, I'm pretty sure alot of people aren't informed, but I'm sure a jolly soul out there is in the mood to play dress up.

Anyway, I hope this night will be a celebration focused on Christ. Yes, we will have food, prizes, entertainment, and games. BUT.. BUT.. BUT.. just like what our pastor said last Sunday.. "Without Christ, there is no Christmas". So let us focus on praising Christ.... cause this is He is the reason for the season.

Baptismal Oct 2008

Oct 26, 2008 0730 hrs.  A turning point to many of our brethren. This year, over thirty (the biggest batch in Grace) individuals decided to proclaim their faith and follow Jesus' foot step to be baptized with water.(Matthew 3:13-17). 

Baptism from the Greek word baptismos, in other words, to immerse in water.... is not a requirement for Salvation, but an outward proclamation of faith. It is also commanded by Jesus in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19) "....baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". Even so, many are reluctant to take this giant leap. So BRAVO to these individuals who faithfully attended weekSSSSSS of baptismal classes just so they could be baptized.

So all of you out there who are baptized, let us congratulate them..  And all you who are not yet baptized, we strongly encourage you to do so.

Before viewing the pictures... I believe during their baptism, they had in them the same conviction as Paul when he said in Romans 1:16 "For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the POWER of God for Salvation to everyone who believes....".

PS.. If I wasn't able to take your photo, please tell me.. I'll glady upload it.

Junior Camp, Register Now!!!

As mentioned in a post a few weeks ago, GCC will have its 2008 Junior Camp on Dec 26-29. It will be a day event, no over night. This picture on the left is the registration form. Just go to the church office and ask for it. 

The details are.... 

Theme:  Knowing Christ

Date:  Dec 26-29

Time:  8:30AM - 4:30PM

FEE:  P550 on or before Dec 7

P600 after Dec 7

Grade: Kinder 2 to High School 1st year

Stuff to bring:

1) Extra shirt and face towel

2) personal water jug

3) Bible and pen

4) Personal medication

Included....

1) breakfast

2) lunch

3) snack

Unlike in the DVBS, this will be in AIRCONDITIONED class rooms. And if you didn't read the time slot, yes morning 'til the end of the afternoon.

It will also be co-ed, and there would be three teachers in each class. It will be divided in six classes (or in camp language, tents).... Kinder 2-Grade 1, Grade 2.....bla bla bla.. and lastly, Grade 6-High School 1st year. It was originally intended that Kinder 2 and HS first year students are not included, but they made an exception for those who really want to join.

If you have nothing to do, and want your child to learn something about God.. Send them off to Junior camp.. Hey, p600 is pretty cheap for four days. P125 for three meals. Ain't it a good deal?

Mini Fair: Fund for Fund SUUUPER DELAYED Pix

Sorry for the extremely late post... I haven't had the time to select the pictures and post them all. Back in August, Grace had a Mini Fair. It was a fun afternoon event that raised a little over a million pesos. So as promised, here are some of the pictures courtesy of our friend Walter.

40th Anniversary Concert Pix

Here are some pictures taken by Jordan during last Friday's 40th Anniversary Concert.

Tale Of Three Trees teaser pix

Here are some teaser pictures of what you will see on Friday. Thank you Eileen for the pictures.

Musical Concert Reminder

Just a reminder to all, Graceans or non Graceans.. all of you are invited this Friday to the GCC 40th Anniversary Thanksgiving Musical Concert. No need for tickets... it's absolutely free. Please try to come on time, so that the concert can start on time. Invite your friends, family, and even just someone you're meaning to say "hi" to. Don't forget.. 8PM! at the GCC sanctuary.