NEWS: 2 of our CORE Staff joined the Crossover Leader's Retreat!

Our very own Mommy Bibeth and Rajsh was invited to join the Crossover Leader's Retreat during the past weekend, September 1-2, it was held in Maria Paz Resort, San Pablo City, Laguna.



The event was composed of the Crossover Singles' Ministries Growth Group Leaders with Pastor Lito Villoria, as the group's speaker for the first day of the retreat, he gave a message on "Restoring a Dislocated Heart" , while Pastor Chris Tayoto took over on the 2ND day.

Here's a summary of the topics discussed:

DAY 1
** Wash each other's feet, John 13
-God wants us to be united, "leaders love by serving" John 13:1
-Leaders are called to serve, christian leadership requires supernatural intervention.
-the antidote to pride and competition is SERVICE.
-Leaders serve with endurance, what makes an ordinary work "extra ordinary" is the one person who do it.
-When people hurt you, learn to forgive without discrimination.
-When we set an example (to our subordinates or to others) we must always seek God's help.


** Serve with Grace, 1 Peter 4:10-11
-The Lord gave us gifts, all we need to do is use it to see how God will work in our lives.
-No matter how difficult a person is, you should learn to love him/her.
-Focus on results, not on who gets the credit.
-God's glory should be the ultimate goal of our service.

** Lead like Christ, Philippians 2:6-9
-Do not assert authority for personal gain.
-Place no limits on obedience.
-Ask yourself; is it a matter of principle or preference?
-Wait to receive honor according to god's time table.
-To restore a dislocated heart is to engage in constant prayer, ask God for cleansing.

DAY 2
** from Luke 14:25-35
-Count the cost before you commit to something.
-There would come a point that God will have you choose HIM over something or someone precious to you.
-Love Jesus more than anyone else, even more to your own self
-It's not what we can GET from Him but what we can DO for Him.
-To carry "your cross" is to submit totally to God, even up to the point of facing death.
-Check you prayer time.
-Denying yourself; what do you do to learn more about Jesus?
-As leaders we need to equip ourselves.
-Know the cost before you commit, and remember that to accomplish it is to sacrifice!
-Wrestle with God in discerning things, major things that you need to decide on.
-God wants your 100% commitment
-Application; Pray, Confess, Petition, Intercession, Read bible everyday, attend bible classes, share the gospel, be involve in the ministry!



Photos taken during the event:
*color of the day was RED*



*crossover singles' ministry with a table cloth*



*an icebreaker game- paper plate relay*


The event was a success! It was a priviledge for Mommy Bibeth and Rajsh to become a part of the retreat and for sure they learned a lot.

Let's continue to pray for our CORE staff as they take the lead in our minstry and offer all the glory (and credit) to God alone!