Things, good or bad ends.

Some good things come to an end

As we humans know life here on earth is just temporary. Even this planet that we live in, the stars, the sun and the entire universe will eventually perish.

In this world, even feelings no matter how great or bad it is eventually end. Yes, we laugh but the laughter that we experience may only last for a minute or 10 but come on, who among us have ever experience laughing for say one day, non stop?!  Of course there none.

Speaking of feelings, love – the ever unquantifiable, indescribable thing that even the smartest and the greatest of us have not and cannot measure also ends, (well, as for some humans)

Power, whether it be political power or anything else, it ends. Taking the political power for example, the presidential seat has its own term. No matter how many times one have been reelected, well, he cannot be forever president of a nation. There will come a time that he needs to step down and hand over the power sooner or later. 

Even the beauty of the most beautiful, shall pass.

So whenever you feel hurt, tired, lonely or whatever just remember this will eventually gone.

When you are at the peak of what they call ha-pi-ness, remember this too shall pass. (well, materially and “earthly” wise)

On the other hand however, the sorrows, pains and hardships too, will eventually pass in GOD’s time

Bro. Eli sings with the Cascades

Bro. Eli Soriano a popular evangelist, held a concert yesterday, April 8, 2012 in Ang Dating Daan (ADD) Convention Center in Apalit Pampanga. The show started at 7:00 pm. The convention center was full of people who attended the concert. Just like the first concert that Bro. Eli held for this year on January 1, 2012, there has been a dinner that was served for free.

Bro. Eli Soriano sang many songs including, Only yesterday, Yesterday once more songs that were famous songs by The Carpenters. His granddaughter also performed two songs during the concert. The Cascades also graced the event as one of the special performers during the concert.

It is a blessed night, said John Gummoe, a vocalist of the singing group said during his opening remarks.
According to John, they have 12 songs on their first album and he will be singing all of the 12 songs during the concert. He also sang Beautiful Girl composed and sang by Jose Mari Chan in honor of the OPM Original Pinoy Music.

As one of the special part of the concert, Bro. Eli and John sang Angel on my Shoulder. John introduced Bro. Eli saying – I would like to now introduce to you one more time, Bro. Eli, the most sensible preacher of our time.

At the end of their song number, they both reminisce the moment when they met when they were both here in the Philippines. John asked Bro. Eli if he still remember the time that they met in waterfront hotel in Cebu and Bro. Eli replied I will not forget that day the John said, It’s pleasure and honor to be here with you tonight.

Bro. Daniel Razon, who is Bro. Eli’s nephew, performed songs numbers that also entertained the audience during the latter part of the concert.

This  is a birthday and a benefit concert of Bro. Eli entitled, We are Blessed. The proceeds of this concert will benefit the less fortunate.

Bro. Eli, at the end of the show delivered his speech and expressed his warm thanks who attended the concert and most especially to the one who makes everything happens – GOD.

Bro. Eli and his Special Day

Bro. Eli is known by many people, bad or good as a preacher. For many years, he has been famous for being the only preacher who can answer questions direct from the Bible. Historically speaking, until now, he remains unbeatable when it comes to religious debates. Few days from now, he will be celebrating his 48^th birthday in Christ. It has been 48 years with GOD’s help since he was baptized and become a member of the true Church of GOD.

For many years, he has been recognized by many people because of the good things that he did and for the good things that he is doing with GOD’s help. On the other hand, he is also being maligned and many people are trying to destroy his good reputation, because just like other successful and popular people, he is being envied.

I do not really care about what his enemies say about him what I know is that —

Bro. Eli may not be the richest man in this world, but he is one of the wealthiest, when it comes to doing good

Bro. Eli may not be the handsome –st person but he is inside (and he is also outside)

Bro. Eli may be the bad-dest person in the eyes of his enemies but in my mind and heart I know what kind of a person he is

Bro. Eli may be the most misinterpreted person in this world but to me (and to many) he don’t need to explain to be understood

Yes, today, is not yet his Birthday in flesh nor in spirit, but I am writing this in advance because in the coming days GOD willing, I will be very busy. And I am uncertain if I am still alive until that day.

GOD willing on his Birthday, we will be celebrating it with him with praises and thanksgiving to our GOD Almighty. The ONE who sent him in the midst of us and of course with LORD JESUS who has always been and will always be our Special Guest in our gatherings.  

Happy Birthday Bro. Eli!

Thanks and glory to GOD forever

An Open Letter to the GOD Almighty

Dear GOD,

I know everyday is a good day to you and I thank YOU for sharing another good day of YOURS.

For so many years now since YOU brought my brother in this world, YOU have showered him with YOUR love.  In every milestone that he has in HIS life, I know YOU have made it possible. In every achievements that he has, I know YOU are behind of all it.

Today, just like every special moments in our lives, we are Thankful to YOU O GOD that you have made this day possible for me, my parents and specially for my brother.

Thank YOU GOD for guiding my brother while he was still studying in school. Now that HE has graduated from the academic school, may YOU still guide, teach, him and shower him with lots of love that HE needs.

All praises, thanks and glory are to YOU our LORD forever and ever!

Respectfully yours,

amaris
YOUR worthless servant

Bro. Eli Soriano and the world wide web

Bro. Eli may have left the  Philippines, but not his noble duty to spread the word of GOD to many people.  With GOD’s help, the evangelization continues to grow.  

Bro. Eli once said that “Although misused, the web is a channel for God’s message.”

And he is right! In fact, Bro. Eli is using the web in propagating the words of GOD.

Here are some of the links for your reference:

The Official website of the Members Church of GOD International

www.mcgi.org/en

The Official Website of Bro. Eli Soriano

http://www.elisoriano.com/en/

Bro. Eli’s Official blogsite

www.esoriano.wordpress.com

The Official website of the Ang Dating Daan (The Old Path)

http://www.angdatingdaan.org/en/

Livestream channel of Bro. Eli Soriano

http://www.livestream.com/elisoriano

The Official Fan Page of The Old Path

https://www.facebook.com/TheOldPath

Bro. Eli Soriano’s twitter account

http://twitter.com/#!/broelisoriano

The Official facebook fan page of Bro. Eli Soriano

https://www.facebook.com/EliseoSoriano#!/BroEliseoSoriano

Heavenly guardians on earth

I grew up believing that there is GOD Almighty who created the heaven and the earth. I also believe in Jesus Christ as well as the existence of the Holy Spirit and angels.

Even though many people are skeptical about their existence, even though that I have never seen them yet with my eyes, I know deep inside my heart that they really exist. As a Christian, the basis of what I believe in is written on the Holy Scriptures.

 

There are many false preachers and leaders that spring up rapidly all over the place. Currently, a lot of religious hoax and lies can be read, seen and heard from the people who appointed themselves as pastors, leaders and evangelists. Luckily, there are real leaders and preachers who are really sent by GOD to the world. The Bible says about Paul and Timothy being the ministers of true Church of GOD.

In the our dispensation, there is Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon who are truly the men sent by GOD to administer the members of the Church of GOD International. Through the leadership of Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon, there are also people who help them to spread the words of GOD for it to be known to many people in many places across the globe.

In the false religions, they are called pastors, priest, etc. but in the true Church of GODthey are called workers. Inside the true Church of GODthey are simply addressed as brothers and sisters.

Through the leadership of Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon, they are also duty bound to look after the welfare of the members of theChurchofGOD. Some of them are professionals, some of them have attained high degree in academics and some of them do not have any educational achievements.  But regardless of their status, with GOD’s help they work to achieve their goals and to fulfill their noble duties that are given to them in accordance to GOD’s will.

Admittedly, sometimes some of them fall short on the expectations and they have shortcomings, sometimes they commit mistakes. However, they still deserve to be loved, respected, understood and treated accordingly. Bro. Eli taught us how they should be treated in accordance to the Bible. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, it says;

¹²And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

¹³And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

(source: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Thessalonians+5%3A12-13&version=KJV )

I am grateful to GOD that before, HE sent Jesus Christ on earth to preach the gospel and now, Bro. Eli and Bro. Daniel in the midst of us. All glory and thanks are to GOD

Runners From Different Parts of the Globe United

January 23, 2012, Pasay City Philippines – Approximately 209, 000 people from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao came to join the Kahit Isang Araw Lang  Unity Run of Kuya Daniel Razon and UNTV as its official media partner. The event took place at the grounds of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The running categories are 3k, 5k, and 10k respectively.

The financial proceeds of this event will benefit the free education project that Kuya Daniel Razon and Bro. Eli Soriano have spearheaded.

photo by: http://kuyadanielrazon.wordpress.com/

Historically, a similar running event, Run for Pasig River took place last October 10, 2010. There have been a total of 116,086 people who participated on this event that entitles it to merit the Guinness World record. On the other hand, as mentioned earlier, the Kahit Isang Araw Lang  Unity Run has approximately 209, 000 participants. This event clearly outshined the current Guinness World record holder. But then again, Kuya Daniel Razon is not after the recognition.

On the other side of the globe, Bro. Eli Soriano and his friends joined the event.  In addition, as support to this event, people from other countries – New York, Singapore, California, Papua New Guinea and others conducted the same event.

UNTV Radio La Verdad 1350 – now on air!

After the series of its test radio broadcast, UNTV Radio La Verdad has been formally launched today, January 16, 2012. The frequency of UNTV Radio La Verdad is 1350 kHz in AM band. Like the UNTV station, The studio of the UNTV Radio La Verdad is housed in 907 EDSA Baranggay Philam, Quezon City.

Kuya Daniel Razon, the current UNTV-BMPI Chairman and CEO, aside from his other media advocacy, aims to preserve the glory of classic radio.

photo by: http://www.danielrazon.com

One of the radio programs that the listeners should be looking forward to is Dear Bro. Eli. This radio program will tackle stories sent through letters from different people.

Radyo Laverdad 1350 has a slogan that says; Tapat at Totoo (Honest and Truthful).

A Special Dinner Concert with Special Bro. Eli Soriano

The only sensible Preacher, Bro. Eli Soriano serenades the audience in a concert that was held yesterday, January 1, 2012 in Ang Dating Daan Convention Center Apalit, Pampanga. The concert was entitled – Oldies with Old Bro. Eli. It started at 7:00 pm. It opened with a dance number performed by a group of dancers, followed by a song number by a guest female singer, Rose Galang.

The concert was also graced by surprise guests and one of those is the veteran singer Ms. Nanette Inventor. She performed a set of songs that made the crowd put their hands together and laugh at the same time. Towards the end of her performance, Nanette thank the LORD, first of all and the audience for the 29 years in her career.

Also, Ms. Claire de la Fuente who is known for being the “Karen Carpenter” of the Philippines came to the concert. Before the audience, she sang the song – “Something In Your Eyes” that was composed by Richard Carpenter who is the brother of the famous singer, Karen Carpenter. According to Claire, the song has not been recorded by Karen Carpenter herself and she was lucky that among all the female singers, she was chosen to record the song.

Last but not the least, Daniel Razon, a famous broadcaster graced the event as one of the special guest and performer. On the event, he sang a song together with Bro. Eli.

During the concert, Bro. Eli performed a set of old-but-still-good -songs way, far, far back from the year 1900’s. Some of the songs that he sang according to him were the songs that he heard from her parents. The concert was filled with stories from Bro. Eli’s childhood and memories of his beloved parents.

According to Bro. Eli, the songs that he sang on his concert are the songs that have been part of his life and of his loved ones.

MCGI Celebrates Thanksgiving Amidst Catastrophe

While others were busy preparing for the celebration of their Christmas, on December 23, 24 and 25 the Members of the Church of GOD International (MCGI) celebrated the 4th Quarter International Thanksgiving to GOD. This event is being celebrated not only in the Philippines but also in other countries across the globe. There have been a total of more than 4,000 chapters, both local and international that participated in this glorious event.

On December 20, the Philippines has been struck by Tropical Storm Sendong that caused flash floods and landslides. This disaster caused the death of nearly 1,000 people and more than 100,000 people were left stranded. Those in the Visayas and Mindanao regions are the ones who have been affected by the storm particularly in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities.

There are also members of the Church of GOD International who have been affected but this catastrophe did not stop them to participate in the event to pay tribute and thanksgiving to the LORD.

Bro. Eli Soriano was also delighted and very thankful to GOD for the continuous growth of the International religious congregation. Just for the last quarter of this year 2011, there have been more than 4,000 souls that were baptized and became members of the Church of GOD International. Meanwhile, the Bible Studies and Expositions and the broadcasts run continuously in different parts of the globe at different time zones.

During the celebration, the Vice Presiding Minister of the congregation officially announced his intent to build an orphanage for abandoned babies. He said, there are many babies who are being abandoned and he would like to provide decent shelter for them. He would like to nurture and raise them in accordance with the Holy Scriptures.

Also, during the event, the future activities of the congregation have been announced. And one of the events that many look forward to is the dinner concert of Bro. Eli Soriano that will be held on January 1, 2012. Also the first scheduled Bible Exposition that will be held for the year 2012 will be on January 6. While on January 22, 2012, the marathon will be held at the grounds of SM Mall of Asia in Metro Manila Philippines for runners in the country’s capital.