Thursday, February 23, 2012
HeAvEn-BoUNd: Pro.Vision Kids, All the Love in the World
HeAvEn-BoUNd: Pro.Vision Kids, All the Love in the World: The preschool where I work host a yearly gift-giving activity. This year, I was blessed to have had the chance to suggest that we invite th...
Pro.Vision Kids, All the Love in the World
The preschool where I work hosts a yearly gift-giving activity. This year, I was blessed to have had the chance to suggest that we invite the Pro.Vision Kids.
On September 2011, I started volunteering and helping at a feeding ministry by CFM at Tagunol, Pardo. The original feeding site was at Inayawan but because God has so graciously provided, they have opened two new sites.
I am into kid's ministry and I'll do just about anything for kids. I have taught preschoolers for eight years now. I am teaching in a private school which means smarter kids, kids in a more comfortable and pleasant condition. This means that the kids I serve every Saturday during feeding are a lot different than the kids I spend time with everyday.
Even before I met these Pro.Vision kids, I have already opened myself to this kind of ministry to less fortunate children. So it's not really hard, just some special thinking and praying strategies and things work out well all the time.
Back to this story, February 23, 2012 was scheduled as "Love day" at Discovery Camp. Oh, that's today! Pro.Visions kids-19 of them with 8 adults sweetly squeezed in one van came to our school this morning. They arrived at 9:20. Kinder and Prep campers were in their respective classrooms waiting expectantly for their guests.
I met the team at the gate( 19 kids, 1 girl can't make it, 8 adults, Pastor Jun, Pastor Rey, Katie, Mirella, Leny, Cherry Rose, Mariel and the mother of the Magalona siblings). I can see very excited faces as if telling me, "We know there's every good thing in store for us today, Teacher Jane!" And they were right. We started off with their 'live' mini-performance. They sang 3 songs from their CD. (Stand Up Tall, Tell My Friends and Heaven).
After their short show, the interaction began in the two classrooms. They were assigned to be with a buddy from our school. They played together, built blocks, read books, drew and colored. They also enjoyed our story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
When it was already time for snacks, Kinder campers led their buddies to wash their hands. We prayed and then everyone munched on their spaghetti, barbecue, bread, popcorn and juice. I was so proud of my Kinder campers who were at their best behavior on that day.
Then came the giving of gifts. I was pretty sure this was their favorite part. Wows and thank yous filled the air. I saw happy hearts that gave and happy hearts that received. What a fascinating sight!
A short playtime at the playground followed and an ice cream treat awaited everyone just before they all jumped in to the van.
We gave individual gifts, we raffled some special toys and there were still more gifts to bring home and share to the other kids at Inayawan and Tagunol who were not able to come.
Our caroling fund last December and the so many generous gifts from our parents in school made this whole event a success. My boss and fellow teachers have also been very supportive.
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| Pro.Vision Kids at DC Love Day |
On September 2011, I started volunteering and helping at a feeding ministry by CFM at Tagunol, Pardo. The original feeding site was at Inayawan but because God has so graciously provided, they have opened two new sites.
Back to this story, February 23, 2012 was scheduled as "Love day" at Discovery Camp. Oh, that's today! Pro.Visions kids-19 of them with 8 adults sweetly squeezed in one van came to our school this morning. They arrived at 9:20. Kinder and Prep campers were in their respective classrooms waiting expectantly for their guests.
I met the team at the gate( 19 kids, 1 girl can't make it, 8 adults, Pastor Jun, Pastor Rey, Katie, Mirella, Leny, Cherry Rose, Mariel and the mother of the Magalona siblings). I can see very excited faces as if telling me, "We know there's every good thing in store for us today, Teacher Jane!" And they were right. We started off with their 'live' mini-performance. They sang 3 songs from their CD. (Stand Up Tall, Tell My Friends and Heaven). 
When it was already time for snacks, Kinder campers led their buddies to wash their hands. We prayed and then everyone munched on their spaghetti, barbecue, bread, popcorn and juice. I was so proud of my Kinder campers who were at their best behavior on that day.
Then came the giving of gifts. I was pretty sure this was their favorite part. Wows and thank yous filled the air. I saw happy hearts that gave and happy hearts that received. What a fascinating sight!
A short playtime at the playground followed and an ice cream treat awaited everyone just before they all jumped in to the van.
Our caroling fund last December and the so many generous gifts from our parents in school made this whole event a success. My boss and fellow teachers have also been very supportive.
For these kids, it's a super Hurray!
For me, it's all glory and honor to the God of Pro.Vision!
To the God of every good and perfect gift,
the God of every good and perfect vision!
Mama's Love
my Mama's love is also an everyday manifestation of God's love for me
I will tell you why and how...
When I need someone who'll listen to me, she's there, ready and willing, no comments, just listening!
When I'm mad and frustrated about the rotten system of this world, she's there, still, just listening.
Talk about lessons and values in life:
forgiveness, respect and service? I couldn't have learned this anywhere but in my Mama's school of love.
She has modeled forgiveness to me and her personal demonstration on how she forgave herself for past mistakes, her family and my dear Papa is just so inspiring.
As for respect, she has taught me to greet everyone I meet anytime of the day. This, I admit I haven't strictly followed and practiced in my life.
My Mama is the mama for all seasons. She offers a daily dose of service to everyone around her and that includes our family, church and community. No wonder everyone calls her, "Mama Lyn"!
Talk about technology?
Shes's learning, that's what she'll tell you.
Prayer Life?
Maybe that's why I am what I am now. My Mama is always on her knees praying for me, my Papa and my brothers. She loves God. She loves to pray. She loves people. She loves my Papa so much and I know she loves me and my brothers so, so dearly.
Once, when asked during a job interview about the person I want to be like in this lifetime, I replied, " My Mama!" I don't know why I said that because there is nothing interestingly and particularly perfect about her but there is something deep inside her that makes me want to be like her.
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| my family |
I had been wanting to write this piece of work and I will make sure she reads this. After all, this is for her.
I love my Mama and my Mama loves me with all her hearts. She loves me with her hearts of care, laughter, pride, sorrow and peace.
And there's not a day in this life that my heart forgets to joyfully cry out, " Thank you God for Moms and thank you for my Mama Lyn!"
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
MeDiTaTe
In this fast world full of busy schedules and harassed individuals, I found tonight's sharing in class about the spirituality of the artist very relaxing and refreshing. Yes, I read my Bible everyday but the question is , "Do I really meditate in the word with all my heart?" Tonight I was awakened to the truth that I haven't been able to truly meditate on God's word for a long time now. But after the exercise I had in class, I just felt so compelled to start anew my practice of really getting into the Word of God. If I can get really emotional and intense about other issues in this life then, God's word is the perfect avenue for all my intense feelings and emotions. Yes, this world offers loneliness, sadness, doubt, uncertainty but God's Word, Oh my, it brings peace and healing like no other. Close your eyes and meditate!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Works of heART
After today's looong preparation for tomorrow's Art Exhibit, I claimed my free body massage. Wow! just another very heavenly and soothing massage. It's 15 minutes before 11 and I am still on the go, so I thought of writing just a little something from my heart today. Today's class preparation went awesomely well. I was feeling very excited because this was going to be my last Art Exhibit at Discovery Camp. Of course, again I will miss this but I'm keeping every good thing there is to learn.
The very good point about this exhibit is showing everyone how important play and arts is in a preschool curriculum. Not so many people know about this yet that is why I always see why it's important to tell them and to help spread the word.
As a teacher, it is also a wonderful opportunity to show and enhance my creative side. I am not so much of an artist because I love organization and order. But I have given to a little mess here and there inside my classroom. What remains is my kind of system. Thinking fast and working fast and smart. Keeping it short, simple and fresh also works all the time.
Today, I take time to thank God for the free lunch, free massage and for my newest evening treats, listening to free online Christian music from klove. I'm not sure what K stands for but I like it to mean kingdom-love! I am on solo flight for the whole month of February as my best friend and roommate is home but things will be rockin' great as always! Love you Jesus, good night!
The very good point about this exhibit is showing everyone how important play and arts is in a preschool curriculum. Not so many people know about this yet that is why I always see why it's important to tell them and to help spread the word.
As a teacher, it is also a wonderful opportunity to show and enhance my creative side. I am not so much of an artist because I love organization and order. But I have given to a little mess here and there inside my classroom. What remains is my kind of system. Thinking fast and working fast and smart. Keeping it short, simple and fresh also works all the time.
Today, I take time to thank God for the free lunch, free massage and for my newest evening treats, listening to free online Christian music from klove. I'm not sure what K stands for but I like it to mean kingdom-love! I am on solo flight for the whole month of February as my best friend and roommate is home but things will be rockin' great as always! Love you Jesus, good night!
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