From the creators of GeNxT: Your Choice, Your Future SYC 2007; Call Of Duty – World At War SYC 2009; and RPG Metanoia: Change To Win SYC 2011 comes Summer Youth Camp 2012!

Camp Kabataan presents…

REAL STEEL: Unchangeable, Unshakable, Unstoppble (Faith is Stronger Than Steel)  coming this April 17-20 (Tuesday-Friday) at the Mt. Peniel Campsite in O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac.

This year’s Camp fee is PhP500, inclusive of the round trip transportation (air-conditioned bus), meals from Tuesday evening to Friday morning, 4-day, 3-night accommodations (dormitories) and training materials.

Registration is still on-going at JIVE Youth Center located at the 3/F Kalayaan Mrkt Bldg., 9642 Kalayaan Avenue, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City.

Camp Orientation is on April 15, 2012, 3:30 PM at JIVE Youth Center.

For more information, kindly leave a comment on this entry, or leave a message on my facebook account (Rochelle Caparas).

We encourage young people to come and join us for this camp.

So if you want to make your vacation worthwhile and enjoy this summer, come join us!  :D

Holy week, as what most of the Filipinos would say, is a commemoration of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ Jesus. Some would say this is just a remembering of what Jesus did. Usually, you would see images displayed in the streets, a group of people visiting different Catholic churches, people doing the 15-km. walk, and some who would do physical sacrifices even to the point of nailing themselves on a wooden cross. This is done yearly.

But what I learned from the Bible, which is the Word of God and is inspired by Himself, is that we do not need to do such sacrifices, because first of all, these are unacceptable. Only Jesus is the acceptable sacrifice. He is sinless, and we are sinful.

Let’s read Acts 16:38

“Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.”

Remember what Romans 10:9 says? “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”  because “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” v.13

In Ephesians 2:8-9, it is clearly stated that we are saved by Grace through FAITH in Jesus alone. This salvation is not through works so that no one can ever boast.

Also,  1 John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

We just need to repent, and admit that we are sinful and is unable to save our own selves.

1 Peter 3:18 “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit”

Verses given here isn’t just a words to read but words to obey.

Bear in mind that “The death of Christ is the greatest victory we could ever claim“.

Today, my sister, Regine Caparas, is celebrating her 11th birthday.

The Birthday Girl

Sad to say, we wasn’t able to celebrate it with her because she is currently living in our Aunt’s house.

This pretty girl is an elementary student, and what I really like about her is that she is definitely smart. I remember when she goes home and tell joyfully all her achievement in school for that day.

Even in our Daily Vacation Bible School (DVBS) in church, she was recognized as the student who excelled in Reading, Singing, and is also awarded as the Most Diligent Student.

 me, my sister, our mother

To you, my lovely sister, I hope you had the greatest day ever. The Lord knows how much I am thankful that He gave you to me to be my sister. I admit, I am not that consistent in showing my love for you. Forgive me. But I want you to know that I really really love you. You are always in my prayer.

 My beautiful sisters

You have no idea how happy it makes me to be able to send you a hug you on your birthday, even when we are at such a distance. On the day of your birthday, I wish you the best because you deserve it. Again, happy birthday. I love you. I miss you.

For my beautiful sister (I know some of my sisters will disagree Haha), happy birthday! You do not know how happy I am to have you as my sister.

Thank you my God, for letting me have a sister like Regine. My prayer is that she would seek You, and trust You, and Love You.

Yes, April is my favorite month and there are plenty of reasons why I totally love it!

First, my birthdays falls on this month. Yes, you heard (or should I say read) it right. Since 2009, I’m celebrating two birthdays.

I will be celebrating my 19th birthday this coming April 23. And for everybody’s information, I’m already accepting gifts. Haha

The other birthday that I’m celebrating is my spiritual birthday. This was the day that I received Jesus Christ as my Personal Lord and Savior. It was April 22, 2009 when God called me. From then on, I surrendered my life to Him.

Another reason is that, our Summer Youth Camp is held mostly on this month. This year’s title is “Real Steel: Unchangeable, Unshakable, Unstoppable (Faith is Stronger Than Steel).

This year will be my fourth time to attend the said summer youth camp. And for the second time, I will be handling registration for our church, Sumulong Baptist Church- Makati.

Also, April is my favorite month because we are able to visit our relatives that live in the province.

Moreover, my two sibling will also be celebrating their birthday this April. Tomorrow is Regine’s Special Day and my handsome brother, Roman, will be celebrating his birthday on April 14.

I am really excited for what the Lord has prepared for me this month. I am so grateful that He let me stay in this world to be a blessing to others.

April, this is it!

Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments around the world unite each year to support the largest environmental event in history – Earth Hour.

Earth Hour is organised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). WWF is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations, with almost 5 million supporters and a global network in over 100 countries/territories. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth’s natural environment and build a future where people live in harmony with nature.

The Central hub for Luzon  shall be Makati City’s Ayala Triangle Gardens. At 6:30 PM on March 31, glow-in-the dark dance troupe Bailes de lUces and the Caracol dancers shall form the vanguard of an Earth-themed parade which starts at the Makati fire statin and ends at Ayala Tower One – where WWF-Philippines National Ambassador Rovilson Fernandez shall host a programme with performance from El Gamma Penumbra, Brigada and other groups. No less than Earth Hour Founder Andy Ridley shall lead the coutnry’s main switch-off event, hosted by WWF with the help of Ayala Land and the Makati City Government.

If you’re going to ask why you should get involved, the answer is: “because our future depends on it!”

I personally believe that Earth Hour has done a lot to raise awareness of sustainability issues. But I think there’s more to it than switching off lights for one hour once a year. It’s all about giving people a voice and working together to create a better future for our planet.

This campaign dares the world to save the planet! My dear readers, let us participate to this event on March 31, 2012 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

I have this question in my mind: “What do I see about GOD when I look past my own reflection?” God revealed the answer to me: “I behold a GOD who is utterly and wonderfully different from me.”

Aside from that, He made me think again of one of HIS attributes: GOD IS ETERNAL! And with that, I AM NOT.

I have a beginning. I was conceived in my mother’s womb in the year 1993. Before that, I did not exist.

GOD is ETERNAL. He, the Almighty God, has no beginning and has no ending. He exists outside of time and space.

Eternal, Infinite, Unlimited- God was, is, and always be the MAKER and LORD of all that exists.

As I seek more about HIS eternal nature, I found these verses really powerful.

Before the mountains were born, or You brought forth the whole world, from Everlasting to Everlasting YOU ARE GOD.
Psalm 90:2

LORD, are you not from everlasting? My God, my Holy One, YOU will never die. You, LORD, have appointed them to execute judgment; You, my Rock, have ordained them to punish.
 Habakkuk 1:12

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”
Revelation 1:8

He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life.
Revelation 21:6

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.
Revelation 22:13

God is eternal, ever existing, and forever Self- Existent. <3

What Makes A Great Church?

1. The Right Kind of RELATIONSHIPS

² Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. ³ And I ask you, my true partner, to help these two women, for they worked hard with me in telling others the Good News. They worked along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are written in the Book of Life. - Philippians 4:2-3

Apostle Paul did not warn the Philippian church of doctrinal errors, but he addresses some relational problems. These two women, Euodia and Syntyche, had been workers for Christ in the church. Their broken relationship was not a small matter, because many had become believers through their efforts.

It is possible to believe in Christ, work hard for His Kingdom, and yet have broken relationships with others whoa are committed to the same cause. BUT THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR REMAINING UNRECONCILED.

Pastor Lance emphasized that we are all parts of ONE body. And if one part of it is hurting, or is sick, or in a trial, all the parts will be affected.

Do you need to be reconciled to someone today? Do not stand idly by and wait for the dispute to resolve itself.  Read more »

(credits to ate Jennifer for the beautiful photos)

Sunday morning, we arrived at our meeting place to be picked up by a service bus. I was overwhelmed when I saw that the bus is full of people, willing to travel and meet other sisters and brothers in Christ.

When we arrived at the said location, which is in Eastwood, I can’t help but say “Wow!”. The venue was very welcoming.  Truly, it was a day of amazement. Read more »

I think this is really  me, except for one thing. Let me know what you think.

Your view on yourself:
You are intelligent, honest and sweet. You are friendly to everybody and don’t like conflict. Because you’re so cheerful and fun people are naturally attracted to you and like to talk to you.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true. Read more »

God is really great!

Today is my sister’s graduation day.She is Racquel Caparas, but our family and friends call her Kelly. I am really proud of her. After four years of hard work, here she is. Actually, I can’t imagine how she handled her school life. For everybody’s information, my sister is a varsity in Assumption College, and I am thankful for this God-given talent because through her abilities and skills in playing Volleyball, they helped my sister to be a full-scholar there. If she was not, I believe we can’t continue to support for her College, but God is really gracious. He showed us that when we cling unto Him, He will never let us down.

As much as I want to attend her graduation ceremony later, I think I would just stay here in our house to look out for my younger siblings.

This is my sister

My Beautiful Sister
(She really wants to be a flight attendant) Read more »