Legaspi,Albay:Metro Legaspi Christian Church's 20th Anniversary 2016

Metro Legaspi Christian Church's 20th Anniversary

Scriptures from the Sunday Message by Bong Aquino entitled:

On a Mission

Matthew 28:18-20
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

I Pahalagahan ang mga tao

1 Corinthians 12:12
 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.

II Our Greatest Encouragement is Jesus

Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

-Do not focus on people i.e if they don't something,I won't do it too.The reason for everything is because Jesus is Lord.

My Reflection:
Our God who created the Universe,who draws people to himself,I praise you.Metro Legaspi Christian Church had been around for 20 years simply because of your great mercy and grace.I pray for them to be strengthened and united as they love one another and grow even more in their convictions that it overflows to those around them.May we not forget our great commission from Jesus who is our only hope,able to do anything,give up everything and go anywhere for you wherever you may call us because our focus is Jesus alone,throwing off everything that hinders us especially the sins that can easily entangle us.
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In support for the 20th Anniversary of Legaspi Church last September 18th,the Metro Lucena group went to the home of the majestic, perfect cone volcano -oh let's not forget it is also very active and was at a heightened alert that time.The seven of us got on the van and braved the long grueling drive to Bicolandia. We had a flat tire and ate pineapples while waiting for Manong who cooked up a piece of tire to patch up our blown up tire for who knows how.But we were told that in that particular part of the road there are some traps so you could stop and have your vehicle fixed in one of the machine shops around the vicinity. Bam!But who knows.It was part of our fun experience I think.

We sang to the tune of many decade songs saved by Bernard and it totally made me go back in time.I didn't sleep the whole time because it was my first time going to Legaspi anyway.So ,because we were a long time coming,Beng and Bong waited probably for hours at 7-11 and were looking sleepy when we got there.And because it was the Feast of Penafrancia (and General Bato was there),the signal was cut off so we couldn't contact them.Anyway we went to Kambingan Restaurant and I liked their adobong kambing,So after that off we went again and settled at Hotel Liatris.We got the standard room.It was quite new and still clean.My husband didn't arrive until the morning so I was alone,but it didn't feel creepy.

Kambingan Restaurant in Daet with Bong and Beng Gulapa 

Hotel Liatris

The next morning we went touring ,our first stop was the Cagsawa Ruins.It was so cloudy so we didn't see the top of the famous volcano.Husband tried the poses to trick your eyes into thinking the church bell fry was tiny,he did a couple of poses with tiny people around.I loved that there are still farmlands and the old paintings of Mayon and pictures from school text books that I saw when I was a kid was actually in front of me.I love the trees and the rice paddies and even the stones from the ruins.

Cagsawa Ruins

Majestic Mt. Mayon

Cagsawa Churh

The next stop was Sumlang Lake in Camalig,Albay.We missed the road leading to it because the signage wasn't big enough.You can see the Mayon with unobstructed view while sitting on a balsa-but it was still cloudy that day- so I just saw half of Daragang Magayon.

Gigantic Chicharon

Sumlang Lake 

Sumlang Lake

After our balsa ride we went to Hoyop-hoyopan Cave also in Camalig.It was about a 30 minute drive from Sumlang Lake.The air was cool in the cave.It was spacious and non-claustrophobic for me, there was just one part where we had to squeeze ourselves in.Mike who was over 6 feet was able to get out so I think it is still spacious.There was no crawling too-thank goodness- to get to the other cave chambers.What I noticed was the stalagmites that were cemented back into place-it looked really unnatural.I think the highlight was the dance floor or ball room-the floor was made of concrete slab.The guide said the people used to gather there for guerrilla meetings and later on, even parties.

Hoyop-hoyopan Cave

a short walk to Hoyop-hoyopan Cave

In the afternoon,me and hubby had a chance to catch up with our friends Ilona and Rey and their cute children at the Embarcadero where you can take a picture with the big letters that spell out Legaspi.Then we headed to the venue to help out with the decor and set up.There was rain shower that night and we had a good time fellow shipping with the disciples.Hubby hung the banderitas again like what he did when we were preparing for the 5th anniversary of Lucena church.Then,we had dinner with the other couples at the church building while the single's had their mixers party.We talked a lot about the cheesecake from Koffee Klatch.

The service was attended by family and friends and disciples from all over.There were tons of food and they had fun and games after the service.We had to leave because of the long drive back home.The gang didn't forget the seafood at Ching Larry's so we felt we really had to eat dinner there.I got their number off the picture I took of their signage and Marie placed the orders and we were full and that people was my great journey to this lovely province.

Seafoods restaurant in Tagkawayan

Fashionising:

Plaid Block Top from Hallohallo Mall P168