Gifts: Prayer, Mystery, Salvation, FAITH

International Thanksgiving to God is quarterly celebrated by the Members of Church of God International (MCGI) with the leadership of the Presiding Minister Brother Eliseo F. Soriano in the ADD Convention Center in Apalit, Pampanga and this last for three consecutive days.

In the first day, two new topics were taught to us then the youth presented their song, same as second and third day. Actually, those three days were very special for me. Even though there’s nothing unique situation happened in those days, I’m contented with the understanding I got from Bro. Eli. I am so blessed because I became part of this great congregation.

The very essence of this event is first, to give thanks to our God Almighty. For all His loving kindness, for the blessings, for the trials we’re in and for all the things He does even if we are not aware. Whether it is good or bad in our perspective, in the end it will be beneficial for us. That’s why we need to thank Him. Next is the listening the words of God. It is very important for us to know, then understand and apply all of the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ in our daily living. The gospel will lead us to salvation.

Three days of thanksgiving is not enough for us, the members of the Church of God. Just thinking on how great our Creator is, makes them to desire to follow Him, to be His lowly servant and to be with Him in eternity. 

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Shot That!

Pictures were designed for us to be able to capture a moment and make it last. In pictures, we may saw portraits, landscapes or decisive moments. It is something we use to remember a moment.

Last September 20, 2013 we, 2^nd year Mass Communication students from MCT -2B in La Verdad Christian College – Caloocan conducted a photo walk with the supervision of Mr. Dominique Meily, a director, photographer and a part time instructor in the said institution in the City of Manila.

We were grouped into five or six groups, and then we’ve started our photo activity with our group leader from Photoville International. First, we went to Intramuros, in Manila wherein you can see many prospect subjects. Even though the place is quite modernized still you can see and feel the Spanish ambiance on the place. Next to that, we went to Rizal Park. In there, we have seen can see a lot of situations. Lovers in the bench, group of students practicing their dance in the ground, vendors and street children everywhere, group of friends strolling around and bonding of families. In the monument of Rizal near in the Roxas Blvd., there were many “Instant Picture Photographers.” They will capture you a picture then you will buy it. That’s their job actually. I’m quite anxious because they were looking in us while we’re taking pictures. After that, our last destination is in Manila Bay. All I can say is, that place seems disregarded and not appreciated. I felt so sad to saw it like that. The sea side is full of garbage and the color of the water is gray which feels like it was already dead. I hope that place will be saved. It gives a very beautiful scenery.

Nevertheless, my classmates and I’ve enjoyed the trip. This photo walk is a great help for us students to develop our creativity and also to apply we have learned in our photography subject. Since the theme was street photography, it is an opportunity for us to communicate with people personally, ask about their living and saw their situation in our own eyes. It also exposed us to real world. If you look beyond on what is the real essence of this photo walk, you will saw the real status of our economy is.

I’ve learned a lot from this out the shell experience. For me, this photo walk is not only about applying what we have learned inside the class such as getting a nice shot, looking for a good angle, using your camera and other technicalities but it taught me more than that. I will never forget such experience not only because it is my first time, but also because every photos that we’ve captured was based on the real situation and real people.  Thanks be to God.