Loud Thinking

A few days ago, I
was struggling with so many things to do and so many things to think
through. I have my office job to do and I consider it as a ministry. I
also have my ministry in the church that also requires time and energy.

Then
I remembered my college days when I was deeply involved with Campus
Crusade. I have my discipleship in the organization and I have various
ministry opportunities within the organization too. I just go to church
on Sundays for better doctrinal and theological feeding and
nourishment. But I was not committed with its program of discipleship
and ministry.

Now
that I know the importance of the church, I seek to serve it by God’s
grace. Higher Rock emphasizes the importance of male leadership and it
highly encourages men to serve the church in any manner.

Since
there are so many things to do in the office this month, I find myself
arguing (again) against serving in church’s garage sale. I would say,
“Ministry rin naman ang ginagawa ko ngayon. Siguro naman may pupuntang
iba.” What if a number of us are thinking that way?

Last
Sunday, only few of us guys were around. I observed that half of the
guys were members of the Steering Committee. There are times that I
could see them taking a few minutes to rest or sleep. It just proves
that they too are tired with their work, personal and church ministry
and perhaps family responsibilities. But still they were there to help.

These
men are my leaders. They provide me good example of leadership. Ah
yeah, I think it would be better to say that they are role models of
servant leadership. Thus I am again encouraged to prioritize the church
and its program.

Two
weeks ago, I was surprised to be asked to be the Overall Admin for the
FamilyLife and Home Builders Summit. It appears that Kuya Teody has a big
confidence in me.

There
are so many things to be done in the office and I just wondered how I will be
of help in the conference. I was experiencing some low back pains during that
week. I have some things to do for the Fulfilling the Scriptures class in
church. And the list goes on.

I
tried to manage my schedule prior to the conference. Tried to finish the
Fulfilling the Scriptures class project with my group. Helped in the church’s
garage sale. Tried to finish some tasks in the office and delegated some to
those who stay there. Finished my chores. And sent prayer requests to my church
brethren.

I
took the responsibility as a challenge. An opportunity to grow and to trust
God. I think it is a preparation for a bigger responsibility.

But
I still think that it is a funny thing to be there. This is a conference for married
couple. And I’m single. Ate Zilllah joked that it is a prophetic event because
they prayed that I’ll find a suitable partner in life on my birthday
celebration. I just thought that I will feel awkward and out of place.

I
really don’t know what to expect and do. I’m new to being “in-charge.”

Good
thing I sent e-mails to my friends in the church to pray for me. I could just
feel the God is moving. I haven’t experienced back pain. There were some lapses
but God saw me through. The accommodation and food was not that satisfactory
but our guests went home with smiles on their face… perhaps even smiles on
their hearts. I am encouraged to have Mabel who is so helpful and easy to work with.

I also
earned additional Asian friends and developed friendship with old ones.

The
conference gave me a greater vision for the gospel. There is so much to do in
terms of sharing the truth of the gospel to others and there are so many ways
to reach others for Christ.

Thus
I was compelled to share Jesus to six hotel waiters and ministered to one of
the receptionists by way of prayer before we left. I shared the gospel with
Mabel.

God’s
grace was very evident during the FamilyLife and Home Builders Summit. I’m just
amazed how He worked in and through me.