Christmas from the Heart: Reaching People, Touching Lives

December 30, 2010 – The men and women’s ministries of CFFC San Isidro, St. James and Sta. Monica jointly conducted a Christmas gift-giving activity titled “Christmas from the Heart: Reaching People, Touching Lives”. It is a carolling activity but instead of waiting for a peso after the songs, the group will be giving a Christmas package.

The group assembled at the church building and packed at least 30 christmas packages to be given away. The packages contain noodles, canned goods, notebooks, manna packs, rice and used clothes. The women sorted the used clothes for children, young ones and for the older ones. Some members donated a box of noodles, canned goods, cavan of rice and clothes for the purpose.

After the preparation, the group ate together for lunch. The group prayed together and asked God to bless every family that will be reached to proclaim God’s goodness. The first place that was visited was Sta. Monica, Echague, Isabela where one of our daughter churches is found. Different reactions from the visited families were seen. Of the ten families visited, there were four mothers that are pregnant. It was a very touching moment when one of the pregnant mothers cried and sobbed. She really felt God’s presence when she was being prayed by the group. She realized that God loves her so much and she was never been forgotten.

At Gomez, San Isidro, Isabela, a lady ran to her neighbour asking some money to be given to the group. But she was astonished when we said that she will be given instead of us.

In Rizal East, San Isidro, Isabela, four widows were reached out. Two of them were sick during the visit. As we prayed for them and their family members, they cried and embraced us very tightly. They were so thankful that someone remembered them during the Christmas season.

As we ended the day’s activity, we really felt God’s unconditional love and compassion to all people. It’s a great opportunity serving God through giving and telling others about His love and His gift of salvation ready for those who wanted to accept Him. We know from our hearts that as a missions-minded church, we are expecting more to come, because…it’s only the beginning! Happy New Year everyone!

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” - Isaiah 52:7

Posted by: Pastor Alexander F. Ritua, CFFC-San Isidro