Amazing Grace AGMC Anniversary Magazine Year 2010-2011
Ephesians 3:20
AGMC 2nd Year Anniversary
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Amazing Grace Mission Church Japan Okazaki Shinshou Kyoukai (Filipino & International)
Church Vision
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Table of Contents Pastoral Greetings and Inspirational Message Page 4
2nd Year of God’s Goodness and Grace 2010-2011 Events
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Water Baptism AGMC Wedding AGMC Philippines
Amazing Stories of God’s Amazing Stories Testimonies
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Amazing Thoughts For Living EXTREME GRACE
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THE POWER OF LOVE HEAVEN’S JOY Receive Jesus as Your Savior
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Greetings and Inspirational Message Dear AGMC Family, Greetings of joy and peace from God, Time flies so fast, and now we are on our Second Year. Another year of blessings and victories we have experience, and once again this is a declaration of God’s Wonderful Grace and faithfulness to us a Church [AGMC]. The past year of our Church [AGMC] we experience good times, overflowing joys, laughter, as well hard times, tears and sorrows. But through it all, His Church [AGMC] is continuously growing stronger, and fruitful by God’s grace. We believe that as we Holdfast to the FAITH we profess, we shall see and experience God’s greater glory, greater favor’s, and greater harvest of Souls and blessings. As Apostle Paul Admonish us in his letter to the Hebrews and Galatians, we also encourage you through these Word of God.. Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Just think of Him Who endured from sinners such grievous opposition and bitter hostility against Himself so that you may not grow weary or exhausted, losing heart and relaxing and fainting in your minds. Hebrews. 12:2-3AMP And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint. So then, as occasion and opportunity open up to us, let us do good to all people. Be mindful to be a blessing, especially to those of the household of faith. Galatians 6:9-10AMP Let us continue to pray for one another. Let us encourage one another . Let us boldly share the Good news of God’s wonderful grace. Let us accept one another. Let us love one another just as Christ love us. AGMC Family , we encourage you to be always JOYFUL, NEVER GIVE UP For the LORD GOD WHO CALLED US IS FAITHFUL. Expect God`s Extreme Grace! In His Grace, Pastor Gilbert & Jane Gatdula Senior Pastor / Founder, Amazing Grace Mission Church Page 4
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2nd anniversary Amazing Grace Mission Church Japan� Nakalipas na naman ang napaka biyayang taon sa buhay ng bawat isa. Alam ko po madalas napakaramin katanungan, may mga trials, challenges tayong pinagdadaanan sa buhay, ngunit dahil sa pagpapatuloy natin sa Panginoon, alam po natin na tayo ay lumalakad sa mundong ito na di nag- iisa. Ano man ang sitwasyon natin at kalagayan sa buhay tayo ay mayroong Diyos na tapat at kailan man di nang-iiwan. Mga kapatid ko sa Panginoong, kung anuman po ang nakikita ng ating mga mata, naririnig ng ating mga tenga o pumapasok sa ating mga isipan na alam natin na nakakapagdulot sa atin ng mga discouragement o disappointment, huwag po natin kakalimutan gamitin ang mata, tenga at kaisipan ng ating Panginoong Hesus. Maraming-maraming salamat po sa buhay ng bawat isa, alam ko kung bakit tayo ay nakakapag-patuloy, iyan po ang bunga ng kagalakan at bunga ng Espiritu na ating tinanggap sa Panginoon, mga kapatid ko sa AGMC, lets enjoy the privilege and always grab the opportunity na tayo ay magamit sa napakadakilang pagpapatupad ng Gawain ng Diyos, iilan lng po ang mga taong nagagamit ang mga regaling talento, at iilan lang din ang nakakapag pahayag ng Mabuting Balita ng Kaligtasan, tayo po ay manatili lamang sa biyaya at pag ibig ng ating Panginoon, Sa atin pong mahal na Pastor Gilbert at Pastora Jane Gatdula. Sa lahat ng nakiisa at nakibahagi sa Gawaing ito, In behalf of AGMC balingasa balintawak Quezon City at AGMC Dasmarinas city of cavite, kami po ay nagpapasalamat at buong pusong dumadalangin pa sa ating Panginoong Hesus sa patuloy na patnubay, pag-gabay, pag-iingat, pag-aliw, kauhawaan at kagutuman sa salita ng ating Amang Diyos. At tayo po ay lalo pang lumalim sa pagkakilala natin sa ating Panginoong Hesus, dahil sa pagkaroon natin ng malalim na relasyon sa ating Diyos, dun unti-unti nating makikilala ang ating mga sarili. Be more enthusiastic, joyful, strong, inspired, always looking for the best, focus, more power, more years to come, more signs and wonder, more souls, grace, favor and love of Christ! This are the proof of what the Father God has done for us. We love you in Christ! Edna L. Castillo (Judy) Missionary, AGMC Philippines
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Greetings And Inspirational Message お祝いのことば 遣わされないで、どうして宣べ伝えることがで きよう。「良い知らせを伝える者の足は、なん と美しいことか」と書いてあるとおりです。 ローマ １０：１５
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Dear Brothers and Sisters, We send you greetings in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ! We rejoice with you and we praise God for all that He has done over the past two years. How time flies! It seems like only yesterday when you were celebrating your first anniversary. And now a year has gone by. Indeed the Lord has seen you through many ups and downs of life. He has woven these together to create the strong fiber that now holds you together as a group. We admonish you to remember from where you came and appreciate how far you have gone by His grace. Indeed only as we realize our nothingness apart from the Lord, can we truly do all things in Him. We charge you to love and support one another as brothers and sisters in the Lord. As you stand together as a family you will be better able to withstand the pressures of the world and the wiles of the enemy. Encourage one another so that no one among would be greatly distressed or would lose hope as you occupy yourselves until the Lord returns. Let the Lord be glorified in all that you do and may His name be lifted up as you celebrate His goodness and faithfulness on your second anniversary! Blessed be the name of the Lord! Pastor Gani and Edith Sison International Teams Chairman
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Greetings And Inspirational Message Dear Ptr. Gilbert , Ptra. Jane & AGMC Family, Another year has passed and you are now celebrating your second anniversary. We are reminded once again of God’s ―Amazing Grace‖ in the lives of His people. His infinite grace has been the pioneering spirit that your church has been heralding for the past year and beyond. ―Megumi‖ for Japanese & ―kagandahang loob‖ for Filipinos. This is the wonderful grace of Jesus that our community & the rest of the world need to know and experience. And we praise the Lord for the Amazing Grace Mission Church for your faithfulness & passion in ―Knowing Christ and Making Him Known.‖ May you continue to harvest souls for Christ and be an instrument in giving hope to our kababayan, Japanese and other nationalities that desperately need the saving grace of God. May the anointing power of the Holy Spirit be upon you always as you fulfill your church mission for impact and power. As we strive hard and give our service to our Lord Jesus Christ, a reminder from Apostle Paul is very much encouraging when he said;―Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.‖ I Corinthians 15:58 In behalf of ―Immanuel‖ (ICF) Nagoya and Kita Nagoya we would like to greet the leaders and members of Amazing Grace Mission Church a happy & blessed 2nd anniversary. As we are one body of Christ we assure you of our support and prayers. In Christ, Pastor Nino Solito Immanuel Christian Fellowship (ICF) Senior Pastor
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A Happy and Blessed 2nd Anniversary to Mission Church.
Amazing Grace
Together with Hikari Gospel Family, I’d like to extend my warmest greetings to all of you. Today, we rejoice with you and celebrating with you God’s amazing grace as we see how He carried you through seasons and we praise Him of all His goodness that He lavished on you. Indeed, God is good all the time. His mercy and love endures forever! His promises never fail. He is forever faithful. He never leaves us and never forsakes us! We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us…neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. JESUS, the amazing grace of God! He is the only way to eternity, He is the only truth of freedom, and in Him is everlasting life! In Him all things unite, things in heaven and things on earth.…He is all in all! What an Amazing Grace that God the Father loved us so much that He gave His only begotten Son to be our ransom, so that we would become His own! In Him, we are fully accepted, perfectly loved and completely blessed! GRABE! What a privilege to be His chosen and to represent Him as the light of the world and the salt of the earth! As His chosen vessels, let us all hold fast to this love as we wait on our King and Lord Jesus Christ. To Him alone be all the glory and honor and praise forever and ever! "Enlarge the place of your tent, and let the curtains of your habitations be stretched out; do not hold back; lengthen your cords and strengthen your stakes… Is.54:2 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us…Eph.3:20 Amazing Grace Mission Church be fruitful! Love and peace, Medina Ng Yamaguchi HIM Founder
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"Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst." John 4:14 Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is of great honor that this message comes to you. The verse above reminds me of a seeker. In this life man searches for that which satisfies. This search takes on many forms, Lust of the eyes, Lust of the flesh, Pride of life. Seeking earthly pleasures never satisfy only that which is born from above can bring true satisfaction, peace, comfort. As you know, Jesus addresses a woman who was not accepted by her peers who had to modify her daily routine to bypass public ridicule. Jesus breaks through the pain of rejection from others and recognizes true satisfaction. Her search is over she has experienced the water that cleanses, saves, heals, comfort gives peace. As we encounter the world in our daily walk we experience hardships’ of life, Death of loved one, natural disasters, loss of health, loss of our job. All of these challenges bring stress and struggles in lives that are beyond our control. The one constant promise is the water from the Master still quenches the thirst of the weary. My family rejoices with you on this anniversary as you celebrate the ministry and vision that is before you. Preach the word; give drink to those that are thirsty. Continue in that which the Master has laid before you. I have truly been blessed to be a part of Amazing Grace fellowship. May our Saviour continue to bless and anoint you as we labor for the cause for Christ. Pastor Monte and Bev Adams , Monica Adams, Danica Adams
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FAITH THAT WINS Mark 5-34-36 , He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher any more?” ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” This story teaches us a very vital lesson on faith. Almost all has faith today but not all faith wins. How to have faith that wins? Here’s the description of a faith winners. First, Faith that wins is Dead to Doubt - v.21-23 Explain that Jairus has no doubt of Jesus availability and no doubt of child’s recovery even though the reporters from his household says that his daughter is dead already yet the father just believe what Jesus said ―Don’t be afraid, just believe‖ and his faith wins simply because its dead to doubt. Second, Faith that wins are Dumb to Discouragement - v. 24-35 Even though Jesus was delayed by the people, and later disturbed by the bleeding woman. Even though discouraged by his friends not to bother the teacher anymore, yet Jairus never got discouraged by all these circumstances but consistently believe on Jesus. Third, Faith that wins is blind to impossibilities - v. 35-40 In spite of reporting that the child is dead, In spite of wailing by the people in the household. In spite of laughing of visitors when Jesus said, she is just sleeping. Yet the father’s faith is blind to impossibilities, he still hope that his child would be resurrected, therefore his faith wins. Fourth, Faith that wins knows nothing but success – v.41-43. Although the faith was tested but his faith was also rewarded. His child was raised to life again, his household shifted from mourning to rejoicing because the miracles takes place. Many people settle to be a loser today, but let’s have faith that wins no matter what. Maybe you’re in various challenges and great need today, please remember that Jesus is able and available for you today. How much do you need?…it depends, as far as your faith can believe. If you believe on Jesus, He is willing to reach you wherever you are. Let’s pray that God will increase our faith. Faith that is dead to doubt, dumb to discouragement, blind to impossibilities, and faith that knows nothing but success. Remember: Winners never quit and quitters never win. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. Don’t give up. Have faith that wins. Let God’s extreme grace be upon AGMC congregation as you live by faith that wins in celebrating your 2nd Church Anniversary this October 16, 2011 with the Shepherding leadership of Rev. Gilbert & Mary Jane Gatdula.
CONGRATULATION FOR THE JOB WELL DONE!! Rev. Johnny Sato Gallos Fuji AoG Church Pastor
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Highlights of 2010—2011 Events
Mikabi Retreat
Scout Festival
Music From The Heart
Japan Prayer Movement
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Mother’s Day
AGMC Joyful Family Day 2011
Keiichi Kun Child’ Dedication
Bible School In Okazaki
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Highlights of 2010—2011 Events WATER BAPTISM August 12, 2011
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WATER BAPTISM September 10, 2011
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AGMC First Wedding 2010 EDS & BERNARD Church Wedding Ceremony
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AGMC 2ND Wedding 2011 ANA & RYOHEI Renewal of Marriage Vows
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AGMC PHILIPPINES Water Baptism ( AGMC Dasmarinas city of Cavite)
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AGMC Dasmarinas City Of Cavite AGMC Dasmariñas was born from the heart of God. January 2011, 1st Saturday. The Lord impressed to Judy’s heart to start a bible study, and she started to her family in her house. Then after that, she invited her neighbors and by God’s Grace these people experience the love of God and came to know the Lord. As the brethren grows in their faith, the Holy Spirit confirmed to Judy’s heart to start a house Church, July 24, 2011, Amazing Grace Mission Church Dasmarinas Cavite start its first service. The brethren was so blessed by what God is doing in the church, 2 young girls was so inspired by the love of God and with the Holy Spirit that gave them the boldness to share Jesus even to the drug addicts and drunkards in the streets and these people was touch by the love of God and came to know the Lord and their lives was change. So now, AGMC Dasmarinas Cavite have Bible study and discipleship every Friday at 3pm, children ministry every night from 7pm to 9pm. And Sunday Service 7pm to 9pm. This is just the beginning of God’s Extreme Grace!
AGMC Balingasa, Quezon City Amazing Grace Mission Church Balingasa balintawak Quezon City was started last July 31, 2011. Judy is now Pastoring the church in Balingasa, a building owned by sis Nieves. Praise God because when Judy started to handle the Church by God’s Grace the members was empowered and begin to fall in love with Jesus. The Holy spirit added souls and open up more opportunities in sharing the Gospel to the neighbors and other places. In addition, they have bible studies every Tuesday 7pm to 9pm, and Bible School every Saturday 6pm to 8pm, then Every Sunday Worship Service at 9am12nn. Though there are challenges ahead, but What God has open, no one can shut. We thank God for the honor and privilege of being His instrument in sharing the Goodnews about the wonderful grace of God. Page 19
AMAZING STORIES OF GOD’S AMAZING GRACE TESTIMONIES You Turn My Mourning Into Dancing! Nais ko pong papurihan ang ating Mahal na Panginoon, sapagkat minsan pa pinatunayan ng Diyos sa buhay ko na ang Salita at mga Pangako Niya ay pawang katotohanan lamang. Kung babalikan ko po ang mga nangyari sa akin last year sa Japan sunod -sunod na nawala sa akin ang mga bagay at tao na minsan kong inaring akin at pinasalamatan bilang biyaya na galing sa Diyos. Saksi ang bawat isa sa inyo sa napakamasalimuot na nangyari sa aking buhay. 1. Namatayan po ako ng tatay, pero di kami nakauwi dahil walang budget. 2. Nalaman ko na ang itinuturing kong lalaki na nagmamahal sa amin at nag-aalaga iba na pala ang inaalagaan. 3. Na cancel ang permanent viza ko kaya naman pina-uuwi na ako ng immigration. 4. Nawalan ako ng trabaho dahil dito. 5. Bago kami umuwi nalaman ko na wala na pala ang house and lot na ipinundar ko na syang tanging puwede kong magamit sa pagsisimula naming mag-ina sa pinas. Alam nyo po bilang tao ako po ay nakaranas ng panghihina, nalungkot, nawala ang kagalakan sa puso ko, napuspos ng pagdadalamhati, sa bawat pagpikit ng mata ko sa gabi, nandun ang katanungan ang luha sa mata, sa bawat pagmulat ng mata nandun ang hapdi sa dibdib, hndi ko po alam ang aking gagawin, napakahirap, napakasakit, pero tapat ang Diyos. Isang araw kinausap ko po ang ating mahal na pastor sila Pastor Gilbert at Pastora Jane, sinabi ko sa kanila, nahihirapan po ako, bagamat alam ko kung bakit nangyayari ito sa buhay ko, hindi ko maintindihan wala akong Makita kung ano ang gagawin ko saan ako pupunta dapat na ba talaga akong umuwi ng Pilipinas o ipaglaban pa ang karapatan naming dito sa Japan. ( dahil that time nag-hahanap po kami ng Attorney para mag-apela sa naging desisyon ng immigration sa pag-cancel ng viza ko, kc ang viza ng anak ko di naman nila kinancel). Sabi po nila Pastor Gilbert at Pastora Jane kausapin mo Sya, seek Him ask Him, worship Him sa mga ganitong panahon at situation sa buhay natin, worship natin ang Panginoon..that was DEC. 6 2010, Wednesday night, I talked with God, I decided to worship Him and I ask Him what’s the purpose? sabihin mo sa’kin dahil sa lahat ng nangyayaring ito, wala akong Makita, madilim, di ko Makita ang daan, turo mo sa’kin Lord, alam nyo po God is faithful He will listen, and answered our question & demand, dahil Siya ay Diyos na mabuti at tapat tanging Sya lamang, He gave me a wonderful messages from the book of ISAIAH 60 whole chapter, verse 1 Arise, shine; for your light is come, and the glory of Yahweh is risen in you. Mga kapatid, verse 1 pa lang yan, kung babasahin po natin ang buong chapter yan po ang sinabi at ipinangako sa akin ng ating Panginoong, pagkatapos ng gabing iyon, God gave me new strength, hope, joy, peace, inspiration, grabeh po! nainspired na naman ako, kaya po anuman ang pinagdadaaanan natin sa ngayon, kahirapan, rejection, kawalan ng pag-asa, sakit, Kapatid meron tayong Dios na nakakaalam ng lahat na mabuti at the best para sa kanyang mga anak… Page 20
Umuwi po kami dito sa pinas December 10,2010, pagdating namin dito zero, walang bahay, walang work, walang asawa, wala lahat, nakita ng mga mata ko kung gaano kahirap ang dinaranas ng aking pamilya, at kung gaano kahirap mabuhay dito sa pinas, kahit yung may mga hanap-buhay kinakapos pa, kami pa kaya na walang mga trabaho. Minsan pa pumikit ako nagdasal, nagpuri sa Panginoon, sabi ko Lord tulad ng panalangin ni haring david sa Awit 119:37, ilayo mo ang pansin ko sa mga bagay na walang saysay,at ayon sa pangako mo’y pagpalain mong tunay. January 2011, 1st saturday AGMC Dasmariñas was born, nag start po kami sa isang bible study, ininvite ko yung mga tao sa paligid at sa biyaya ng Panginoon nag start po kami ng house church this July, 7pm-9pm sometimes 10pm na po kami natatapos, and then naganap po ang unang baptism sa AGMC Dasmariñas this July, meron po kaming bible study and discipleship every Friday at 3pm, children ministry every night from 7pm to 9pm. Meron po tayong na disciple at ang ating great evangelist dito ay 2 dalaga na punong- puno ng confidence, inspirasyon at passion, they shared Jesus dun sa mga sinasabing adik at lasengero, pero nabago ang buhay, naligtas, dahil may nagpagamit (si nica 14 yrs young & bhea 17 yrs young) hallelujah! God is good! Kapareho din ng buwan ng July AGMC Balingasa balintawak Quezon City was born and ang inyo pong lingkod ang inilagay ng Panginoon sa bahay panalanginan Niya sa balingasa. Meron po kaming bible study every Tuesday 7pm to 9pm na madalas bitin pa dahil nagmamadali ako umuwi baka maiwan ako ng LRT. Discipleship every Saturday 6pm to 8pm, then Every Sunday Worship Service at 9am-12nn. Iyan po ang ibinigay na biyaya sakin ng ating Panginoong Dios, sa ngayon unti-unti Nyang tinutupad ang kanyang mga panagako, at alam nyo ba, na ang panagarap ko nung ako’y bata pa ay maging isang teacher, natupad simula ng naging anak Nya ako, una naging tagapagturo ng salita ng Dios at sumunod binigyan Nya ako ng opportunity na makapagturo sa mismong school at values lesson pa, grabeh si Lord, ang babae na sa dati nyang buhay walang sinabing maganda, palamura, pintasera, mayabang, mataas ang pride at talagang walang ka values-values ang pamumuhay, eto po ngayon nasa pilipinas na Ginawang Pastora, guro at values pa ang itinuturo. Mga kapatid muli po in behalf of AGMC DASMARIÑAS City AGMC BALINGASA Quezon City…. AGAIN Happy 2nd Anniversary po sa inyong lahat, remember we have a faithful, loving and good God, We love you all in Christ, God bless you all!
Edna L. Castillo (Judy) Missionary AGMC PHILIPPINES
of Cavite and
Values Class at Elem. Sch. Page 21
TESTIMONIES God’s Love Never Fails! This is my testimony how God’s love never fail. I am thankful because of the miracle that God has given me..August 8, 2011, I had an accident, I was Hit by a car while riding on my bicycle going to my work. Then they take me in the hospital by ambulance. According to the X– RAY my spinal cord was broken and I need to be confined in hospital for 3 months and should undergo spine operation, But the Lord works in my body, instead of three months, I stayed only 3 weeks in the hospital. Then another thing is that, they said that if the operation is not successful, i can’t walk anymore, but I thank God again for the miracles because He healed my broken spine without operation, the Lord Miraculously healed my broken spine. And now I can walk and move freely. I just want to encouraged you that never give up if you are experiencing difficulties and hard times, don't be discourage but rather thank God for everything that He has done for you, Jesus died on the cross to save us not only from eternal death but also from every problems in life. Always remember that God do not give worries, sufferings or problems but God’s Word say I’M IN YOU IN TIMES OF TROUBLES, PAIN BECAUSE I’VE CHOOSEN YOU AS MY CHILD AND YOU ARE MINE AND IM YOURS and I LOVE YOU… SO love yourself and thank God for everything...have a blessed day everyone!!! God Bless!!! Madelyn Canseco AGMC JAPAN Stressful to Peaceful! I would like to Give thanks to God for all the good things He has done to me and to my wife. Me and my wife came to know the Lord through AGMC when we attended the worship service. The Lord touch our hearts and we received Jesus as our Lord and Savior, since then, our life was change. One of the great blessing that God gave to us specially for me is that I now experiencing peace of mind. Before, I cannot sleep properly because there are many negative thoughts that causes me to worry. As I continue to attend the Church [AGMC] my faith grows, And now I can sleep well because whenever I think God before I sleep my heart and mind is at peace, Thanks God! Other things that God did to me is before, I am stressful in my work specially when there are pressures at work, but Now, every time I feel stress and pressure in my work, I pray to God and then by His grace the stress disappeared. Thank You Lord For The Peace of Mind. I Am Blessed, Hideki and Teresa Kai, AGMC JAPAN
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My Heart was changed…. From Stony Heart to a Soft Heart I am so thankful & grateful to our Lord Jesus Christ first and foremost, secondly to AGMC Family and Pastor Gilbert Y. Gatdula who has been God’s instrument who shared the Good News about the wonderful love and grace of God.
I am Jessica Delapena, A Filipina, living in Chiryu, Aichi Ken. I would like to share to you the Amazing works of God in my life when I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Before, my life is so dark, so lonely, so stressful and my heart is so hard because of hatred. My heart is filled with bitterness, resentment, worries, anxieties and other negative emotions because of the bitter and bad things happened to me since my childhood. Furthermore, I would often persecute my husband whenever he would start reading the bible. But one day, my husband invited me to attend at Amazing Grace Mission Church [AGMC], I realized that after he attended, he stop drinking alcohol and stop smoking. So I decided to continue to attend. As I continue attending the church, I understand how much God loves me and I receive Jesus as Lord and Savior of my life, Since then, my heart and my life was changed. I really could not explain, but it’s really true. My heart and my life was changed. My stony and hard heart was changed into a very soft heart, All the bad and negative memories in past was gone and now my heart is filled with overflowing joy and love of Jesus. In all my life, I have never experience such joy…. Overflowing joy, peace and love from God. Everyday, whenever I go, whatever I do, I would always think how much God loves me and all the good things that God has given me in Christ, and my everyday is super bless!!!
Jessica and Roderick Delapena Family AGMC Japan
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Amazing Thoughts For Living Extreme Grace Text: Ephesians 3:16-20 …….Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, In Romans 1:16, it says that ― the gospel is the power of God to salvation, and the word gospel means good news, not just a good news but it is unbelievable good news, and the word salvation in greek is sozo which means complete. Salvation is not only going to heaven but we are saved in every area of our lives. In Acts 20:24, it says that the good news is about the wonderful grace of God. So, if the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation, The Grace of God is the Power of The Gospel. The Wonderful Grace of God is about the unconditional love of God, His goodness, His mercy, and His kindness to all people express through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. What does Extreme Grace Means? 1. Extreme Grace means God’s Extreme Love for You! The definition of the word Extreme in the dictionary means the utmost or highest degree The definition of Grace - is the unmerited favor of God, the Great love of God towards sinners. It means that God’s love for you is so great and immeasurable John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. - The amazing truth of God's great love is revealed in John 3:16 says, that God was willing to give up Jesus, rather than giving up the sinful people!. God gave up His LOVE to gain your LOVE!. As if God values you more than Jesus!. Jesus gave up His throne, His glory, and His life so that He can have your love and be with Him in love forever. The cross of Jesus Christ stands as a testament or a contract to the fact that God has not and is not willing to give up on us no matter what! He is for me! He is for you! A revelation of God's love, mercy and His goodness will produce faith in God. Be amazed by the Goodness, Love and Grace of God everyday! His love has no distinction and His Grace has no boundaries. Believe and live in Christ! Page 24
2. Extreme Grace means God`s Extreme Favor on You in Christ Grace means the unmerited favor of God Genesis 39:1-5 …... The LORD was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made all he did to prosper in his hand... - According to the scriptures, Success is a result of who you have!. - Joseph sold as slave by his brothers, so literally he had nothing materially. - But because the Lord was with him, he had everything, God called him a successful man. It is the presence of the Lord in your life that makes you success. Did you know that the name Jesus is also called Immanuel in the bible, meaning the Almighty God is with us. When a person receive Jesus as His Lord and Savior, as the scripture declares He is a successful man because the Lord God is with Him, God’s unmerited favor is in him. - When the bible says that Jesus is with you, He is with you to help you, assist you, and make good things happen for you. When you do right, Jesus is with you, Even when you commit mistake, He is still with you to accept you, forgive you, and to save you! When the Almighty God is with you, good things will happen in you, around you and through you. Because the Lord God is with you, expect good success in everything that you do. Expect God`s unmerited favor, wherever you go and whatever you will do! - Believe it and you will experience it! Taste and see that the Lord is Good! 3 Extreme Grace means Extreme Power or Ability of God in you and through you - Grace is unmerited favor, and God’s ability working in you and through you. As we acknowledge the presence of Jesus in our life, His Goodness, His Grace and His Kindness, the more we are energize, encourage, edify and equip to live a life of victory and freedom before God! Philippians 2:13 - When you have a revelation of Jesus, how much He loves you and just how precious you are in His sight, your life will be supernaturally transformed. As we behold Jesus, His love, goodness and kindness, what He did for us, the more we will experience the power of God working in us and through us. When you are overflowing with God’s love, you will fulfill the law effortlessly without even trying. Romans 8:37 - Start believing in the power of His presence in your life, God`s presence will direct you, to guide you, to lead you into becoming more like Jesus, and to make you success in every endeavor you undertake. As we behold the unconditional love of God in Christ and continue believing on what Christ has accomplished for us at the cross and His resurrection, We will experience His Extreme love, Extreme favor and Extreme ability which is the very life of God in us and through us. Pastor Gilbert Y. Gatdula Page 25
Amazing Thoughts For Living THE POWER OF LOVE In Acts 2:8 Jesus told the disciples to wait until they received the Holy Ghost who would give them power (ability, efficiency and might) (AMP) to be witnesses to the ends of the earth. Unfortunately many people put so much focus on the love of power that they forget about the power of love. Jesus never intended for us to focus on the ―power‖ or the spectacular that so many thrive on. The Holy Ghost was given so we could be witnesses to the power of love that God has for man. The gospel is the power of this love working together with the Holy Ghost to lead people into sozo (salvation and wholeness in every sense of the word). The gospel is the good news message of the finished work of the cross of Jesus Christ and everything it accomplished for ALL men for ALL time because of the free gift of the grace, goodness, mercy, love and Forgiveness of God. The whole salvation plan depended on this agape love of God towards mankind. God who knows ALL things doesn’t give a thought to who we are in our worst moment but loves us with all the agape that He is. God IS love and that love springs FROM God. (I John 4:7,Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and he who loves [his fellowmen] is begotten (born) of God and is coming [progressively] to know and understand God [to perceive and recognize and get a better and clearer knowledge of Him]. ) It is who He is, not something He possesses. He cannot be separated from it, ever. When we receive this love, we receive HIM. Love is brought to completion and perfection through our union with Christ because of God’s love for us. (I John 4:16-17, And we know and believe the love God cherishes for us. God is love, and he who dwells and continues in love dwells and continues in God, and God dwells and continues in him. in this [union and communion with Him] love is brought to completion and attains perfection with us, that we may have confidence for the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him], because as He is, so are we in this world.) Page 26
The object and purpose of our instruction is LOVE (I Tim 1:5-6, Whereas the object and purpose of our instruction and charge is love, which springs from a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith. But certain individuals have missed the mark on this very matter [and] have wandered away into vain arguments and discussions and purposeless talk.). If we don’t keep the love of God for mankind first place in every bible conversation, we will end up arguing about pointless things. We can only find help and help others if we keep the power of love in the forefront of our minds. Once we open our eyes and hearts to the power of love it is almost impossible to misinterpret God’s Word. I Corinthians 13 is an awesome discovery of God’s love for mankind. But I Corinthians 14:1 goes on to read: “Go after love as if your life depended on it – because it does” (MSG). We need it as much as we need each breath of air. Nothing that life can throw at us can change the power of this love (Romans 8:35-39) Jude 21 reminds us to stay in the boundaries where the love of God can reach and keep us (TLB). The only way to get out of this love is to start believing the lies of the enemy and life. We cannot allow the circumstances of life to draw us out of the awareness of this love. ―God so loved the
world that He gave His son so we would be safe and sound in Him.” (John 3:16) AMP Safe: The provision of security and protection, free from the feelings of risk or danger. Sound: A state of being healthy, whole or complete. Not diseased, damaged or inferior. You are ALWAYS safe and sound in the power of love. No matter what life throws at you or how you feel about it, the power of love will keep you safe, and make you whole. It will NEVER fail you!
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AMAZING THOUGHTS FOR LIVING Heaven's joy ...Salvation of the Lost Luke 15: NIV The Lost Sheep , The Lost Coin ,and The Lost Son ...And when he finds it, he joyfully put's it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep. I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous who do not need to repent. ...'Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine is dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. So they begun to celebrate. The three parables in chapter 15 illustrate the purpose of Jesus' earthly mission and reveal God's desire and joy to Save the Lost . Three Truth's we could learn from these parables 1. Seeking the Lost sinners and leading them to Christ for Salvation is the most important to the heart of God. Luke 19:10 2. Both God and Heaven rejoice when even one sinner repents Luke 15:7,10,23 3. Jesus sacrifice his love, his life, his glory to seek and save the Lost. The very heart of the Good news is about God's great love for the fallen humanity. John 3:16,For God so loved the World that he gave up his only beloved Son to die at the Cross for the forgiveness of our sins, be reconciled back to him, receive eternal life and become children of God. God and the angels in heaven have so much love, compassion, and mercy because Ephesians 2:1-3 says, 1. They are spiritually dead .They are separated from God and does not have the life of God [Eternal life] and they are doomed to eternal death and condemnation. 2. They live in sin, and followed the ways of the world. sinful life is their lifestyle and in bondage to it. 3. They are controlled by Satan. their minds are blinded by Satan to the Truth of the Good news. Page 28
The Father, Jesus, and heaven greatly REJOICE when even 1 soul repent [change his mind from living a self-centered life and turn his life to Jesus as the only LORD and Savior of His life.] Mark 16:15-18 reminds us of our Lord's last words. Before he went back to His Father in heaven , Jesus again reiterate that THE MOST IMPORTANT IN HIS HEART AND IN HIS KINGDOM IS THE SALVATION OF THE LOST SINNERS. We encourage each one to imitate Christ and make it also our GREATEST GOAL AND JOY TO WIN THE LOST AT ANY COST. Let us start praying for the Salvation of our unsaved Family and relatives, then our friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. Then, ask God to give you the power and boldness to share Jesus, before it is too late.
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Receive Jesus as Your Saviour Choosing to receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour is the most Important decision you’ll ever make! God’s Word promises: “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation” (Rom. 10:9-10). “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Rom. 10:13). By His grace, God has already done everything to provide salvation. Your part is simply to believe and receive. Pray Aloud:
"Lord Jesus, I know that I have sinned against You. I repent from my sinful life. Please forgive me. I put my trust in You. I believe that You died for me, You took my sin upon Yourself when You died on the cross. I believe that You was raised from the dead, And gave me eternal life. I surrender my life to You Lord Jesus today. "Thank You, for Your gift of forgiveness and eternal life. I will live for you and for your Glory. Amen. When you receive Christ into your heart, you become a child of God. You have the privilege of talking to Him in prayer. At any time. About anything. The Christian life is a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. And best of all, it is a relationship that will last for all eternity. Joyfully receive it! Please contact us and let us know that you’ve prayed to receive Jesus as your Saviour. We would like to rejoice with you and help you understand more fully what has taken place in your life in Christ. Welcome to your new life in Christ! Page 30
MEETINGS Amazing Grace Mission Japan by God`s grace is now having 2 Church Outreaches in 2 Cities in Aichi ken { Toyota Shi &Okazaki Shi} . We have International, and Filipino Church with Japanese Interpretation. There are various Bible studies and Prayer meetings (in English and Pilipino with Japanese interpretation ) going on in homes during the week in Toyota Shi, Okazaki Shi, and Kariya Shi.
Okazaki City Local Church (AGMC) VENUE: Okazaki Assembly of God, 74 Higashi Arako, Hashira Cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Ken, Japan. Worship Service: Morning Service: 9:00AM—10:20AM (Filipino & International) Japanese Service: 10:30AM—12:00AM (With English Interpretation) Every 3rd Sunday International Service
Toyota City Local Church (AGMC) VENUE: Kamigo Kaikan, Kamigo cho, Toyota City Worship Service: Afternoon Service: 3:00PM—5:30AM (Filipino & International) Fellowship & Practice After Service Contact Information: Mobile Phone: 080-3639-6749, 090-4260-0163 Landline: 050-1340-9916 Email: info@amazinggracejp.org Website: www.amazinggracejp.org