The Shepherd’s S One Voice, One Purpose:

by : Rro. Glenn
ta ff Share, Live and Proclaim
Volume 1, Issue 1 One Voice, One Purpose: Share,
January –March
Christ.
2009 Live and Proclaim Christ
After Christ’s resurrection and ascension about two thousand
years ago, the disciples were given the authority to preach the gospel to every One more year as workers in tion in our desire to serve the
nation. A great number of people were baptized and converted to Christianity. The God’s vineyard, ALNP– Davao is Lord”-Franco
zeal to evangelize was remarkable and the visibility by the people to continue the driven by another purpose: As One “Great theme!!! As God’s
work of spreading the Word, was spreading like wild fire. Voice, One purpose, To Share Live and love will lead and guide us. I’m sure
Proclaim Christ.. that with one people, we will tri-
Today, like the disciples who made their way to the hostile and arid land, the missionaries have been greatly
recognized by their eagerness to awaken the lives of the many who need God as the be-all and end-all of their exis- “ As servants of the Lord: we are commis- umph and become victorious in
tence. sioned to proclaim the Good News. This proclaiming God’s Word”-Matti
year the Lord is urging us to be radical and

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The Workplace
The command, which our Lord gave us relinquished to all, but not to those whose hearts are stubborn and
hardened by the callousness of their spirit. “Many are called, but few are chosen” and fewer responded to the call of relentless in evangelizing more single men
spreading God’s word. and women. He has promised a year of
great harvest. Let us be a part in the re-
I am now proclaiming His word to all men which will make a great impact to the lives of the people. As a newal of hearts and transformation. All for
community in Lingkod, join me in this endeavour. God’s greater Glory!” -Ires.
It begins now, and ends in His time. Today, is the best day, and tomorrow will be a great and “Our Collective efforts to
abundant harvest. With one heart and with one goal, with one voice to be heard by the many, with our proclaim the Gospel will go a long
Lord who will strengthen us, we can proclaim Christ to others. The word which the Lord has spoken, “ I way. It is imperative that we’ll gather
have come to serve”, should inspire us . We are His servants and we want our Master to find us faithful to consolidate our efforts for after all,
with what He commanded us. Let us serve others with great love and zeal, with in union, there is strength. May we Affixing signature at the Mission
humility and without condition. Let us proclaim Christ to many and be the continue to foster that common direc-
Statement tarpaulin of ALNP - Davao.
light and salt of the earth.
Final Blot By: Sisjeen

For God’s Sake#@$*!
Hindi ako nagmu-
mura...hindi ako galit. Naririnig
natin ang katagang ito pag
merong taong galit or some-
times nagku-curse...again,
hindi ako yun. Kung titingnan
natin ang etymology o pinag-
mulan ng katagang “For God’s
sake…” matatagalan pa tayo.
So, lets take the positive side
of the term. Di naman talaga
masama ang mga ito, di tulad
ng mga four-lettered curse at
kung anu-ano pa…
Ngayon… think about
all the deeds that you do. Sa
simpleng mga pakikipagusap at
pakikipag kapwa tao– o maging
sa sarili nyo… can you do
it ,For God’s sake?
Sing...For God’s Sake
Communicate...For God’s Sake
Give alms...For God’s Sake When God Speaks Through the Heart
Fast and abstain...for God’s Sake Call upon me, Love Me. Let yourself be others before living for yourself.
flooded with the conviction of being pas- You will live in divine communion
Attend Prayer meeting...For God’s
sionately loved, as you are, with all your with Me and the universal commun-
Sake ion with others….identified with me
limitations and miseries, so that you may
and at the same time with others.
Faithfulness at your prayer become what I desire you to be, burning
time...For God’s Sake coals of divine charity. Then, instinc- You will then allow Me to serve
tively, you will think of me and of the more as bond between My Father in
Serve others...for God’s sake
Continued at Page 2
...at marami pang iba. Please, wag Inside this issue:
nang magdahilan…Do everything in
News Tidbits 2 “Lent isn't about being
God’s name… maraming maging
Keep Right 4 somber or morose. I have
pagbabago, maraming makikina-
A New Look 7 enough of that in my life.
bang, mapapagaan ang puso mo...at
You may want to know 7 It's about using every-
higit sa lahat, maiiwasan mo ang
sobrang paging MAKASARILI.
Shepherd’s Staff 8 thing in my life to better
Final Blot 8 connect me with God.”
Advance Happy Easter!
when God Speaks…(From page 1)
heaven and my brothers on earth.
Speak to me before speaking about Me. Speak to me in all
Simplicity, most familiarly-with a smile. Those who speak about
Me without my speaking through them, what can they say about
Me? There are so many false ideas, even among Christians about
Me, and how much more among those who do not believe in Me.
News tidbits
Lingkod launches
Mission PISOble
In preparation for the up-
coming Silver Anniversary
of Ang Lingkod ng Pangi-
noon on October 2009,
L i n g k o d n a t i on w i d e
launched its Mission
PISOble in December 2008.
Each committed member is
encouraged to fill up a 500
ml mineral water with one-
peso coins that will be col-
lected quarterly and will be
donated to the National Of-
fice. This task primarily
aims to help raise funds to
support the activities of the
Lingkod branches nation-
wide. Also, it promotes self-
discipline among brothers
and sisters and enhances
their active involvement in
helping the growth of the
community. The next col-
lection of Mission Pisoble
Page 2
….Continued at Page 6
will be on end of April. JB
ALNP-Davao
turns 15
"ALNP-Davao at 15:
Flourishing in God's Vine-
yard," was the theme of this
year's celebration of ALNP-
Davao’s 15th Anniversary
and Awards Night held on
February 27, 2009 at the
HTC Center.
The night was raised to fes-
RL Dennis Villegas with Bro. Mike and Bro. Arnold during the awards night.
Speak to Me before
speaking about Me.
tive occasion with the praise
and worship led by Bro. Leonil
Geñoso, followed by a sumptu-
ous dinner and a program high-
lighted by Action Group pres-
entations, parlor games and
Awarding for Outstanding ser-
vants of Lingkod Davao for
2008. Awardees were chosen
after the survey conducted days
prior to the event.
Among the awardees and
their awards were:
Christian Time Award
Micheal Hervas
Jennifer Pilapil,
T H E WO RKP L AC E
YOU MAY WANT TO KNOW… (LENT AND EASTER)
*Lent Is a 40 day Christian festi- Easter is one of
val beginning Ash Wednesday and the most sacred
concluding on Easter (Sundays are dates in the
not counted) Christian world
* The word "Lent" comes from the
old Anglo-Saxon word lengten,
which means "springtime," named * As with many holidays, lights, candles and even bonfires
so for the time of the year in play a role in Easter celebrations around the world.
Many of the Roman Catholic faith put candles in the church
which it occurs.
on Good Friday and then light them again with the Easter
*What we now call Lent was
originally a period of fasting and
Candle during Easter morning services.
* The term Easter originates from 'Eostre', the Anglo
study for catechumens who were Saxon Goddess of Dawn. As dawn signifies the rebirth
to be baptized on the Saturday of the day so Easter was associated with the rebirth of
spring.
before Easter. The 40 day fast
· For Americans, Easter is the second most important
was said by Athanasius in 339 holiday to eat candy, and lots of it!
AD to be celebrated the world
Maundy Thursday
over. The 40 day fast of Jesus in
the wilderness was responsible for · The word "maundy" may have come from the maund (or
mand) basket used by the fishermen in the English
the number 40 being chosen. counties of Norfolk and Suffolk.
*The purpose of this extended fast The Holy Cross
was to practice self-denial and * the best symbol of the Easter. It fulfilled the promise
humility. This was to prepare one- of the Prophets….It also redeemed our soul...
self for receiving God's grace and
forgiveness in baptism, given on
Easter Saturday or Easter Sun-
day.
A new look...
The ALNP Office is alikabok-busting
nobreathing a new air brothers and
and packaged with a sisters!
better and more cozy
place for our meetings, One re-
planning and other Ling- quest to all
kod—related matters. users...Just
Our salute to the volun- clean as
you go, ok?
teerism of the basura-
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When God Speaks…(from page 2)
Josephine Canaya, ALNP initiates eagerness. He is in high
Irene Baluyot spirit to be serving in the
Brother Among Brothers CLP for Men new task. He said , “It is
Listen. Understand. Ponder. Absorb. Put into practice. I know it is difficult to listen to Me Award The CLP series for broth-
when your head is full of sounds. There must be silence. There must be the desert. We are shocked at completely a differ-
Vince Stacy Manliguez ers-to-be was launched.
the aridity of the void. Yet if you are faithful, if you persevere, your well Beloved will make His voice
Sister Among Sisters Award ent/new service. I have to
heard. Your heart will burn and this inner ardor will bring you peace and fruitfulness. You will then The brothers, headed by learn fast and I am ex-
relish at that point your Lord is gracious. At that point, His burden is light. You will experience, beyond
Mae Balaga
Bro Glen and Bro Nhil cited.” Admin Head, Bro.
the time you devote to me exclusively the reality of “ My beloved is mine and I am his.” Evangelizer Award;
Matias Ponlawon, Jr. invited the participants to Nhil, was just too happy
Those who never hear me and who deplorably harden their heart are to be pitied. Ah, if only Manilee Araune a fellowship
they came to Me with a little child’s soul. “I thank you Father, because you have hidden these things
that finally, the
Michelle Grace Gascal activity. For- Please invite more Admin Team can
from the proud, and have revealed them to the little and humble. If anyone feels lowly, let him come to
Servant of Lingkod Award mally, the
Me and drink. Yes, let him drink the milk of my thinking. brothers-to-be to now fully operate
Joel Bulangkit,Jr.
I would like to make use of you more and more. So, never stop CLP started its join the CLP for Men having all of its
Dennis Watin
directing your will toward Me. Strip yourself of yourself. Take Farrah Kristel Maceda Day 1 on Ministries filled. JT
upon yourself the attitude of a member having only Me as your Valerie Fernandez March 22, 2009 at the
“ Here I am” in testimony of your reason for living and as a goal of your life.
Manilee Araune Holy Cross of Davao AV
attention and readiness…. Call upon me for help - gently, calmly, and lovingly. Do not Servant Leader Award Room with 5 participants. Lingkod visits
think that I am insensitive to the delicacies of affection. Yes, Matias Ponlawon, Jr.
you love Me but prove it to Me even more. Michael Hervas Home for the Aged
Tell Me how you spent the day. I know how you did, of course, but I love to hear you tell Me Richmond Galant Lim New Ministry
Michelle Grace Gascal “Salamat kaayo sa pag-
about it, just as a mother loves to hear the chatter of her child on coming home from school. Let me Leader-Servants bisita!”were the words
know about your desire, your projects, your boredom, your difficulties. Am I not able to help you over- Marisol Barba
come them? Most Faithful Award. that the lolo’s and lola’s at
The Administration Pillar
Speak to Me of all those who suffer on their mind, in their flesh , in their heart, in their dig- Michael Hervas the Co Su Gian Center for
Jennifer Pilapil of the ALNP-Davao is
nity. Speak to me of all those who are frightened of death, or on the contrary, with serenity, are going the Elderly when ALNP-
to die, and those who are going to die and have not the slightest notion of it. ALNP - Davao is currently pleased to welcome Bro
Chubs, Sis Mans and Sis Evangelization Team paid
led by Branch Leader Glenn
Speak to Me about My growth in the world and of what I work out within the innermost them a visit on February 22,
depths of hearts, of what I bring about also in heaven to the glory of My Father, of my Mother, and of
Rem ol a d or a n d Br an ch Crist’l as part of its team.
Women's Moderator Ires Hordi- Bro Chubs heads the 2009.
the blessed.
sta along with the Branch Ways and Means Ministry
Have you any question to ask me? Do not hesitate. I am the key to all problems. I will not Council and ministry heads, Twenty-four elderly aged
give you the answers right away, not if your questions come from a loving heart.. the response will together with Sis Mans.
Lingkod Davao draws strength 50-95 are under the care of
come later on, either through an intervention of My Spirit or by what happens. While sis Crist’l heads the
to leap for another ear of ser- the City Social Welfare &
Do you want to tell me what you desire for yourself, for others, for me? Do not be afraid to vice beyond self. JB Works of Mercy. During
Dev’t Office. The activity
ask me for a lot. By so doing, you hasten in a certain way, invisible though it be, the hour of all man- the last Admin meeting,
kind’s assumption in Me. You will cause the level of love to rise and then of My presence in the Hearts focused on gift giving. JB
Bro Chubs expressed his
of men.
Just as for Mary Magdalene on Easter Morning, so my heart never ceases calling you by the
name and wait your “ Here I am” in testimony of your attention and readiness…. Lingkod Davao draws strength to leap
for another year of service beyond self.

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 you lose hope.
KEEP RIGHT ! By: Bro. Jb
But the Lord our God, simply tells you this, “Be quiet, trust me, I know your needs better
Find your Feet than you do. Just wait and give me a chance to work.” You see? Everyday, He is painting the
“For a meaningful life, you must learn to find your feet…” masterpiece of your life and He never sleeps, He’s always at work and is constantly knocking you
to open your heart for Him. He is working with you now, right this moment. Listen to your heart. At
Finding your feet is searching your fate. You can’t just stand and stay foot. For you to
times, in silence, you find emptiness, but if you truly open you heart, His presence will reign.
experience every piece of life, you need to use those feet, make steps, walk and explore what’s
nice, unpleasant or satisfying for your senses. Several will stop from the hike, perhaps delighted Now, isn’t that enough to boost your day? That’s completely satisfying than anything
to what they witnessed. So, they remained and never walked again. Some may still be strolling up else! Your everyday chance of life, you should be thankful with that! It’s a gift from God and He
to this time. Others will continue the march, probing further to gratify their minds until they come painted this day for you to rejoice, to exalt and to treasure. Pray and thank the Lord, praise Him
across on what they truly wanted. and celebrate His immensity amidst the battles you are struggling. Certainly, contentment de-
pends from person to person. You may be happy now with material things like money or gadgets,
Indeed, man is relentlessly seeking answers to contentment. Whatever journey we take,
but it’s only short termed. You may be fulfilled when you reach success or achieve fame, yet, it
we always consider how such undertaking will cause us happiness. But hey, aren’t you really
only ends there. It’s temporary. True contentment is felt with spiritual maturity, when you day by
pleased with life? Or were just insensitive to its subsistence?
day, grow in love with the Lord, thinking yourself less and more focus on serving others for His
I’ve never been this expressive in writing, not even once. Yet, He changed me last glory and delight. You seek Him more and you put your full trust in Him. The greatest wealth is
year 2008. He is so present in my life now that He touches me in this manner (Who touches found in having a personal relationship with the Lord.
yours?) I wasn’t thinking also this way before, perhaps,
“Be quiet, trust me, I know After reading this, perhaps you’ll be beginning again
blinded by the fanaticism with material things and stories.
your needs better than another journey with your own feet. Wherever your
But look at now, He has paved the road for my ability to
you do. Just wait and give feet may take you, I hope, in some way, this article
reveal my understanding about Him and to share His great-
had been a blessing for you and had helped you draw
ness and love for His people. me a chance to work.”
closer to God.
Every creature shaped by The Father has a purpose on Earth. God didn’t create us just
In time, when you’re gone, you’ll not be leaving home
to experience life and His creation. He made us uniquely according to His own image and like-
anymore, but you’ll be going home, walking eternally
ness to serve and to give Him back the pleasure. The trials you are suffering are all part of his
with the feet of the Lord.
plans for you. You may find Him doubtful at times but you shouldn’t, because that’s God’s way in
testing your faith on Him.

One day, God will ask you, “What’s the latest with you, my child?” True contentment is felt with spiritual ma-
turity, when day by day, you grow in love
And there you are watching TV, making things busy, fighting against traffic, schooling with the Lord, thinking yourself less and
and working, gossiping people and trying your best to sustain day to day activities and to satisfy more focus on serving others for His glory
and delight.
your urges and desires. Then you get tired, you complain and shout, you stop and cry and worst,

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