HIM FAMILY NEWS
Hope Europe Leaders Conference
The 3-day programme was designed to ensure that the delegates were blesse
d not only through teaching but also through their interation with brothers and sisters across the continent. This is because we realised that one could learn a lot not only through pulpit message but from exchanging ideas and experience with one another. In so doing, the morning and evening sessions were filled with teaching whereas in the afternoons, the delegates had a choice between going out with brothers and sisters for fellowship or staying in for special teaching from seasoned leaders in Hope Europe.
Mission is always our passion. Through testimonies by leaders who were in new pioneering grounds, the congregation was inspired to believe that God had a call for them and would use them for mission work. Every night the Holy Spirit came as we entered into the presence of God. Many lives were touched by word of prophecies.
One thing I loved so much about this event was its international flavour. Despite our diversity in language and cultural background, we are one in the Lord and His vision.
Mission is always our passion. Through testimonies by leaders who were in new pioneering grounds, the congregation was inspired to believe that God had a call for them and would use them for mission work. Every night the Holy Spirit came as we entered into the presence of God. Many lives were touched by word of prophecies.
One thing I loved so much about this event was its international flavour. Despite our diversity in language and cultural background, we are one in the Lord and His vision.
Written by Pastor Prakich, UK
Hope London Central 13th Anniversary
On October 16th 2011, Hope London Central celebrated its 13th Church Anniversary in Central London at The Old Cinema, Regent Street. In the past 13 years, we have seen the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord in building and growing this church. It started with a handful of people, but today we have seen 3 churches established in London - Hope London Central, Hope London West and Hope Hatfield (North London), plus a few small groups planted outside London. The theme for this year was "Hope Will Rise". As a church, we believe we will rise in this city because we have Jesus Christ as our Hope for this city. Together with Christ, we are bringing good news to the poor, binding up the brokenhearted, proclaiming liberty to the captives and declaring the year of the Lord's favour in this city (Isaiah 61:1-6).
The anniversary was an action packed programme, starting with ice breaking games, followed by a hip hop dance and a worship dance performance. The highlight was the home-made video presentations, produced by each respective life group in church. We enjoyed watching the fun and creativity of each video. All videos displayed the similar theme on how we do life and share life together as a family in Christ. (To watch - http://www.youtube.com/user/hopelondon)
We took this event to express our thanksgiving to our Lord Jesus through praise and worship. The message was given with a call to be the priests and ministers of God in this city. For the Scriptures said, "And you will be called priests of the LORD, you will be named ministers of our God. You will feed on the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast." (Isaiah 61:6) We look forward to seeing each member of this church rise up and be a blessing to this city and nation.
Written by Pastor Vincent Ong
HIM Chiang Mai - Revival Day Sunday
HIM Chiang Mai - Revival Day Sunday
Revival Day of HIM Chiang Mai is a revival worship service held every quarter when all three worship centres in HIM Chiang Mai gather. This time was no different. Pastor Ben KC Lee from Singapore was our invited quest speaker. He preached with much life experiences and knowledge. His topic Navigating Transitions encouraged us to look to the Lord during times of great uncertainty. The Word of God inspired many in similar situations to put their trust in God alone.
The worship pastor Prayut Saliman from Bangkok was our guest worship leader for the revival service. God poured out His anointing on the whole congregation as everyone danced and sung from their hearts unto the Lord.
Pastor Ben addressed the church leaders from three worship centres after lunch. Later in the afternoon, there were sports and games to encourage relationships between the worship centres in the HIM Chiang Mai family. In the evening, the brothers and sisters shared a meal together in a carnival atmosphere. It was a wonderful revival day. Glory to God!
Hope Manila First Tagalog Service
The first Sunday of November 2011 opened a new chapter for our Hope Family. For the very first time in our family's history, we held a Tagalog Service. Our first ever Tagalog Service began with an opening dance presentation by our Performing Arts Ministry.
Our Youth Band led praise and worship and we sang songs in our own native tongue. Many hands were raised during worship, as the congregation sang songs of exaltation and praising God for the new chapter He has opened for us. Our very own dear Ps. Soradej Meesaengtham preached a sermon entitled, "Pursuit of God", as our Sis. Rosalie translated for him in Tagalog. Our first Tagalog Service had more than 65 attendees.
Our Tagalog Service is held between 2:30pm-5:00pm every Sunday at our Hope Place followed by Merienda "Snack" Fellowship. This service is composed of professionals who have shift work, the family group from San Juan City, Marikina and Pasig City and students from Technological University, EARIST University, Pamantasan Lunsod Ng Pasig (PLP), Taguig Students and San Juan National High School students. We thank God and we are very much looking forward for the many new things to come.
Hope Cabuyao Church’s Third Anniversary - Philippines
This year’s anniversary was truly blessed by God. Our members who attended a recently held prophetic conference held high hopes that God would anoint our celebration with power and glory as it is attuned with His great plan of revival for His people and their land. Through God’s prophets, we learned that in these end times, God is calling people to rise up as an army against the diabolical works of Satan.
Excitement overwhelmed our hearts as the first few minutes of the celebration kicked in. We were in deep prayer asking God to manifest His glory as people start to fill in the sanctuary. People of all ages came in. The first group to fill the venue was the high school group. The church allotted four sections for the four life groups of our church. Amazingly, our high school group filled two sections. Later on, the adults came in.
We kicked off the celebrations with a dance to the tune of “You Are Good.” Truly, God had been so good and faithful to us. The dancers entered, marching from the back towards the stage. They were all in shirts printed, “An Army of God,” which complemented with their camouflage pants. The worship session was also anointed as everyone in the congregation was led to do the “Yes Lord, Yes Lord” choreography. While all this was happening, the dancers were dancing around the people.
We kicked off the celebrations with a dance to the tune of “You Are Good.” Truly, God had been so good and faithful to us. The dancers entered, marching from the back towards the stage. They were all in shirts printed, “An Army of God,” which complemented with their camouflage pants. The worship session was also anointed as everyone in the congregation was led to do the “Yes Lord, Yes Lord” choreography. While all this was happening, the dancers were dancing around the people.
This was the first anniversary where we had an overseas preacher giving the message. She was Pastor Mayette Alkuino from Oasis Church Bangkok. The message centered on how Christians can be triumphant in any battles they have in their lives. Indeed, we can be victorious. We were taught that we may not be soldiers by profession, but we are all called by God to be an army that will stand for the faith and ready for the fight for the truth. We must always be at God’s disposal, waiting and very willing to heed His every direction. With Jesus our Lord, as the Commander-in-Chief of our lives, giving us the strength against all odds, we are more than conquerors.
Next, the candles of the anniversary cake were blown out, a token of our appreciation was given to Pastor Mayette, and a word of blessing was said over her. In return, she blessed Pastor Henry Sevilleno and his wife, Hani, along with the top leaders of the church. The service ended with an interpretative dance from the Hope Kids. They are all dressed in white with a yellow sash and thin bands on their foreheads. They were like angels with their graceful movements. We praise the God for the harvest: he provided us with 145 adults and 36 children in attendance.
Written by Hani Sevilleno
