During our brief 10 day visit to the Philippines, April 2018, Jim and I were so blessed with a video our granddaughter Maisy sent of her baptism. The expression of her joy and faith in Jesus and commitment to follow him was demonstrated by going under the water and coming up Full of joy and held tightly in her mama‘s arms.
Maisy is 20 years old and has a mind of her own, and when she feels strongly about something she will follow through. This was a demonstration of her faith and will to follow Jesus. I have called our granddaughter Amazing Maisy since she was three years old. She always seem to know what she wanted and why she wanted it, a very determined little girl, and there was a certain joy of life seeing her so confident. Her baptism, is that culmination of her youthful Faith With deep and constant resolve. And this, her Clarion light will be influential, through her life.
Our week there was anticipated with the joyful reunion of Filipino pastors gathering together for the Calvary Chapel Pastor’s Conference. In the years that we lived there, Jim had organize the very first Philippines Pastor’s Conference and this April was the recognition of the 25th anniversary of the annual conferences.
Several American Calvary Chapel pastors spoke at the conference including Jim. His message exuded confidence, enthusiasm and was colorful with illustrations with humor. He recounted the early years with poignant memoirs, and concluded with a rousing roar of applause. The afternoons were filled with storytelling and laughter.
It was not a surprise to see all the love and respect from his peers. I sat there, deeply moved as to Jim's leadership role and love for the national Filipino pastors. His commitment to them, is obvious, and I am so proud of him.
It was not a surprise to see all the love and respect from his peers. I sat there, deeply moved as to Jim's leadership role and love for the national Filipino pastors. His commitment to them, is obvious, and I am so proud of him.
