Summer Voice Workshop Finale

The Summer Voice Workshop ended last Sunday, May 31, 2009. The last session was well attended with representative from HCF Gilmore, Tondo and Pangarap present. There were also guests from other churches.

Everyone prepared an hour before the workshop for their solo numbers and gamely sang when called upon by Bro. Larrie, who gave his critique (both positive and negative). Everyone took it well and hopefully would exert efforts toward their improvement.

Overall the workshop was fun with undertones of seriousness – even when Bro. Larrie would make everyone laugh with his antiques.

There was merienda fellowship after it all. The food though quickly vanished since the participants worked up an appetite after singing.

Watch out for part II of the this Voice Workshop. Many thanks to Bro. Larrie, Sis. Meann and especially Ptr. Andrew for his generosity.

Summer Voice Workshop

Larrie Ilagan, project coordinator of Papuri! Music FEBC, holds a 5 day voice workshop at HCF Gilmore Hall, GF Aguana Bldg, Aurora Blvd, Brgy. Valencia, New Manila, QC (front of St. Paul Univ and near LRT2 Gilmore Station). The dates are as follows: May 3, 10, 17,24 and 31. Workshop time is from 2 to 3:30pm. There is a fee of P500 covering the 5 day workshop.

Graduates Sunday and Spiritual Gifts Sermon Series Conclusion

All graduates were recognized last sunday, which was coincidentally Sonshine Kids Sunday. There were several who graduated coming from various levels of education.

Children from the Mandaluyong CENEP also presented some songs to the congregation.

Bro. Orlan on the otherhand concluded the Spiritual Gifts Sermon Series with a discussion on John 15:1-8. Here our Lord Jesus uses the analogy of the vine, gardener, fruit and branches to illustrate and clarify spiritual concepts. God the Father as the gardener is looking for fruit as every gardener does. We as branches need to be attached to the vine, which is Jesus, in order to bear fruit. To be attached means to abide – to obey Jesus’ command, which is to love one another.  Fruit here can mean two things – character (the fruit of the Spirit) and a harvest of souls (which is expected of someone having the character produced by the Spirit).  Where does the Spiritual Gifts fit in this picture? These are implemented as we abide in Christ and they result in fruit which God seeks.

Jazz-filled HCF

The music of Jerome Rico and Kevin filled the HCF Gilmore Hall last Feb 22, 2009. Both were very gifted artist/instrumentalists and were invited through the initiative of Sis. Meann Ilustre, who first saw them perform at another church venue in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The event was designed as break from the monthly Artalk.

True enough the two artists did not fail to meet what was expected of them. They wowed the crowd that night. Sis. Virgie even tested Jerome’s skills by requesting a song which was out of his repertoire, Wind beneath My Wings by B. Midler, which he was able to play skillfully from memory.

Also played as front act where HCF’s homegrown Mike and Nico. In a few years, they may match up to the skills of Jerome and Kevin. Ptr. Raul closed the night in a short “Jazztalk.” How our lives is sometimes like “Jazz,” sometimes unruly but can be made into good music under the hands of God who is the creator of music.

Watch out for future plans of HCF to invite again Jerome Rico.  You may check out his music at Youtube or Imeem.

How big is God? Ptr. Monty shares at HCF Gilmore

Ptr. Monty Houston and his wife Lorenda visited HCF Gilmore last Sunday. He blessed the congregation by sharing the Bible and science’s perspective on how big God is. Lorenda also shared a song which she composed.

Ptr. Monty is the lead pastor of Life Church of El Paso, while Lorenda is the Music Director of the said church. They are the friends of HCF’s overseer Ptr. Andrew Bush.

They are staying in the Philippines up to February 19. They have already visited HCF’s Tondo Church and outreacheas at Nueva Ecija and Bulacan.

If you missed the sharing of Ptr. Monty, follow the link to listen online. Ptr Monty_God is Big.

Join HCF Gilmore’s Sunday Worship every Sunday 10am. If you are interested in Art, check out HCF’s monthly Artalk usually scheduled every 4th Sunday of the month.

HCF gets Jazzed Up

You are all invited!!!! Feb 22 4PM at the HCF Gilmore Hall. See you!!!

A Great 20th Anniversary Celebration

Not everything was as planned but it was better….

The last minute change in venue was for the good. We found a great place. Mandarin Suites is such a good venue.

The worship was lead by Bro. Larry Ilagan, very annointed. The instrumentalists also played great. And the sound system was crystal clear.

The place was packed despite the change in venue. I think no one got lost. Our invited guests also arrived.

Our emcees where also very witty.

The youth of both Tondo and Pangarap also were well prepared for their dance/interpretation numbers.

20 years, we’ve gone “Platinum.” Let’s get ready to soar the next year. God bless!!!

HCF Anniversary Change in Venue

Greetings!

There has been a change of venue to the 20th Anniversary of Harvesters Christian Fellowship this Oct 19. The venue is now at:

Topaz Function Room
Mandarin Suites
4th Level Gateway Mall
Cubao

Please see attached maps.

The time is still 2pm.

See you there!!!

God bless!!!

Elwin

HCF Goes Platinum!

Harvesters celebrates its 20th Anniversary this October 19, 2008 2:00pm at the Barangay Mariana Multipurpose Hall, 3rd Street, New Manila, Quezon City. This will be a joint fellowship of the Gilmore, Tondo and Pangarap Churches. See you there!!!!

Batang K 2008

Last August 31, 2008, Harvesters celebrated its “Batang K.” It is a yearly thanksgiving celebration of the progress of the Harvesters Kids under the care of the Sonshine Ministry. Also present were the kids and parents of the Mandaluyong CENEP.

This was kids’ time as they led worship and performed great presentations under the guidance of their teachers. There was also a photo slideshow of the Sonshine Kids Ministry in Gilmore.

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Tambourine Dance & Flag Twirling by Mayette Cruz

As we celebrate Batang K yearly, kid’s presentations were usually present during the service. I’m privileged and blessed to teach tambourine dance & flag twirling to kids ages 6-11. We started practicing last August 17, Sunday afternoon. That time, I only managed to teach the patterns to girls, which I find it not that easy ‘coz I still have to change some of the patterns, as I observed that they’re having difficulty with the ones I already prepared, same with the boys as I started teaching them the following Sunday (August 24). I just demonstrated the patterns to them, and so as I expected, their energy doesn’t match the timing with the music. So what I usually hear are all those tambourine jingles sounds being played and tapped differently (good thing the flags don’t have sounds as the boys waved them). August 31 has arrived, it’s the “Batang K Day”! As they presented their dance, I’ve never seen them danced as harmoniously as that, not even during their final practices. I praised God for these kids, as they give and offer their time and talents. They remain precious in our Creator’s eyes. Thanks also to the parents who keep supporting their kids’ ministries. Can’t wait to teach them more patterns in the future…….To God be the glory!