Pastor Jo's Blog » friends http://pastorjo.com Insights on Life and Ministry Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:12:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Zimbabwe Minister Preaches at Believers' Convention http://pastorjo.com/2009/04/zimbabwe-minister-preaches-at-believers-convention/ http://pastorjo.com/2009/04/zimbabwe-minister-preaches-at-believers-convention/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:21:49 +0000 Pastor Jo http://pastorjo.com/?p=520 Related Posts:
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]]> Brother James Veremu of Harare, Zimbabwe was in the Philippines this April for a month-long trip that brought him to various local churches down south, mostly in the Visayas and Mindanao. But last Sunday, the 26th of April, he was with us at the convention at Jabez Campsite, Dasmarinas, where he mightily ministered the Word of God to the Bride of Christ.

Brother James’ visit this year was his third already, attesting to the fondness of the believers to him and his ministry. But this would not have been possible without God’s providence, considering the economic problems his country is currently experiencing. Thanks to the help and assistance of friends in the ministry, especially brother Richard Gan of Singapore, we in the Philippines are able to enjoy the powerful ministering of the Word through the life of our precious brother.

The ministering of the word was also shared by our pastor from Butuan City, Pastor Orsel Dumanon. He accompanied brother James throughout his trip.

At the close of the afternoon service, prayers were also ministered as the altar was opened for those who were touched and convicted by the Word of God. The Presence of God was definitely there from beginning to end and the saints went home with renewed inspiration in the hearts.

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]]> It never crossed my mind that we would meet again.

Robert Ventayen was an old friend. We first met in the early 90′s when I was a youth leader in my father’s church and he was an associate minister in Lingayen, Pangasinan. They were new to the Message then, but his dynamic style and friendly spirit made him a popular guest speaker in our fellowships.

In July of this year I received an invitation from him in a ministerial meeting in his church in Mabini, Pangasinan. I was delighted, naturally, because we’ve never had a conversation in ages. He was also very excited in out meeting. I extended an invitation for him to visit my church and he promptly said yes.

He preached for me and my people on September 20 when he finally allowed himself a weeklong vacation and visit in Cavite and Laguna. He came with his wife, sis. Lanie. Amazingly, he still has the same dynamics and friendliness I’ve come to appreciate in him.

With so many breakups and divisions going on among churches and ministers today, I am glad to find old friends with I can share the same goals and burdens in the kingdom. I believe this is going to be a new beginning in our cooperative efforts to work together for God’s greater glory.

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